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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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Colloids and Interfaces
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INTERFACES
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ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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Interface Focus
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INTERFACE SCIENCE
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Advanced Materials Interfaces
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COMPOSITE INTERFACES
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Interfaces numériques
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Electrochemical Society Interface
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SURFACE AND INTERFACE ANALYSIS
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Statistics and Its Interface
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Connectivity in Multi-Interface Networks
PublicationRozważano zagadnienie minimalizacji energii w sieciach bezprzewodowych bez infrastruktury, w których niektóre węzły są wyposażone w więcej, niż jeden interfejs. W przyjętym modelu sieci podano nowe algorytmy przybliżone oraz wyniki dotyczące złożoności obliczeniowej dla problemu najtańszej spójnej podsieci spinającej.
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IMPACT-TOUGHNESS INVESTIGATIONS OF DUPLEX STAINLESS STEELS
PublicationDuplex stainless steels are very attractive constructional materials for use in aggressive environments because of their several advantages over austenitic stainless steels. Duplex steels have excellent pitting and crevice corrosion resistance, are highly resistant to chloride stress-corrosion cracking and are about twice as strong as common austenitic steels. Better properties are associated with their microstructures consisting...
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Cost minimisation in multi-interface networks
PublicationPraca dotyczy problemu minimalizacji energii poprzez selektywne odłączanie urządzeń komunikacyjnych w wielointerfejsowych sieciach bezprzewodowych w taki sposób, by zapewnić realizację wymaganego grafu połączeń. Sformułowano problem optymalizacyjny, podano wyniki dotyczące jego trudności i zaproponowano algorytmy optymalizacyjne.
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Controlled English Interface for Knowledge Bases
PublicationThis paper describes the approach to interface for OWL Knowledge Bases based on Controlled English that is transformed directly to OWL 2 expressions and back. Two possible modes enable usage of the interface to specify Terminology, World Description as well as Integrity Constrains. Knowledge Base then can be validated against the Integrity Constrains to enable its continuous validation.
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Interface analysis of compatibilized polymer blends
PublicationThis chapter seeks to address the interface location in the compatibilized polymer blends and paves the way for quantitative analysis of interface in terms of interfacial tension and interfacial adhesion to provide support for understanding the relationship between morphology and ultimate properties in the compatibilized polymer blends through the lens of interface. Since understanding and analysis of interfacial phenomena in the...
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Impact of interface heterogeneity on joint fracture
PublicationThe effects of heterogeneities (weak zones in particular) inadhesive joints and their importance on overall fracture propertiesare relatively unknown, but doubtlessly they may be crucial inmany applications. Using a model heterogeneous adhesive bond,represented by a given mixture of regions of strong and weakadhesion, we have studied the influence of interface variabilityon overall fracture energy (global energy release rate)....
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Automated Reasoning Based User Interface
PublicationMotivation: The ability to directly trace how requirements are implemented in a software system is crucial in domains that require a high level of trust (e.g. medicine, law, crisis management). This paper describes an approach that allows a high level of traceability to be achieved with model-driven engineering supported by automated reasoning. The paper gives an introduction to the novel, automated user interface synthesis in...
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FE simulations of a soil structure interface.
PublicationPrzedstawiono warunki brzegowe do opisu szorstkości ściany konstrukcji w kontakcie z gruntem. Wykonano doświadczenia i symulacje MES na bazie mikropolarnego prawa hipoplastycznego.
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Interface-Comunicacao Saude Educacao
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Colloid and Interface Science Communications
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Journal of the Royal Society Interface
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Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Interfaces Brasil-Canada
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INTERFACES AND FREE BOUNDARIES
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Intelligent thermal imaging camera with network interface
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Cost minimisation in unbounded multi-interface networks
PublicationW pracy badano problem odłączania niektórych urządzeń komunikacyjnych w wielointerfejsowych sieciach bezprzewodowych w taki sposób, by zapewnić realizację wymaganego grafu połączeń przy jednoczesnej minimalizacji zużycia energii. Sformułowano problem optymalizacyjny, podano wyniki dotyczące jego trudności i zaproponowano algorytmy optymalizacyjne dla wariantu, w którym liczba interfejsów komunikacyjnych jest potencjalnie nieograniczona...
