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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 geriatric use of exoskeletons: Improving human-device interaction with a tutorial and optimal control
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-05)With the global geriatric population expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050, there has been growing interest to tackle age-associated movement impairments by developing assistive technologies. Rehabilitative lower-limb ... -
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 ... -
A Two-Armed Forward Dynamic Model of a Golf Drive: A Simulation and Optimization Tool for Golf Equipment and Biomechanics
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-27)Golf club manufacturers and golf’s governing bodies both have clear interests in understanding how equipment design changes affect the performance of a golfer. Traditionally, to capture this interaction it was necessary ... -
A Two-Stage Learning Approach for Goalie, Net and Stick Pose Estimation in Ice Hockey
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-26)Accurate pose estimation of ice hockey goaltenders presents a unique challenge due to the dynamic nature of the sport and the intricate interactions among the goalie, equipment, and net. This study introduces a comprehensive ... -
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 ... -
Understanding Clinicians’ Requirements, Perception and Acceptance of Clinical Decision Support Systems: User Study for Implementation of Sepsis Best Practice Advisory in General Paediatric Care
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-11)Clinicians are faced with ever-increasing patient data as well as medical evidence which are all required for them to make the best possible decisions. Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) are widely used to support ... -
Understanding pedestrian decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-29)Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus became a worldwide global emergency in January 2020 and a worldwide pandemic in March 2020. COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory illness that primarily ...