A Flow Analysis Framework for Traffic Video

Bai, Lu-Shuang,Xia, Ying,Lee, Sang-Chul Korea Spatial Information System Society 2009 한국공간정보시스템학회 논문지 Vol.11 No.2

The fast progress on multimedia data acquisition technologies has enabled collecting vast amount of videos in real time. Although the amount of information gathered from these videos could be high in terms of quantity and quality, the use of the collected data is very limited typically by human-centric monitoring systems. In this paper, we propose a framework for analyzing long traffic video using series of content-based analyses tools. Our framework suggests a method to integrate theses analyses tools to extract highly informative features specific to a traffic video analysis. Our analytical framework provides (1) re-sampling tools for efficient and precise analysis, (2) foreground extraction methods for unbiased traffic flow analysis, (3) frame property analyses tools using variety of frame characteristics including brightness, entropy, Harris corners, and variance of traffic flow, and (4) a visualization tool that summarizes the entire video sequence and automatically highlight a collection of frames based on some metrics defined by semi-automated or fully automated techniques. Based on the proposed framework, we developed an automated traffic flow analysis system, and in our experiments, we show results from two example traffic videos taken from different monitoring angles.

Quantized Output Feedback Control of Networked Control Systems with Packet Dropout

Mei Yu,Shuang Bai,Ting Yang,Jianhua Zhang 제어·로봇·시스템학회 2018 International Journal of Control, Automation, and Vol.16 No.5

This paper considers the quantized dynamic output feedback control of networked control system(NCS) with random packet dropout in both sensor-to-controller and controller-to-actuator channels. The packet losses in the two links are modeled as two independent Markov chains and the NCS is modeled as a Markov jump system. The stochastic switching signal for the quantized output feedback controller is designed to be a function of the number of successive packet loss in both of the two channels. Quantization density varies with the networked load condition. Then a sufficient condition of the stochastic stability with a prescribed H¥ performance level is established based on the Lyapunov-Krasovskii function approach. Furthermore, a quantized output feedback controller is obtained via the cone complement linearization method. Finally, simulation results are provided to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Dynamic analysis of a megawatt wind turbine drive train

Caichao Zhu,Shuang Chen,Chaosheng Song,Hua iju Liu,Houyi Bai,Fei Ma 대한기계학회 2015 JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Vol.29 No.5

The dynamic performance of a wind turbine drive train significantly influences the operation of an entire machine. In this work, amegawatt wind turbine drive train is subject to theoretical and experimental dynamic analysis. The method of rigid-flexible couplingmultibody dynamics was applied to develop a dynamic model of the entire drive train. This model was then used to study the naturalcharacteristics of the system. The blades, hub, main shaft, and speed-up gearbox in the dynamic model were modeled as flexible bodies. The potential resonances of the system were detected through Campbell and modal energy distribution analyses. Theoretical results showthat the first-order natural frequency of the system is approximately 1.72 Hz. This frequency represents a torsional vibration mode,Moreover, resonances are not observed within the normal operating speed range of the drive train. An experimental remote real-timesystem was developed to monitor the torsional vibration of the drive train. This vibration was used to measure the torsional vibration ofthe system overall. The experimental results are consistent with the theoretical results.

Anomalous Pseudocapacitive Behavior of a Nanostructured, Mixed-Valent Manganese Oxide Film for Electrical Energy Storage

Song, Min-Kyu,Cheng, Shuang,Chen, Haiyan,Qin, Wentao,Nam, Kyung-Wan,Xu, Shucheng,Yang, Xiao-Qing,Bongiorno, Angelo,Lee, Jangsoo,Bai, Jianming,Tyson, Trevor A.,Cho, Jaephil,Liu, Meilin American Chemical Society 2012 Nano letters Vol.12 No.7