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Complex human computer interface for las patient
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano system umożliwiający komunikację osobie sparaliżowanej z komputerem przy pomocy wzroku.
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Virtual touchpad - video-based multimodal interface
PublicationA new computer interface named Virtual-Touchpad (VTP) is presented. The Virtual-Touchpad provides a multimodal interface which enables controlling computer applications by hand gestures captured with a typical webcam. The video stream is processed in the software layer of the interface. Hitherto existing video-based interfaces analyzing frames of hand gestures are presented. Then, the hardware configuration and software features...
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Testing A Novel Gesture-Based Mixing Interface
PublicationWith a digital audio workstation, in contrast to the traditional mouse-keyboard computer interface, hand gestures can be used to mix audio with eyes closed. Mixing with a visual representation of audio parameters during experiments led to broadening the panorama and a more intensive use of shelving equalizers. Listening tests proved that the use of hand gestures produces mixes that are aesthetically as good as those obtained using...
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Features of a radial user interface to search engines
PublicationThe paper is concerned with a new type of user interface to search engines. Instead of presenting search results in a form of a ranked list, the results are presented in radial arrangement. In the center of the interface the most relevant web page is presented. Other web pages are located around the central one. The location of a web page depends on two factors: its relevance to the query and its content. The relevance has influence...
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Interoperability analysis of sensor interface in ubiquitous environments
PublicationSystemy przetwarzania wszechobecnego pozwalają na integrację różnorodnych sensorów monitorujących i dostarczających informacje dotyczące środowiska oraz jego kontekstu.Fakt, że sensory te implementowane są przez niezależnych dostawców skutkuje problemami integracyjnymi. W artykule przedstawiono wyniki analizy interfejsów sensorów w trzech warstwach: fizycznej, protokołów oraz usług sensorów.Usługa sensora implementuje interfejs...
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User interface prototyping. Techniques, methods and tools
PublicationCurrently, for interactive applications their usability and ergonomics of the user interface (UI) are critical factors for achieving users' acceptance.
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Multimedia interface using head movements tracking
PublicationThe presented solution supports innovative ways of manipulating computer multimedia content, such as: static images, videos and music clips and others that can be browsed subsequently. The system requires a standard web camera that captures images of the user face. The core of the system is formed by a head movement analyzing algorithm that finds a user face and tracks head movements in real time. Head movements are tracked with...
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Effect of microstructure on impact toughness of duplex and superduplex stainless steels
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono wpływ wyżarzania stali dupleks 2205 i superdupleks 2507 na przemiany strukturalne oraz udarność. Obróbkę cieplną przeprowadzono w zakresie temperatur 500-900C i w czasie 6 - 600 min. Określono i porównano podatność obu stali do zmian właściwości po wyżarzaniu
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Recognition Dynamics of Cancer Mutations on the ERp57-Tapasin Interface
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Exploiting Multi-Interface Networks: Connectivity and Cheapest Paths
PublicationRozważano zagadnienie minimalizacji energii w sieciach bezprzewodowych bez infrastruktury, w których niektóre węzły są wyposażone w więcej, niż jeden interfejs. W przyjętym modelu sieci podano nowe algorytmy przybliżone oraz wyniki dotyczące złożoności obliczeniowej dla dwóch problemów: aktywacji najtańszej spójnej podsieci spinającej oraz aktywacji ścieżki pomiędzy ustaloną parą węzłów.
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Selection of hardware platform for CBM Common Readout Interface
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Query-by-Shape interface for Content Based Image Retrieval
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Currents and photocurrents in organic materials determined by the interface phenomena
PublicationW pracy analizowany jest wpływ złącza materiał-elektroda na prądy i fotoprądy. W szczególności dyskutowane są mechanizmy iniekcji, fotogeneracji oraz transportu nośników ładunku. Rozważania teoretyczne uzupełniają wyniki badań doświadczalnych zarówno własne jak i literaturowe.
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Gesture-controlled Sound Mixing System With a Sonified Interface
PublicationIn this paper the Authors present a novel approach to sound mixing. It is materialized in a system that enables to mix sound with hand gestures recognized in a video stream. The system has been developed in such a way that mixing operations can be performed both with or without visual support. To check the hypothesis that the mixing process needs only an auditory display, the influence of audio information visualization on sound...
