High-Accuracy Facial Depth Models derived from 3D Synthetic Data

In this paper, we explore how synthetically generated 3D face models can be used to construct a high accuracy ground truth for depth. This allows us to train the Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) to solve facial depth estimation problems. These models provide sophisticated controls over image variations including pose, illumination, facial expressions and camera position. 2D training samples can be rendered from these models, typically in RGB format, together with depth information. Using synthetic facial animations, a dynamic facial expression or facial action data can be rendered for a sequence of image frames together with ground truth depth and additional metadata such as head pose, light direction, etc. The synthetic data is used to train a CNN based facial depth estimation system which is validated on both synthetic and real images. Potential fields of application include 3D reconstruction, driver monitoring systems, robotic vision systems, and advanced scene understanding

Fijación de infracciones administrativas en Rusia y países extranjeros: aspectos legales y sociales

We analyze the experience in fixing administrative offenses. The article also raises the problems of using automatic fixation as a source of evidence in cases of administrative offenses. We gave an examples of the positive impact of automatic fixation of administrative offenses on road safety, in particular we proved that the use of administrative fixation tools should also be the preventive measure that helps to regulate traffic. The problem of using the means of fixing administrative offenses on cars with foreign state marks, which are increasingly appearing on roads, is becoming more relevant. We also considered the sociological aspect in order to understand how the society relates to this activity and correct its direction.Analizamos la experiencia en la reparación de infracciones administrativas. El artículo también plantea los problemas de utilizar la fijación automática como fuente de evidencia en casos de infracciones administrativas. Dimos ejemplos del impacto positivo de la reparación automática de infracciones administrativas en la seguridad vial, en particular demostramos que el uso de herramientas de reparación administrativa también debería ser la medida preventiva que ayude a regular el tráfico. El problema de utilizar los medios para reparar infracciones administrativas en automóviles con marcas de estado extranjeras, que aparecen cada vez más en las carreteras, se está volviendo cada vez más relevante. También consideramos el aspecto sociológico para comprender cómo la sociedad se relaciona con esta actividad y corregir su dirección

Introducing the Workplace Well-Being Program Implementation Model: A Model to Inform the Establishment of Organizational Well-Being Programs

Employee stress and disengagement are of increasing concern in workplaces due to the adverse consequences of such employee states on business performance and employee quality of life. Conventional wellness strategies in organizations may help alleviate some work-related distress, but do little to enhance employee well-being towards flourishing. Workplaces have a unique opportunity to improve the well-being of their employees and can, as a result, reap benefits beyond health care cost avoidance. Positive psychology and affiliated disciplines (e.g. positive organizational behavior and positive organizational scholarship) can offer research-backed strategies to enhance well-being by ‘growing the good’ and capitalizing on strengths versus mitigating risk or deficit alone. This paper examines these fields and the general program implementation literature to synthesize a model of workplace well-being program design and implementation. This model can be leveraged by organizations and practitioners looking to establish workplace well-being programs rooted in science to enhance employee well-being and ultimately to drive positive business outcomes for the organization as a whole

Educating the Net Generation

Edited by Diana G. Oblinger and James L. Oblinger. Includes a chapter by former College at Brockport faculty member Joan K. Lippincott: Net generation students and libraries. The Net Generation has grown up with information technology. The aptitudes, attitudes, expectations, and learning styles of Net Gen students reflect the environment in which they were raised—one that is decidedly different from that which existed when faculty and administrators were growing up. This collection explores the Net Gen and the implications for institutions in areas such as teaching, service, learning space design, faculty development, and curriculum. Contributions by educators and students are included.https://digitalcommons.brockport.edu/bookshelf/1278/thumbnail.jp