Hoi Chuen Cheng, Frederick Ziyang Hong, Babar Hussain, Yiru Wang, Chik Patrick Yue^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.1, pp. 161-181, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.053079 - 15 October 2024

Abstract Large-scale indoor 3D reconstruction with multiple robots faces challenges in core enabling technologies. This work contributes to a framework addressing localization, coordination, and vision processing for multi-agent reconstruction. A system architecture fusing visible light positioning, multi-agent path finding via reinforcement learning, and 360° camera techniques for 3D reconstruction is proposed. Our visible light positioning algorithm leverages existing lighting for centimeter-level localization without additional infrastructure. Meanwhile, a decentralized reinforcement learning approach is developed to solve the multi-agent path finding problem, with communications among agents optimized. Our 3D reconstruction pipeline utilizes equirectangular projection from 360° cameras to More >

Sagar Kavaiya¹, Hiren Mewada^2,*, Sagarkumar Patel³, Dharmendra Chauhan³, Faris A. Almalki⁴, Hana Mohammed Mujlid⁴

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.3, pp. 3685-3711, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.053587 - 12 September 2024

Abstract The mobility and connective capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming more and more important in defense, commercial, and research domains. However, their open communication makes UAVs susceptible to undesirable passive attacks such as eavesdropping or jamming. Recently, the inefficiency of traditional cryptography-based techniques has led to the addition of Physical Layer Security (PLS). This study focuses on the advanced PLS method for passive eavesdropping in UAV-aided vehicular environments, proposing a solution to complement the conventional cryptography approach. Initially, we present a performance analysis of first-order secrecy metrics in 6G-enabled UAV systems, namely hybrid… More >

Abdulraqeb Alhammadi^1,*, Zaid Ahmed Shamsan², Arijit De³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.80, No.2, pp. 1889-1905, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.051487 - 15 August 2024

Abstract Indoor localization systems are crucial in addressing the limitations of traditional global positioning system (GPS) in indoor environments due to signal attenuation issues. As complex indoor spaces become more sophisticated, indoor localization systems become essential for improving user experience, safety, and operational efficiency. Indoor localization methods based on Wi-Fi fingerprints require a high-density location fingerprint database, but this can increase the computational burden in the online phase. Bayesian networks, which integrate prior knowledge or domain expertise, are an effective solution for accurately determining indoor user locations. These networks use probabilistic reasoning to model relationships among… More >

Xingwang Li^1,2, Hua Pang¹, Geng Li^1,*, Junjie Jiang¹, Hui Zhang³, Changfei Gu⁴, Dong Yuan⁴

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.2, pp. 1135-1166, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.031534 - 29 January 2024

Abstract The development of the fifth-generation (5G) mobile communication systems has entered the commercialization stage. 5G has a high data rate, low latency, and high reliability that can meet the basic demands of most industries and daily life, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent transportation systems, positioning, and navigation. The continuous progress and development of society have aroused wide concern. Positioning accuracy is the core demand for the applications, especially in complex environments such as airports, warehouses, supermarkets, and basements. However, many factors also affect the accuracy of positioning in those environments, for example, More >

Hua Leng¹, Silin He², Jian Qiu³, Feng Liu^4,*, Xinfei Huang⁴, Jiran Zhu²

Energy Engineering, Vol.121, No.1, pp. 77-94, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.028340 - 27 December 2023

Abstract The distribution network exhibits complex structural characteristics, which makes fault localization a challenging task. Especially when a branch of the multi-branch distribution network fails, the traditional multi-branch fault location algorithm makes it difficult to meet the demands of high-precision fault localization in the multi-branch distribution network system. In this paper, the multi-branch mainline is decomposed into single branch lines, transforming the complex multi-branch fault location problem into a double-ended fault location problem. Based on the different transmission characteristics of the fault-traveling wave in fault lines and non-fault lines, the endpoint reference time difference matrix S… More >

Xiuhui Diao¹, Pengfei Wang^1,2,*, Weidong Li², Xianwu Chu², Yunming Wang²

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.138, No.2, pp. 1795-1812, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.030008 - 17 November 2023

Abstract To solve the problem of data fusion for prior information such as track information and train status in train positioning, an adaptive H_∞ filtering algorithm with combination constraint is proposed, which fuses prior information with other sensor information in the form of constraints. Firstly, the train precise track constraint method of the train is proposed, and the plane position constraint and train motion state constraints are analysed. A model for combining prior information with constraints is established. Then an adaptive H_∞ filter with combination constraints is derived based on the adaptive adjustment method of the robustness More >

Jiwei Fan, Xiaogang Yang^*, Ruitao Lu, Qingge Li, Siyu Wang

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.77, No.1, pp. 1031-1052, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.039582 - 31 October 2023

Abstract In recent years, many visual positioning algorithms have been proposed based on computer vision and they have achieved good results. However, these algorithms have a single function, cannot perceive the environment, and have poor versatility, and there is a certain mismatch phenomenon, which affects the positioning accuracy. Therefore, this paper proposes a location algorithm that combines a target recognition algorithm with a depth feature matching algorithm to solve the problem of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) environment perception and multi-modal image-matching fusion location. This algorithm was based on the single-shot object detector based on multi-level feature… More >

Hang Yang^1,2,3,*, Xunbo Li¹, Witold Pedrycz²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.37, No.3, pp. 3039-3058, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.040412 - 11 September 2023

Abstract Fire rescue challenges and solutions have evolved from straightforward plane rescue to encompass 3D space due to the rise of high-rise city buildings. Hence, this study facilitates a system with quick and simplified on-site launching and generates real-time location data, enabling fire rescuers to arrive at the intended spot faster and correctly for effective and precise rescue. Auto-positioning with step-by-step instructions is proposed when launching the locating system, while no extra measuring instrument like Total Station (TS) is needed. Real-time location tracking is provided via a 3D space real-time locating system (RTLS) constructed using Ultra-wide… More >

Jinhe Zhang², Jie Liu^1,2,*

The International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences, Vol.25, No.4, pp. 1-2, 2023, DOI:10.32604/icces.2023.09279

Abstract The small uncertainties of geometric parameters of industrial robot, which are caused by links manufacturing and service wear errors, can deteriorate the positioning accuracy of end-effector through multi-level propagation and is difficult to be measured and compensated by high-precision instruments. Hence, an efficient inverse identification method of parameter uncertainty based on global sensitivity analysis and optimal measurement point selection is proposed. In order to ensure the universality of identification results in calibration and control works, the standard Denavit-Hartenberg (D-H) method is employed to establish the kinematic model of series 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) robots.… More >

YAPING GAN^1,2,#, TING LIU^3,#, WEIFENG FENG^1,#, LIANG WANG⁴, LI LI⁵, YINGXIA NING^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.31, No.3, pp. 333-343, 2023, DOI:10.32604/or.2023.028694 - 22 May 2023

Abstract Various therapeutic strategies have been developed to overcome ovarian cancer. However, the prognoses resulting from these strategies are still unclear. In the present work, we screened 54 small molecule compounds approved by the FDA to identify novel agents that could inhibit the viability of human epithelial ovarian cancer cells. Among these, we identified disulfiram (DSF), an old alcohol-abuse drug, as a potential inducer of cell death in ovarian cancer. Mechanistically, DSF treatment significantly reduced the expression of the anti-apoptosis marker B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 (Bcl-2) and increase the expression of the apoptotic molecules Bcl2 associated X (Bax)… More >