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Scent emitting multimodal computer interface for learning enhancement
PublicationKomputerowy interfejs aromatyczny stanowi ważne uzupełnienie procesu stymulacji polisensorycznej. Stymulacja ta odgrywa kluczową rolę w terapii i kształceniu dzieci z zaburzeniami rozwoju (np. w przypadku autyzmu czy ADHD). Opracowany interfejs może stać się elementem wyposażenia tzw. sal doświadczania świata, ale może być także stosowany niezależnie stanowiąc znaczące wzbogacenie komputerowych programów edukacyjnych. Dzięki możliwości...
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Exploiting multi-interface networks: Connectivity and Cheapest Paths
PublicationLet G = (V,E) be a graph which models a set of wireless devices (nodes V) that can communicate by means of multiple radio interfaces, according to proximity and common interfaces (edges E). The problem of switching on (activating) the minimum cost set of interfaces at the nodes in order to guarantee the coverage of G was recently studied. A connection is covered (activated) when the endpoints of the corresponding edge share at...
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The role of EMG module in hybrid interface of prosthetic arm
PublicationNearly 10% of all upper limb amputations concern the whole arm. It affects the mobility and reduces the productivity of such a person. These two factors can be restored by using prosthetics. However, the complexity of human arm makes restoring its basic functions quite difficult. When the osseointegration and/or targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) are not possible, different modalities can be used to control the prosthesis. In...
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Improving web user experience with caching user interface
PublicationOften, Web technologies are used to operate or to configure network-enabled equipment, to configure and administer modular applications, or as teaching environments. The comfort of human work requires a similar response time in these applications as in the Internet. To improve response time, various forms of caching at different levels are employed. To improve the user experience in regard to response time when performing specific...
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Improving web user experience with caching user interface
PublicationIn human-computer interaction, response time is assumed generally not to exceed significantly 1-2 seconds. While the natural competition in the Internet public Web serving ensures adhering widely to such limits, some Web environments are less competitive and offer much worse user experience in terms of response time. This paper describes a solution to significantly improve user experience in terms of response time with only modification...
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Polar boundary conditions along a soil structure interface.
PublicationAnalizowano problem strefy kontaktu między gruntem a konstrukcją. Obliczenia wykonano stosując mikropolarne prawo sprężysto-plastyczne oraz mikropolarne prawo hipoplastyczne. Analizie poddano problem płynięcia silosowego oraz ścinania wąskiej warstwy.
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE INTERFECE OF LATERAL SLIDE BEARINGS
PublicationIn the paper, the model of slide bearings of motor engine, the metodology of research on this type of bearings and its results are presented measurement standpoint consisting of main elements of Briggs & Stratton 550 serie 10 T 802 model piston motor engine driven by three phase elektric engine is introduced . On the measurement standpoint are measurements were done, needed for specification...
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Anna Lisowska-Oleksiak prof. dr hab.
PeopleAnna Lisowska-Oleksiak, born in 1952, has been working at GUT since 1977. Currently is employed at the Faculty of Chemistry as a full professor. She was employed as a research assistant at the University of St Andrews in the group of C. A. Vincent and P.G. Bruce (1991-1994). She completed a two-month research internship in CEA Grenoble (2011). Anna Lisowska-Oleksiak obtained her MSc in chemistry at Nicolaus Copernicus University...
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Toughness augmentation by fibrillation and yielding in nanostructured blends with recycled polyurethane as a modifier
PublicationIn the present paper, we have carefully investigated the morphology and fracture mechanism of the recycled polyurethane (RPU) /epoxy blend system. The second phase (RPU) added to the epoxy resin has a positive effect on the overall mechanical properties. Interestingly, the recycled polymer has a remarkable effect on the fracture toughness of epoxy resin. The mechanism behind the fracture toughness improvement up on the addition...
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Graphical interface adaption for children to explain astronomy proportions and distances
PublicationMobile Science Center is a Polish project that seeks to bring astronomy knowledge to wider social groups through various applications. In its development it is necessary to design a graphical interface that explains a concept that is difficult to assimilate such as spatial proportions and distances. This paper develops a framework to create graphical representations that explain this learning to the target audience of children....
