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Rok 2024
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A Novel Iterative Decoding for Iterated Codes Using Classical and Convolutional Neural Networks
PublikacjaForward error correction is crucial for communication, enabling error rate or required SNR reduction. Longer codes improve correction ratio. Iterated codes offer a solution for constructing long codeswith a simple coder and decoder. However, a basic iterative code decoder cannot fully exploit the code’s potential, as some error patterns within its correction capacity remain uncorrected.We propose two neural network-assisted decoders:...
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Accurate Post-processing of Spatially-Separated Antenna Measurements Realized in Non-Anechoic Environments
PublikacjaAntenna far-field performance is normally evaluated in expensive laboratories that maintain strict control over the propagation environment. Alternatively, the responses can be measured in non-anechoic conditions and then refined to extract the information on the structure field-related behavior. Here, a framework for correction of antenna measurements performed in non-anechoic test site has been proposed. The method involves automatic...
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Architectural Modifications to Enhance Steganalysis with Convolutional Neural Networks
PublikacjaThis paper investigates the impact of various modifications introduced to current state-of-the-art Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architectures specifically designed for the steganalysis of digital images. Usage of deep learning methods has consistently demonstrated improved results in this field over the past few years, primarily due to the development of newer architectures with higher classification accuracy compared to...
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Auto-Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements Based on Multi-Taper Approach
PublikacjaMeasurements of antenna prototypes are normally performed in dedicated, yet costly environments such as anechoic chambers (ACs). However, the AC construction cost might be unjustified when the measurements aim to support education, or budget-tight research. Alternatively, experiments can be realized in non-anechoic regime and refined using appropriate methods. In this letter, a framework for correction of antenna far-field measurements...
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Automatic Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements Using Complex Morlet Wavelets
PublikacjaReal-world performance of antennas is normally tested in anechoic chambers (ACs). Alternatively, experimental validation can be performed in non-anechoic environments and refined in the course of post-processing. Unfortunately, the existing methods are difficult to setup and prone to failure. In this letter, a wavelet-based framework for correction of non-anechoic antenna measurements has been proposed. The method involves automatic...
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Design of a Cellular Dual-Band Sticker Antenna for Thickness-Independent 3D-Printed Substrates
PublikacjaAdditive manufacturing technology provides high flexibility in designing custom enclosures for prototype devices such as nodes of distributed sensor networks. Although integration of components is desired from the perspective of sensor mobility, it might negatively affect the performance of radio-connectivity due to couplings between the antenna and system peripherals, as well as other unaccounted effects of the 3D printed enclosure....
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Impact of SDN Controller’s Performance on Quality of Service
PublikacjaSoftware Defined Networking is a paradigm in network architecture; that is quickly becoming commonplace in modern telecommunication systems. It facilitates network customization for the requirements of different applications and simplifies the implementation of new services. Since its proposal, a significant evolution in its functionality has occurred. However, this development brought along problems of efficiency and performance,...
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Limitation of Floating-Point Precision for Resource Constrained Neural Network Training
PublikacjaInsufficient availability of computational power and runtime memory is a major concern when it comes to experiments in the field of artificial intelligence. One of the promising solutions for this problem is an optimization of internal neural network’s calculations and its parameters’ representation. This work focuses on the mentioned issue by the application of neural network training with limited precision. Based on this research,...
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Miniaturization-Oriented Design of Spline-Parameterized UWB Antenna for In-Door Positioning Applications
PublikacjaDesign of ultra-wideband antennas for in-door localization applications is a challenging task. It involves development of geometry that maintains appropriate balance between the size and performance. In this work, a topologically-flexible monopole has been generated using a stratified framework which embeds a gradient-based trust-region (TR) optimization algorithm in a meta-loop that gradually increases the structure dimensionality....
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Multi-Taper-Based Automatic Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements
PublikacjaPrototype measurements belong to the key steps in the development of antenna structures. Although accurate validation of their far-field performance can be realized in dedicated facilities, such as anechoic chambers, the high cost of their construction and maintenance might not be justified if the main goal of measurements is to support teaching or low-budget research. Instead, they can be performed in non-anechoic conditions and...
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Multitaper-Based Post-processing of Compact Antenna Responses Obtained in Non-anechoic Conditions
PublikacjaThe process of developing antenna structures typically involves prototype measurements. While accurate validation of far-field performance can be performed in dedicated facilities like anechoic chambers, high cost of construction and maintenance might not justify their use for teaching, or low-budget research scenarios. Non-anechoic experiments provide a cost-effective alternative, however the performance metrics obtained in such...
