The presented master thesis deals with the evaluation of the position of the iris compared with surroundings of the eye. This technique is supposed to be use for computer control. The created software works in real-time mode, the pictures are taken with an ordinary webcam. The first part of the work presents basic algorithms used in computer vision for edit of images. The following part is focused on abilities of methods to find the face, eyes and to detect the iris. The detection and the subsequent separation of the face is based on the recognition of skin colour in the YCbCr color space. The position of eye is then searched in the face by Haar-like features. The darkest part of the eye is found by horizontal projection from surroundings and the seed point is started from this place. From the area which is filled by the seed method (Flood Fill) and which shows the iris, the cursor movement is controlled by obtained x and y position.

This paper deals with different variants of grammar systems. Grammar systems combine the simplicity of Context Free Grammars with the generative power of more complex gammars. There are two main variants of grammar systems described in this paper: PC grammar systems and CD grammar systems. New type of grammar system, which is a modification of the CD grammar systems, is also described in the paper.  New method of parsing, based on this new grammar system is proposed in the paper. This new parser consists of several smaller parsers, which work in both top down and bottom up way.

L’objectif premier de ce travail de thèse concerne la réalisation et la caractérisation de différents films multicouches afin d’étudier l’impact du phénomène de confinement des couches de polymères sur les propriétés barrières du polymère confiné et du film multicouche. Des films multicouches constitué de polycarbonate (PC) et de poly(m-xylène adipamide) (MXD6), polymères actuellement utilisés par les industries de l’emballage, ont tout d’abord été étudiés. Puis, dans un second temps, des films multicouches composés de polyesters biodégradables, à savoir des films multicouches d’acide polylactique (PLA) avec comme polymère confiné soit du poly(butylène succinate-co-butylène adipate) (PBSA) ou du poly(butylène succinate) (PBS), ont été élaborés.Une fois la structure multicouche obtenue et avoir confirmé l’amélioration de l’effet barrière grâce au phénomène de confinement, le deuxième objectif a été d’incorporer des charges lamellaires de type montmorillonite (Cloisite® 30B) dans la couche de polymère confiné dans le but d’accroitre davantage l’effet barrière du film multicouche sélectionné.Pour comprendre l’amélioration des propriétés barrières aux gaz et à l’eau des films multicouches élaborés, une analyse de la microstructure par DSC et DRX ainsi qu’une analyse des propriétés mécaniques ont été menées conjointement avec une observation par microscopie. / The objective of the work was the elaboration and the characterization of different multilayer films in order to study the impact of the confinement effect of the polymer layers on the barrier properties. Multilayer films of polycarbonate (PC) and poly(m-xylene adipamide) (MXD6), which are usual polymers for packaging industries, have been studied. Then, multilayer films composed of biodegradable polyesters, such as polylactic acid (PLA) with poly(butylene succinate-co-butylene adipate) (PBSA) or poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) as the confined layers, have been prepared and characterized.For the multilayer structure presenting improved barrier performances due to the confinement effect, the second objective was to insert lamellar clays (Cloisite® 30B) into the confined polymer layers to again improve the barrier properties of the multilayer film. To understand the gas and water barrier improvement of the multilayer films, a microscopic observation of the films and an analysis of the microstructure by DSC and XRD have been performed with mechanical properties measurements.

京都大学 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第25257号 / 工博第5216号 / 新制||工||1995(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院工学研究科社会基盤工学専攻 / (主査)教授 山本 貴士, 教授 西山 峰広, 教授 北根 安雄 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Agricultural Science / Kyoto University / DFAM

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 25-28, 1999 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada / The Telemetry Definition and Processing (TDAP II) application is a PC-based software tool that meets the varied needs - both now and into the 21st century - of instrumentation engineers, data analysts, test engineers, and project personnel in the Test and Evaluation (T&E) community. TDAP II uses state-of-the-art commercial software technology that includes a Microsoft Access 97Ô database and a Microsoft Visual BasicÔ Graphical User Interface (GUI) for users to view and navigate the database. Developed by the Test and Analysis Division of the 96th Communications Group for the tenants of the Air Armament Center (AAC), Eglin AFB Florida, TDAP II provides a centralized repository for both aircraft and weapons instrumentation descriptions and telemetry EU conversion calibrations. Operating in a client/server environment, TDAP II can be effectively used on a small or large network as well as on both a classified or unclassified Intranet or Internet. This paper describes the components and design of this application, along with its operational flexibility and varied uses resulting from the chosen commercial software technology.

