2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)最新文献

{"title":"Use of Effective Microorganisms® (EM®) for Sustainable Pathogen Control in Food Safety","authors":"A. Gibby, E. Lancaster","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642152","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642152","url":null,"abstract":"TeraGanix, Inc. produces and distributes the original and certified brand, Effective Microorganisms (EM) for the United States. EM all-natural liquid probiotic comprises of three groups of microbes: Lactic Acid Bacteria, Yeast, and Photosynthetic Bacteria. Given that Lactic Acid Bacteria has been used for centuries for food preservation and fermentation, EM has the potential to be used as a biocontrol for common foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. Coli. This paper is a gathering of research done to support EMs use in pathogen control as it relates to food safety.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122537241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Smart city: Evaluation of intelligent agents","authors":"Edgar S. Fu, Yajun Fang, B. Horn","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8709307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8709307","url":null,"abstract":"This article evaluates the current situation regarding the development of Intelligent Agents. First, it introduces and explains in detail all of the defining characteristics of an agent, and how each trait separates an AI from a normal software code. Then, this article examines what Intelligent agents must possess in order to be successful, and outline the main problems that it faces. Finally, a few real-life examples are given in order to demonstrate the goals and purposes of a few different types of agents.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125796221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effective Microorganisms as a Potential Tool for the Remediation of 137Cs-contaminated Soils","authors":"A. Nikitin, S. Okumoto, G. Z. Gutzeva, M. Shintani, G. Leferd, I. A. Cheshyk, T. Higa","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642116","url":null,"abstract":"During the development of a method using effective microorganisms (EM) to reduce the soil-to-plant transfer of 137Cs on land contaminated with radioactive Cs, an unexpected effect of EM on the reduction of the 137Cs activity in soil samples was observed. Laboratory experiments were then conducted to evaluate the impact of EM and fermented organic fertilizer (EM Bokashi) on the 137Cs activity in soil samples to investigate this observation. The experimental results indicate an increase in the 137Cs decay rate of up to 4 times the theoretical decay rate corresponding to the half-life of 137Cs, which is equal to 30.17 years. Our results suggest that EM accelerates the radioactive decay of 137Cs in soil.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124980253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Design, manufacturing and recycling in product lifecycle: New challenges and trends","authors":"Fuxin Du, Yajun Fang, Lin Zhang","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8709326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8709326","url":null,"abstract":"Development of new technologies such as Internet of Things, Cloud-based Platform and Artificial Intelligence has brought new challenges and opportunities to the whole product lifecycle. Design, manufacturing and recycling are the most important stages in the product lifecycle. This paper analyzes new challenges and development trends of product lifecycle in terms of individualized design, intelligent manufacturing and new recycling. The effects of new technologies on product lifecycle management and optimization are also discussed. In product design, we discussed the relationship between requirements, design and products. In manufacturing, we analyzed challenges in manufacturing processes and new trends such as cloud manufacturing and intelligent manufacturing. In recycling, we reviewed the problems in recycling and discussed the new methods.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"100 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121352670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Method of intonation conversion for facilitating English communication between native and non-native speakers","authors":"Tomoko Nariai, Hiroaki Kojima, H. Obari, S. Itai","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642127","url":null,"abstract":"With the growth of the Internet and globalization, hardships in English speech communication became more serious for non-native speakers. It would be desirable to develop a speech communication device which can convert English speech into a more intelligible one for listeners. In this study, English speech was hypothesized to be more intelligible to non-native listeners by being modified into the listeners’ native language speaking style. First, the characteristics of English between native and Japanese speeches were statistically analyzed. The analysis determined the modification model marked modification of intonation of native speakers’ speech so as to include Japanese characteristics. The hypothesis was realized by speech modification generated by a speech analysis, modification and synthesis system, STRAIGHT. Then, the modified speeches were evaluated on the basis of listening experiments involving Japanese listeners. The experiments consisted of dictation tests and preference tests, and resulted in an increase in the scores. The results, therefore, verified the hypothesis. This also revealed the potential feasibility of the speech conversion method which facilitates spoken English communication.