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Efficient generation and optimization of stochastic template banks by a neighboring cell algorithm
Placing signal templates (grid points) as efficiently as possible to cover a
multi-dimensional parameter space is crucial in computing-intensive
matched-filtering searches for gravitational waves, but also in similar
searches in other fields of astronomy. To generate efficient coverings of
arbitrary parameter spaces, stochastic template banks have been advocated,
where templates are placed at random while rejecting those too close to others.
However, in this simple scheme, for each new random point its distance to every
template in the existing bank is computed. This rapidly increasing number of
distance computations can render the acceptance of new templates
computationally prohibitive, particularly for wide parameter spaces or in large
dimensions. This work presents a neighboring cell algorithm that can
dramatically improve the efficiency of constructing a stochastic template bank.
By dividing the parameter space into sub-volumes (cells), for an arbitrary
point an efficient hashing technique is exploited to obtain the index of its
enclosing cell along with the parameters of its neighboring templates. Hence
only distances to these neighboring templates in the bank are computed,
massively lowering the overall computing cost, as demonstrated in simple
examples. Furthermore, we propose a novel method based on this technique to
increase the fraction of covered parameter space solely by directed template
shifts, without adding any templates. As is demonstrated in examples, this
method can be highly effective..Comment: PRD accepte
Recent trends, technical concepts and components of computer-assisted orthopedic surgery systems: A comprehensive review
Computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS) systems have become one of the most important and challenging types of system in clinical orthopedics, as they enable precise treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, employing modern clinical navigation systems and surgical tools. This paper brings a comprehensive review of recent trends and possibilities of CAOS systems. There are three types of the surgical planning systems, including: systems based on the volumetric images (computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound images), further systems utilize either 2D or 3D fluoroscopic images, and the last one utilizes the kinetic information about the joints and morphological information about the target bones. This complex review is focused on three fundamental aspects of CAOS systems: their essential components, types of CAOS systems, and mechanical tools used in CAOS systems. In this review, we also outline the possibilities for using ultrasound computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (UCAOS) systems as an alternative to conventionally used CAOS systems.Web of Science1923art. no. 519
On Mitigation of Side-Channel Attacks in 3D ICs: Decorrelating Thermal Patterns from Power and Activity
Various side-channel attacks (SCAs) on ICs have been successfully
demonstrated and also mitigated to some degree. In the context of 3D ICs,
however, prior art has mainly focused on efficient implementations of classical
SCA countermeasures. That is, SCAs tailored for up-and-coming 3D ICs have been
overlooked so far. In this paper, we conduct such a novel study and focus on
one of the most accessible and critical side channels: thermal leakage of
activity and power patterns. We address the thermal leakage in 3D ICs early on
during floorplanning, along with tailored extensions for power and thermal
management. Our key idea is to carefully exploit the specifics of material and
structural properties in 3D ICs, thereby decorrelating the thermal behaviour
from underlying power and activity patterns. Most importantly, we discuss
powerful SCAs and demonstrate how our open-source tool helps to mitigate them.Comment: Published in Proc. Design Automation Conference, 201
Mirrored Light Field Video Camera Adapter
This paper proposes the design of a custom mirror-based light field camera
adapter that is cheap, simple in construction, and accessible. Mirrors of
different shape and orientation reflect the scene into an upwards-facing camera
to create an array of virtual cameras with overlapping field of view at
specified depths, and deliver video frame rate light fields. We describe the
design, construction, decoding and calibration processes of our mirror-based
light field camera adapter in preparation for an open-source release to benefit
the robotic vision community.Comment: tech report, v0.5, 15 pages, 6 figure
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