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PROGRAMMABLE YANG - BASED INTERFACE IN CONTROL OF OPTICAL TRANSPORT NETWORK
PublicationSince over a decade we observe intensive effort of research institutions and industrial consortia on extending flexibility and automation of the transport network control also known under the term network programmability. Key aspect of each programming interface is ability to evolve but also sensitivity to future modifications. As indicated in the past work in the specific context of optical transport networks an important criterion...
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Usability Techniques Possible to Use in Diagnostic Tools Interface Improvement
PublicationThe development of diagnostic tools has caused a rapid increase in the amount of information generated and presented, necessitating the use of computer displays as an interface to data presentation and the use of modern diagnostic tools. The paper presents methods for testing usability that can be used in designing and improving the quality of interfaces of modern diagnostic tools that use communication through graphical user interfaces.
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On efficiency of layer 2 of the radio interface protocol stack in UMTS
PublicationCelem pracy jest szczegółowa analiza funkcjonowania warstwy łącza danych w podsystemie dostępu radiowego UTRAN systemu UMTS i na tej podstawie przedstawienie szeregu zmian i usprawnień oraz wskazówek odnośnie konfiguracji protokołów, jakie należy w tej warstwie zastosować aby zmaksymalizować jej wydajność głównie pod kątem oferowanej przepływności, wprowadzanych opóźnień oraz wsparcia priorytetów przesyłanego ruchu. Teza pracy...
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Kinetic Description of the Membrane–Solution Interface for Ion-Selective Electrodes
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Lip movement and gesture recognition for a multimodal human-computer interface
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Selective jamming of OFDM transmission in NB-IoT radio interface
PublicationThe paper presents the concept of smart jamming, which involves selective interference aimed at critical components of the OFDM signal. Research verifying the feasibility of this type of electronic attack are described. A realized testbed for jamming real NB-IoT signals in a downlink is presented. The test results demonstrate the feasibility of realizing selective jamming and its greater effectiveness compared to barrage interference.
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Human-computer interactions in speech therapy using a blowing interface
PublicationIn this paper we present a new human-computer interface for the quantitative measurement of blowing activities. The interface can measure the air flow and air pressure during the blowing activity. The measured values are stored and used to control the state of the graphical objects in the graphical user interface. In speech therapy children will find easier to play attractive therapeutic games than to perform repetitive and tedious,...
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Shaft friction from the DMT and direct shear interface tests
PublicationThe article presents preliminary attempt to create tri-linear transfer curves for describing pile behaviour under axial loading. Transfer curves would use the parameter measured in dilatometer test, particularly a constrained modulus MDMT. The proposed method is based on concrete rough and smooth interface tests performed in a direct shear apparatus. Based on the obtained mobilization curves, relationships were created between...
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Integrating web site services into application through user interface
PublicationThe issue of integrating applications which are only accessible through visual user interface is not thoroughly researched. Integration of web applications running remotely and controlled by separate organizations becomes even more complicated, as their user interface can display differently in different browsers or change without prior notification as a result of application maintenance. While possible, it is generally not common...
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A tool for integrating Web Site services over User Interface
PublicationCompanies and organizations are building information systems by integrating previously independent applications, together with new developments. This integration process has to deal with existing applications, which can only be used through their specific interfaces, and often cannot be modified. Integration of web applications running remotely and controlled by separate organizations becomes even more complicated, as their user...
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Uniform Model Interface for Assurance Case Integration with System Models
PublicationAssurance cases are developed and maintained in parallel with corresponding system models and therefore need to reference each other. Managing the correctness and consistency of interrelated safety argument and system models is essential for system dependability and is a nontrivial task. The model interface presented in this paper enables a uniform process of establishing and managing assurance case references to various types...
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On continuity conditions at the phase interface of two-phase elastic shells
PublicationW pracy rozwinięto ogólną nieliniową teorię powłok sprężystych podlegających przejściom fazowym typu martenzytowego. Przedstawione sformułowanie oparte jest na statycznie i kinematycznie ścisłym modelu powłokowym. Uwzględniono gęstośc energii odkształcenia, jak również siły i momenty zadane wzdłuż krzywoliniowego przejścia fazowego. W szczególności otrzymano statyczne warunki ciągłości wzdłuż koherentnego połączenia oraz połączenia...