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125731936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Use of EM Technology (EM) in water treatment: Urban sewage water treatment plan, a city slaughter house, and a natural estuary in Guayaquil, Ecuador","authors":"F. Castillo","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642155","url":null,"abstract":"The following article describes three case studies where Effective Microorganisms (EM) proved to be successful at recovering natural aquatic ecosystems as well as treating sewage and industrial waste water. The first case was at a water treatment plant that received the sewage water from two populated sectors of about 1’100,000 people within Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador. The efficacy of EM treatment was compared to an already established water treatment system using electrical aerators. In both cases, pH was maintained at a neutral range after 8 weeks and hydrogen sulfide, main cause of foul odors, was not detected after 5 weeks. The most significant difference was in the cost and used of energy. The second case consisted of treating the facilities of a slaughterhouse processing 1000 animals a day with the objective of reducing foul odors. EM was sprayed in all areas of the facility including floors, pathways, sewers and surrounding areas. Although no measurable parameters were evaluated, workers were interviewed to determine efficacy in reducing foul odors. After 5 months of treatment, employees and foremen agreed that foul odors were reduced almost completely to the point that employees did not feel the need to use masks. In addition, there was a consensus that the working conditions had significantly improved. The third case was the treatment of a natural estuary being contaminated with sewage water. Water samples and sediments were taken from the area receiving sewage water from the city sewage system. The following parameters were evaluated: Acidity, phosphates, organic matter, hydrogen sulfide, total suspended solids, populations of coliforms and salmonella. The results showed a significant decrease in phosphates, total suspended solids, organic matter and hydrogen sulfide, and a reduction in concentration of coliforms. Additionally, pH was maintained at neutral range allowing the proliferation of native life. These experiences demonstrate the versatility and efficacy of EM to mitigate water contamination due to human activities in populated cities.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"55 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124053994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Smart Safety, A Survey on Smart Safety Technologies","authors":"Hao Qiu, Yang Liu, Yajun Fang, B. Horn","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642157","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642157","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid urbanization process has profound impact on many aspects of human beings. Many challenges and problems are shown during the process, particular in the field of safety. Thus, smart city is introduced to address these issues. This paper will focus on smart safety, one of the major components in a smart city, report current status and challenges, discuss possible interaction between smart safety and other components, and analyze the impact of smart safety system. Finally, several suggestions will be proposed to improve the effectiveness of the system.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126423155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards an AUV Swarm Based Mobile Underwater Sensor Network for Invasive Species Data Acquisition","authors":"Mark Allison, Heather Dawson, Grant Rusin","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642151","url":null,"abstract":"Ecological data acquisition, refinement, and analysis methods have not kept pace with advancements in mobile sensor technology and applications of machine learning techniques due to the typical “stovepiping” of the sciences. Environmental sensor networks are an emerging technology which leverages advances in distributed sensing to realize real time rich data streams for researchers. When this network is made mobile it presents a disruptive technology with the potential to reveal new phenomena and questions as observations, that were once too dangerous or costly to obtain, becomes possible. In this concept paper, we motivate and present preliminaries in our investigation pertaining to the use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in swarms to realize a mobile sensor network targeting invasive species in the Great Lakes.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127900773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Simple Change Comparison Method for Image Sequences Based on Uncertainty Coefficient","authors":"Ruzhang Zhao, Yajun Fang, B. Horn","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642140","url":null,"abstract":"For identification of change information in image sequences, most studies focus on change detection in one image sequence, while few studies have considered the change level comparison between two different image sequences. Moreover, most studies require the detection of image information in details, for example, object detection. Based on Uncertainty Coefficient(UC), this paper proposes an innovative method “CCUC” for change comparison between two image sequences. The proposed method is computationally efficient and simple to implement. The change comparison stems from video monitoring system. The limited number of provided screens and a large number of monitoring cameras require the videos or image sequences ordered by change level. We demonstrate this new method by applying it on two publicly available image sequences. The results are able to show the method can distinguish the different change level for sequences.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"139 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124406878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analogical Model of Merging Process in Urban Transportation System by Application of Oblique Shockwave Theory","authors":"Kening Sun, Guangyang Che, Yaqi Li","doi":"10.1109/UV.2018.8642117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/UV.2018.8642117","url":null,"abstract":"Congestion in the merging roadways cannot be neglect, and it is necessary to build merging roadways in more massive scale by addressing it. In this paper, We compare the oblique shockwave in aerodynamic with the dynamic process in the merging roadways. Besides, We present the formation of the oblique shock wave in the turning section and merging section. Based on the similar mechanics between airflow and traffic flow, a traffic oblique shockwave model is proposed to explain the mechanics between the merging stream and the stream from the upstream. With this analogical model, we can obtain more regularities of the process of merging roadways.","PeriodicalId":110658,"journal":{"name":"2018 4th International Conference on Universal Village (UV)","volume":"64 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134489875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}