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An efficient fast mode decision algorithm for H.264/AVC intra/inter predictions
Zhan, B.; Hou, B.; Sotudeh, R. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2008)H.264/AVC is the newest video coding standard, which outperforms the former standards in video coding efficiency in terms of improved video quality and decreased bitrate. Variable block size based mode decision (MD) with ... -
An efficient inter-site interference model for 4G wireless networks
Amate, Ahmed; Sofianos, Stratis; Milosavljevic, Milos; Kourtessis, Pandelis; Senior, J.M. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2013-12-01)Due to the large number of wireless cells that are required for accurately evaluating inter-site interference in cellular networks, computational resources often pose a considerable limitation. In this paper, a novel method ... -
An Efficient Mode Decision Algorithm Based on Dynamic Grouping and Adaptive Adjustment for H.264/AVC
Zhan, B.; Hou, B.; Sotudeh, R. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2007)The rate distortion optimization (RDO) enabled mode decision (MD) is one of the most important techniques introduced by H.264/AVC. By adopting the exhaustive calculation of rate distortion, the optimal MD enhances the video ... -
Efficient modeling and analysis of clock feed-through and charge injection of switched current circuits
Yuan, F.; Youssef, M.; Sun, Y. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2001)This paper presents an efficient modeling and frequency domain analysis method for analyzing the effect of the clock feed-through and charge injection in switched current circuits. The effect of clock feed-through is ... -
An efficient passive planar micromixer with fin-shaped baffles in the tee channel for wide Reynolds number flow range
Cortes Quiroz, Cesar; Azarbadegan, A.; Moeendarbary, E. (2010)A new design of a planar passive T-micromixer with fin-shaped baffles in the mixing channel is presented. The mixing efficiency and the level of pressure loss in the channel have been investigated by numerical simulations ... -
Efficient space-frequency block coded pilot-aided channel estimation method for multiple-input-multiple-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing systems over mobile frequency-selective fading channels
Delestre, Fabien; Owojaiye, Gbenga; Sun, Yichuang (2014-04-17)An iterative pilot-aided channel estimation technique for space-frequency block coded (SFBC) multiple-input multiple-output orthogonal frequency division multiplexing systems is proposed. Traditionally, when channel ... -
Efficient speaker change detection using adapted Gaussian mixture models
Malegaonkar, A.; Ariyaeeinia, A.; Sivakumaran, P. (2007)A new approach to speaker change detection is proposed and investigated. The method, which is based on a probabilistic framework, provides an effective means for tackling the problem posed by phonetic variation in ... -
Efficient T-CONT-agnostic Bandwidth and Wavelength Allocation for NG-PON2
Kourtessis, Pandelis; Lim, Wansu; Merayo, Noemi; Yang, Yeon-Mo; Senior, John (2019-07-01)Dynamic bandwidth and wavelength allocation are used to demonstrate high quality of service (QoS) in time wavelength-division multiplexed–passive optical networks (TWDM-PONs). Both bandwidth and wavelength assignment are ... -
Elastomer-glass micropump employing active throttles
Johnston, I. D.; Davis, J.B.; Richter, R.; Herbert, G. I.; Tracey, M.C. (2004)We report a reciprocating microfluidic pump, the Micro Throttle Pump (MTP), constructed in a relatively uncomplicated manner from glass and microstructured poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS). Unconventionally, the MTP employs ... -
Electric pulse current effect on stress-strain state in the notch vicinity in a cantilever beam under cyclic bending
Stepanov, G.V.; Babutskyi, Anatolii (2010)Calculation results of the thermal effect assessment induced by electric pulse current on stress variation in the edge notch vicinity in a metal cantilever beam under cyclic bending are presented. The results obtained ... -
Electromagnetic Actuated Stiring in Microbioreactor Enabling Easier Multiplexing and Flexible Device Design
