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Text Detection and Recognition in the Wild
(University of Waterloo, 2022-07-19)Text detection and recognition (TDR) in highly structured environments with a clean background and consistent fonts (e.g., office documents, postal addresses and bank cheque) is a well understood problem (i.e., OCR), however ... -
A Three-Dimensional Forward Dynamic Model of the Golf Swing
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-30)A three-dimensional (3D) predictive golfer model can be a valuable tool for investigating the golf swing and designing new clubs. A forward dynamic model for simulating golfer drives is presented, which includes: (1) a ... -
A three-dimensional forward dynamic model of the golf swing optimized for ball carry distance
(Springer, 2016-12-01)A 3D predictive golfer model can be a valuable tool for investigating the golf swing and designing new clubs. A forward dynamic model, which includes a four degree of freedom golfer model, a flexible shaft based on Rayleigh ... -
Three-Dimensional Hand Tracking and Surface-Geometry Measurement for a Robot-Vision System
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-21)Tracking of human motion and object identification and recognition are important in many applications including motion capture for human-machine interaction systems. This research is part of a global project to enable a ... -
Three-dimensional micromechanical assessment of bio-inspired composites with non-uniformly dispersed inclusions
(Elsevier, 2019-03-15)Bio-inspired composites with hexagonal platelet and cylindrical inclusions were studied. A novel algorithm termed staggered hardcore algorithm (SHCA) was used to rapidly generate 3D periodic representative volume elements ... -
Tissue Pattern Detection in Whole Slide Images Using You-Only-Look-Once Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-17)Analyzing digital pathology images is required for diagnostic conclusions by investigating tissue patterns and morphology. However, because of the large size of the whole slide images, manual evaluation can be time-consuming, ... -
Touch and Emotion in Haptic and Product Design
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-24)The emotional experience of products can have enormous impact on the overall product experience: someone who is feeling positive is more likely to be accepting of novel products or to be more tolerant of unexpected or ... -
Towards a Versatile System for the Visual Recognition of Surface Defects
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Automated visual inspection is an emerging multi-disciplinary field with many challenges; it combines different aspects of computer vision, pattern recognition, automation, and control systems. There does not exist a ... -
Towards Efficient Ice Surface Localization From Hockey Broadcast Video
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-23)Using computer vision-based technology in ice hockey has recently been embraced as it allows for the automatic collection of analytics. This data would be too expensive and time-consuming to otherwise collect manually. The ... -
Towards Human-Centered AI-Powered Assistants for the Visually Impaired
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-02)Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous in today's society, aiding us in many everyday tasks. Given particular prowess of today's AI technologies in visual perception and speech recognition, an area where AI can have ... -
The transformation of one-dimensional and two-dimensional autoregressive random fields under coordinate scaling and rotation
(University of Waterloo, 2008-11-05)A practical problem in computer graphics is that of representing a textured surface at arbitrary scales. I consider the underlying mathematical problem to be that of interpolating autoregressive random fields under arbitrary ... -
Transient Dynamics of Continuous Systems with Impact and Friction, with Applications to Musical Instruments
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-24)The objective of this work is to develop mathematical simulation models for predicting the transient behaviour of strings and beams subjected to impacts. The developed models are applied to study the dynamics of the ... -
Transparent Decision Support Using Statistical Evidence
(University of Waterloo, 2005)An automatically trained, statistically based, fuzzy inference system that functions as a classifier is produced. The hybrid system is designed specifically to be used as a decision support system. This hybrid system ... -
Trends in Electrodermal Activity, Heart Rate and Temperature during Distracted Driving among Young Novice Drivers.
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-06)Driver distraction, defined as the scattering of attention from critical activities for safe driving, is among the key globally recognized contributing factors to road crashes. The trend keeps increasing with in-vehicle ... -
A Trip Planning-Assisted Energy Management System for Connected PHEVs: Evaluation and Enhancement
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-18)The built-in Energy Management System (EMS) of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) plays an important role in the fuel efficiency of these vehicles. Recently, it has been revealed that prior knowledge of the upcoming ... -
Tunable Permittivity Sensors
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-02)This thesis presents a novel electric permittivity sensor based on Bleustein- Gulyaev (BG) waves; waves that propagate along the surface of shear-poled piezoelectric materials. BG waves couple electromagnetic and acoustic ... -
Tunnel Divisions: Interactive Sound Mapping of Transitory Public Spaces
(ACM, 2016-11-06)We present Tunnel Divisions, an interactive musical installation designed for ephemeral interaction in public spaces. Informed by concepts from cultural and media studies along with existing literature on interactive public ... -
Turbulence in stably stratified boundary layers
(University of Waterloo, 2020-11-26)In this thesis, turbulence dynamics for a stably stratified boundary layer is studied. The processes by which stable boundary layers are formed through strong surface cooling imposed on neutrally stratified wall-bounded ... -
Ultra-Low latency in Human-machine Interfacing using EMG Onset Detection and Pattern Recognition
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-26)The research and development of advanced human-machine interfaces (HMI) have seen a significant surge during the last decade. These HMIs are gradually started to be integrated into our lives. Electromyography (EMG) is one ... -
Understanding and Improving Undergraduate Engineering Education
(University of Waterloo, 2001)This thesis seeks to understand the past and present state of engineering education and to plot a course for its future evolution. This research is limited to engineering education as it has taken place in North American ...