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 25-28, 1999 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada / The NASA GSFC’s Wallops Flight Facility’s (WFF) Mobile Range Control System (MRCS) is based on the functionality of the WFF Range Control Center at Wallops Island, Virginia. The MRCS provides real time instantaneous impact predictions, real time flight performance data, and other critical information needed by mission and range safety personnel in support of range operations at remote launch sites. The MRCS integrates a PC telemetry processing system (TELPro), a PC radar processing system (PCDQS), multiple Silicon Graphics display workstations (IRIS), and communication links within a mobile van for worldwide support of orbital, suborbital, and aircraft missions. This paper describes the MRCS configuration; the TELPro’s capability to provide single/dual telemetry tracking and vehicle state data processing; the PCDQS’ capability to provide real time positional data and instantaneous impact prediction for up to 8 data sources; and the IRIS’ user interface for setup/display options. With portability, PC-based data processing, high resolution graphics, and flexible multiple source support, the MRCS system is proving to be responsive to the ever-changing needs of a variety of increasingly complex missions.

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 26-29, 1998 / Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California / This paper discusses the evolution of the ground satellite communication systems and the efforts made by the Goddard Space Flight Center's (GSFC) Advanced Architectures and Automation (AAA) branch, Code 588 to bring satellite scientific data to the user’s desktop. Primarily, it describes the next generation desktop system, its architecture and processing capabilities, which provide autonomous high-performance telemetry acquisition at the lowest possible cost. It also discusses the planning processes and the applicability of new technologies for communication needs in the next century. The paper is presented in terms simple for those not very familiar with current space programs to understand.

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 26-29, 1998 / Town & Country Resort Hotel and Convention Center, San Diego, California / In this paper, it is introduced that a C-Band mobile telemetry system designed for the satellite telemetry task. It can provide a wide range of bit rate and different code type and frame format which is completely set up by user in advance, to meet the requirements needs in different satellites. The PCM-PSK-PM signal and the PPM-MFSK-PM signal can be received and demodulated at the same time. Single channel monopulse technique is employed for automatic tracking. Angle calibration and angle tracking are performed in this system. Real-time data processing, displaying, testing of bit error rate and post-flight analyses is performed by PC type computer. All key components of the system may be programmed.

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 27-30, 1997 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada / There is a wave of change coming. It started in the industrial automation community and it is slowly and surely working its way into aerospace, satellite and telemetry applications. It’s called the PC, and its not just for simple quick-look data anymore. Using state-of-the-art commercial hardware and software technologies, PC-based architectures can now be used to perform self contained, reliable and high performance telemetry data acquisition and processing functions – previously the domain of expensive, dedicated front end systems. This paper will discuss many of the key enabling technologies and will provide examples of their use in a truly next generation system architecture based on the Microsoft® Windows NT Operating System and related features.

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 27-30, 1997 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada / Caterpillar Inc. has over 25 years of experience using instrument vans equipped with telemetry to support product testing. These vans provide the capability to instrument the product, to acquire telemetered data, and to analyze the data. They are being used in tests performed on construction and mining equipment at Caterpillar's proving grounds and at customer job sites throughout North America. This paper presents a design summary of the newest generation vans. It starts with an overview of the major subsystems and concentrates on the Caterpillar developed software that tightly integrates the various hardware and software components. This software greatly enhances the productivity of the system and makes it possible for the van to perform a large variety and quantity of tests required by our internal customers.