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arXiv2011

Development of Active Pixel Photodiode Sensors for Gamma Camera Application

We designed new photodiodes sensors including current mirror amplifiers. These photodiodes have been fabricated using a CMOS 0.6 micrometers process from Austria Micro System (AMS). The Photodiode areas are respectiveley 1mm x 1mm and 0.4mm x 0.4mm with fill factor 98 % and total chip area is 2 square millimetres. The sensor pixels show a logarithmic response in illumination and are capable of detecting very low blue light (less than 0.5 lux) . These results allow to use our sensor in new Gamma Camera solid-state concept.

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arXiv2011

A Novel Method for Calculating Demand Not Served for Transmission Expansion Planning

Restructuring of the power market introduced demand uncertainty in transmission expansion planning (TEP), which in turn also requires an accurate estimation of demand not served (DNS). Unfortunately, the graph theory based minimum-cut maximum-flow (MCMF) approach does not ensure that electrical laws are followed. Nor can it be used for calculating DNS at individual buses. In this letter, we propose a generalized load flow based methodology for calculating DNS. This procedure is able to calculate simultaneously generation not served (GNS) and wheeling loss (WL). Importantly, the procedure is able to incorporate the effect of I2R losses, excluded in MCMF approach. Case study on a 5-bus IEEE system shows the effectiveness of the proposed approach over existing method.

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arXiv2011

Book review: Katy Börner, Atlas of Science: Visualizing What We Know. Cambridge, MA/ London UK: The MIT Press, 2010

Katy Börner has written a wonderful book about visualization that makes our field of scientometrics accessible to much larger audiences. The book is to be read in relation to the ongoing series of exhibitions entitled "Places & Spaces: Mapping Science" currently touring the world. The book also provides the scholarly background to the exhibitions. It celebrates scientometrics as the discipline in the background that enables us to visualize the evolution of knowledge as the acumen of human civilization.

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arXiv2011

Publicity of the intimate text (the blog studying and publication)

One of the important problems of a modern society - communications. At all readiness of this question both humanitarian, and engineering science, process of transfer and information reception remains in the centre of attention of researchers. The dialogue phenomenon in a network becomes the significant factor of such attention. The fact of the publication of blogs and increasing popularity of bloggers is connected, in our opinion, with an increasing openness of a blog sphere (each record can be commented any user), and accordingly, the Internet as a whole.

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arXiv2011

Re-thinking Enrolment in Identity Card Schemes

Many countries around the world have initiated national ID card programs in the last decade. These programs are considered of strategic value to governments due to its contribution in enhancing existing identity management systems. Considering the total cost of such programs which goes up to billions of dollars, the success in attaining their objectives is a crucial element in the agendas of political systems in countries worldwide. Our experience in the field shows that many of such projects have been challenged to deliver their primary objectives of population enrolment, and therefore resulted in failing to meet deadlines and keeping up with budgetary constraints. The purpose of this paper is to explain the finding of a case study action research aimed to introduce a new approach to how population are enrolled in national ID programs. This is achieved through presenting a case study of a business process reengineering initiative undertaken in the UAE national ID program. The scope of this research is limited to the enrolment process within the program. This article also intends to explore the possibilities of significant results with the new proposed enrolment approach with the application of BPR. An overview of the ROI study has been developed to illustrate such efficiencies.

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arXiv2011

Optimisation de la taille de la série: illustration par un cas industriel de sous-traitance mécanique

Reducing costs of manufactured products is one of the key issues of companies. Bar turning companies (mechanical subcontracting companies) are faced with the following dilemma: use a pull strategy or use a push strategy. Instinctively these companies produce more than demand required by customers. This strategy allows them to respond to requests forecasts and reduce their cost of changeover time. These companies make a bet on sales opportunities and think to realize an additional profit. We have tried to find in this study to provide elements to know the limits of this strategy. Our proposal focuses on developing a model to support the decision taking into account the mix of opportunities, economic constraints and mean constraints. This model features the particular importance of high rates of ownership and the risk of not selling. Réduire les coûts de revient des produits fabriqués est une des problématiques essentielles des entreprises d'aujourd'hui. Les entreprises de décolletage (entreprises de sous-traitance mécanique) sont confrontées au dilemme suivant : produire juste la demande client ou produire plus. Instinctivement ces entreprises, dont les temps de changement de série sont élevés, cherchent à produire plus que la demande exigée par le client. Cette stratégie leur permet de répondre à des demandes prévisionnelles et réduire ainsi le coût de revient des produits. Ces entreprises réalisent un pari sur les opportunités de vente et pensent réaliser un gain supplémentaire en réalisant des stocks. Nous avons cherché dans cette étude à fournir des éléments de décision pour connaître les limites de cette règle de gestion. Notre proposition porte sur le développement d'un modèle d'aide à la décision prenant en considération le mixte entre opportunités commerciales, contraintes économiques et contraintes de moyen. Ce modèle souligne l'importance particulière du taux de possession et du risque de non vente.