<P>While pseudocapacitors represent a promising option for electrical energy storage, the performance of the existing ones must be dramatically enhanced to meet today’s ever-increasing demands for many emerging applications. Here we report a nanostructured, mixed-valent manganese oxide film that exhibits anomalously high specific capacitance (∼2530 F/g of manganese oxide, measured at 0.61 A/g in a two-electrode configuration with loading of active materials ∼0.16 mg/cm<SUP>2</SUP>) while maintaining excellent power density and cycling life. The dramatic performance enhancement is attributed to its unique mixed-valence state with porous nanoarchitecture, which may facilitate rapid mass transport and enhance surface double-layer capacitance, while promoting facile redox reactions associated with charge storage by both Mn and O sites, as suggested by in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and density functional theory calculations. The new charge storage mechanisms (in addition to redox reactions of cations) may offer critical insights to rational design of a new-generation energy storage devices.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/nalefd/2012/nalefd.2012.12.issue-7/nl300984y/production/images/medium/nl-2012-00984y_0006.gif'></P><P><A href='http://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/nl300984y'>ACS Electronic Supporting Info</A></P>

Acoustic emission localization in concrete using a wireless air-coupled monitoring system

Yuanxue Liu,Yunshan Bai,Guangjian Gao,Shuang Su 국제구조공학회 2023 Smart Structures and Systems, An International Jou Vol.32 No.4

The contact acoustic emission (AE) monitoring system is time-consuming and costly for monitoring concrete structures in large scope, in addition, the great difference in acoustic impedance between air and concrete makes the detection process inconvenient. In this work, we broaden the conventional AE source localization method for concrete to the non-contact (air-coupled) micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) microphones array, which collects the energy-rich leaky Rayleigh waves, instead of the relatively weak P-wave. Finite element method was used for the numerical simulations, it is shown that the propagation velocity of leaky Rayleigh waves traveling along the air-concrete interface agrees with the corresponding theoretical properties of Lamb wave modes in an infinite concrete slab. This structures the basis for implementing a non-contact AE source location approach. Based on the experience gained from numerical studies, experimental studies on the proposed air-coupled AE source location in concrete slabs are carried out. Finally, it is shown that the locating map of AE source can be determined using the proposed system, and the accuracy is sufficient for most field monitoring applications on large plate-like concrete structures, such as tunnel lining and bridge deck.

Correction to Anomalous Pseudocapacitive Behavior of a Nanostructured, Mixed-Valent Manganese Oxide Film for Electrical Energy Storage

Song, Min-Kyu,Cheng, Shuang,Chen, Haiyan,Qin, Wentao,Nam, Kyung-Wan,Xu, Shucheng,Yang, Xiao-Qing,Bongiorno, Angelo,Lee, Jangsoo,Bai, Jianming,Tyson, Trevor A.,Cho, Jaephil,Liu, Meilin American Chemical Society 2012 Nano letters Vol.12 No.8

Synthesis of Rod-Like Porous MgFe2O4 Architectures as a Catalyst for Ammonium Perchlorate Thermal Decomposition

Run Chen,Gang Li,Weiyang Bai,Shuang Bao,Zhiliang Cheng 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2018 NANO Vol.13 No.6

The development of highly active catalysts for the pyrolysis of ammonium perchlorate (AP) is of considerable importance for AP-based composite solid propellant. In the present study, we produced porous MgFe2O4 architectures by using a facile two-step strategy. A rod-like precursor of MgFe2(C2O4)3 · nH2O (diameter: 0.5–2.5 μm; length: 2–15 μm) was fabricated under solvothermal conditions using metal sulfates as raw materials and oxalic acid as the precipitant. Subsequently, porous MgFe2O4 architectures were obtained by the thermal treatment of the as-prepared oxalate precursor, during which the mesopores were formed in situ via the liberation of volatile gases, while the rod-like morphology was well preserved. The catalytic performances of the as-synthesized porous rod-like MgFe2O4 architectures with respect to the AP pyrolysis were assessed using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) techniques. The results indicated that the high thermal decomposition temperature and the apparent activation energy of AP with 2 wt.% MgFe2O4 addition decreased from 445.4 ℃ to 386.7 ℃ and from 280.5ffi11.8 to 147.6ffi4.8 kJ mol-1, respectively. Meanwhile, the decomposition heat of AP with MgFe2O4 as the additive reached up to 1230.6 J g-1, which was considerably higher than that of its neat counterpart (695.8 J g-1). Thus, porous rod-like MgFe2O4 architectures could be served as the catalyst for the AP pyrolysis.

