Soft Computing Applications: Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop Soft Computing Applications (SOFA 2014), Volume 2

Front Matter....Pages i-xxi
Front Matter....Pages 725-725
DuPont Financial Ratio Analysis Using Logical Aggregation....Pages 727-739
Testing Biorthogonal Wavelets on Magnetocardiogram Processing Algorithms....Pages 741-752
Modeling and Simulation of Hearing with Cochlear Implants: A Proposed Method for Better Auralization....Pages 753-767
Vessel Tracking and Anomaly Detection Using Level 0/1 and High-Level Information Fusion Techniques....Pages 769-780
On the Long-Range Dependence Property of the Electrical Signals Collected in Cavitation Field....Pages 781-789
Front Matter....Pages 791-791
Iris Recognition—Selecting a Fuzzy Region of Interest in Standard Eye Images....Pages 793-804
Establishing PNN-Based Iris Code to Identity Fuzzy Membership for Consistent Enrollment....Pages 805-817
Best Practices in Reporting Iris Recognition Results....Pages 819-828
Data Classification Based on Fuzzy-RBF Networks....Pages 829-840
Fuzzy Correlational Direction Multidimensional Scaling....Pages 841-850
New Method of Iris Recognition Using Dual Tree Complex Wavelet Transform....Pages 851-862
Recognition of Pedestrian Active Events by Robust to Noises Boost Algorithm....Pages 863-873
Optic Disc Recognition Method for Retinal Images....Pages 875-889
Fast Fingerprint Orientation Field Estimation Incorporating General Purpose GPU....Pages 891-902
Rotation Invariant Texture Retrieval Using Dual Tree Complex Wavelet Transform....Pages 903-911
Emotion Recognition from Images Under Varying Illumination Conditions....Pages 913-921
Front Matter....Pages 923-923
Fuzzy Scoring Algorithm and Long Term Job Performance....Pages 925-937
Expert Control for the Coupled Tanks Greenhouse....Pages 939-947
Wireless Programmable Thermostat Using Raspberry Pi....Pages 949-957
Cooperative Task Scheduler for Entry Level Microcontrollers....Pages 959-968
Front Matter....Pages 969-969
Management, Traceability and Control of Industrial Processes....Pages 971-980
Aspects of Forecasting for the European Automotive Industry....Pages 981-992
Switching the Center of Software Development from IT to Business Experts Using Intelligent Business Process Management Suites....Pages 993-1001
Software Platform Modelling for Utility, Time and Personal Management....Pages 1003-1013
Innovative Computerized Techniques for Individual Management Optimization....Pages 1015-1024
Supply Chain Collaboration Model Based on Drum-Buffer-Rope Philosophy....Pages 1025-1035
Implementing the Agile Marketing Audit Using the A-Marketing Balance Scorecard System....Pages 1037-1045
Technological Implications in the Development and Modelling of the Intellectual Capital....Pages 1047-1058
Optimizing Processes Among Companies Using Decision Support Technologies....Pages 1059-1068
Proposed KPIs for Optimization and Value Determination of an e-Business....Pages 1069-1076
Competency Training in Wind Power Projects....Pages 1077-1085
Opportunity Analysis of Change Requests in Automotive Projects....Pages 1087-1095
Research of Automotive Change Management and Supportive Risk Management....Pages 1097-1108
Early-Warning of Financial Crises Based on Fuzzy Logic....Pages 1109-1118
Front Matter....Pages 1119-1119
Device for Automatic Control of the Petersen Coil....Pages 1121-1137
Novel Topology Flyback Inverter for a Microgrid System....Pages 1139-1148
Driving of the Electro-Energetic Systems in the Optimal Zone....Pages 1149-1160
Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation of the Dual Winded Induction Generator’s Operating Regimes....Pages 1161-1170
Voltage and Current Signals Processing in Functioning of Nonlinear Loads....Pages 1171-1184
Centring in Magnetic Field of the Hydro Generator Rotors Using Orbit Diagram....Pages 1185-1197
Front Matter....Pages 1119-1119
Traffic Behavior Simulator SIMULO with Sensor Coverage Computation....Pages 1199-1211
Determination of Reference Mechanical Angular Speed for Wind Power Systems....Pages 1213-1222
Study of Encoders with Data Transmission Binary Channels Without Interference. Simulation of the Encoder Functioning Using the Electronic Workbench Software....Pages 1223-1243
The Study of a Data Transmission Channel Decoder Without Interference Using the Electronic Workbench Software....Pages 1245-1254
Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Optimal Power Flow....Pages 1255-1269
Applying Intelligent Optimization Algorithms for Evaluation of Transformer Black Box Model....Pages 1271-1286
Givens Orthogonal Transformation-Based Estimator Versus RLS Estimator—Case Study for an Induction Generator Model....Pages 1287-1299
Integrated Supervision and Control System for Air-electrical Aggregates....Pages 1301-1313
Maximum Power Point Control Approach for Wind Generators....Pages 1315-1324
Equivalent Speed and Equivalent Power of the Wind Systems that Works at Variable Wind Speed....Pages 1325-1336
Behavior of the Wind Systems Optimally Controlled at Variable Wind Speeds....Pages 1337-1351
An Overview of Automation in Distribution Systems....Pages 1353-1365
Smart Grid Technology in Power Systems....Pages 1367-1381