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arXiv2011

The impact of energy constraints on the medium access

Contemporary mobile devices are battery powered and due to their shrinking size and increasing complexity operate on a tight energy budget. Thus, energy consumption is becoming one of the major concerns regarding the current and upcoming wireless communication systems. On the other hand, the available bandwidth resources are limited and modern applications are throughput demanding, leading thus to strong competition for the medium. In this direction, we consider a stochastic contention based medium access scheme, where the devices may choose to turn off for some time in order to save energy. We perform an analysis for a slotted ALOHA scenario and we show that the energy constraints, if properly exploited, may reduce contention for the medium. Our results give valuable insights on the energy--throughput tradeoff for any contention based system.

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arXiv2011

A novel methodology for antenna design and optimization: Variable Zo

This paper describes "Variable Zo," a novel and proprietary approach to antenna design and optimization. The new methodology is illustrated by applying it to the design of a resistively-loaded bowtie antenna and to two broadband Yagi-Uda arrays. Variable Zo is applicable to any antenna design or optimization methodology. Using it will result in generally better antenna designs across any user-specified set of performance objectives.

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arXiv2011

Cloud Computing Future Framework for e-management of NGO's

Cloud computing is an emerging new computing paradigm for delivering computing services. This computing approach relies on a number of existing technologies, e.g., the Internet, virtualization, grid computing, Web services, etc. Cloud Computing aims to provide scalable and inexpensive on-demand computing infrastructures with good quality of service levels. It represents a shift away from computing as a product that is purchased, to computing as a service that is delivered to consumers from the cloud. It helps an organization in saving costs and creating new business opportunities.This paper provides a framework, Education Cloud for the e- management of NGO's. The Education Cloud can transform a nonprofit, or an entire sector of nonprofits, achieves its mission and creates lasting impact in its communities. This paper also presents the case study of Kalgidhar trust, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, NGO which is using the education as the tool to solve the social issues.

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arXiv2011

Feed drive modelling for the simulation of tool path tracking in multi-axis High Speed Machining

Within the context of High Speed Machining, it is essential to manage the trajectory generation to achieve both high surface quality and high productivity. As feed drives are one part of the set Machine tool - Numerical Controller, it is necessary to improve their performances to optimize feed drive dynamics during trajectory follow up. Hence, this paper deals with the modelling of the feed drive in the case of multi axis machining. This model can be used for the simulation of axis dynamics and tool-path tracking to tune parameters and optimize new frameworks of command strategies. A procedure of identification based on modern NC capabilities is presented and applied to industrial HSM centres. Efficiency of this modelling is assessed by experimental verifications on various representative trajectories. After implementing a Generalized Predictive Control, reliable simulations are performed thanks to the model. These simulations can then be used to tune parameters of this new framework according to the tool-path geometry.

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arXiv2011

Evaluation of servo, geometric and dynamic error sources on five axis high-speed machine tool

Many sources of errors exist in the manufacturing process of complex shapes. Some approximations occur at each step from the design geometry to the machined part. The aim of the paper is to present a method to evaluate the effect of high speed and high dynamic load on volumetric errors at the tool center point. The interpolator output signals and the machine encoder signals are recorded and compared to evaluate the contouring errors resulting from each axis follow-up error. The machine encoder signals are also compared to the actual tool center point position as recorded with a non-contact measuring instrument called CapBall to evaluate the total geometric errors. The novelty of the work lies in the method that is proposed to decompose the geometric errors in two categories: the quasi-static geometric errors independent from the speed of the trajectory and the dynamic geometric errors, dependent on the programmed feed rate and resulting from the machine structure deflection during the acceleration of its axes. The evolution of the respective contributions for contouring errors, quasi-static geometric errors and dynamic geomet- ric errors is experimentally evaluated and a relation between programmed feed rate and dynamic errors is highlighted.

