Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Software Engineering and Ontology Development

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Basic Terms, Theoretical and Practical Background

2.1. Topic Maps ISO Standard 13 250

2.2. Implementation of TM in ATOM SW

2.3. Ontology

2.4. Ontological Engineering

3. Ontology Development

3.1. Collecting Information Sources and Their Analysis

3.2. Clarification of the Topics (Classes) Candidates

3.3. Designing the Ontology and Its Implementation

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 2

Metal Rapid Prototyping Technologies

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1. Additive Manufacturing Processes

1.2. Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes

1.2.1. Powder Bed Systems

1.2.2. Powder Feed Systems

1.2.3. Wire Feed Systems

1.2.4. Secondary Finishing Processes

2. Metal Foil LOM

2.1. Process Chain

3. Ultrasonic Consolidation

3.1. Mechanical Properties

3.1.1. Peel Testing

3.1.2. Tensile Testing

4. Plates Press Brazing (PPB)

4.1. Mechanical Testing

4.2. Macro and Microstructural Analysis

5. Composite Metal Foil Manufacturing (CMFM)

5.1. Mechanical Testing

5.1.1. Tensile Testing

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 3

Scalable High Efficiency Video Coding (SHVC): Recent Achievements and Improvement Methods

Abstract

Introduction

Background on Scalable High Efficiency Video Coding (SHVC)

SHVC Architecture

SHVC Scalability Features and Application Scenarios

Recent Works on Improving SHVC Compression Efficiency

Proposed SHVC Improvement Solutions

SHVC Merge Mode Improvement

Proposed Merge Mode Prediction Architecture

Improved Merge Mode Tools

Motion Information Reliability Assessment

Motion Information Refinement

Prediction Weighted Combination

SHVC Joint Layer Mode Creation

Proposed Joint Layer Coding Mode Selection Architecture

Joint Layer Prediction Creation

Joint Layer Fusion

Pixel Weight Computation

Joint Layer Prediction RDO Selection

SHVC Performance Evaluation

Test Conditions

Compression Efficiency Evaluation

Proposed SHVC Merge Mode versus SHVC Standard

Proposed SHVC Joint Layer Mode versus SHVC Standard

Proposed SHVC Joint Layer Mode versus Proposed SHVC Merge Mode

Encoding Complexity Evaluation

Conclusion

References

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 4

A Refined Analytical-Experimental Modal Testing Method for Polymeric Damping Materials

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Theoretical Background: Proposed Modal Testing Method

2.1. Vibration Tests and Signal Processing

2.2. Experimental Complex Transfer Functions

2.2.1. Determination of Damped Natural Frequencies

2.2.2. Determination of Damping Factors

2.2.3. Determination of the Elastic Modulus

2.3. Identification of Analytical-Experimental Transfer Functions

3. Validation of the Proposed Optimization Algorithm

3.1. Identification of a Vibrating Cantilever Beam’s Dynamic Response under Impact Load (FEM)

3.2. Identification of a 10 DOF Mass-Spring-Dashpot Model’s Modal Parameters

4. Experimental Details

4.1. Preparation of the Epoxy/CTBN Rubber and Epoxy/Nanosilica Composites

4.2. Tensile Tests

4.3. Modal Tests

5. Results and Discussion

5.1. Mechanical Behavior of the Epoxy/Nanosilica and Epoxy/CTBN Composites

5.2. Identified Transfer Functions of the Specimens

5.3. Determination of Elastic Modulus, Loss Modulus and Loss Factor with TF Method

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5

Recent Advances in Biometrics and Its Standardization: A Survey

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Architecture of a Biometric System

3. Pattern Matching Performance Measurement

4. Characterization of Traits

5. Multimodal Biometric Systems

5.1. Fusion and Decision

5.2. Fusion Levels

6. Adaptive Biometrics

7. Biometric Cryptosystems

7.1. Key Binding Biometric Cryptosystems

7.2. Key Generating Biometric Systems

8. Cancelable Biometrics

9. Protection of Biometric Templates

9.1. Static Storage Encryption

9.2. Features Transformation

9.3. Biometric Cryptosystems for Template Protection

10. Standardization Initiatives

10.1. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Initiatives

10.2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Initiatives

10.3. Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) Alliance

11. Potential Enhancements and Open Issues

11.1. Opportunities for Enhancement and Issues in Biometrics

11.2. Opportunities for Standardization Enhancement in the Biometrics Field

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6

Control of a Class of 1D Bose-Einstein Condensate via Linear-Type Feedback

Abstract

Introduction

Bose-Einstein Condensate Modeling

Control Design

Numerical Example

References

Biographical Sketch

Index