{"title":"An algorithm for landing a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle on an oscillating surface","authors":"P. Das, Suraj Swami, J. Conrad","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6196934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6196934","url":null,"abstract":"In many applications of a Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), it is necessary for it to land on a moving surface. In this experiment four simple PING))) ultrasonic sensors are used to create a landing algorithm that changes the orientation of the quadrotor during landing depending on the orientation of the landing surface. The control structure changes the roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle parameters of the quadrotor in real time to provide the softest possible landing. This is very important when the quadrotor is carrying a delicate payload. The same algorithm can also be used to land a quadrotor on an inclined surface.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"276 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121407342","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":"Sonically spatialized screen reading: Aiming to restore spatial information for blind and low-vision users","authors":"Jonathan Cofino, A. Barreto, M. Adjouadi","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6196889","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6196889","url":null,"abstract":"Blind and low-vision (BLV) individuals utilize systems called “Screen Readers” to navigate the World Wide Web. These systems retrieve the text information from the web pages accessed by a browser and convert this text to speech. However, typical screen readers process only one channel of audio and, therefore, convey the information from the web page in single-track, linearized format, stripping from it the two-dimensional spatial information available to sighted users of the same web page. There is an interest in presenting the sound from screen readers in multiple “virtual auditory columns,” aiming to restore the perception of two-dimensional placement of items on contemporary web pages. In this paper, we explore alternative methods to spatialize sound over five horizontal positions, in front of a computer user. An experimental comparison of two of these sound spatialization methods was statistically evaluated. The results indicate that there is not a statistically significant difference in accuracy achieved by application of the Vector-Based Amplitude Panning (VBAP) or the Linear Panning (LP) methods.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115575668","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":"Modeling and visualization of Smart Power Grid: Real time contingency and security aspects","authors":"P. Chopade, K. Flurchick, M. Bikdash, I. Kateeb","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6196928","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6196928","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a novel visualization approach for the Smart Power Grid using advanced scientific visualization software AVS Express 7.3, to explore the planning and monitoring of the American Electricity Infrastructure. The paper discusses the rationale underlying the Power Grid design, describes its implementation and performance details, and assesses its strengths and weaknesses against the current geographic-based power grid visualization. This paper describes a 3D visualization scheme developed using AVS Express 7.3 to allow users to interactively visualize real time power system information and relationships. This paper describes the architecture used to develop this environment, and then provides several examples of how the environment is used to provide an interactive visualization of power system economic and security information.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114395133","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":"An enhanced approach for classifying emotions using customized decision tree algorithm","authors":"S. Sriram, Xiaobu Yuan","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6196948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6196948","url":null,"abstract":"This investigation reports the improved method for the text based emotion classification and prediction using a customized decision tree algorithm. Machine learning techniques such as Decision tree algorithm are widely used in research fields of bioinformatics, data mining, capturing knowledge in expert systems and so on. The emotions can be deducted from the online chat conversation and tagged. In this proposed work, the given dataset is classified using customized decision tree with respect to the two known classes of data. The main motivation behind this customized approach is to provide a simple, effective, less complex and memory optimized prediction model in deducing the classes of the given dataset. The effectiveness of the approach is then obtained by comparing it with the existing methodologies.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"87 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127150036","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":"Home automation using Cloud Network and mobile devices","authors":"Nicholas Dickey, D. Banks, S. Sukittanon","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6197003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6197003","url":null,"abstract":"Today, we are entering post-PC era where mobile devices (e.g. iPads, Smartphones and Handheld tablets) are handling daily tasks that traditional desktop and laptop computers once handled. Several reports show that personal computers are no longer on the leading the edge of computing and the use of mobile devices are quickly taking over. Accompanying the shift from PCs to multi-touch mobile devices is the use and implementation of Cloud Networking. With the availability of products which integrate mobile devices and cloud networking rapidly increasing, many users can see how new technology can impact their everyday lives. In this paper we have developed a Home Automation system that employs the integration of multi-touch mobile devices, cloud networking, wireless communication, and power-line communication to provide the user with remote control of various lights and appliances within their home. This system uses a consolidation of a mobile phone application, handheld wireless remote, and PC based program to provide a means of user interface to the consumer. The home automation system differs from other systems by allowing the user to operate the system without the dependency of a mobile carrier or Internet connection via the in-home wireless remote. This system is designed to be low cost and expandable allowing a variety of devices to be controlled.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125461706","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}
