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1 Henderson, Thomas C.Reaction-diffusion processes as a computational paradigmTuring introduced reaction diffusion systems (RD-systems) as a mechanism which made possible the differentiation of morphological structure. We have shown how these systems can be used to provide an information network for smart sensor systems. However, we propose here that reaction diffusion system...Reaction diffusion systems; RD-systems; Computational paradigm2000
2 Henderson, Thomas C.; Thompson, William B.Smart sensor snowWe propose to deploy and exploit and large number of inexpensive sensors to obtain information or trigger actions over a wide geographic area. Sensors may be of diverse physical natures: acoustic, IR, seismic, chemical, magnetic, thermal, etc. We describe here three major issues: (1) sensor distribu...Smart sensors1998
3 Evans, DavidGraphical man/machine communications: June 1971Semi-Annual Technical Report for period 1 January 1971 to 31 May 1971. This document includes a summary of research activities and facilities at the University of Utah under Contract F30602-70-C-0300. Information conveys important research milestones attained during this period by each of the fo...Curved surfaces; Digital waveform processing1971
4 Henderson, Thomas C.Shortest paths in sensor snowWe propose to deploy and exploit a large number of non-mobile inexpensive distributed sensor and communication devices (called Smart Sensor Snow) to obtain information and guide mobile robots over a wide geographic area. Sensors may be of diverse physical natures: acoustic, IR, seismic, chemical, ma...Sensor snow; Distributed sensor; Smart Sensor Snow; Sensors1999
5 Freire, JulianaBridging the XML-relational divide with LegoDB: a demonstrationWe present LegoDB, a cost-based XML storage mapping engine that automatically explores a space of possible XML-to-relational mappings and selects an efficient mapping for a given application.LegoDB; Storage mappings2003
6 Furse, Cynthia M.Statistical comparison of capacity predictions for realistic MIMO channelsThe impact of antenna polarization on channel capacity is explored in multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) systems. An idealized polarization model involving branch power rations (BPR's) and channel cross-coupling is incorporated into channel-specific capacity calculations. Results are compared f...2007-01-01
7 Thompson, William B.Exploiting discontinuities in optical flowMost optical flow estimation techniques have substantial difficulties dealing with flow discontinuities. Methods which simultaneously detect flow boundaries and use the detected boundaries to aid in flow estimation can produce significantly improved results. Current approaches to implementing these ...Optical flow; Discontinuities1995
8 Henderson, Thomas C.Pattern formation in wireless sensor networksBiological systems exhibit an amazing array of distributed sensor/actuator systems, and the exploitation of principles and practices found in nature will lead to more effective artificial systems. The retina is an example of a highly tuned sensing organ, and the human skin is comprised of a set o...Pattern formation; Wireless sensor networks2008
9 Tasdizen, TolgaAutomatic markup of neural cell membranes using boosted decision stumpsTo better understand the central nervous system, neurobiologists need to reconstruct the underlying neural circuitry from electron microscopy images. One of the necessary tasks is to segment the individual neurons. For this purpose, we propose a supervised learning approach to detect the cell membra...2009
10 Furse, Cynthia M.Making a world of difference recruitment of undergraduate students at USUThis paper describes two creative methods that are used to recruit undergraduate students at Utah State University. The fmt is "Engineering State", a four day hands-on immersement in a wide array of engineering disciplines, and the second is a slide show called "Making a World of Difference - Women ...Student recruitment; Undergraduate recruitment; Engineering State1999
11 Mathews, V. JohnVector quantization of images using visual masking functionsABSTRACT This paper presents an image compression technique that incorporates visual masking functions in vector quantizer systems. Visual masking functions provide a description of the maximum amount of noise that can be present in an image, while remaining undetected when the image is viewed by ...1992
12 Seyedhosseini Tarzjani, Seyed MojtabaWatershed merge tree classification for electron microscopy image segmentationAutomated segmentation of electron microscopy (EM) images is a challenging problem. In this paper, we present a novel method that utilizes a hierarchical structure and boundary classification for 2D neuron segmentation. With a membrane detection probability map, a watershed merge tree is built for t...2012-01-01
13 Gesteland, Raymond F.; Krapcho, Karen J.; Talbot, Phil; Thulin, CraigCrystallization of the MS2 translational repressor alone and complexed to bromouridineThe coat protein from the MS2 bacteriophage plays a dual role by encapsidating viral RNA and also by binding RNA as a translational repressor. In order to study the isolated dimer in a conformation not influenced by capsid interactions, a mutant molecule was crystallized that is defective in capsid ...Crystallization; RNA Bacteriophage; RNA Hairpin; Translational Repressor1995