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arXiv2011

UWB Array Design Using Variable Zo Technology and Central Force Optimization

This note applies Variable Zo technology to the design of an Ultra Wideband (UWB) Yagi-Uda array optimized using Central Force Optimization. Variable Zo is a novel and proprietary approach to antenna design and optimization that treats the feed system characteristic impedance, Zo, as a design variable instead of a fixed design parameter as is traditionally done. Variable Zo is applicable to any antenna design or optimization methodology, and using it will generally produce better antenna designs across any user-specified set of performance objectives.

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arXiv2011

The Impact of Information Technology in Nigeria's Banking Industry

Today, information technology (IT) has become a key element in economic development and a backbone of knowledge-based economies in terms of operations, quality delivery of services and productivity of services. Therefore, taking advantage of information technologies (IT) is an increasing challenge for developing countries. There is now growing evidence that Knowledge-driven innovation is a decisive factor in the competitiveness of nations, industries, organizations and firms. Organizations like the banking sector have benefited substantially from e-banking, which is one among the IT applications for strengthening the competitiveness. This paper presents the current trend in the application of IT in the banking industries in Nigeria and gives an insight into how quality banking has been enhanced via IT. The paper further reveals that the deployment of IT facilities in the Nigerian Banking industry has brought about fundamental changes in the content and quality of banking business in the country. This analysis and clarification of how Nigerian Banks have used IT to reengineer their operations is detailed through literature review and observation. Three categories of variables that relate to the use and implementation of information technology devices were considered in this paper. These include the nature and degree of adoption of innovative technologies; degree of utilization of the identified technologies; and the impact of the adoption of IT devices on the bank operations.

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arXiv2011

Knowledge Audit Framework

KAF consists of a process and some templates to guide the planning and execution of audits of knowledge resources, with emphasis on sharing. KAF is based on methodological blueprint provided by the Data Audit Framework (DAF)conceived by the JISC-funded DAFD project.KAF enables organisations to find out what knowledge resources are associated with the project, and how they are shared.KAF is available in two versionsKAF-g (generic, domain independent) KAF-se (targets systems enegineering knowledge)

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arXiv2011

A New System Architecture for Pervasive Computing

We present new system architecture, a distributed framework designed to support pervasive computing applications. We propose a new architecture consisting of a search engine and peripheral clients that addresses issues in scalability, data sharing, data transformation and inherent platform heterogeneity. Key features of our application are a type-aware data transport that is capable of extract data, and present data through handheld devices (PDA (personal digital assistant), mobiles, etc). Pervasive computing uses web technology, portable devices, wireless communications and nomadic or ubiquitous computing systems. The web and the simple standard HTTP protocol that it is based on, facilitate this kind of ubiquitous access. This can be implemented on a variety of devices - PDAs, laptops, information appliances such as digital cameras and printers. Mobile users get transparent access to resources outside their current environment. We discuss our system's architecture and its implementation. Through experimental study, we show reasonable performance and adaptation for our system's implementation for the mobile devices.

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arXiv2011

Classification of Emergency Scenarios

In most of today's emergency scenarios information plays a crucial role. Therefore, information has to be constantly collected and shared among all rescue team members and this requires new innovative technologies. In this paper a classification of emergency scenarios is presented, describing their special characteristics and common strategies employed by rescue units to handle them. Based on interviews with professional firefighters, requirements for new systems are listed. The goal of this article is to support developers designing new systems by providing them a deeper look into the work of first responders.

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arXiv2011

Modeling Smart Grid using Generalized Stochastic Petri Net

Building smart grid for power system is a major challenge for safe, automated and energy efficient usage of electricity. The full implementation of the smart grid will evolve over time. However, before a new set of infrastructures are invested to build the smart grid, proper modeling and analysis is needed to avoid wastage of resources. Modeling also helps to identify and prioritize appropriate systems parameters. In this paper, an all comprehensive model of smart grid have been proposed using Generalized Stochastic Petri Nets (GSPN). The model is used to analyze the constraints and deliverables of the smart power grid of future.

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arXiv2011

Simplicity Effects in the Experience of Near-Miss

Near-miss experiences are one of the main sources of intense emotions. Despite people's consistency when judging near-miss situations and when communicating about them, there is no integrated theoretical account of the phenomenon. In particular, individuals' reaction to near-miss situations is not correctly predicted by rationality-based or probability-based optimization. The present study suggests that emotional intensity in the case of near-miss is in part predicted by Simplicity Theory.

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