Emotional and user-specific cues for improved analysis of naturalistic interactions

... ist es nicht möglich, die in dieser Arbeit identifizierten offenen Fragen restlos zu klären. Die Erweiterung der puren akustischen Emotionserkennung durch Berücksichtigung von anderen Modalitäten, Sprechercharakteristiken, Feedbacksignalen und Persönlichkeitsmerkmalen erlaubt es jedoch, länger andauernde natürliche Interaktionen zu untersuchen und dialogkritische Situationen zu erkennen. Technische Systeme, die diese erweiterte Emotionserkennung nutzen, passen sich an ihren Nutzer an und werden so zu seinem Begleiter und letztendlich zu seinem Companion.

Context-aware 3D model generation for biomedical applications

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Informatik, Diss., 2014

Towards effective research-paper recommender systems and user modeling based on mind maps

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Informatik, Diss., 2015

3D-Druck in der Anwendung : 3. Mitteldeutsches Forum 3D-Druck in der Anwendung, Hochschule Merseburg, 18. Mai 2016

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3D-Druck in der Anwendung : 2. Mitteldeutsches Forum 3D-Druck in der Anwendung, HTWK Leipzig, 27. Mai 2015

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Perception-guided evaluation of 3D medical visualizations

Magdeburg, Univ., Fak. für Informatik, Diss., 2015

3D-Echtzeitrendering mit Ventuz

Ziel der vorliegenden Bachelorarbeit ist es zu erläutern, wie 3D-Echtzeitrendering funktioniert und wie dies mit der Software Ventuz Designer Version 4 von der Firma Ventuz Technology AG durchgeführt wird. Sie ermöglicht dem Anwender, ohne Programmierkenntnis, auf die Funktionen der Grafikkarte über DirectX zuzugreifen. Es wird Grundwissen zum Thema computer-gestützte Bildgenerierung vermittelt, um ein besseres Verständnis für die dahinterliegenden Prozesse und Verfahren zu entwickeln.

User-friendly parallel computations with econometric examples

This paper shows how a high level matrix programming language may be used to perform Monte Carlo simulation, bootstrapping, estimation by maximum likelihood and GMM, and kernel regression in parallel on symmetric multiprocessor computers or clusters of workstations. The implementation of parallelization is done in a way such that an investigator may use the programs without any knowledge of parallel programming. A bootable CD that allows rapid creation of a cluster for parallel computing is introduced. Examples show that parallelization can lead to important reductions in computational time. Detailed discussion of how the Monte Carlo problem was parallelized is included as an example for learning to write parallel programs for Octave.

Interfície tridimensional EGP TV digital

En este proyecto se presenta una aplicación capaz de recibir la televisión digital y representar la información que contiene en un entorno de producción de gráficos tridimensionales. Esto conlleva recoger y procesar el flujo de transporte para más de un servicio, procesar las diferentes tablas de información, implementar mecanismos para representar la información audiovisual en un entorno tridimensional y construir una interfaz de usuario con los datos recogidos.

Does abdominoplasty with liposuction of the love handles yield a shorter scar? An analysis with abdominal 3D laser scanning.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the combination of abdominoplasty with liposuction of both flanks with regards to length of scar, complications, and patient's satisfaction. A retrospective analysis of 35 patients who underwent esthetic abdominoplasty at our institution between 2002 and 2004 was performed. Thirteen patients underwent abdominoplasty with liposuction of both flanks, 22 patients underwent conventional abdominoplasty. Liposuction of the flanks did not increase the rate of complications of the abdominoplasty procedures. We found a tendency toward shorter scars in patients who underwent abdominoplasty combined with liposuction of the flanks. Implementation of 3-dimensional laser surface scanning to objectify the postoperative outcomes, documented a comparable degree of flatness of the achieved body contouring in both procedures. 3-dimensional laser surface scanning can be a valuable tool to objectify assessment of postoperative results.