14 Freire, JulianaLegoDB: customizing relational storage for XML documentsXML is becoming the predominant data exchange format in a variety of application domains (supply-chain, scientific data processing, telecommunication infrastructure, etc.). Not only is an increasing amount of XML data now being processed, but XML is also increasingly being used in business-critical...LegoDB; XML Schema2002
15 Mathews, V. JohnSubband vector quantization of images using hexagonal filter banksAbstract Results of psychophysical experiments on human vision conducted in the last three decades indicate that the eye performs a multichannel decomposition of the incident images. This paper presents a subband vector quantization algorithm that employs hexagonal filter banks. The hexagonal filte...1992
16 Liu, FengCreation of "quantum platelets" via strain-controlled self-organization at stepsWe demonstrate, by both theory and experiment, the strain-induced self-organized formation of "quantum platelets," monolayer-thick islands of finite dimensions. They form at the early stage of heteroepitaxial growth on a substrate with regularly spaced steps, and align along the steps. In the direc...Quantum platelets; Strain-controlled self-organization; Monolayer-thick islands; Heteroepitaxial growth2000-12
17 Harrison, Reid R.Low-power FM transmitter for use in neural recording applicationsWe present a low power FM transmitter for use in neural recording telemetry. The transmitter consists of a low noise biopotential amplifier and a voltage controlled oscillator used to transmit the amplified neural signals at a frequency of 433 MHz. The circuit is powered through a transcutaneous,...RF telemetry; Transmitter; Neural recording; Low power circuits; Multielectrode arrays; Voltage controlled oscillator (VCO)2004-01-01
18 Tasdizen, Tolga; Whitaker, Ross T.; Jones, Bryan W.Optimal-path approach for neural circuit reconstructionNeurobiologists are collecting large amounts of electron microscopy image data to gain a better understanding of neuron organization in the central nervous system. Image analysis plays an important role in extracting the connectivity present in these images; however, due to the large size of these ...2008
19 Liu, FengSelf-organization of semiconductor nanocrystals by selective surface facetingThe formation and ordering of Si nanocrystals in dewetting and agglomeration of the thin single crystalline Si layer in silicon-on-insulator has been investigated using low-energy electron microscopy. The evolution of the Si dewetting and agglomeration is captured in real time, revealing the detai...Self-organization; Surface faceting; Silicon nanocrystals; Dewetting2005-12
20 Riloff, Ellen M.Learning and evaluating the content and structure of a term taxonomyIn this paper, we describe a weakly supervised bootstrapping algorithm that reads Web texts and learns taxonomy terms. The bootstrapping algorithm starts with two seed words (a seed hypernym (Root concept) and a seed hyponym) that are inserted into a doubly anchored hyponym pattern. In alternatin...Weakly supervised; Bootstrapping algorithm; Seed hypernym; Seed hyponym; Root concept; Term taxonomy; Learning by reading systems2009
21 Harrison, Reid R.Micropower circuits for bidirectional wireless telemetry in neural recording applicationsState-of-the art neural recording systems require electronics allowing for transcutaneous, bidirectional data transfer. As these circuits will be implanted near the brain, they must be small and low power. We have developed micropower integrated circuits for recovering clock and data signals over ...Micropower circuits; Neural recording systems; Low-power CMOS circuits, RF telemetry; Transcutaneous data link; Transmitter2005-01-01
22 Tasdizen, TolgaWatershed merge forest classification for electron microscopy image stack segmentationAutomated electron microscopy (EM) image analysis techniques can be tremendously helpful for connectomics research. In this paper, we extend our previous work [1] and propose a fully automatic method to utilize inter-section information for intra-section neuron segmentation of EM image stacks. A wat...2013-01-01
23 Evans, DavidGraphical man/machine communications: May 1971Final technical report 1 December 1969 to 30 June 1970.1971-05
24 Simpson, Jamesina J.A novel ELF radar for major oil depositsThis letter proposes a novel extremely low frequency (ELF) radar for major oil deposits. Using our recently developed whole-Earth electromagnetic wave propagation model based upon the finite-difference time-domain method, we have determined that detection of the radial (vertical) component of the sc...2006-01-01
25 Stringfellow, Gerald B.Radiative pair transitions in p-type ZnSe:Cu crystalsShallow levels with an ionization energy of 0.012 eV play an important role in the photoelectronic properties of p-type ZnSe:Cu crystals. These levels exhibit the characteristics of the higher-lying member of an imperfection pair involved in luminescence emission, as well as of a trap determining lo...Ionization energy; Luminescence emission; Crystals1968
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