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Cross Dynamic Range And Cross Resolution Objective Image Quality Assessment With Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-21)In recent years, image and video signals have become an indispensable part of human life. There has been an increasing demand for high quality image and video products and services. To monitor, maintain and enhance image ... -
Cross-layer Optimization in Wireless Multihop Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2012-12-18)In order to meet the increasing demand for higher data rates, next generation wireless networks must incorporate additional functionalities to enhance network throughput. Multihop networks are considered as a promising ... -
cROVER: Context-augmented Speech Recognizer based on Multi-Decoders' Output
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-28)The growing need for designing and implementing reliable voice-based human-machine interfaces has inspired intensive research work in the field of voice-enabled systems, and greater robustness and reliability are being ... -
Cryogenic CMOS Compact Modeling for Cryo-Electronic Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-27)Quantum computing holds the promise of a monumental leap in computational power, enabling the resolution of previously insurmountable problems with astonishing speed compared to classical computers. Emerging computing ... -
A CSMA/CA Based MAC Layer Solution for Inter-WBAN Interference and Starvation
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-21)With the advancement in wireless communication technologies, E-healthcare system has been proposed to deal with the issues such as inefficiency, high cost, and degradations in service quality in traditional health-care ... -
Curiosity-Based Learning Algorithm for Interactive Art Sculptures
(University of Waterloo, 2016-02-19)This thesis is part of the research activities of the Living Architecture System Group (LASG). Combining techniques in architecture, the arts, electronics, and software, LASG develops interactive art sculptures that engage ... -
Current Contour Based Design Methodology for IMN Design of Doherty Power Amplifiers
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-16)Carrier aggregation (CA) is used in modern communication schemes to increase com- munication bandwidth (BW) and reduce redundant equipment. This combined with the already high peak to average power ratio (PAPR) signals in ... -
Current Programmed Active Pixel Sensors for Large Area Diagnostic X-ray Imaging
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-02)Rapid progress over the last decade on large area thin film transistor (TFT) arrays led to the emergence of high-performance, low-power, low-cost active matrix flat panel imagers. Despite the shortcomings associated with ... -
Cyber-Physical Resilience Enhancement Strategies for Modern Power Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-28)Continuous research efforts are dedicated to developing methods to improve existing security tools to better fit the nature of smart grids. However, there is no perfect security scheme for every potential attack threat. ... -
Cyber-Physical Security of Power Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2019-02-07)Smart grids have been witnessing continuous and rapid radical developments in the recent years. With the aim towards a more sustainable energy system, the share of distributed generation resources is ever-increasing and ... -
Cyber-Physical Security of Wide-Area Frequency-based Applications in Power Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-02)Modern power systems are continuously developing into large and interconnected ones. However, at the same time, restructuring within the power industry and reduced investment in transmission system expansions mean that ... -
Cyclic Style Generative Adversarial Network for Near Infrared and Visible Light Face Recognition
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-10)Face recognition in the visible light (VIS) spectrum has been widely utilized in many practical applications. With the development of the deep learning method, the recognition accuracy and speed have already reached an ... -
DASE: Document-Assisted Symbolic Execution for Improving Automated Test Generation
(University of Waterloo, 2014-06-17)Software testing is crucial for uncovering software defects and ensuring software reliability. Symbolic execution has been utilized for automatic test generation to improve testing effectiveness. However, existing test ... -
Data Balancing and Hyper-parameter Optimization for Machine Learning Algorithms for Secure IoT Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-19)Nowadays, many industries rely on Machine Learning (ML) algorithms and their ability to learn from existing data to make inferences about new unlabeled data. Applying ML algorithms to the network security domain is not ... -
Data Reduction Algorithms in Machine Learning and Data Science
(University of Waterloo, 2021-02-19)Raw data are usually required to be pre-processed for better representation or discrimination of classes. This pre-processing can be done by data reduction, i.e., either reduction in dimensionality or numerosity (cardinality). ... -
Data Scratchpad Prefetching for Real-time Systems
(2017-05-01)In recent years, the real-time community has produced a variety of approaches targeted at managing on- chip memory (scratchpads and caches) in a predictable way. However, to obtain safe Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) ... -
Data-Driven Network Management for Next-Generation Wireless Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-09)With the commercialization and maturity of the fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks, the next-generation wireless network (NGWN) is envisioned to provide seamless connectivity for mobile user terminals (MUTs) and to ... -
Dataset Creation and Imbalance Mitigation in Big Data: Enhancing Machine Learning Models for Forest Fire Prediction
(University of Waterloo, 2023-10-19)Historically, forest fire prediction methods have leaned on heuristics, local insights, and basic statistical models, often neglecting the complex interplay of variables such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and ... -
DC, Microwave and Optoelectronic Characterization of YBa2Cu3O7-x Nano-Scale Thin Film Structures
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-26)The nonlinear electrodynamic characteristics and presence of vortex dynamics in pseudo 2-dimensional microbridges make them attractive to design novel passive and active microwave circuits. Before such applications could ... -
DCT-based Image/Video Compression: New Design Perspectives
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-29)To push the envelope of DCT-based lossy image/video compression, this thesis is motivated to revisit design of some fundamental blocks in image/video coding, ranging from source modelling, quantization table, quantizers, ...