Human activity recognition from object interaction in domestic scenarios

This paper presents a real time approach to the recognition of human activity based on the interaction between people and objects in domestic settings, specifically in a kitchen. Regarding the procedure, it is based on capturing partial images where the activity takes place using a colour camera, and processing the images to recognize the present objects and their location. For object description and recognition, a histogram on rg chromaticity space has been selected. The interaction with the objects is classified into four types of possible actions; (unchanged, add, remove or move). Activities are defined as recipes, where objects play the role of ingredients, tools or substitutes. Sensed objects and actions are then used to analyze in real time the probability of the human activity performed at a particular moment in a continuous activity sequence.Peer ReviewedPostprint (author's final draft

Aprendiendo a verbalizar

Treball final de Grau en Mestre o Mestra d'Educació Infantil. Codi: MI1040. Curs acadèmic 2016-2017A continuación, se expone el Trabajo Final de Grado que aborda, principalmente, la relevancia de la estimulación del lenguaje oral en el segundo ciclo de Educación Infantil. También pretende acercarse a una clara definición del concepto teórico del lenguaje oral, a través de diversas teorías de adquisición y de desarrollo del mismo. En segundo lugar, a partir del marco teórico, se ha llevado a cabo una propuesta metodológica con la intención de trabajar, desde las tres áreas de la educación infantil, el desarrollo y adquisición de la lengua oral en alumnos de 3-4 años, comprobando, a su vez, el nivel de lenguaje adquirido que tienen en función de su edad y las dificultades que presentan a la hora de expresarse oralmente. De este modo, también se contrasta que el lenguaje es una de las principales herramientas del pensamiento, siendo el eje vertebrador sobre el que se han de construir el resto de aprendizajes, como afirman los autores citados. Es una propuesta metodológica que gira en torno a 7 actividades donde la función y la actitud del maestro es más que relevante y, por lo tanto, un condicionante para los alumnos. Los resultados obtenidos nos muestran si las actividades planteadas son las adecuadas para cumplir este cometido, comentando en el apartado de conclusiones, las singularidades de cada actividad.Then presents the final degree work which deals mainly with the relevance of the stimulation of the oral language in the second cycle of early childhood education. It also aims to reach a clear definition of the theoretical concept of the oral language, through various theories of acquisition anddevelopment. Second, starting from the theoretical framework, has carried out a methodological proposal with the intention of working, from three areas of early childhood education, development and acquisition of the oral language in pupils of 3-4 years, checking, at the same time, the level of acquired language that have depending on their age and the difficulties presented when it comes to express orally. In this way, also contrasts that language is one of the main tools of thought, being the backbone on which are built the rest of learning, as the cited authors. Is a methodology that revolves around 7 activities where function and the attitude of the teacher is more than relevant and, therefore, a conditioning factor for the students. The results show us if raised activities are suited to this role, commenting on the conclusions, the singularities of each activity section

Design of a DVB-T2 simulation platform and network optimization with Simulated Annealing

The implementation of the Digital Terrestrial Television is becoming a reality in the Spanish territory. In this context, with the satellite and cable systems, this technology is one of the possible mediums for the television signal transmission. Its development is becoming crucial for the digital transition in those countries which mainly depend on the terrestrial networks for the reception of multimedia contents. However, due to the maturity of the current standard, and also to the higher requirements of the customer needing (HDTV, new contents, etc.), a revision of the current standard becomes necessary. The DVB organisation in collaboration with other entities and organisms has developed a new standard version capable to satisfy those requirements. The main objective of the project is the design and implementation of a physical layer simulation platform for the DVB-T2 standard. This simulator allows the theoretical evaluation of the new enhanced proposals, making easier a later field measurement stage and the future network deployment. The document describes the implementation of the simulation platform as well as its subsequent validation stage, including large graphical results that allow the evaluation and quantification of the improvements introduced over the current standard version (DVB-T). On the other hand, and as future investigation lines, a solution for the future DVB-T2 network deployment is performed, enhancing the coverage capacity of the current network by the use of iterative meta-heuristic techniques. Finally it has to be mentioned that this work has been performed within the context of a project called FURIA, which is a strategic research project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce

