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Intelligent Information System for Suspicious Human Activity Detection in Day and Night

10.11591/ijict.v7i3.pp117-123
J L Mazher Iqbal , S. Arun
The detection of human beings in a camera attracts more attention because of its wide range of applications such as abnormal event detection, person counting in a dense crowd, person identification, fall detection for care to elderly people, etc. Over the time, various techniques have evolved to enhance the visual information. This article presents a novel 3-D intelligent information system for identifying abnormal human activity using background subtraction, rectification, morphology, neural networks and depth estimation with a thermal camera and a pair of hand held Universal Serial Bus (USB) camera to visualize un-calibrated images. The proposed system detects strongest points using Speed-Up Robust Features (SURF). The Sum of Absolute Difference (SAD) algorithm match the strongest points detected by SURF. 3-D object model and image stitching from image sequences are carried out in the proposed work. A series of images captured from different cameras are stitched into a geometrically consistent mosaic either horizontally/vertically based on the image acquisition. 3-D image and depth estimation of un-calibrated stereo images are acquired using rectification and disparity. The background is separated from the scene using threshold approach. Features are extracted using morphological operators in order to get the skeleton. Junction points and end points of the skeleton image are obtained from the skeleton. Data set of abnormal human activity is created using supervised learning such as neural network with a thermal camera and a pair of webcam. The feature vector of an activity is compared with already created data set, if a match occurs the classifier detects abnormal human activity. Additionally the proposed algorithm performs depth estimation to measure real time distance of objects dynamically. The system use thermal camera, Intel computing stick, converter, video graphics array (VGA) to high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) and webcams. The proposed novel intelligent information system gives 94% maximum accuracy and 89% minimum accuracy for different activities, thus it effectively detects suspicious activity during day and night.
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Page: 117-123
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Novel Bacteria Foraging Optimization for Energy-efficient Communication in Wireless Sensor Network

10.11591/ijece.v8i6.pp4755-4762
Hemavathi P , Nandakumar A. N.
Optimization techniques based on Swarm-intelligence has been reported to have significant benefits towards addressing communication issues in Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). We reviewed the most dominant swarm intelligence technique called as Bacteria Foraging Optimization (BFO) to find that there are very less significant model towards addressing the problems in WSN. Therefore, the proposed paper introduced a novel BFO algorithm which maintains a very good balance between the computational and communication demands of a sensor node unlike the conventional BFO algorithms. The significant contribution of the proposed study is to minimize the iterative steps and inclusion of minimization of both receiving / transmittance power in entire data aggregation process. The study outcome when compared with standard energy-efficient algorithm was found to offer superior network lifetime in terms of higher residual energy as well as data transmission performance.
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Page: 4755-4762
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Test Case Optimization and Redundancy Reduction Using GA and Neural Networks

10.11591/ijece.v8i6.pp5449-5456
Itti Hooda , R.S. Chhillar
More than 50% of software development effort is spent in testing phase in a typical software development project. Test case design as well as execution consume a lot of time. Hence, automated generation of test cases is highly required. Here a novel testing methodology is being presented to test object-oriented software based on UML state chart diagrams. In this approach, function minimization technique is being applied and generate test cases automatically from UML state chart diagrams. Software testing forms an integral part of the software development life cycle. Since the objective of testing is to ensure the conformity of an application to its specification, a test “oracle” is needed to determine whether a given test case exposes a fault or not. An automated oracle to support the activities of human testers can reduce the actual cost of the testing process and the related maintenance costs. In this paper, a new concept is being presented using an UML state chart diagram and tables for the test case generation, artificial neural network as an optimization tool for reducing the redundancy in the test case generated using the genetic algorithm. A neural network is trained by the back-propagation algorithm on a set of test cases applied to the original version of the system.
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Page: 5449-5456
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Green Energy Based Coupled Inductor Interleaved Converter with MPPT Technique for BLDC Application

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i4.pp1725-1732
V. Senthil Nayagam , L. Premalatha
This paper presents a high step-up converter with combination of battery and solar energy source application. The proposed green energy source boosted by using coupled inductor interleaved converter. The coupled inductor and voltage double circuit can reach the high voltage gain without more stress on the converter circuit as well as muchchanges in duty cycle. The photo voltaic system maximum output is 12volts it can be varied by changes of irradiation level .The maximum output voltage is tracking by using MPPT and supplies to the coupled inductor interleaved boost converter. The MPPT working based on the P & O algorithm .The output level of the photo voltaic is high then the battery is charging as well as BLDC motor also being driven efficiently.Whenever the irradiation level will be low the output level of the photo voltaic is less than the battery will be charging and then the motor will running by battery power.
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Page: 1725-1732
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Development of Algorithm for Preservation of Heritage Murals and Painting Using Image Processing