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Performance Comparison of Automatically Generated Topologically Agnostic Patch Antennas
PublikacjaReal-world antenna design typically relies on empirical methods, where the development starts with structure synthesis followed by its iterative adjustments to achieve the desired performance. Although the outlined approach proved to be successful, it is also dependent on engineering experience. Alternatively, development can be performed automatically based on the specifications. In this work, an unsupervised design of topologically...
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REALIZACJA PRÓBNIKA SYSTEMU REJESTROWANIA I MONITOROWANIA PARAMETRÓW JAKOŚCIOWYCH STOSUJĄCEGO STANDARD IPFIX
PublikacjaNadzór parametrów jakościowych w sieci z protokołem IP jest jedną z ważniejszych funkcji jaką musi dysponować Operator sieci telekomunikacyjnej. W pracy przedstawiono koncepcję systemu rejestracji i monitorowania przeznaczonego do realizacji tego celu. Jest to rozwiązanie pasywne stosujące rozszerzenie standardu IPFIX, które określono mianem SIPFIX. Opisano praktyczną realizację i wyniki testów Próbnika, jednego z podstawowych...
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Resource constrained neural network training
PublikacjaModern applications of neural-network-based AI solutions tend to move from datacenter backends to low-power edge devices. Environmental, computational, and power constraints are inevitable consequences of such a shift. Limiting the bit count of neural network parameters proved to be a valid technique for speeding up and increasing efficiency of the inference process. Hence, it is understandable that a similar approach is gaining...
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Simulation Model for Application of the SDN Concept in IMS/NGN Network Transport Stratum
PublikacjaThe paper presents a simulation model allowing examination of cooperation between two currently used telecommunication networks concepts: IP Multimedia Subsystem/Next Generation Network (IMS/NGN) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN). Application of the SDN architecture elements in IMS/NGN networks will enable unified control and management of transport resources for various transport technologies and equipment manufacturers. However,...
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Specification-Oriented Automatic Design of Topologically Agnostic Antenna Structure
PublikacjaDesign of antennas for modern applications is a challenging task that combines cognition-driven development of topology intertwined with tuning of its parameters using rigorous numerical optimization. However, the process can be streamlined by neglecting the engineering insight in favor of automatic de-termination of structure geometry. In this work, a specification-oriented design of topologically agnostic antenna is considered....
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TR-Based Antenna Design with Forward FD: The Effects of Step Size on the Optimization Performance
PublikacjaNumerical methods are important tools for design of modern antennas. Trust-region (TR) methods coupled with data-efficient surrogates based on finite differentiation (FD) represent a popular class of antenna design algorithms. However, TR performance is subject to FD setup, which is normally determined a priori based on rules-of-thumb. In this work, the effect of FD perturbations on the performance of TR-based design is evaluated...
Rok 2023
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Adaptive Wavelet-Based Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements
PublikacjaNon-anechoic measurements represent an affordable alternative to evaluation of antenna performance in expensive, dedicated facilities. Due to interferences and noise from external sources of EM radiation, far-field results obtained in non-ideal conditions require additional post-processing. Conventional correction algorithms rely on manual tuning of parameters, which make them unsuitable for reliable testing of prototypes. In this...
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Automatic Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements using Low-Pass Filters
PublikacjaPrototype measurements belong to key steps in the development of antenna structures. They are normally performed in expensive facilities, such as anechoic chambers (ACs). Alternatively, antenna performance can be extracted (at a low cost) in non-anechoic conditions upon appropriate post-processing. Unfortunately, existing correction algorithms are difficult to set up and prone to failure, which limits their practical usefulness....
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Dekodowanie kodów iterowanych z użyciem sieci neuronowej
PublikacjaNadmiarowe kody iterowane są jedną z prostych metod pozyskiwania długich kodów korekcyjnych zapewniających dużą ochronę przed błędami. Jednocześnie, chociaż ich podstawowy iteracyjny dekoder jest prosty koncepcyjnie oraz łatwy w implementacji, to nie jest on rozwiązaniem optymalnym. Poszukując alternatywnych rozwiązań zaproponowano, przedstawioną w pracy, strukturę dekodera tego typu kodów wspomaganą przez sieci neuronowe. Zaproponowane...
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EMULACJA ŚRODOWISKA DLA ZASTOSOWANIA PROTOKOŁU IN-BAND NETWORK TELEMETRY
PublikacjaOkreślenie jakości obsługi strumieni pakietów w sieci przełączników wymaga odpowiedniego środowiska badawczego w którym prowadzi się doświadczenia i pomiary wybranych wielkości. Protokół In-band Network Telemetry jest jednym z narzędzi, które można wykorzystać do realizacji tych zadań. W pracy zaproponowano zwirtualizowane środowisko badawcze w którym można emulować sieć przełączników programowalnych w języku P4 wraz z implementacją...