Required Personal Qualities for the Practice of Arbitration in Muslim Countries

El presente trabajo se inicia con el análisis de las características y fuentes del derecho islámico. Seguidamente, se estudia el tema de la práctica del arbitraje en el mundo musulmán, así como sus características particulares. Luego, se aborda la cuestión de la capacidad del árbitro en el derecho islámico, observándose el tema de su sexo y religión, el cual varía según la doctrina interpretativa de la Shari'a que se utilice. Finalmente, se estudia la discapacidad del árbitro y su tratamiento en el mundo musulmán.This paper begins analyzing the characteristics and sources of Islamic law. It goes on to study the practice of arbitration in the Muslim world and the influence of gender and religion in the competence of the arbitrator, which varies according to the interpretative doctrine of the Shari'a that is used. Finally, the disqualification of the arbitrator and its treatment in the Muslim world is analyzed

Design of a DVB-T2 simulation platform and network optimization with Simulated Annealing

The implementation of the Digital Terrestrial Television is becoming a reality in the Spanish territory. In this context, with the satellite and cable systems, this technology is one of the possible mediums for the television signal transmission. Its development is becoming crucial for the digital transition in those countries which mainly depend on the terrestrial networks for the reception of multimedia contents. However, due to the maturity of the current standard, and also to the higher requirements of the customer needing (HDTV, new contents, etc.), a revision of the current standard becomes necessary. The DVB organisation in collaboration with other entities and organisms has developed a new standard version capable to satisfy those requirements. The main objective of the project is the design and implementation of a physical layer simulation platform for the DVB-T2 standard. This simulator allows the theoretical evaluation of the new enhanced proposals, making easier a later field measurement stage and the future network deployment. The document describes the implementation of the simulation platform as well as its subsequent validation stage, including large graphical results that allow the evaluation and quantification of the improvements introduced over the current standard version (DVB-T). On the other hand, and as future investigation lines, a solution for the future DVB-T2 network deployment is performed, enhancing the coverage capacity of the current network by the use of iterative meta-heuristic techniques. Finally it has to be mentioned that this work has been performed within the context of a project called FURIA, which is a strategic research project funded by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce

Control de Bemisia tabaci utilizando extractos acuosos de albahaca (Ocimum basiliecum). oregano (Lippia qraveolens) y semilla de nim (Azadirachta indica) en frijol de ejote variedad strike

Actualmente la lucha contra los insectos para evitar que bajen los rendimientos de los cultivos es un problema que requiere constante investigación. Para el caso, Bemisia tabaci Genn., se ha constituido en problema serio no sólo para el cultivo de frijol, sino también para tomate, algodón, okra, y otros cultivos comerciales hospederos del insecto. Este problema afecta al pequeño, agricultor y en casos severos la pérdida en la producción alcanza el 100%, debido a que el insecto es vector del virus del mosaico dorado del frijol. Tratando de contribuir con una alternativa de solución se planteó el uso de extractos botánicos, reportados por algunos investigadores y biólogos, como plantas con cierto grado de efecto negativo contra insectos, tal es el caso de albahaca, orégano y semilla del árbol de nim. Se realizó una etapa de laboratorio para definir dosis, una etapa de campo para evaluar en condiciones reales del cultivo y plaga, y una etapa de invernadero para complementar resultados de campo. Pudo determinarse que las dosis de 5.56 y 6.94 kg/ha, tanto de albahaca como también de orégano, y las dosis de 7.5 y 9.0 kg/ha de semilla^de nim, resultaron mejores en laboratorio. Al evaluar estas dosis en campo e invernadero se comprobó que los extractos acuosos de albahaca, orégano y semilla de nim, sí controlaron a Bemis ia tabaci cuando se hicieron observaciones a las 24 horas después de la aplicación. Además el extracto de semilla de nim no permitió completar el desarrollo del ciclo biológico de mosca blanca

EXPERIENCIA RELIGIOSA, LENGUAJE Y LIBERTAD

Se percibe en el mundo académico de la teología y de la praxis pastoral, un giro general y englobante hacia el sujeto, la experiencia, la donación del amor, la misericordia, el mundo vivido de los hombres y la vivencia de la fe en la vida cotidiana de un mundo secularizado. Es un anhelo de salir de la simple conceptualización y de las discusiones sin fin sobre la fe, para dar paso a una vivencia y a una experiencia de lo creído y a un testimonio que lo haga creíble. La revolución que ha propiciado el papa Francisco se fundamenta en una radicalidad del seguimiento de Jesús en la vida diaria, en las cosas sencillas, sin muchos malabares teológicos, y sí con una insistencia grande en el amor misericordioso de Dios. Este artículo quiere presentar algunas reflexiones que ayuden a fundamentar la donación experiencial del amor misericordioso, preguntándose por la experiencia, el lenguaje usado para expresarla y la libertad como respuesta del sujeto llamado en el momento del evento