The dynamics of interfaces: Seven authors in search of encounters across levels of description of an event involving a mother, father, and baby

The interfaces between the intrapsychic, interactional, and intergenerational domains are a new frontier. As a pilot, we exposed ourselves to a complex but controllable situation as viewed by people whose main interest is in one of the three interfaces; we also fully integrated the subjects in the team, to learn about their subjective perspectives and to provide them with an enriching experience. We started with a brief "triadification" sequence (i.e., moving from a "two plus one" to a "three together" family organization). Considering this sequence as representing at a micro level many larger family transitions, we proceeded with a microanalytic interview, a psychodynamic investigation, and a family interview. As expected, larger patterns of correspondences are emerging. Central questions under debate are: What are the most appropriate units at each level of description and what are their articulations between these levels? What is the status of "triadification"? Les interfaces entre les domaines intrapsychiques, interactionnels et intergénérationnels représentent une nouvelle frontiére. A titre exploratoire, nous nous sommes exposés à une situation complexe mais contrǒlable ainsi que le voient ceux dont I'intérět principal se porte sur l'une de ces trois interfaces. Nous avons aussi entièrement intégré les sujets dans l'équipe, de facon à comprendre leur perspective subjective et à leur offrir une expérience enrichissante. Nous avons commencé avec une brève séquence de "triadification," c'est-à-dire passer d'une organisation familiale "deux plus un" à Ltne organisation familiale "trois (add sentenc)ensemble." Considérant cette séquence comme representative à un niveau microscopique de transitions familiales bien plus larges, nous avons procedé à l'entretien microanalytique, à une enquěte psychodynamique et à un entretien familial. Comme prévu, de grands patterns de correspondances émergent. Les questions essentielles sur lesquelles portent le débat sont: quelles les unités les plus appropiées à chaque niveau de description et quelles sont les articulations entre ces niveaux? Quel est le statut de la "triadification"?

Prototipus de visualització d’informació vitivinícola en 3D

iii. El projecte final a consistit en la creació prototipus de SIG (Sistema d’informació Geogràfica) per l’empresa T-Systems. El sistema desenvolupat es troba format per un conjunt de serveis web 3D utilitzant ArcGIS Server 9.2, amb la informació de les parcel•les vitivinícoles del Priorat (Catalunya), i un client personalitzat a les necessitats de l’usuari final, utilitzant ArcGIS Explorer 410. Per programar les eines personalitzades s’ha utilitzat Visual Studio 2005 (Visual Basic .NET).

Art en tres dimensions: construcció de renders 3D amb renders 3D studio max

Treball de recerca realitzat per un alumne d’ensenyament secundari i guardonat amb un Premi CIRIT per fomentar l'esperit científic del Jovent l’any 2008. Existeixen diversos programes informàtics per a la generació d’imatges en format 3D. S’analitza breument l’oferta del mercat actual de la tecnologia de programari més emprada en la producció de gràfics 3D amb ordinador, identificant les vessants positives i negatives de cadascun. Posteriorment s’examina en profunditat el programa 3D Studio Max, per tal de conèixer-ne les eines de creació d’escenes virtuals i les seves funcionalitats. Finalment s’han desenvolupat projectes d’escenaris 3D en els quals es puguin aplicar els coneixements tècnics obtinguts en la recerca, sempre conceptualitzant aquestes propostes amb un cert criteri artístic.

Economic effects of road accessibility in the Pyrenees: user perspective

At present, Spain faces one of the key moments in planning the future design of the infrastructure network. As a consequence of the critical role played by haulage in intra-European trade, the most important investments are those that guarantee that road haulage traffic can move freely at the borders. That is why it is necessary to make serious evaluations of the economic and social profitability of these investments. Normally the most significant social benefit of investment projects in transport infrastructure is time saving, which in turn changes traffic intensity. In this article we analyse the changes in the user excess caused by public investment in transport infrastructure planned by the Spanish government and which will be located on the border between Spain and France. In particular, we study the increase in network user surplus for HGV traffic in the Spanish and French border zones in the Pyrenees.