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A random forest system combination approach for error detection in digital dictionaries
When digitizing a print bilingual dictionary, whether via optical character
recognition or manual entry, it is inevitable that errors are introduced into
the electronic version that is created. We investigate automating the process
of detecting errors in an XML representation of a digitized print dictionary
using a hybrid approach that combines rule-based, feature-based, and language
model-based methods. We investigate combining methods and show that using
random forests is a promising approach. We find that in isolation, unsupervised
methods rival the performance of supervised methods. Random forests typically
require training data so we investigate how we can apply random forests to
combine individual base methods that are themselves unsupervised without
requiring large amounts of training data. Experiments reveal empirically that a
relatively small amount of data is sufficient and can potentially be further
reduced through specific selection criteria.Comment: 9 pages, 7 figures, 10 tables; appeared in Proceedings of the
Workshop on Innovative Hybrid Approaches to the Processing of Textual Data,
April 201
Mathematical and computer modeling of electro-optic systems using a generic modeling approach
The conventional approach to modelling electro-optic sensor systems is to develop separate models for individual systems or classes of system, depending on the detector technology employed in the sensor and the application. However, this ignores commonality in design and in components of these systems. A generic approach is presented for modelling a variety of sensor systems operating in the infrared waveband that also allows systems to be modelled with different levels of detail and at different stages of the product lifecycle. The provision of different model types (parametric and image-flow descriptions) within the generic framework can allow valuable insights to be gained
A Social-ecological Approach to Voluntary Environmental Initiatives: The Case of Nature-based Tourism
This paper addresses the role of voluntary environmental initiatives by the tourism industry to alleviate social dilemmas for the management of natural resources
A framework of web-based conceptual design
A web-based conceptual design prototype system is presented. The system consists of four parts which interpret on-line sketches as 2D and 3D geometry, extract 3D hierarchical configurations, allow editing of component behaviours, and produce VRML-based behavioural simulations for design verification and web-based application. In the first part, on-line freehand sketched input is interpreted as 2D and 3D geometry, which geometrically represents conceptual design. The system then infers 3D configuration by analysing 3D modelling history. The configuration is described by a parentāchild hierarchical relationship and relative positions between two geometric components. The positioning information is computed with respect to the VRML97 specification. In order to verify the conceptual design of a product, the behaviours can be specified interactively on different components. Finally, the system creates VRML97 formatted files for behavioural simulation and collaborative design application over the Internet. The paper gives examples of web-based applications. This work forms a part of a research project into the design and establishing of modular machines for automation manufacture. A consortium of leading automotive companies is collaborating on the research project
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