Multilingual parallel electronic dictionary of Monogolian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

I. Dawa,Husal,Liu Yue,Yue Yao Min,Uulang,Bai Shuang Cheng,Batsaihan,H. Isahara 대한전자공학회 2006 ICEIC:International Conference on Electronics, Inf Vol.2006 No.6

Biological characterization of mesenchymal stem cells from bovine umbilical cord

Hui Xiong,Wei Jun Guan,Yue Hui Ma,Chunyu Bai,Shuang Wu,Yuhua Gao,Taofeng Lu,Qingyun Hu 한국통합생물학회 2014 Animal cells and systems Vol.18 No.1

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are multi-potential cells that are able to proliferate and differentiate into othercell types. Much research has been done on the MSCs from the umbilical cord (UCMSCs) in human, mice, andavian, but little literature has been published about these cells in big livestock. Here, we choose Luxi cattle asthe experimental animal, we describe an external culture of the UCMSCs from it and summarize the biologicalcharacteristics of these cells, e.g., morphologic appearance, surface antigens, colony-forming ability, geneexpression, and differentiation potential were detected via using immunofluorescence and reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The induced cells, osteoblast, lipoblast, hepatocyte, islet cells, andneurocyte were identified by Alizarin red staining, Oil-red-O staining, Periodic acid-schiff staining, andDithizone staining and RT-PCR detection for specific genes. Results suggest that biological characteristics ofthe UCMSCs were similar to those of MSCs previously analyzed. The primary UCMSCs were sub-cultured topassage 32, the UCMSCs expressed gene CD29, CD44, CD73, CD90, and CD166, induced cells illustratedtypical staining, and expressed specific genes, which indicate that the UCMSCs could be a novel alternativesource of MSCs for experimental and clinical applications.

A Novel EYA1 Mutation Causing Alternative RNA Splicing in a Chinese Family With Branchio-Oto Syndrome: Implications for Molecular Diagnosis and Clinical Application

Anhai Chen,Chufeng He,Yong Feng,Jie Ling,Xin Peng,Xianlin Liu,Shuang Mao,Yongjia Chen,Mengyao Qin,Shuai Zhang,Yijiang Bai,Jian Song,Zhili Feng,Lu Ma,Dinghua He,Lingyun Mei1 대한이비인후과학회 2023 Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology Vol.16 No.4

Objectives. Branchio-oto syndrome (BOS) primarily manifests as hearing loss, preauricular pits, and branchial defects. EYA1is the most common pathogenic gene, and splicing mutations account for a substantial proportion of cases. However,few studies have addressed the structural changes in the protein caused by splicing mutations and potential pathogenicfactors, and several studies have shown that middle-ear surgery has limited effectiveness in improving hearing in thesepatients. BOS has also been relatively infrequently reported in the Chinese population. This study explored the ge-netic etiology in the family of a proband with BOS and provided clinical treatment to improve the patient’s hearing. Methods. We collected detailed clinical features and peripheral blood samples from the patients and unaffected individualswithin the family. Pathogenic mutations were identified by whole-exome sequencing and cosegregation analysis andclassified according to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines. Alternative splicing wasverified through a minigene assay. The predicted three-dimensional protein structure and biochemical experimentswere used to investigate the pathogenicity of the mutation. The proband underwent middle-ear surgery and was fol-lowed up at 1 month and 6 months postoperatively to monitor auditory improvement. Results. A novel heterozygous EYA1 splicing variant (c.1050+4 A >C) was identified and classified as pathogenic (PVS1(RNA),PM2, PP1). Skipping of exon 11 of the EYA1 pre-mRNA was confirmed using a minigene assay. This mutation mayimpair EYA1-SIX1 interactions, as shown by an immunoprecipitation assay. The EYA1-Mut protein exhibited cellularmislocalization and decreased protein expression in cytological experiments. Middle-ear surgery significantly improvedhearing loss caused by bone-conduction abnormalities in the proband. Conclusion. We reported a novel splicing variant of EYA1 in a Chinese family with BOS and revealed the potential molec-ular pathogenic mechanism. The significant hearing improvement observed in the proband after middle-ear surgeryprovides a reference for auditory rehabilitation in similar patients.