Technological Developments in Education and Automation (eBook)

Performance-Based Measurement for Thai Educational Organization: A DEA Management Model 16
E-learning and Blended Learning in the Gulf Region 21
Scene Change Detection for Uncompressed Video 24
ZigBee Performance in 400 KV Air Insulated Power Substation 28
Content Management System Effort Estimation Using Bagging Predictors 32
Weighted Gaussian Kernel with Multiple Widths and Network Kernel Pattern 38
New Advanced Graduate Course Designed to Provide Students Exposure to Today’s Developing and Challenging World 42
Dynamic Fire 3D Modeling Using a Real-time Stereovision System 46
Obtaining Initial Controller Parameters for Approximate Pole Placement Iterative Feedback Tuning 52
Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management 58
System to Produce Mechanical Inertial Force and/or Torque 64
Active Groups in Complex Mechanisms Structures 70
Dimensions of Online Behavior: Implications for Engineering E- Learning 74
Concept Classification Model for Digital Divide 80
A Virtual Explosion or SNAFU is Always Better Than a Real One: Exploring the Use of Virtual Worlds for Simulation and Training… and Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow 86
Active-based Key-skills Learning in Engineering Curriculum to Improve Student Engagement 92
Assessment & Efficacy of an M-Learning Course in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety
A Simplified Array Configuration Based GSC-SSF Method 103
“UniTeSys” - High School Student Knowledge Assessment Tool 108
On the Percolation Behavior of the Thin Films of the PEDT/ PSS Complex: a Mesoscale Simulation Study 113
Online Learning Barriers 118
Good and Bad in Information Retrieval: Information Literacy and Ethics 121
Formative Research for Enhancing Instructional and Design Methods: A Focus on Virtual Reality ( VR)- Based Learning Environment 127
Results on H-Infinity Static Output-Feedback Control of an Electro- Mechanical System 131
Design of Nonlinear Frequency Controller for Isolated Thermal Power System with Generation Rate Constraint 137
Designing a Virtual Reality (VR) Storytelling System for Educational Purposes 143
Automated Marking of Transfer Function Problems 147
Predicting Persistence of College Freshmen Using Neural Networks 153
Euro-QLIO a New Educational Tool for Specialist Training at European Level 157
Design, Development and Implemementation of a Steering Controller Box for an Automatic Agricultural Tractor Guidance system, Using Fuzzy Logic 161
A Screen Sharing Broadcast Scheme in Distance Learning 167
Robotics-based Curriculum Development for An Immigration Course into Computer Systems Engineering 172
Bridging the Emotional Divide in Instructional Design: A Kansei Perspective 179
Fuzzy Knowledge Processing for Unveiling Correlations between Preliminary Knowledge and the Outcome of Learning New Knowledge 184
Accuracy Improvement Evaluation in Sensorless Dc Motor Speed Estimation by Combining the Dynamic Motor Model and the Ripple Component Detection 188
Defining Adaptive Assessments Using Open Specifications 194
Using the Virtual Model in Teaching Digital Signal Processing 199
Comparative Study of Sliding Mode and Relay Enhanced PI Controllers for MIMO Systems 205
Modeling, Simulation and Control of Chemical Industrial Reactor 211
A Robust Method for Detecting Vehicle Positions and Their Movements Even in Bad Weather Using Infrared Thermal Images 217
Virtual Oxygen Sensor Implementation Using Artificial Neural Networks 222
Pattern-Based Usability Analysis: Comparison with a Case- Study 228
The Effect of Pressure in Two-Dimensional Luikov Drying Problem 234
Design of Man Machine Interface for Real-Time Online Control of DC Drives 240
The Output Regulation for Tracking Unusual Motion Patterns by Active Disturbance Rejection Control 245
Design of a High Performance, Low Power, Fully Differential Telescopic Cascode Amplifier using Common- Mode Feedback Circuit 251
Development of Children’s Communicative Competence using Case Method of Technology 255
Making the University Admission Decision Making Process Lean 261
Control Circuitry for Self-Repairable MEMS Accelerometers 266
The Learning Process Management in E-learning Environment in the Technology School “ Electronic Systems” Associated with the Technical University of Sofia 272
