Browsing Electrical and Computer Engineering by Title
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An Intelligent Sensor Management Framework for Pervasive Surveillance
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-29)The nature and complexity of the security threats faced by our society in recent years have made it clear that a smart pervasive surveillance system constitutes the most effective cure, as it presents a conducive framework ... -
Intent Classification during Human-Robot Contact
(University of Waterloo, 2020-10-15)Robots are used in many areas of industry and automation. Currently, human safety is ensured through physical separation and safeguards. However, there is increasing interest in allowing robots and humans to work in close ... -
Interactive Real Time Deep Brain Stimulation System
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-08)Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a developing therapeutic technique with a high potential to control and treat central nervous system diseases through neuromodulation. DBS utilizes through implanted electrodes that are ... -
Interband Cascade Lasers, from Fabry-Pérot Waveguides to Subwavelength Cavities
(University of Waterloo, 2015-11-30)This research in centered around engineering approaches to improve the electro-optical performance of interband cascade lasers. The enhancement strategies are ranging from empirical design optimizations and fabrication and ... -
Interference Management in a Class of Multi User Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2014-03-13)Spectrum sharing is known as a key solution to accommodate the increasing number of users and the growing demand for throughput in wireless networks. Interference is the primary barrier to enhancing the overall throughput ... -
Interference Management in MIMO Wireless Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-17)The scarce and overpopulated radio spectrum is going to present a major barrier to the growth and development of future wireless networks. As such, spectrum sharing seems to be inevitable to accommodate the exploding ... -
Interference Management in Non-cooperative Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-27)Spectrum sharing is known as a key solution to accommodate the increasing number of users and the growing demand for throughput in wireless networks. While spectrum sharing improves the data rate in sparse networks, it ... -
Interval Type Inference: Improvements and Evaluations
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-20)Interval analysis estimates the run-time values of numerical expressions in the source code by computing a lower bound and an upper bound. Interval analysis for integral types is useful in providing facts of the target ... -
Intra-Cortical Microelectrode Arrays for Neuro-Interfacing
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-01)Neuro-engineering is an emerging multi-disciplinary domain which investigates the electrophysiological activities of the nervous system. It provides procedures and techniques to explore, analyze and characterize the functions ... -
Invariance Properties and Performance Evaluation of Bit Decoding Algorithms
(University of Waterloo, 2004)Certain properties of optimal bitwise APP (A Posteriori Probability) decoding of binary linear block codes are studied. The focus is on the Probability Density Function (<i>pdf</i>) of the bit Log-Likelihood-Ratio ... -
Investigating Input Offset Reduction with Timing Manipulation in Low Voltage Sense Amplifiers
(University of Waterloo, 2021-02-18)Static Random Access Memories (SRAMs) are ubiquitous in modern computer systems. They provide a fast and relatively compact method of data storage. SRAM cells are read from and written to using analog differential bitline ... -
Investigating Polynomial Fitting Schemes for Image Compression
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-26)Image compression is a means to perform transmission or storage of visual data in the most economical way. Though many algorithms have been reported, research is still needed to cope with the continuous demand for more ... -
Investigating the Causes of the Lower Electroluminescence Stability of OLEDs with Solution-Coated versus Vacuum-Deposited Host:Guest Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-22)Organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs) are increasingly being used in commercial flat display products from mobile phones and smart watches to televisions. Although OLEDs have become a recognizable product to consumers ... -
Investigating the Effect of ZnO Modifications on the Electroluminescence Stability of Quantum-dot Light Emitting Devices and the Underlying Factors
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-18)Quantum dots (QDs) have garnered significant attention as promising materials for next-generation flat panel displays due to their unique luminescence properties. These properties, such as an impressive photoluminescence ... -
Investigating the Factors Governing the Efficiency and the Electroluminescence Stability in Simplified Phosphorescent Organic Light-Emitting Devices Utilizing One Material for Both Hole Transport and Emitter Host
(University of Waterloo, 2013-12-12)Organic Light-Emitting Devices (OLEDs) have reached industrial maturity in display technology, since OLEDs provide salient advantages such as high brightness, fast response, wide viewing angle, mechanical flexibility, and ... -
Investigating the Influence of Electron Extraction Layers on the Photostability of Inverted Organic Solar Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-27)Decades of active research on organic solar cells (OSCs) have recently led to a significant increase in their power conversion efficiency (PCE). However, large-scale commercialization of the technology has not yet been ... -
Investigation into Photon Emissions as a Side-Channel Leakage in Two Microcontrollers: A Focus on SRAM Blocks
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-29)Microcontrollers are extensively utilized across a diverse range of applications. However, with the escalating usage of these devices, the risk to their security and the valuable data they process correspondingly intensifies. ... -
Investigation of Channel Reciprocity for OFDM TDD Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-02)This dissertation investigates the assumption of channel reciprocity in orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) systems using time-division duplex (TDD) access. Within TDD systems uplink and downlink transmission ... -
Investigation of charge-exciton interactions and their correlations with the device efficiency and operational stability in Phosphorescent Organic Light Emitting Devices by studying delayed electroluminescence
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-11)Phosphorescent OLEDs (PHOLEDs) have gained a lot of attention due to their remarkable capability of achieving nearly 100% internal quantum efficiency. Although PHOLEDs are a promising technology for the development of high ... -
Investigation of Current Sensing Using Inherent Resistance
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-20)A novel method of current sensing using resistance of power delivery path is introduced as a mean to measure static or dynamic load current in high-power system-on-chips, where conventional methods deemed inadequate. It ...