A novel active contour model named Variable Background Active Contour model is proposed and applied for the detection of thyroid nodules in ultrasound images. The new model offers ...
Michalis A. Savelonas, Dimitrios E. Maroulis, Dimi...
Natural language-based conceptual modelling as well as the use of diagrams have been essential components of fact-oriented modelling from its inception. However, transforming natur...
For the generation of freeform 3D models, one of the most intuitive solution is to use sketch-based modeling environments. Unfortunately, since the user interface relies upon the a...
A classic autonomous robot is an autonomous agent for open, unpredictable environments. Such an agent is inherently autonomous but not independent. Independence implies unpredictab...
OLE Process Control (OPC) is an industry standard that facilitates the communication between PCs and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). This communication allows for the testin...
Michael Johnstone, Douglas C. Creighton, Saeid Nah...