Lin Zhou^1,*, Kangyu Ma¹, Lijie Wang¹, Ying Chen^1,2, Yibin Tang³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.60, No.2, pp. 545-557, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.05969

Abstract Binaural sound source localization (BSSL) in low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and high reverberation environment is still a challenging task. In this paper, a novel BSSL algorithm is proposed by introducing convolutional neural network (CNN). The proposed algorithm first extracts the spatial feature of each sub-band from binaural sound signal, and then combines the features of all sub-bands within one frame to assemble a two-dimensional feature matrix as a grey image. To fully exploit the advantage of the CNN in extracting high-level features from the grey image, the spatial feature matrix of each frame is used More >

Zhong Liu^1,2, Xinan Wang^1,*, Kuntao Lu¹, David Su³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.60, No.2, pp. 497-509, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.04882

Abstract ECG signal is of great importance in the clinical diagnosis of various heart diseases. The abnormal origin or conduction of excitation is the electrophysiological mechanism leading to arrhythmia, but the type and frequency of arrhythmia is an important indicator reflecting the stability of cardiac electrical activity. In clinical practice, arrhythmic signals can be classified according to the origin of excitation, the frequency of excitation, or the transmission of excitation. Traditional heart disease diagnosis depends on doctors, and it is influenced by doctors' professional skills and the department's specialty. ECG signal has the characteristics of weak More >

Jiancheng Zou^1,*, Zhengzheng Li¹, Zhijun Guo¹, Don Hong²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.60, No.1, pp. 163-177, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.05795

Abstract In the field of images and imaging, super-resolution (SR) reconstruction of images is a technique that converts one or more low-resolution (LR) images into a highresolution (HR) image. The classical two types of SR methods are mainly based on applying a single image or multiple images captured by a single camera. Microarray camera has the characteristics of small size, multi views, and the possibility of applying to portable devices. It has become a research hotspot in image processing. In this paper, we propose a SR reconstruction of images based on a microarray camera for sharpening… More >

Assia Maamar^1,*, Khelifa Benahmed²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.60, No.1, pp. 15-39, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.06497

Abstract Recently, the radical digital transformation has deeply affected the traditional electricity grid and transformed it into an intelligent network (smart grid). This mutation is based on the progressive development of advanced technologies: advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and smart meter which play a crucial role in the development of smart grid. AMI technologies have a promising potential in terms of improvement in energy efficiency, better demand management, and reduction in electricity costs. However the possibility of hacking smart meters and electricity theft is still among the most significant challenges facing electricity companies. In this regard, we… More >

Alanoud Alhussain¹, Heba Kurdi^1,*, Lina Altoaimy²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.59, No.3, pp. 805-815, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.05848

Abstract Edge devices in Internet of Things (IoT) applications can form peers to communicate in peer-to-peer (P2P) networks over P2P protocols. Using P2P networks ensures scalability and removes the need for centralized management. However, due to the open nature of P2P networks, they often suffer from the existence of malicious peers, especially malicious peers that unite in groups to raise each other's ratings. This compromises users' safety and makes them lose their confidence about the files or services they are receiving. To address these challenges, we propose a neural network-based algorithm, which uses the advantages of More >

Khader M. Hamdia², Hamid Ghasemi³, Xiaoying Zhuang^4,5, Naif Alajlan¹, Timon Rabczuk^1,2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.59, No.1, pp. 79-87, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.05882

Abstract In this study, machine learning representation is introduced to evaluate the flexoelectricity effect in truncated pyramid nanostructure under compression. A Non-Uniform Rational B-spline (NURBS) based IGA formulation is employed to model the flexoelectricity. We investigate 2D system with an isotropic linear elastic material under plane strain conditions discretized by 45×30 grid of B-spline elements. Six input parameters are selected to construct a deep neural network (DNN) model. They are the Young's modulus, two dielectric permittivity constants, the longitudinal and transversal flexoelectric coefficients and the order of the shape function. The outputs of interest are the More >

Cosmin Anitescu¹, Elena Atroshchenko², Naif Alajlan³, Timon Rabczuk^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.59, No.1, pp. 345-359, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.06641

Abstract We present a method for solving partial differential equations using artificial neural networks and an adaptive collocation strategy. In this procedure, a coarse grid of training points is used at the initial training stages, while more points are added at later stages based on the value of the residual at a larger set of evaluation points. This method increases the robustness of the neural network approximation and can result in significant computational savings, particularly when the solution is non-smooth. Numerical results are presented for benchmark problems for scalar-valued PDEs, namely Poisson and Helmholtz equations, as More >

Lili Pan¹, Jiaohua Qin^1,*, Hao Chen², Xuyu Xiang¹, Cong Li¹, Ran Chen¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.59, No.1, pp. 297-313, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.04097

Abstract Image retrieval for food ingredients is important work, tremendously tiring, uninteresting, and expensive. Computer vision systems have extraordinary advancements in image retrieval with CNNs skills. But it is not feasible for small-size food datasets using convolutional neural networks directly. In this study, a novel image retrieval approach is presented for small and medium-scale food datasets, which both augments images utilizing image transformation techniques to enlarge the size of datasets, and promotes the average accuracy of food recognition with state-of-the-art deep learning technologies. First, typical image transformation techniques are used to augment food images. Then transfer More >

Abdulkadir Karaci^1,*, Hasbi Yaprak², Osman Ozkaraca³, Ilhami Demir⁴, Osman Simsek⁵

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.118, No.1, pp. 207-228, 2019, DOI:10.31614/cmes.2019.04216

Abstract In this study, deep-neural-network (DNN)- and artificial-neural-network (ANN)-based models along with regression models have been developed to estimate the pressure, bending and elongation values of ground-brick (GB)-added mortar samples. This study is aimed at utilizing GB as a mineral additive in concrete in the ratios 0.0%, 2.5%, 5.0%, 7.5%, 10.0%, 12.5% and 15.0%. In this study, 756 mortar samples were produced for 84 different series and were cured in tap water (W), 5% sodium sulphate solution (SS5) and 5% ammonium nitrate solution (AN5) for 7 days, 28 days, 90 days and 180 days. The developed… More >

Chen Shen^1,*, Youping Chen¹, Bing Chen¹, Jingming Xie¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.61, No.1, pp. 379-397, 2019, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2019.04883

Abstract Continuous material processing operations like printing and textiles manufacturing are conducted under highly variable conditions due to changes in the environment and/or in the materials being processed. As such, the processing parameters require robust real-time adjustment appropriate to the conditions of a nonlinear system. This paper addresses this issue by presenting a hybrid feedforward-feedback nonlinear model predictive controller for continuous material processing operations. The adaptive feedback control strategy of the controller augments the standard feedforward control to ensure improved robustness and compensation for environmental disturbances and/or parameter uncertainties. Thus, the controller can reduce the need… More >