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STEADY STATE VISUALLY EVOKED POTENTIALS FOR BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE
PublicationAn experiment conducted to validate a possibility of use a single active electrode EEG device for detecting Steady State Visually Evoked Potentials (SSVEP) is shown. A LED stimulator was applied to stimulate patients with two different frequencies - 13 Hz and 17 Hz. First, EEG signals were recorded and pre-processed using MATLAB software. In the next step recordings were analysed and classified employing the WEKA software. As indicated...
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Transmission Quality in MC-CDMA Radio Interface with Turbo Codes
PublicationMulti-Carrier Code Division Multiple Access techiques is a combination of two radio access techniques: Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Orthogonal Frequency-called Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and has the advantages of both techniques. The paper presents the design of transmitter and receiver for MC-CDMA radio interface and the simulation results of the transmission quality in AWGN channel.
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The field–dependent interface recombination velocity for organic–inorganic heterojunction
PublicationWe have derived an analytical formula which describes the field–dependent interface recombination velocity for the boundary of two materials characterized by different permittivities. The interface recombination of charge carriers has been considered in the presence of image force Schottky barrier. We suggest that this effect may play an important role in the loss of current for organic–inorganic hybrid heterojunctions. It has...
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Journal on Multimodal User Interfaces
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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Human Preference Modelling in Usability of Graphical Interfaces
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CM Voltage Compensators for Power Electronic Interfaces
PublicationThe experimental results presented in the paper have shown that the application of the PEIs might cause EMC related problems, especially in the case of the application of a group of connected converters. The most convenient way to reduce EMI currents and prevent aggregation of EMI currents introduced by a group of converters is through passive compensation of voltage interference sources inside of the single converters. In the...
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Design of M2M Communications Interfaces in Transport Systems
PublicationIn the paper the principle of M2M communications in transport systems is presented. The concept of M2M system architecture is considered. Characteristics of M2M communications for example data transmission, monitoring and other services for transport applications are presented. The problem of communications interfaces design for M2M applications is analysed. Next, the proposal of M2M communication interface for transport applications...
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New Applications of Multimodal Human-Computer Interfaces
PublicationMultimodal computer interfaces and examples of their applications to education software and for the disabled people are presented. The proposed interfaces include the interactive electronic whiteboard based on video image analysis, application for controlling computers with gestures and the audio interface for speech stretching for hearing impaired and stuttering people. Application of the eye-gaze tracking system to awareness...
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Sawing Processes as a Way of Determining Fracture Toughness and Shear Yield Stresses of Wood
PublicationA new computational model, based on fracture mechanics, was used to determine cutting forces. Unlike traditional computing methods, which depend on many coefficients reflecting the machining of solid wood, the new model uses two main parameters: fracture toughness and shear yield stresses. The aim of this study was to apply this new method to determine these parameters for the tooth cutting edge principal positions and longitudinal...
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Deep learning approach on surface EEG based Brain Computer Interface
PublicationIn this work we analysed the application of con-volutional neural networks in motor imagery classification for the Brain Computer Interface (BCI) purposes. To increase the accuracy of classification we proposed the solution that combines the Common Spatial Pattern (CSP) with convolutional network (ConvNet). The electroencephalography (EEG) is one of the modalities we try to use for controlling the prosthetic arm. Therefor in this...
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An electrochemical interface for direct analysis of amlodipine in tablets and human blood samples
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Polymer based thick films - material quality and interface resistance evaluation
PublicationThe properties of polymer based thick film layers mede using different resistive pastes and dipping silvers have been studied. The composite of carbon and graphite (C/Gr) conducting particles suspended in different polymer vehicles were used for preparation resistive layers. Interface resistance Rc created between dipping silver (DiAg) contact layer and resistive layer was determined from the surface potential distribution measurements...
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Capacity Estimation of the OFDMA and SC-FDMA Radio Interface for UMTS-LTE
PublicationIn the paper a method of capacity estimation for the UMTS-LTE interface is presented. Both the OFDMA and SC-FDMA technology has been considered. A method of physical resource allocation for users is mentioned and analytical results of theoretical throuhput calculation are described.
