Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS): Recent submissions
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Multilevel Dodecagonal Space Vector Structures and Modulation Schemes with Hybrid Topologies for Variable Speed AC Drives
(2017-11-16)MULTILEVEL inverters are the preferred choice of converters for electronic power conversion for high power applications. They are gaining popularity in variety of industrial applications including electric motor drives, ... -
Belief Propagation and Algorithms for Mean-Field Combinatorial Optimisations
(2017-11-15)We study combinatorial optimization problems on graphs in the mean-field model, which assigns independent and identically distributed random weights to the edges of the graph. Specifically, we focus on two generalizations ... -
Exploration of Displacement Detection Mechanisms in MEMS Sensors
(2017-11-14)MEMS Sensors are widely used for sensing inertial displacements. The displacements arising out of acceleration /Coriolis effect are typically in the range of 1 nm-1 m. This work investigates the realization of high resolution ... -
A Study of Experience Mapping Based Predictive Controller as Applied to Switching Converters
(2017-11-14)Experience Mapping based Prediction Control (EMPC) is a new type of controller presented in literature, which is based on the concept of Human Motor Control (HMC). During the developmental phase, called the initial learning ... -
Design and Optimization of Displacement Measurement Eddy Current Sensor for Mass Production
(2017-11-14)Eddy current (EC) based testing and measurement methods are well known in non-destructive testing (NDT) world. EC sensors are extensively studied and used for material health monitoring and its property measurement. Target ... -
Algorithms for Homogeneous Quadratic Minimization And Applications in Wireless Networks
(2017-11-09)Massive proliferation of wireless devices throughout world in the past decade comes with a host of tough and demanding design problems. Noise at receivers and wireless interference are the two major issues which severely ... -
Performance Analysis of Opportunistic Selection and Rate Adaptation in Time Varying Channels
(2017-11-09)Opportunistic selection and rate adaptation play a vital role in improving the spectral and power efficiency of current multi-node wireless systems. However, time-variations in wireless channels affect the performance of ... -
Algorithm And Architecture Design for Real-time Face Recognition
(2017-10-31)Face recognition is a field of biometrics that deals with identification of subjects based on features present in the images of their faces. The factors that make face recognition popular and favorite as compared to other ... -
Precise Analysis of Private And Shared Caches for Tight WCET Estimates
(2017-10-31)Worst Case Execution Time (WCET) is an important metric for programs running on real-time systems, and finding precise estimates of a program’s WCET is crucial to avoid over-allocation and wastage of hardware resources and ... -
Provable Methods for Non-negative Matrix Factorization
(2017-10-31)Nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) is an important data-analysis problem which concerns factoring a given d n matrix A with nonnegative entries into matrices B and C where B and C are d k and k n with nonnegative ... -
Interference Modeling in Wireless Networks
(2017-10-26)Cognitive radio (CR) networks and heterogeneous cellular networks are promising approaches to satisfy the demand for higher data rates and better connectivity. A CR network increases the utilization of the radio spectrum ... -
Reduced Switch Count Multilevel Inverter Topologies for Open End Induction Motor Drives
(2017-10-18)MU LT I L E V E L inverters are becoming the preferred choice for medium voltage high power applications. Multilevel inverters have a number of inherent advantages over conventional two level inverters. The output voltage ... -
DSA Image Registration And Respiratory Motion Tracking Using Probabilistic Graphical Models
(2017-10-18)This thesis addresses three problems related to image registration, prediction and tracking, applied to Angiography and Oncology. For image analysis, various probabilistic models have been employed to characterize the image ... -
Classical Binary Codes And Subspace Codes in a Lattice Framework
(2017-10-10)The classical binary error correcting codes, and subspace codes for error correction in random network coding are two different forms of error control coding. We identify common features between these two forms and study ... -
Source And Channel Coding Techniques for The MIMO Reverse-link Channel
(2017-09-28)In wireless communication systems, the use of multiple antennas, also known as Multiple-Input Multiple-Output(MIMO) communications, is now a widely accepted and important technology for improving their reliability and ... -
Methods for Text Segmentation from Scene Images
(2017-09-27)Recognition of text from camera-captured scene/born-digital images help in the development of aids for the blind, unmanned navigation systems and spam filters. However, text in such images is not confined to any page layout, ... -
Plan Bouquets : An Exploratory Approach to Robust Query Processing
(2017-09-26)Over the last four decades, relational database systems, with their mathematical basis in first-order logic, have provided a congenial and efficient environment to handle enterprise data during its entire life cycle of ... -
Data Fusion Based Physical Layer Protocols for Cognitive Radio Applications
(2017-09-26)This thesis proposes and analyzes data fusion algorithms that operate on the physical layer of a wireless sensor network, in the context of three applications of cognitive radios: 1. Cooperative spectrum sensing via binary ... -
Bitrate Reduction Techniques for Low-Complexity Surveillance Video Coding
(2017-09-26)High resolution surveillance video cameras are invaluable resources for effective crime prevention and forensic investigations. However, increasing communication bandwidth requirements of high definition surveillance videos ... -
Reactive Power Planning And Operation of Power Systems with Wind Farms for Voltage Stability Improvement
(2017-09-23)In recent years, the electric power industry around the world is changing continuously due to transformation from regulated market structure to deregulated market structure. The main aim of the transformation of electric ...