B. Keane, R. Stillinger, P. Venhovens, R. Subramanian
{"title":"Developing a 32-bit microcontroller board for embedded applications","authors":"B. Keane, R. Stillinger, P. Venhovens, R. Subramanian","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6197081","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6197081","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes development of a 32-bit embedded microcontroller board intended for a broad range of applications. In addition, three example applications are discussed. The first application is an embedded data logger installed on locomotives. This device has resources for recording analog and digital inputs, GPS position, GMT time, logging records to SDHC card and uploading periodically over a cellular network. The second application involves using the same board for a high density serial communications application for multiplexing 193 production machines in a manufacturing environment and supporting simultaneous bidirectional conversations with all machines. The paper will describe decisions regarding what resources were included in the device as well as how to provide flexibility in order to meet a diverse range of applications.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"116 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126970909","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 10MHz continuous time bandpass delta sigma modulator","authors":"D. Lieu, T. Weldon","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6196890","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6196890","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a continuous-time bandpass delta-sigma modulator using two integrators as a resonator. In the proposed approach, cross-coupled differential pairs are used as subtractors to provide good isolation between input and feedback signals. The delta-sigma modulator is designed for a 10 MHz signal frequency with a 40 MHz sampling frequency. A prototype integrated circuit was fabricated using 0.5 micron CMOS technology.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131456552","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":"An experimental evaluation of the PID controller represented by the delta operator","authors":"B. Eidson, J. Hung, R. Nelms","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6197064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6197064","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores two digital PID controller representations: one using the shift operator and one using the delta operator. Both shift and delta-operator-based difference equations are derived from the continuously-designed transfer function. The difference equations reveal a numerical advantage of the delta operator in digital controls: its models are less susceptible to the limited range of numbers that can be represented in finite word-length conditions. The two controllers' abilities to compensate a dc-dc buck converter initial transient are compared through simulation and experimentation. The results demonstrate that the delta operator outperforms the shift operator when modeling a continuously-designed PID controller.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114976510","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":"Seagle 3.0 An Autonomous Surface vehicle","authors":"J. Ekelmann, Brian Butka","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6196972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6196972","url":null,"abstract":"The AUVSI Autonomous Surface vehicle event is a student-based competition where teams design, build and compete with fully autonomous surface vessel. These vehicles are required to preform many different tasks that vary from competition to competition but the ability to navigate channels marked by red and green markers and perform GPS based navigation is always a constant. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has been competing in this competition since is start. This paper discusses the design of the Seagle 3.0 platform.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"63 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128336234","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":"Measurement of atmosopheric noise emmision during heavy rain events using a C-band radiometer","authors":"Mansour Sirizi, W. Jones","doi":"10.1109/SECON.2012.6196957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/SECON.2012.6196957","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents details for a 6.8 GHz microwave radiometer measurement system used for measuring atmospheric microwave noise emission during heavy rain. This radiometer system and the ancillary rain rate and rain drop size instruments comprise a new research facility at the University of Central Florida for determining the C-band rain absorption coefficient during high rain rate events associated with thunder storms and tropical cyclone rain. These results will improve theoretical calculations for atmospheric propagation loss prediction during heavy rain events. Results of the system radiometric calibration and typical radiometer measurements during rain events are presented.","PeriodicalId":187091,"journal":{"name":"2012 Proceedings of IEEE Southeastcon","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133948070","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}