10.11591/ijict.v7i3.pp146-148
S. Lalithakumari , Pandian R
Image archiving and preservation finds extensive application in culture heritage murals. The study of cultural heritage is of the extreme importance at national and international levels. Not only global organizations like UNESCO but also museums, libraries, culture, temples and private initiatives are working in these directions. During the last three decades, researchers in the field of imaging discipline have started to contribute an increasing set of algorithms for cultural heritage; in that way providing indispensable support to these efforts. A better comparison of the different compression methods presented in this proposed work for culture Heritage mural images. Compression methods usually applied some method to reduce the number of components within each spectrum. The effectiveness of mural image archiving and preservation is analyzed based on 2-D wavelets filtering. The optimum algorithm is also found based on the results.
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Page: 146-148
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Improving IF Algorithm for Data Aggregation Techniques in Wireless Sensor Networks

10.11591/ijece.v8i6.pp5162-5168
Madhav Ingle , PVRD Prasada Rao
In Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), fact from different sensor nodes is collected at assembling node, which is typically complete via modest procedures such as averaging as inadequate computational power and energy resources. Though such collections is identified to be extremely susceptible to node compromising attacks. These approaches are extremely prone to attacks as WSN are typically lacking interfere resilient hardware. Thus, purpose of veracity of facts and prestige of sensor nodes is critical for wireless sensor networks. Therefore, imminent gatherer nodes will be proficient of accomplishment additional cultivated data aggregation algorithms, so creating WSN little unresisting, as the performance of actual low power processors affectedly increases. Iterative filtering algorithms embrace inordinate capacity for such a resolution. The way of allocated the matching mass elements to information delivered by each source, such iterative algorithms concurrently assemble facts from several roots and deliver entrust valuation of these roots. Though suggestively extra substantial against collusion attacks beside the modest averaging techniques, are quiet vulnerable to a different cultivated attack familiarize. The existing literature is surveyed in this paper to have a study of iterative filtering techniques and a detailed comparison is provided. At the end of this paper new technique of improved iterative filtering is proposed with the help of literature survey and drawbacks found in the literature.
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Page: 5162-5168
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Overview of Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) Water Collector

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i4.pp1891-1898
Ahmad Fudholi , Nur Farhana Mohd Razali , Abrar Ridwan , Rado Yendra , Hartono Hartono , Ari Pani Desvina , Majid Khan Bin Majahar Ali , Kamaruzzaman Sopian
The popular solar technology is the integration of solar thermal technology and photovoltaic (PV), called photovoltaic thermal (PVT) technology. This technology converts solar energy to electrical and thermal energy. The efficiency of solar energy conversion via PVT is higher than photovoltaic and solar systems. PV cell efficiency decreases if system operating temperature is higher. Therefore, solar systems attached to PV cells act to cool PV cells and increase the overall efficiency of the PVT system. PVT construction that saves space, is suitable for domestic consumption, and long-term saving costs makes PVT current research by researchers in the latest energy technology. This review presents descriptions and previous works conducted on performances analysis of PVT water collector. Results on the performances of PVT water collectors are summarized. The energy and exergy efficiency of PVT water collector ranges from 28.5% to 85% and 6.8% to 14%, respectively.
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Page: 1891-1898
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Classification of Macronutrient Deficiencies in Maize Plant Using Machine Learning

10.11591/ijece.v8i6.pp4197-4203
Leena N , K. K. Saju
Detection of nutritional deficiencies in plants is vital for improving crop productivity. Timely identification of nutrient deficiency through visual symptoms in the plants can help farmers take quick corrective action by appropriate nutrient management strategies. The application of computer vision and machine learning techniques offers new prospects in non-destructive field-based analysis for nutrient deficiency. Color and shape are important parameters in feature extraction. In this work, two different techniques are used for image segmentation and feature extraction to generate two different feature sets from the same image sets. These are then used for classification using different machine learning techniques. The experimental results are analyzed and compared in terms of classification accuracy to find the best algorithm for the two feature sets.
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Page: 4197-4203
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Designing a Novel High Performance Four-to-Two Compressor Cell Based on CNTFET Technology for Low Voltages

10.11591/ijece.v8i6.pp4863-4870
Mehdi Bagherizadeh , Mona Moradi , Mostafa Torabi
Compressor cell is often placed in critical path of multiplier circuits to perform partial product summation. Therefore it plays a significant role in determining the entire performance of multiplier and digital system. Respecting to the necessity of low power design for portable electronic, designing a low power and high performance compressors seems to be a good solution to overcome of these problems for computations. In this paper a novel high performance four-to-two compressor cell is proposed using Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistors (CNTFETs) technology. The new cell is based on Majority Function, NOR, and NAND gates. The main advantage of proposed design in comparison with former cells is the ease of obtaining CARRY output by means of Majority function. Simulations have been done with 32nm technology node using Synopsys HSPICE software. Simulation results confirm the priority of the proposed cell compared to other state-of-the-art four-to-two compressor cells.
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Page: 4863-4870
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Generating Non-redundant Multilevel Association Rules Using Min-max Exact Rules

