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Color Image Edge Detection and Segmentation: A Comparison of the Vector Angle and the Euclidean Distance Color Similarity Measures
(University of Waterloo, 1999)This work is based on Shafer's Dichromatic Reflection Model as applied to color image formation. The color spaces RGB, XYZ, CIELAB, CIELUV, rgb, l1l2l3, and the new h1h2h3 color space are discussed from this perspective. ... -
Convex Optimization and Utility Theory: New Trends in VLSI Circuit Layout
(University of Waterloo, 1999)The design of modern integrated circuits is overwhelmingly complicated due to the enormous number of cells in a typical modern circuit. To deal with this difficulty, the design procedure is broken down into a set of ... -
Some Problems in One-Operator Scheduling
(University of Waterloo, 1999)A flexible workforce or a versatile machine is employed to perform various types of operations. Often these resources are associated with setups. Whenever a worker or machine switches from processing one type of operation ... -
Calculating the Solar Heat Gain of Window Frames
(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, 1999)It is not practical to measure the solar heat gain of a window frame. It is more practical to do so by calculation. Typically, the frame solar heat gain is a small component of the total or is small in absolute terms so ... -
Load Balancing Schemes for Distributed Real-Time Interactive Virtual World Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Over the last several years, there has been tremendous growth in online gaming (i. e. playing games over the internet). The Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) is one type of online game. An ... -
Analytical Methods for the Performance Evaluation of Binary Linear Block Codes
(University of Waterloo, 2000)The modeling of the soft-output decoding of a binary linear block code using a Binary Phase Shift Keying (BPSK) modulation system (with reduced noise power) is the main focus of this work. With this model, it is possible ... -
Stabilization of Discrete-time Systems With Bounded Control Inputs
(University of Waterloo, 2000)In this paper we examine the stabilization of LTI discrete-time systems with control input constraints in the form of saturation nonlinearities. This kind of constraint is usually introduced to simulate the effect of ... -
A Predictive Control Method for Human Upper-Limb Motion: Graph-Theoretic Modelling, Dynamic Optimization, and Experimental Investigations
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Optimal control methods are applied to mechanical models in order to predict the control strategies in human arm movements. Optimality criteria are used to determine unique controls for a biomechanical model of the human ... -
Finite Field Multiplier Architectures for Cryptographic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Security issues have started to play an important role in the wireless communication and computer networks due to the migration of commerce practices to the electronic medium. The deployment of security procedures requires ... -
A Study of the Automatic Speech Recognition Process and Speaker Adaptation
(University of Waterloo, 2000)This thesis considers the entire automated speech recognition process and presents a standardised approach to LVCSR experimentation with HMMs. It also discusses various approaches to speaker adaptation such as MLLR and ... -
Analysis and Design of Lossless Bi-level Image Coding Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Lossless image coding deals with the problem of representing an image with a minimum number of binary bits from which the original image can be fully recovered without any loss of information. Most lossless image coding ... -
Acceptance of a Remote Desktop Access System to Increase Workspace Awareness
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Awareness systems are being designed and implemented to improve employee connections. This study examines the variables that affect the acceptance of an awareness system. The awareness system that was used for this ... -
Fundamental Characteristics of Turbulent Opposed Impinging Jets
(University of Waterloo, 2000)A fundamental study of two turbulent directly opposed impinging jets in a stagnant ambient fluid, unconfined or uninfluenced by walls is presented. By experimental investigation and numerical modeling, the main characteristics ... -
Efficient Analysis for Nonlinear Effects and Power Handling Capability in High Power HTSC Thin Film Microwave Circuits
(University of Waterloo, 2000)In this study two nonlinear analysis methods are proposed for investigation of nonlinear effects of high temperature superconductive(HTSC) thin film planar microwave circuits. The MoM-HB combination method is based on ... -
Inorganic Phosphor Coatings for Ultraviolet Responsive Image Detectors
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Typical CCD digital imaging sensors are insensitive to ultraviolet ( UV ) radiation by virtue of the very shallow ( 2 nm ) penetration depth in silicon. This warrants the use of a post-packaging coating to up-covert the ... -
Executable Model Synthesis and Property Validation for Message Sequence Chart Specifications
(University of Waterloo, 2000)Message sequence charts (MSC’s) are a formal language for the specification of scenarios in concurrent real-time systems. The thesis addresses the synthesis of executable object-oriented design-time models from MSC ... -
A Statistical Assessment of a Process To Evaluate the Commercial Success Of Inventions
(University of Waterloo, 2001)In over twenty years of operations the Canadian Innovation Centre has evaluated, through its Inventor's Assistance Program (IAP), the commercial potential of over 12,000 early stage inventions. Prior to 1989, the Canadian ... -
Distinguishing successful from unsuccessful venture capital investments in technology-based new ventures: How investment decision criteria relate to deal performance
(University of Waterloo, 2001)This study investigates variability in the importance of investment decision criteria used by venture capitalists in assessing new technology-based ventures and relates the criteria to the subsequent performance of the ... -
Application of Turbo-Codes in Digital Communications
(University of Waterloo, 2001)This thesis aims at providing results and insight towards the application of turbo-codes in digital communication systems, mainly in three parts. The first part considers systems of combined turbo-code and modulation. ... -
Cell Permeabilization Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
(University of Waterloo, 2001)Supercritical fluids have unique properties which may make them ideal as reaction media for biotransformation or extractive solvents. Supercritical fluids are ideal for reducing diffusivity limitations over conventional ...