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Temperature-dependent interactions in the chitosan/cyclosporine A system at liquid–air interface
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Power converter interface for urban DC traction substations - solutions and functionality.
PublicationThis paper focuses on extending an urban DC traction substation functionality by means of an additional power converter interface (PCI). In particular, by enabling bidirectional energy exchange between LV DC traction grid, AC grid and V2G chargers. Among other things, the presented material compares general attributes of the most promising DC/DC converters that can be used in a PCI, meet the requirements of galvanic isolation and...
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Development of Intelligent Road Signs with V2X Interface for Adaptive Traffic Controlling
PublicationThe objective of this paper is to present a practical project of intelligent road signs, under which a series of new products for the regulation of traffic is being created. The engineering part of the project, described in this paper, was preceded by a series of experimental studies, the results of which were described in another paper accepted for publication at the MTS-ITS conference 2019, entitled "Comparative study on the effectiveness...
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Role of surface recombination in perovskite solar cells at the interface of HTL/CH3NH3PbI3
PublicationIn order to achieve the highest performance of organometal trihalide perovskite solar cells, it is required to recognize the dominant mechanisms which play a key role in a perovskite material. In the following studies, we have focused on the interfacial recombination between the hole transporting layer (HTL) and the perovskite CH3NH3PbI3 in solar cell devices with p–i–n architecture. It has been shown that Cu:NiOx : used as HTL...
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ReFlexeNN - the Wearable EMG Interface with Neural Network Based Gesture Classification
PublicationThe electromyographic activity of muscles was measured using a wireless biofeedback device. The aim of the study was to examine the possibility of creating an automatic muscle tension classifier. Several measurement series were conducted and the participant performed simple physical exercises - forcing the muscle to increase its activity accordingly to the selected scale. A small wireless device was attached to the electrodes placed...
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Human-Computer Interface Based on Visual Lip Movement and Gesture Recognition
PublicationThe multimodal human-computer interface (HCI) called LipMouse is presented, allowing a user to work on a computer using movements and gestures made with his/her mouth only. Algorithms for lip movement tracking and lip gesture recognition are presented in details. User face images are captured with a standard webcam. Face detection is based on a cascade of boosted classifiers using Haar-like features. A mouth region is located in...
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Three electrode configuration measurements of electrolyte-diffusion barrier-cathode interface
PublicationMeasurements of a system consisting of cathode/doped ceria diffusion barrier/doped zirconia electrolyte were made using two- and three-electrode configuration. Results obtained on a three-electrode measurement configuration were compared with and reflect the results obtained in two-electrode configuration. Three-electrode measurements allowed separating the impact of the symmetrical interface in the investigated system. They also...
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Electrostatic interface recombination in the system of disordered materials characterized by different permittivities
PublicationWe report on the analysis of an electrostatic interface recombination in a system consisting of disordered organic materials. This process is a consequence of the polarization effect which takes place at the interface of two phases characterized by different permittivities. In this paper, the impact of tail and deep localized states on the recombination order is demonstrated. We also discuss the influence of temperature on this...
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Interface layers between electrolyte and cathodes for solid oxide fuel cells
PublicationW pracy przebadano możliwość zastosowania warstwy CGO ((CeO2)0.8 (Gd2O3)0.1) w tlenkowych ogniwach paliwowych. Do wytworzenia warstwy użyto pirolizy aerozolowej.
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EMG and gaze based interaction with graphic interface of smart glasses application
PublicationIn this paper we investigate the effectiveness of the interaction using eye tracking and electromyography. Smart glasses requires reliable interfaces for controlling the graphic content displayed directly in front of the user's eye. Presented research is related with the eGlasses project, which is focused on the development of an open platform in the form of multisensory electronic glasses and related interaction methods. One of...
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Adsorption study of surfactants and biosurfactants mixtures at different interfaces
PublicationZbadano napięcia powierzchniowe i międzyfazowe roztworów mieszaniny surfaktantów niejonowych (Rokanol L7 i Rokanol NL8) i biosurfaktantu (JBR 425) i ich mieszanin. Olejową fazę stanowił dodekan oraz olej bazowy PAO. Wykazano synergizm wartości napięcia międzyfazowego przy CMC jedynie w przypadku mieszaniny Rokanolu L7 i JBR 425 i tylko dla granicy faz olej/woda.
