REAL-TIME OBJECT DETECTION FOR "SMART" VEHICLES D.M. Gavrila V. Philomin Image Understanding Systems DaimlerChrysler Research Ulm 89081‚ Germany dariu.gavrila@DaimlerChrysler.com Computer Vision Laboratory University of Maryland College Park‚ MD 20742‚ U.S.A. vasi@cs.umd.edu ABSTRACT This paper presents an e cient shape-based object detection method based on Distance Transforms and describes its use for real-time vision on-board vehicles. The method uses a template hierarchy to capture the variety
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Random Early Detection (RED) [21] has the potential to overcome the problems discovered in Drop Tail. RED is a congestion avoidance algorithm in the network routers/switches proposed by Floyd and Jacobson [13]. Random Early Detect‚ also called Random Early Drop (RED) was designed with the objectives to • minimize packet loss and queuing delay. • congestion avoidance. • avoid global synchronization of sources. • maintain high link utilization. • remove biases against bursty sources. • bound on
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Outline and evaluate research into the effects of stress on the immune system The immune system helps fight off attacks from ‘foreign invaders’‚ the immune system is a network of cells‚ tissues and organs that help fight off attacks from viruses‚ parasites and micro organisms that enter our bodies that can cause infections and other problems. The idea that all the cells in our bodies have codes ‘tattooed’ onto them that are unique to each of us help us understand what the immune system does clearer
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Strategic Management Journal Strat. Mgmt. J.‚ 24: 587–614 (2003) Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI: 10.1002/smj.330 INCREASING FIRM VALUE THROUGH DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF WHITE-COLLAR CRIME KAREN SCHNATTERLY* Carlson School of Management‚ University of Minnesota‚ Minneapolis‚ Minnesota‚ U.S.A. White-collar crime can cost a company from 1 percent to 6 percent of annual sales‚ yet little is known about the organizational conditions that can reduce this cost
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F-22 Raptor I. Introduction: Modern weapon systems have traditionally contained many more specifications and greater detailed Statements of Work [SOW] than those of the past. Contrast the Army Signal Corps SOW for the Wright Brothers’ heavier-than-air flying machine in 1908 to the Air Force SOW for the Advanced Tactical Fighter in 1986. Requirements in the 1908 SOW (e.g.‚ be easily taken apart for transport in Army wagons and be capable of being reassembled for operation in an hour‚ carry 350
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Profile (Olivia) III. Country Culture Profile (Olivia) IV. Country Risk Assessment (Jenny) a. Political Assessment within the last 5 years i. Terrorism Travelers ii. Nationalization Incidences Health system iii. Abrupt changes in government 1960-70s: no official Ghana government iv. The Political System: v. Trade Restrictions: Free imports- 400 cigarettes‚ 100 cigars‚ 1 lbs. of tobacco‚ 1 quart of wine‚ 1 quart of spirits‚ half pint of perfume‚ theirs is limit of 1‚000 Cedi which can be exported
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Yusef Khan Dr. Jackson Political Science 2 MW‚ 11:00 Book Analysis America: A country that prides itself on being the “Arsenal of Democracy” and the “Policeman of the World.” While this title is duly bred in the hearts and mind of our citizenry‚ there are some who believe that this title doesn’t accurately describe the underlying notions of our nation’s second agenda. John Perkins‚ a consultant and self-described “Economic Hit Man‚” has had firsthand experience with the uglier side of American
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OPTICAL FLOW-BASED VEHICLE DETECTION AND TRACKING By Ong Hen Ching A REPORT SUBMITTED TO University Tunku Abdul Rahman in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HONS) INFORMATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (Perak Campus) May 2010 DECLARATION OF ORIGINALITY I declare that this report entitled “OPTICAL FLOW-BASED VEHICLE DETECTION AND TRACKING” is my own work except as cited
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Outline and Evaluate Research into the Relationship between the Immune System and Stress Related Illness There is evidence to suggest acute stressors can cause suppression of the immune system and decrease immune cell functioning. The study by Kiecolt-Glaser et al. (1984) investigated whether the stress of taking exams caused a change in the amount of white blood cells in the blood. Kiecolt-Glaser studied 49 male and 26 female first year medical students at the Ohio State University College
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The Water Crisis Table of Contents LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 3 ABSTRACT 4 INTRODUCTION 5 DISCUSSION 10 CONCLUSIONS 14 RECOMMENDATIONS 15 REFERENCES 17 List of Illustrations Figure 1: Rain Water 5 Figure 2: Surface Water 6 Figure 3: Underground Water 6 Figure 4: Rock catchment area and rock holes 7 Figure 5: Dams 7 Figure 6: Excavated Dams 8 Figure 7: Bores and Wells 8 Figure 8: Wells 9 Abstract This report deals with the water crisis in Lebanon‚ causes and problems
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