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Filter-Hilbert Method for Automatic Correction of Non-Anechoic Antenna Measurements with Embedded Self-Calibration Mechanism
PublikacjaOne of the most important steps in the process of antenna development involves measurements of its prototype. Far-field performance of radiators is normally characterized in strictly controlled environments such as anechoic chambers which can ensure certification-grade accuracy. Unfortunately, they are also characterized by high construction costs which might not be justified for low-budget research and/or teaching-related activities....
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Implementation of IMS/NGN Transport Stratum Based on the SDN Concept
PublikacjaThe paper presents the development and verification of software and a testbed aiming to demonstrate the ability of two telecommunication network concepts—Next Generation Network (NGN) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)—to cooperate. The proposed architecture includes components of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in its service stratum and of the SDN (controller and programmable switches) in its transport stratum, providing...
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Kod fontannowy z przyrastającą liczbą symboli źródłowych
PublikacjaKody fontannowe zabezpieczające transmisję przed wymazaniami wyróżnia brak określonej z góry długości i losowy sposób generacji kolejnych pakietów kodowych. W pracy pokazano jak właściwości tych kodów zależą od rozkładu macierzy generującej dla dwóch wariantów dostarczania pakietów do kodera. Szczególnie interesujący jest przypadek, gdy pakiety źródłowe trafiają do kodera stopniowo podczas transmisji. Uzyskane wyniki wskazują na...
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Zastosowanie sieci neuronowych do detekcji impulsów o znanym kształcie w obecności silnego szumu i trendu
PublikacjaDetekcja impulsów w odebranym sygnale radiowym, zwłaszcza w obecności silnego szumu oraz trendu, jest trudnym zadaniem. Artykuł przedstawia propozycje rozwiązań wykorzystujących sieci neuronowe do detekcji impulsów o znanym kształcie w obecności silnego szumu i trendu. Na potrzeby realizacji tego zadania zaproponowano dwie architektury. W pracy przedstawiono wyniki badań wpływu kształtu impulsu, mocy zakłóceń szumowych oraz trendu...
Rok 2022
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A novel approach exploiting properties of convolutional neural networks for vessel movement anomaly detection and classification
PublikacjaThe article concerns the automation of vessel movement anomaly detection for maritime and coastal traffic safety services. Deep Learning techniques, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), were used to solve this problem. Three variants of the datasets, containing samples of vessel traffic routes in relation to the prohibited area in the form of a grayscale image, were generated. 1458 convolutional neural networks with...
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Analytical Traffic Model for a Multidomain IMS/NGN Network Including Service and Transport Stratum
PublikacjaThis paper addresses the problem of modelling call processing performance (CPP) in a multidomain Next Generation Network (NGN) architecture including the elements of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) in service stratum and based on the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology in transport stratum. An analytical traffic model for such an architecture is proposed by integrating the formerly implemented submodels of service...
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Aplikacja demonstrująca działanie kodów fontannowych
PublikacjaIstotną cechą kodów fontannowych jest możliwość odtwarzania nadawanych danych niezależnie od jakości kanału. Wynika to z tego, że kody te nie mają z góry założonej zawartości informacyjnej, a kolejne symbole nadmiarowe są generowane, dopóki jest taka potrzeba. Jest to szczególnie przydatne w transmisjach broadcastowych, bo każdy z odbiorców może zdekodować dane tak wcześnie, na ile pozwala jakość łącza. Aby przybliżyć funkcjonowanie...
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Convolutional Neural Networks for C. Elegans Muscle Age Classification Using Only Self-Learned Features
PublikacjaNematodes Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) have been used as model organisms in a wide variety of biological studies, especially those intended to obtain a better understanding of aging and age-associated diseases. This paper focuses on automating the analysis of C. elegans imagery to classify the muscle age of nematodes based on the known and well established IICBU dataset. Unlike many modern classification methods, the proposed...
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Jakość usług w optycznej sieci wielodomenowej z hierarchiczną strukturą płaszczyzn sterowania
PublikacjaW rozprawie przedstawiono przegląd architektur sieci z gwarancją jakości klas usług oraz stan prac w zakresie realizacji optycznych sieci ASON, GMPLS oraz ASON/GMPLS. Opisano wymagania i zaawansowanie prac w realizacji sieci ASON/GMPLS z hierarchiczną strukturą płaszczyzn sterowania oraz problemy związane z zagadnieniem jakości klas usług w tej sieci. Zaprezentowano założenia, koncepcję oraz realizację modelu symulacyjnego optycznej...
