1007/s10846-011-9612-2 Human Detection and Identification by Robots Using Thermal and Visual Information in Domestic Environments Mauricio Correa · Gabriel Hermosilla · Rodrigo Verschae · Javier Ruiz-del-Solar Received: 11 December 2010 / Accepted: 30 May 2011 / Published online: 12 July 2011 © Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011 Abstract In this paper a robust system for enabling robots to detect and identify humans in domestic environments is proposed. Robust human detection is achieved
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Describe and Evaluate the Working Memory Model - 12 Marks The working memory model is a model which specifically defines the short term memory. It is made up of three sections: the central executive‚ visuo-spacial sketchpad and phonological loop. The central executive is the ’boss’ of the three and this section of the system is the part that makes it possible for humans to multitask. It does this by allocating attention to different parts of the system. These are its slave systems. The capacity
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Multistore model of memory “Outline the key features of the multistore model” (6 marks) The multistore model of memory (R Atkinson and R Shiffrin 1968) suggests that memory is constructed of three separate stores; sensory memory‚ short-term memory and long-term memory. Sensory memory is made of the senses (sight‚ sound‚ smell‚ touch‚ taste). The sensory memory is constantly receiving information but not paying attention to it so it is not remembered. For information to enter short-term memory it must
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Infant Attachment: What We Know Now Virginia L. Colin Nancy Low & Associates‚ Inc. June 28‚ 1991 PDF Version ________________________________________ This report was prepared under contract #HHS-100-90-0035 between U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)‚ Office of Family‚ Community and Long-Term Care Policy (now the Office of Disability‚ Aging and Long-Term Care Policy) and Nancy Low & Associates‚ Inc. For additional information about
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The WMM model of memory Atkinson’s and Shiffrin’s (1968) multi-store model was extremely successful in terms of the amount of research it generated. However‚ as a result of this research‚ it became apparent that there were a number of problems with their ideas concerning the characteristics of short-term memory. Building on this research‚ Baddeley and Hitch (1974) developed an alternative model of short-term memory which they called working memory. There are three main components to the original
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working memory model‚ and assess to what extent this model has helped us to understand phonological short term memory problems in children with reading disorders. The working memory model is the dominant and influential theory of memory designed to actively store information and refer to ideas that are thought of‚ or made available to the mind. Information can be manipulated when it is required during thinking‚ mental tasks‚ solving a problem or reasoning tasks (Cowan 2007). Working memory is important
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Baddley’s working memory model explains what goes on inside the short-term memory and the working memory. It consists of two temporary storages for short-term memory depending on the type of information. The visuospatial sketchpad stores the visual and spatial images for manipulation. The phonological loop maintains auditory memory by speech rehearsal. Visual/spatial images and auditory information are stored in separate locations in working memory. Another component in Baddley’s model is the central
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Along with the nine step model comes various external elements that strengthen the interrogation’s likelihood for success. The interrogator is instructed to exude confidence at all times with knowledge of the case details but not necessarily the facts pertaining to the evidence. The room is to be plain for best results‚ therefore no loose or distracting objects should be displayed. Straight back chairs are encouraged to limit psychologically undesirable traits such as slouching. Although all these
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reliability of human memory‚ though typically seen as quite accurate and trust-worthy‚ has been questioned by researchers in recent decades. In particular‚ one area of memory that has raised questioning is emotional memories that are extraordinarily vivid and detailed‚ which were first referred to as ‘flashbulb memories’ in 1977 by Roger Brown and James Kulik‚ which occur due to powerful events such as the death of Princess Diana‚ and the terrorist attacks on 9/11. These memories are not as reliable
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The first step in the change process using Kotter’s eight step model is the “create a sense of urgency” (Kotter & Rathgeber‚ 2005‚ p. 130). Pain is a problem for patients with wound of many types‚ furthermore nurses often ignore patient reports or manage pain poorly (Bradbury & Price‚ 2011‚ p. 11). One way to recognize the urgency in a facility is to do a prevalence study of pre-treatment and post wound care for a predetermined amount of time. The 0-10 scale is an objective measurement tool for the
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