Taxonomy of E-courses 276
One Dimensional IIR Digital Filter Modeling Based on Recurrent Neural Network 282
The Development of a Lecture Capture System Based on a Tool to Support Hearing Impaired Students 288
Research on Disparity and Background-based Object Segmentation in Stereo Video 294
Dynamic Modeling and VR Simulation of 3DOF Medical Parallel Robots 298
Possibilities Concerning Control of a Laser Welding Cell Utilizing Servomotors and PLC 304
Generalized Net Model of E-learning System with Privacy Protection Module 310
Advanced Knowledge Assessment System – Functional and Conceptual Specification 315
Diplek: an Open Educational Platform that Supports the Composition of Learning, Management and Communication Services 320
Double Degrees: Concerns Regarding Overall Standards and Graduate Attributes such as Probabilistic Reasoning 326
Pro Bono in Engineering: Towards an Improved Understanding 331
Experiences from Software Maintenance Seminars: Organizing Three Seminars with 127 Groups 336
A Vector Based Smoothing Algorithm of High Speed Motion at Trajectory Corner 342
Teamwork and ABET Review: A Template for Assessment 346
Modelling Single Cell Electroporation with Bipolar Pulse: Simulating Dependance of Electroporated Fractional Pore Area on the Bipolar Field Frequency 351
A Web-based System to Support Group Idea Generation for Creative Problem Solving 356
Unsupervised Segmentation of Industrial Images Using Markov Random Field Model 363
MRF Model Based Unsupervised Color Textured Image Segmentation Using Multidimensional Spatially Variant Finite Mixture Model 369
Creating a Novel Multi Platform Technology Based System for School Quality Assessment 375
PC-Based Modeling and Simulation of Large Marine Propulsion Plant 379
Evolutionary Techniques for Deterministic Chaos Control 384
Active Vision for Human Action Sensing 390
Effects of Online MCQ Tests on Student Learning 396
Knowledge Assessment – Practical Example in Testing 402
View-Independent Face Recognition with RBF Gating in Mixture of Experts Method by Teacher- Directed Learning 406
Dependability Comparison of Explicit and Numerical GPC Algorithms 412
Efficient Predictive Control Algorithms Based on Soft Computing Approaches: Application to Glucose Concentration Stabilization 418
Eteacher – Interactive and Individualized Training of Software Applications in the Original user Interface 424
Fuzzy Control of a 3 Degree of Freedom Parallel Robot 430
eduPAL: An Online Service to Create, Manage and Evaluate Educational Projects 436
Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies in Undergraduate Teaching: Experiences with a Wiki Implementation 442
Actor-Critic Algorithms for Variance Minimization 448
e-Education as a State Service to Citizens of Different Ages 454
A Context-Aware Biometric Security System for e- Learning Applications 460
Creating an Immersive Virtual World through Integration of 2D and 3D Technologies to Implement E- Learning Curricula for Middle School Students 465
Three Leveled Fuzzy System for Traffic Light and Urban Traffic Control Based on Cellular Automata 469
Inter-Machine Cooperation Mechanism for Dynamic Scheduling 475
3D Simulation of Suicide Bombing – Using Computers to Save Lives 481
Reliability Investigation of a Hybrid Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Powered by Downsized Fuel Cells 487
Dispatching of Active Power Reserve for Higher Reliability of Restructured Power Systems 490
Notes on Implementation of Novel Approach for Microscopic Measurement with Stereo Correlation 496
Distance Interaction in Education Processes using a Telepresence Tool 499
A Study on the Lifetime Estimates of Aluminum Cable, Steel Reinforced ( ACSR) Transmission Lines Under Flame Exposure 503
A Study on the Vibration Phenomenon of a Power Transformer in Operation ( 154kV/ 60MVA/ Single- phase) 508
Distinguishing Fall Activities using Human Shape Characteristics 512
Limits in Process Diagnosis Using Thermographic Images Processing 518
E-learning Tools in Naval Engineering 524
Augmented Reality Used to Control a Robot System via Internet 528
Simultaneous Use of Scaled and Virtual Models in Early Architectural Design Education 534
Modeling A Deburring Process, Using DELMIA V5® 538