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Intelligent Medical Image Segmentation Using Evolving Fuzzy Sets
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-22)Image segmentation is an important step in the image analysis process. Current image segmentation techniques, however, require that the user tune several parameters in order to obtain maximum segmentation accuracy, a ... -
Interaction Design for Mixed-Focus Collaboration in Cross-Device Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-20)The proliferation of interactive technologies has resulted in a multitude of form factors for computer devices, such as tablets and phones, and large tabletop and wall displays. Investigating how these devices may be used ... -
Interaction Forces in Coupled Magnetic Pendulums
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-22)In this research, we investigated the non-linear motion and magnetic forces in a chain of magnetic pendulums with cylindrical magnets to eventually better understand the be- haviour of Josephson junction-effect devices. ... -
Interactions of Magnetic Pendulums
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-03)In recent years, coupled magnetic oscillators have received remarkable attention due to their application in vibration energy harvesting techniques and also its promising ability to help researchers to have a better ... -
Interface Design for Sonobuoy System
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-25)Modern sonar systems have greatly improved their sensor technology and processing techniques, but little effort has been put into display design for sonar data. The enormous amount of acoustic data presented by the traditional ... -
Interface Redesign of an Electronic Medical Record Review System Using User-Centered Design
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-29)The healthcare industry in recent years has seen a rise in the adoption of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). These EMRs have replaced the traditional paper-based records at hospitals, clinics, and nursing facilities. This ... -
Intuitive Teleoperation of an Intelligent Robotic System Using Low-Cost 6-DOF Motion Capture
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-24)There is currently a wide variety of six degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) motion capture technologies available. However, these systems tend to be very expensive and thus cost prohibitive. A software system was developed to provide ... -
Inverse Dynamics Modelling of Paralympic Wheelchair Curling
(Human Kinetics, 2017-01-13)Paralympic wheelchair curling is an adapted version of Olympic curling played by individuals with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and lower extremity amputations. To the best of the authors’ ... -
Investigating Data Exploration Techniques Involving Map Based Geotagged Data in a Collaborative Sensemaking Environment
(University of Waterloo, 2016-02-11)The recent advancement in Global Positioning Systems (GPS) using satellite and geotagging has opened many opportunities for data-driven decision-making in fields such as emergency response, military intelligence, oil ... -
Investigating Driver Experience and Augmented Reality Head-Up Displays in Autonomous Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-30)Autonomous driving is on the horizon. Partially automated vehicles recently started to emerge in the market, and companies are dedicated to bringing more automated driving capabilities to the vehicles in the near future. ... -
Investigating Scene Understanding for Robotic Grasping: From Pose Estimation to Explainable AI
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-22)In the rapidly evolving field of robotics, the ability to accurately grasp and manipulate objects—known as robotic grasping—is a cornerstone of autonomous operation. This capability is pivotal across a multitude of ... -
Investigating the Application of Opposition-Based Ideas to Ant Algorithms
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-13)Opposition-based learning (OBL) was recently proposed to extend di erent machine learning algorithms. The main idea of OBL is to consider opposite estimates, actions or states as an attempt to increase the coverage of ... -
Investigating the Impact of Proximity and Visual Conation Modes on Enhancing Engagement with Public Large Interactive Displays
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-20)Deployment of large interactive displays (LIDs) to public spaces has provided new ways for passersby to gain information. This medium plays the role of transmitter for information visualizations designed to communicate ... -
Investigating the Impact of Table Size on External Cognition in Collaborative Problem-Solving Tabletop Activities
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-31)Tables have been used for working and studying for years, and people continue using tables to work with digital artifacts. Collaborative tabletop activities such as planning, designing, and scheduling are common on ... -
Investigating user activities and the corresponding requirements for information and functions in autonomous vehicles of the future
(Elsevier, 2020-11-01)The potential benefits of autonomous vehicles, including safety, convenience, fuel economy, and low emissions can only be achieved when consumers are comfortable with the vehicle design. There are only a limited number of ... -
Investigation of Piano Soundboard Voicing Techniques and Their Impact on Tone
(University of Waterloo, 2009-03-26)This thesis acts as a first step in connecting the sub jective description of piano tone with quantitative measurements of changes in the vibrational and acoustical properties of a piano. Voicing techniques used by piano ... -
Issues in Computer Vision Data Collection: Bias, Consent, and Label Taxonomy
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-30)Recent success of the convolutional neural network in image classification has pushed the computer vision community towards data-rich methods of deep learning. As a consequence of this shift, the data collection process ... -
Joint Action Storyboards: A Framework for Visualizing Communication Grounding Costs
(ACM, 2021)Building and maintaining common ground is vital for effective collaboration in CSCW. Moreover, subtle changes in a CSCW user interface can significantly impact grounding and collaborative processes. Yet, researchers and ... -
Kernel Methods and Measures for Classification with Transparency, Interpretability and Accuracy in Health Care
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)Support vector machines are a popular method in machine learning. They learn from data about a subject, for example, lung tumors in a set of patients, to classify new data, such as, a new patient’s tumor. The new tumor is ... -
Keyframe-based monocular SLAM: design, survey, and future directions
(Elsevier, 2017-12-01)Extensive research in the field of monocular SLAM for the past fifteen years has yielded workable systems that found their way into various applications in robotics and augmented reality. Although filter-based monocular ...