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Confined space effects driving to heterogenization of solutions at the interfaces
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Wave transmission across surface interfaces in lattice structures
PublicationWithin the lattice dynamics formulation, we present an exact solution for anti-plane surface waves in a square lattice strip with a surface row of material particles of two types separated by a linear interface. The considered problem is a discrete analog of an elastic half-space with surface stresses modelled through the simplified Gurtin–Murdoch model, where we have an interfacial line separating areas with different surface...
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A Special Section on Intelligent User Interfaces in Healthcare (IUIH)
PublicationA concept of interface has evolved from the first appearance in the form of a command line interface to the established use of direct manipulation or WIMP (windows, icons, menus and pointing) interfaces in nearly all applications. Intelligent user interfaces (IUI) form a subfield of Human-Computer Interaction research. Optimal human-computer interactions are defined as ones where users are able to perform complex tasks more quickly...
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Cross-domain applications of multimodal human-computer interfaces
PublicationDeveloped multimodal interfaces for education applications and for disabled people are presented, including interactive electronic whiteboard based on video image analysis, application for controlling computers with mouth gestures and audio interface for speech stretching for hearing impaired and stuttering people and intelligent pen allowing for diagnosing and ameliorating developmental dyslexia. The eye-gaze tracking system named...
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Mineral and Organic Matter Constituents in Weak Interfaces in Shales
PublicationThis paper identifies formation interfaces that would appear to be "weak interfaces", in the Jurassic, Early- Cretaceous Vaca Muerta formation, in the Neuquén Basin, Argentina. Significant distribution of the weak interfaces was observed including contacts between volcanic ash layers of varying thicknesses, calcite-filled veins, and contacts between lithology changes, such as between argillaceous mudstone and mottled carbonates....
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The Evaluation of Use of Colors in Graphical User-Interfaces in Healthcare
PublicationIn this paper, color difference/contrast measures are investigated in reference to results of experiments with the participation of average, color-normal observers and with individuals with deuteranopia. Additionally, a new method for the automatic analysis of color contrast is proposed, which supports designers of graphical user- interfaces in healthcare. The method was verified using the GUI phantom of a vital signs monitor (the...
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Influence of Heat Treatment Temperature on Fatigue Toughness in Medium-Carbon High-Strength Steels
PublicationCurrent research has demonstrated that the tempering temperature affects the martensitic transformation of medium-carbon high-strength steels. This temperature plays an important role in the final microstructure, percentage ratios of martensite to ferrite phases and, consequently, in the mechanical properties and the fatigue response. So far, the relationship between the martensitic tempering temperature and the cyclic deformation...
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Effect of the Drying Method of Pine and Beech Wood on Fracture Toughness and Shear Yield Stress
PublicationThe modern wood converting processes consists of several stages and material drying belongs to the most influencing future performances of products. The procedure of drying wood is usually realized between subsequent sawing operations, affecting significantly cutting conditions and general properties of material. An alternative methodology for determination of mechanical properties (fracture toughness and shear yield stress) based...
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Estimation of fracture toughness and shear yield stress of orthotropic materials in cutting with rotating tools
PublicationThe cutting force is an energetic effect of splitting material, and might be considered from a point of view of modern fracture mechanics. Forecasting of the shear plane angle in cutting broaden possibilities for modelling of the cutting process even for thin uncut chips. Such mathematical model has been developed here for description of the orthotropic materials’ cutting on the base of fracture theory, and includes work of separation...
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Influence of wood steam drying process on fracture toughness and shear yield strength determination
PublicationPrzedstawiono wyniki badań wiązkości (energii właściwej na tworzenie nowej powierzchni) oraz naprężeń ścinających w strefie skrawania drewna dębowego i sosnowego na podstawie mocy skrawania przy przecinaniu piłami. Badane drewno było wcześniej suszone w specjalnej eksperymentalnej suszarni w otoczeniu pary. Zaobserwowano, że tego typu suszenie powoduje znaczne skrócenie czasu suszenia, jednakże, wspomniane właściwości mechaniczne...