Performance Analysis of DF Relay Systems with Keyhole and Correlation Effects Trung Q. Duong‚ Raj S. Mahat‚ and R. Dhakal Abstract—The main purpose of this paper is to derive closed form analytical expressions of symbol error rate (SER) of Mary phase shift keying (MPSK) for MIMO decode-and forward (DF) relay system. Based on moment generating function (MGF) of output symbol to noise ratio (SNR) of overall system SER is derived. In this paper‚ we consider an nt -antenna at the source S‚ an
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As an interpreter for the Deaf‚ the job of the interpreter is to ensure the line of communication between the hearing client and the Deaf client is open and understood. There are many different methods that can be used by the interpreter to ensure they do an outstanding job in relaying both messages to each party in need of an interpreter. One way to ensure this is expansion. There are several expansion techniques used by an interpreter to convey the meaning of the hearing person such as; contrasting
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(Week 1 DQ #2) Class‚ In our first DQ‚ we discussed the various cultural barriers that we might see on a routine basis; however there are still many more barriers to effective communication. These might be more associated with physical and psychological barriers. Here are two real-world questions that we most of us will encounter throughout our health care career regularly... How might a provider communicate more effectively with a person who is hearing impaired? Also‚ how might a provider communicate
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How do people fall in love‚ finish degrees and manage businesses‚ all because of the technology on the Internet? This is strongly answered by internet technology such as: the use of webcams and video conferencing that has affected interpersonal communication today. Over the past few years‚ video conferencing technology has been growing as a result of the desktop and internet technology. These personal cameras allow the user to share a moving image of themselves with others. These cameras are then
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A few months ago‚ I had the pleasure of interviewing Amy Shirley‚ who is a close personal acquaintance as well as a certified interpreter. She has been qualified in this field for two years and interprets in the religion‚ medical‚ and educational settings. I will be focusing on the educational setting of her career‚ and more specifically the topic of vicarious trauma that interpreters may experience in their chosen settings. In my interview with Ms. Shirley‚ I quickly discovered the raw emotions
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The Town for the Deaf Before I had a deaf son‚ I had never met another deaf person. I know how that could be. There are about a million people that are Deaf or hard of hearing in America alone. When my son was born‚ the doctors gave him to me and informed me your son is deaf. You would think after that you get a ton of information about what to do‚ you do not you are thrown into the wilderness and trying to find your way out with a dim flashlight. With each passing day‚ you losing hope that you will
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When Danielle was in 1st grade‚ her elementary school chose a new method of teaching students how to read. Instead of the word “vase” being written on a flashcard‚ they wanted students to know what kind of A it was by writing “vās.” To her parents‚ it didn’t make sense. How would she would learn to spell if they spent the first two years of her education teaching her words spelled phonetically? As a result‚ her parents chose to homeschool. Because home schooling was so uncommon‚ the school didn’t
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Audism Unveiled Audism by it’s very definition is a negative or oppressive attitude towards deaf people by either deaf or hearing people and organizations‚ and a failure to accommodate them. This documentary really opened my eyes as to what deaf people have gone through since the beginning of time. They have been treated with prejudice and oppression. They have been looked down upon- as if they are some sort of “subhuman” not worthy of being classified as a normal person because of the fact
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Deaf Again Journal Studying American Sign Language‚ I have learned a lot about the Deaf community and I also have learned a lot about their language‚ American Sign Language‚ hoping to be someday fluent. By reading Deaf Again By Mark Drolsbaugh‚ I have learned even more about the life of a Deaf person. Drolsbaugh not only tells you how he became Deaf he also tells the story of his life. This intriguing autobiography‚ by Mark Drolsbaugh‚ has taught me more about the life of a Deaf person than
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Through Deaf Eyes The perspective I initially achieved during the film was that‚ deaf people had a really hard life. They strived to become equal with the “hearing world‚” to not be out casted‚ to be allowed their own form of communication‚ and overall to be accepted for who they are. This film had so many great stories from the interviewers‚ they brought in that personal touch to make it effective and ensue many emotions. The whole film was very touching; I had a variation of feelings watching
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