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Klasyfikator SVM w zastosowaniu do synchronizacji sygnału OFDM zniekształconego przez kanał wielodrogowy
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono analizę przydatności klasyfikatora SVM bazującego na uczeniu maszynowym do estymacji przesunięcia czasowego odebranego symbolu OFDM. Przedstawione wyniki wykazują, że ten klasyfikator potrafi zapewnić synchronizację dla różnych kanałów wielodrogowych o wysokim poziomie szumu. Eksperymenty przeprowadzone w Matlabie z użyciem modeli modulatora i demodulatora wykazały, że w większości przypadków klasyfikator...
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Neural network training with limited precision and asymmetric exponent
PublikacjaAlong with an extremely increasing number of mobile devices, sensors and other smart utilities, an unprecedented growth of data can be observed in today’s world. In order to address multiple challenges facing the big data domain, machine learning techniques are often leveraged for data analysis, filtering and classification. Wide usage of artificial intelligence with large amounts of data creates growing demand not only for storage...
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Performance Evaluation of a Multidomain IMS/NGN Network Including Service and Transport Stratum
PublikacjaThe Next Generation Network (NGN) architecture was proposed for delivering various multimedia services with guaranteed quality. For this reason, the elements of the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) concept (an important part of 4G/5G/6G mobile networks) are used in its service stratum. This paper presents comprehensive research on how the parameters of an IMS/NGN network and traffic sources influence mean Call Set-up Delay (E(CSD))...
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QoS Extensions for Flow-Awareness Networks
PublikacjaThe paper contains a description and research results of the proposal for distributed QoS extensions for Flow-Based Networking. These QoS extensions let the network accept or reject flows based on current network load and QoS promises for each of the flows. Proposed solution consists of two distributed components, each of them performing in every node, measurement system and access control. The solution could be applied in any...
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QoS Resource Reservation Mechanisms for Switched Optical Networks
PublikacjaThe paper regards the problem of resource reservation mechanisms for Quality of Service support in switched optical networks. The authors propose modifications and extensions for resources reservation strategy algorithms with resources pools, link capacity threshold and adaptive advance reservation approach. They examine proposed solutions in Automatically Switched Optical Network with Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching...
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Reversible data hiding in encrypted DICOM images using sorted binary sequences of pixels
PublikacjaIn this paper, a novel reversible data hiding method for encrypted DICOM images is proposed. The method utilizes binary decomposition of the input data paired with a sorting process of the obtained binary sequences to ensure efficient data embedding in each predefined data block for specific most significant bit (MSB) planes while exploiting the properties of run-length encoding. The proposed scheme is lossless, and based on the...
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Stardust - Investigation of Microbes in the Stratosphere
PublikacjaThe stratospheric microbiome has been investigated several times using the methods of classical microbiology. In this experiment, we have combined them with some novel approaches including whole- metagenome amplification, Maldi TOF mass spectrometry and Sanger DNA sequencing. The results of the experiment may provide the scientists with knowledge about the mechanisms of survivability of microorganisms in stratospheric conditions...
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Strategie treningu neuronowego estymatora częstotliwości tonu krtaniowego z użyciem generatora syntetycznych samogłosek
PublikacjaW wielu zastosowaniach telekomunikacyjnych pojawia się problem przetwarzania lub analizy sygnału mowy, w ramach którego, często w obszarze podstawowych algorytmów, stosuje się estymator częstotliwości tonu krtaniowego. Estymator rozpatrywany w tej pracy bazuje na neuronowym klasyfikatorze podejmującym decyzje na podstawie częstotliwości oraz mocy chwilowej wyznaczanych w podpasmach analizowanego sygnału mowy. W pracy rozważamy...
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The Concept of Using the Decision-Robustness Function in Integrated Navigation Systems
PublikacjaThe diversity and non-uniformity of the positioning systems available in maritime navigation systems often impede the watchkeeping officer in the selection of the appropriate positioning system, in particular, in restricted basins. Thus, it is necessary to introduce a mathematical apparatus to suggest, in an automated manner, which of the available systems should be used at the given moment of a sea trip. Proper selection of the...