10.11591/ijece.v8i6.pp4568-4576
R. Vijaya Prakash , S. S. V. N. Sarma , M. Sheshikala
Association Rule mining plays an important role in the discovery of knowledge and information. Association Rule mining discovers huge number of rules for any dataset for different support and confidence values, among this many of them are redundant, especially in the case of multi-level datasets. Mining non-redundant Association Rules in multi-level dataset is a big concern in field of Data mining. In this paper, we present a definition for redundancy and a concise representation called Reliable Exact basis for representing non-redundant Association Rules from multi-level datasets. The given non-redundant Association Rules are loss less representation for any datasets.
Volume: 8
Issue: 6
Page: 4568-4576
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Modeling and Real-Time Simulation of Induction Motor Using RT-LAB

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i4.pp1476-1485
A. Hamed , A. Hazzab
This paper presents the modeling and real-time simulation of an induction motor. The RT- LAB simulation software enables the parallel simulation of power drives and electric circuits on clusters of a PC running QNX or RT- Linux operating systems at sample time below 10 µs. Using standard Simulink models including SimPowerSystems models, RT-LAB build computation and communication tasks are necessary to make parallel simulation of electrical systems. The code generated by the Real-Time Workshop of RT- LAB is linked to the OP5600 digital real-time simulator. A case study example of real-time simulation of an induction motor system is presented.This paper discusses methods to overcome the challenges of real-time simulation of an induction motor system synchronizing with a real-time clock.
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Page: 1476-1485
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Losses Computation in Reciprocating Tubular Permanent Magnet Generator with SMC Core

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i4.pp1545-1551
Behrooz Rezaeealam
Generally, the Permanent Magnet Tubular Generators (PMTG) are employed in the free-piston generator systems. In this paper, the PMTG with the core made of Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) is employed, and then, the PMTG with the solid SMC core has cylindrical symmetry and also the outer diameter of the machine reduces in comparison to the ones with multipart laminated steel cores in which each part is radially placed along the air-gap and there is unexploited space between them. Here, a Finite Element Method (FEM) is developed in which the reciprocating motion of the translator is considered by moving mesh techniques and moreover, the Jiles-Atherton (JA) scalar hysteresis model is incorporated in the FE model to take into account the hysteresis losses. Then, the copper and core losses are computed and the equivalent circuit of the generator is derived. The calculated losses are compared with the ones obtained from the analytical methods.
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Page: 1545-1551
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Photovoltaic Emulator for Grid-connected Quasi-Z-Sorce Inverter

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i4.pp1976-1988
Zulhani Rasin , Muhammed Fazlur Rahman , Maaspaliza Azri , Md Hairul Nizam Talib , Auzani Jidin
The performance of PV panel is very much dependent on the amount of sun light as well as the temperature of the surrounding environment which normally hard to be predicted. The use of PV emulator in the investigation of solar inverter especially at a lab scale platform helps to mitigate the inconsistency factors due to this uncontrollable variation. This work discussed on the design and development of a PV emulator for the grid-connected quasi-Z-source inverter which has different topology and control method compared to the conventional voltage source inverter. The I-V characteristics of the PV panel is modelled from the commercially available product and through circuit analysis the relation between capacitor voltage control and the PV terminal voltage is established, thus realizing the MPPT operation. Results from both simulation and experimental verification demonstrated that the PV emulator successfully able to produce power for the inverter according to the requirement.
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Page: 1976-1988
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Improved Chicken Swarm Optimization Algorithm to Solve the Travelling Salesman Problem

10.11591/ijeecs.v12.i3.pp1054-1062
Fayçal Chebihi , Mohammed essaid Riffi , Amine Agharghor , Soukaina Cherif Bourki Semlali , Abdelfattah Haily
This paper proposes a novel discrete bio-inspired chicken swarm optimization algorithm (CSO) to solve the problem of the traveling salesman problem (TSP) which is one of the most known problems used to evaluate the performance of the new metaheuristics. This problem is solved by applying a local search method 2-opt in order to improve the quality of the solutions. The DCSO as a swarm system of the algorithm increases the level of diversification, in the same way the hierarchical order of the chicken swarm and the behaviors of chickens increase the level of intensification. In this contribution, we redefined the basic different operators and operations of the CSO algorithm. The performance of the algorithm is tested on a symmetric TSP benchmark dataset from TSPLIB library. Therefore, the algorithm provides good results in terms of both optimization accuracy and robustness comparing to other metaheuristics.
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Page: 1054-1062
Publish at: 2018-12-01

Control of Single Stage Grid Tied Photovoltaic Inverter Using Incremental Conductance Method

10.11591/ijpeds.v9.i4.pp1702-1708
K. Rajasekhara Reddy , V. Nagabhaskar Reddy , M. Vijaya Kumar
In this investigation, a study on grid-connected Photovoltaic (PV) system with single stage power conversion (SSPC) is proposed. Double Stage Power Conversion (DSPC) topology contains two power conversion stages namely DC-DC conversion and DC-AC conversion, but the SSPC system converts DC power to high-quality AC power supply for grid connected PV system. The SSPC system has several advantages over DSPC, such as better use of the PV arrays, higher efficiency, low cost and compact size. Present work proposes a Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) along with incremental conductance Maximum Power Point Tracking (IC-MPPT) for inverter switching. The PV voltage and Grid Voltages verifies under normal and change of atmospheric conditions using MATLAB / SIMULINK.
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Page: 1702-1708
Publish at: 2018-12-01
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