Technological Innovation for Value Creation: Third IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2012, Costa de Caparica, Portugal, February 27-29, 2012. Proceedings

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Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Raising Awareness for Value Creation Potential in Engineering Research....Pages 3-6
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Emotions in Collaborative Networks: A Monitoring System....Pages 9-20
Electronic Negotiation Support Environment in Collaborative Networks....Pages 21-32
Control Interfaces for a Collaborative System Using LabView Package....Pages 33-40
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Extending Lifecycle of Legacy Systems – An Approach for SME to Enhance Their Supported Business Processes through a Service-Integration-System....Pages 43-50
On-Line Change Detection for Resource Allocation in Service-Oriented Systems....Pages 51-58
Ensemble Classifier for Solving Credit Scoring Problems....Pages 59-66
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Framework for Knowledge Management Based in the Two-Stream Hypothesis....Pages 69-76
Information Surfaces in Systems Biology and Applications to Engineering Sustainable Agriculture....Pages 77-84
Decentralized Approximation Algorithm for Data Placement Problem in Content Delivery Networks....Pages 85-92
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Improving Operator Performance through the Use of a Multivariable Human-Machine Control Strategy....Pages 95-104
A Virtual Reality Simulator for Basketball Free-Throw Skills Development....Pages 105-112
Determining Car Driver Interaction Intent through Analysis of Behavior Patterns....Pages 113-120
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A State-Space Based Model-Checking Framework for Embedded System Controllers Specified Using IOPT Petri Nets....Pages 123-132
Process Control System Considering the Machines Functional Flexibilities....Pages 133-142
Asynchronous-Channels and Time-Domains Extending Petri Nets for GALS Systems....Pages 143-150
Finding Learning Paths Using Petri Nets Modeling Applicable to E-Learning Platforms....Pages 151-160
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Self-organized Holonic Manufacturing Systems Combining Adaptation and Performance Optimization....Pages 163-170
Adapter for Self-Learning Production Systems....Pages 171-178
Evaluation of a P300-Based Interface for Smart Home Control....Pages 179-186
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Kinematics Programming for Cooperating Robotic Systems....Pages 189-198
Measuring Variables Effect to Statistically Model the Multi-Robot Patrolling Problem by Means of ANOVA....Pages 199-206
High Maneuverability Lenticular Airship....Pages 207-216
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Perception of Motion and Architectural Form: Computational Relationships between Optical Flow and Perspective....Pages 219-228
Online Topological Mapping of a Sparse Camera Network....Pages 229-240
Probabilistic Classification of Grasping Behaviours Using Visuo-Haptic Perception....Pages 241-248
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A New Approach to Rational Discrete-Time Approximations to Continuous-Time Fractional-Order Systems....Pages 251-258
Adaptive Filter and Resonant Controller Applied to Hybrid Series Active Power Filter....Pages 259-266
Short Time Fourier Transform and Automatic Visual Scoring for the Detection of Sleep Spindles....Pages 267-272
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Multiple Stress Life Analysis on Underground Power Cables from Distribution Networks....Pages 275-282
Power Transformers Differential Protection Using the p-q Power Theory....Pages 283-290
Experimental Results of Parallel Active Filter Implementation in Nonideal Power Grid....Pages 291-298
Design of Current Power Sources for a FFC NMR Apparatus: A Comparison....Pages 299-308
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Grid Integration of Offshore Wind Farms Using Modular Marx Multilevel Converters....Pages 311-320
Hybrid Evolutionary Neuro-fuzzy Computational Tool to Forecast Wind Power and Electricity Prices....Pages 321-328
Simulation and Experimental Results for a Photovoltaic System Formed by Monocrystalline Solar Modules....Pages 329-336
Experimental Analysis of a Standalone Renewable Energy Based Hybrid System....Pages 337-344
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Development of Energy Monitoring System for SmartGrid Consumer Application....Pages 347-354
A Standard-Based Software Infrastructure to Support Power System Protection in Distributed Energy Systems....Pages 355-362
The Efficient and Stable Charging of Electric Vehicle Batteries: Simplified Instantaneous Regulation....Pages 363-374
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Solar Trigeneration System Model for Off-Grid Residential Applications....Pages 375-384
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Interactive Power Electronics Tool for Undergraduate Laboratories and Research Purposes....Pages 387-394
Modelling of n -Stage Blumlein Stacked Lines for Bipolar Pulse Generation....Pages 395-402
Solid-State Bipolar Marx Converter with Output Transformer and Energy Recovery....Pages 403-410
Solid-State Bipolar Marx Generator with Voltage Droop Compensation....Pages 411-418
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Design of Robust CMOS Amplifiers Combining Advanced Low-Voltage and Feedback Techniques....Pages 421-428
A High-Level Model for Capacitive Coupled RC Oscillators....Pages 429-436
Compact and Power Efficient MOS-NDR Muller C-Elements....Pages 437-442
On Implementation Possibilities of High-Voltage IGBTs in Resonant Converters....Pages 443-450
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Optimization-Based Design of Nano-CMOS LC-VCOs....Pages 453-464
Robust Optimization-Based High Frequency Gm-C Filter Design....Pages 465-474
PSO-Based Design of RF Integrated Inductor....Pages 475-482
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Efficient Hybrid Continuous-Time/Discrete-Time ∑ Δ Modulators for Broadband Wireless Telecom Systems....Pages 485-492
Interference Distribution of a CDMA Cognitive Radio Ad Hoc Network....Pages 493-502
Photonics Active Filters Based on SiC Multilayer Structures: A Two Stage Active Circuit....Pages 503-510
SiC Multilayer Photonic Structures with Self Optical Bias Amplification....Pages 511-518
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New Electronic Memory Device Concepts Based on Metal Oxide-Polymer Nanostructures Planer Diodes....Pages 521-526
Electroforming Process in Metal-Oxide-Polymer Resistive Switching Memories....Pages 527-534
Dynamic Behavior of Resistive Random Access Memories (RRAMS) Based on Plastic Semiconductor....Pages 535-540
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Fovea and Optic Disc Detection in Retinal Images with Visible Lesions....Pages 543-552
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Pupillometry: Development of Equipment for Studies of Autonomic Nervous System....Pages 553-562
Automatic Arteriovenous Ratio Computation: Emulating the Experts....Pages 563-570
Mathematical Analysis and Computational Integration of Massive Heterogeneous Data from the Human Retina....Pages 571-578
Automated Evaluation of Retinopathies Using Image Cytometry....Pages 579-582
Variability and Repeatability Tests of ARMD Assessment Using the AD3RI Tool....Pages 583-590
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