Davies, M. J.; Munro, Ian; Tan, Christabel; Tracey, M.C.; Szita, Nicolas (2014-09-07)The development of a novel electromagnetically (EM) actuated stirring method, for use in microbioreactors, is reported. Mixing in microbioreactors is critical to ensure even distribution of nutrients to microorganisms and ... -
The electromagnetic field in rotating coordinates
Georgiou, A. (1988)The electromagnetic field equations in rotating coordinates obtained by various authors, are based on incorrect expressions for the divergence and curl operators and the electromagnetic spatial vectors. This is a serious ... -
Electromagnetic Stirring in a Microbioreactor with Non-conventional Chamber Morphology and Implementation of Multiplexed Mixing
Tan, Christabel; Davies, Matthew; McCluskey, Daniel; Munro, Ian; Nweke, Mauryn; Tracey, M.C.; Szita, Nicolas (2015-10-31)Background: Microbioreactors have recently emerged as novel tools for early bioprocess development. Mixing lies at the heart of bioreactor operation (at all scales), and the successful implementation of micro-stirring ... -
Electrowetting on Dielectric (EWOD) prototype recovery platform - (D06) : Worn bio-detector Phase 1
Tracey, Mark; Johnston, Ian; School of Engineering and Technology; Enterprise and Business Development; Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems; Centre for Engineering Research; Centre for Hazard Detection and Protection Research; Microfluidics and Microengineering; Department of Engineering and Technology; Munro, Ian; Coudron, Loic; McCluskey, Daniel (UH MEMS, 2017-05-04)The design and development of a laboratory particle recovery instrument exploiting Electrowetting on Dielectric (EWOD) techniques. This instrument should interface with the, codeveloped, man worn Electrostatic Precipitator ... -
Electrowetting-Based Digital Microfluidics Platform for Automated Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay
Dimov, Nikolay; McDonnell, M.B.; Munro, Ian; McCluskey, Daniel; Johnston, Ian; Tan, Christabel; Coudron, Loic (2020-02-23)Electrowetting is the effect by which the contact angle of a droplet exposed to a surface charge is modified. Electrowetting-on-dielectric (EWOD) exploits the dielectric properties of thin insulator films to enhance the ... -
An elliptic filter based on MLF LF structure for wireless receiver
Zhu, Xi; Sun, Yichuang (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2013-12-01)A CMOS fifth-order Gm-C elliptic lowpass filter based on the voltage-mode multiple loop feedback (MLF) leap-frog (LF) configuration is designed. The filter is implemented using a fully-differential linear operational ... -
Embedded Trusted Monitoring and Management Modules for Smart Solar Panels
Chaychian, Sara; Mistretta, Emilio; Mallett, Colin; Lee, Marcus; Pissanidis, Georgios; Ramalingam, Soodamani; Gan, Hock Chye; Wisely, Dave (2017-12-11)This paper investigates developing a prototype of smart solar panels. This architecture consists of a panel monitoring module and the central management unit. The monitoring module is to be embedded inside each PV panel ... -
An empirical approach to river bed degradation.
Calay, Rajnish; Sarda, V.K.; Dhiman, R. (2008-12)Degradation in a homogeneous alluvial channel due to complete stoppage of sediment downstream of a high capacity reservoir has been studied empirically. Based on dimensional analysis, a method has been established for ... -
Empirical Formulation of Highway Traffic Flow Prediction Objective Function Based on Network Topology
Rahi, Arsalan; Ramalingam, Soodamani (2018-11-05)Accurate Highway road predictions are necessary for timely decision making by the transport authorities. In this paper, we propose a traffic flow objective function for a highway road prediction model. The bi-directional ... -
Energy Consumption in UK Households : Impact of Domestic Electrical Appliances
Mansouri, Iman; Newborough, Marcus; Probert, Doug (1996-07)The social-psychological aspects of energy use in UK households have been reviewed. A major survey, which focused on identifying environmental attitudes and beliefs, energy-use hehaviour, ownership levels,for certain ...