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Wydajność przetwarzania żądań usług uwarunkowanych czasowo realizowanych w sieci IMS/NGN
PublikacjaW rozprawie dokonano przeglądu stanu implementacji koncepcji IMS/NGN, a także modeli systemów obsługi z oczekiwaniem pod kątem zastosowania dla serwerów i łączy w modelu analitycznym wielodomenowej sieci IMS/NGN. Przedstawiono założenia dla tego modelu oraz metodologię obliczeń i analizy wyników: średnich czasów E(CSD) zestawiania i E(CDD) rozłączenia połączenia dla scenariuszy połączeń zakończonych sukcesem. Opisano założenia,...
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Zastosowanie koncepcji SDN w warstwie transportowej sieci IMS/NGN
PublikacjaKoncepcja sieci Next Generation Network, wykorzystująca w warstwie usług architekturę IP Multimedia Subsystem, zakłada centralizację funkcji sterowania zasobami sieciowymi w warstwie transportowej. Analogiczne założenie jest podstawą koncepcji Software Defined Networks. Na podstawie tej analogii, zaproponowano integrację obu koncepcji, przedstawiono architekturę zintegrowanej sieci, scenariusze sterowania zasobami oraz przygotowano...
Rok 2021
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DWDM Network Laboratory Solution for Telecommunication Education Engineering
PublikacjaDevelopment of network architectures in the field of optical telecommunications technologies is an indicator of changes in telecommunication education engineering. Conducting didactic classes requires hardware infrastructure and research in terms of teaching needs. In the paper we present DWDM network laboratory solution for telecommunication education engineering on the basis of the ADVA Optical Networking equipment. We have to...
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IFE: NN-aided Instantaneous Pitch Estimation
PublikacjaPitch estimation is still an open issue in contemporary signal processing research. Nowadays, growing momentum of machine learning techniques application in the data-driven society allows for tackling this problem from a new perspective. This work leverages such an opportunity to propose a refined Instantaneous Frequency and power based pitch Estimator method called IFE. It incorporates deep neural network based pitch estimation...
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Performance Models of a Multidomain IMS/NGN Service Stratum
PublikacjaThis paper quantifies call processing performance (CPP) of a multidomain IMS/NGN architecture, which was proposed to deliver current and future telecommunication services with strict quality requirements, independently of the transport network technologies. A realistic simulation model is used as a reference for evaluation of the analytical results, in which vari-ous types of queuing systems are applied to model the opera-tion...
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Reversible Data Hiding in Encrypted DICOM Images Using Cyclic Binary Golay (23, 12) Code
PublikacjaIn this paper, a novel reversible data hiding method for encrypted images (RDHEI) is proposed. An efficient coding scheme based on cyclic binary Golay (23, 12) code is designed to embed additional data into the least significant bits (LSBs) of the encrypted image. The most significant bits (MSBs) are used to ensure the reversibility of the embedding process. The proposed scheme is lossless, and based on the receiver’s privileges,...
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Simulator for Performance Evaluation of ASON/GMPLS Network
PublikacjaThe hierarchical control plane network architecture of Automatically Switched Optical Network with utilization of Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching protocols is compliant to next generation networks requirements and can supply connections with required quality of service, even with incomplete domain information. Considering connection control, connection management and network management, the controllers of this architecture...
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Uniwersalny Kontroler Radiowy w systemie STRADAR
PublikacjaOpisano praktyczne rozwiązanie uniwersalnego kontrolera radiowego UKR – jednego z podstawowych elementów funkcjonalnych systemu STRADAR – który obsługuje sensory wykorzystywane na granicy morskiej państwa. Jest on także odpowiedzialny za komunikację personelu Straży Granicznej. UKR ma dwie wersje, jedną mobilną – na jednostki pływające, pojazdy lądowe i jednostki latające, drugą stacjonarną – na stałe punkty obserwacyjne rozmieszczone...
Rok 2020
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A survey of neural networks usage for intrusion detection systems
PublikacjaIn recent years, advancements in the field of the artificial intelligence (AI) gained a huge momentum due to the worldwide appliance of this technology by the industry. One of the crucial areas of AI are neural networks (NN), which enable commer‐ cial utilization of functionalities previously not accessible by usage of computers. Intrusion detection system (IDS) presents one of the domains in which neural networks are widely tested...
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Application of least squares with conditional equations method for railway track inventory using GNSS observations
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Application of Least Squares with Conditional Equations Method for Railway Track Inventory Using GNSS Observations
PublikacjaSatellite geodetic networks are commonly used in surveying tasks, but they can also be used in mobile surveys. Mobile satellite surveys can be used for trackage inventory, diagnostics and design. The combination of modern technological solutions with the adaptation of research methods known in other fields of science offers an opportunity to acquire highly accurate solutions for railway track inventory. This article presents the...