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Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering Congres Canadien en Genie electrique et informatique CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS / COMPTE RENDU DU CONGRES Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario 13 - 16 September 1992 VOLUME I Edited by/ Edite par P, Trahanias and AN.Venetsanopoulos Sponsored by the Canadian Society for Electrical and Computer Engineering, a constitutent of the Engineering Institute of Canada Sous le patronage de la Societe canadienne de genie electrique et informatique, constituante de PInstitut canadien des ingenieurs In cooperation with En coopeeration avec Financially Supported by/Financierement supporte par Bell Canada, Bell-Northern Research, Industry, Science and Technology Canada, Northern Telecom CSECE Corporate Sponsors/Patrons de la SCGEI Bell Canada, Entreprises Mdeoway, Northern Telecom, Telebec UB/TIB Hannover 11t°63 362 ISSN 0840-7789 ISBN 0-9694170-3-9

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Canadian Conference onElectrical and Computer Engineering

Congres Canadien enGenie electrique et informatique

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS / COMPTE RENDU DU CONGRES

Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario13 - 16 September 1992

VOLUME I

Edited by/ Edite par

P, Trahanias and AN.Venetsanopoulos

Sponsored by the Canadian Society forElectrical and Computer Engineering,

a constitutent of the Engineering Institute of Canada

Sous le patronage de la Societe canadienne degenie electrique et informatique,

constituante de PInstitut canadien des ingenieurs

In cooperation withEn coopeeration avec

Financially Supported by/Financierement supporte parBell Canada, Bell-Northern Research, Industry, Science and Technology Canada,Northern Telecom

CSECE Corporate Sponsors/Patrons de la SCGEIBell Canada, Entreprises Mdeoway, Northern Telecom, Telebec

UB/TIB Hannover11t°63 362

ISSN 0840-7789ISBN 0-9694170-3-9

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Session MM1:CTTR Broadband Networks and Services I

3n: A. Leon-Garcia, University of Toronto

Multimedia Services and ApplicationsN.D. Georganas, University of Ottawa

Broadband Traffic CharacterizationR.M. Rodriguez-Dagnino and A. Leon-Garcia,University of Toronto

Metropolitan Area Networks: MAC Protocol andPerformance IssuesJ.W.Wong,University of Waterloo

B-ISDN: Network Architecture and PerformanceIssuesJ.W.Mark,University of Waterloo

An Approach to Congestion Control in ATMNetworksJ.F. Hayes, J. Huard, P. Tsingotjidis,Concordia University

n MAI: CTTR Broadband Networks and Services II

;on: J.W. Mark, University of Waterloo

Protocols for Multimedia Real-time ConferencingSystemsL. Lamont and N.D. Georganas,University of Ottawa

On Erasure Node Algorithms for Slot Reuse inDQDBH. Hassanein, J.W. Wong and J.W. Mark,University of Waterloo

Design and Performance Analysis of Fast PacketSwitchesD. Chen and J.W. Mark, University of Waterloo

Evaluation of Simplified Policies for Fair-EfficientCall Admission ControlZ. Dziong, L. Mason and N. Tetreault,INRS Telecommunications

Performance of Leaky-Bucket Controlled ATMMultiplexingJ.F. Ren, J.W. Mark and J.W. Wong,University of Waterloo

Session TM1: Intelligent Networks

son: C. Desmond, Bell Canada

1 AIN TutorialI. Shumada and C. Desmond,Bell Canada

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TM1.11.1 New Challenges that the Intelligent Network Bringsto the Telephone IndustryM.S. Ahmed and N.W. Fulton,Stentor Canadian Network Management

TM1.12.1 BC TEL Intelligent Network LaboratoryW. Myrtle and W.S. Wong,British Columbia Telephone Company

TM1.13.1 Future Networks Applications & ConfigurationsH. Shahnasser and P.R. Gram,NASA Ames Research Center

Session TA1: Communication Networks I

Chairperson: M. Kavehrad, University of Ottawa

TM1.14.1 Input-Output-Buffered ATM Switch Architectures Witha Binary-Feedback Contention ResolutionMechanismH.F. Badran and H.T. Mouftah,Queen's University

TA1.15.1 Etude de mecanismes de priorite spatiale avec seuil pourun noeud de communication ATMC. Fenzy and A. Gach, IBM France

TA1.16.1 An Experimental Evaluation of Call AcceptanceManagement Algorithms in ATM Based NetworksA. Gach, C. Mialaret and P.E. Allard, IBM France

TA1.17.1 Topological Characteristics of Type-3 ManhattanStreet NetworksB. Khasnabish, M. Ahmadi and M. Sridhar,University of Windsor

TA1.18.1 A Fault-Tolerant Design for MultistageInterconnection NetworksM. Belkadi and H.T. Mouftah, Queen's University

Session WM1: Communication Networks II

Chairperson: V. Makios, University of Patras

WM1.19.1 Process Switching in Loop of Queues with FiniteBuffersB. Khasnabish, M. Ahmadi, S. Erfani andM. Sridhar, University of Windsor

WM1.20.1 A Study of Integrated Bus Local Area NetworkProtocolsC.J. Cowan and M.H. Rahman,Royal Military College of Canada

WM1.21.1 A DQDB-based Multimedia Mail DistributionSystemM. Soto, L.O. Barbosa and N.D. Georganas

WM1.22.1 Efficient Bandwidth Allocation in Buffer InsertionRing NetworksJ. Koutsonikos, T. Antonakopoulos and V. MakiosUniversity of Patras

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WM1.23.1 A Subcarrier Multiplexed CDM Optical Local AreaNetwork Theory & ExperimentF. Khaleghi and M. Kavehrad, University of Ottawa

WM1.24.1 The New Telco ' 'Building a Paradigm Shift inOperations"P. Allard, Bell Canada

Session WAI: Character Recognition

Chairperson: H. Beigi, IBM Watson Research Center

WA1.25.1 Handwritten Word Recognition Using DynamicSegmentation and Hidden Markov ModelY. He, M.Y. Chen and A. Kundu State,University of New York at Buffalo

WAI .26.1 Preservation and Recovery of the Stroke Structuresof Characters by Geometric AnalysisS.W.LuandH.Xu,Memorial University of Newfoundland

WA1.27.1 A Character Level Predictive Language Modeland its Application to Handwriting RecognitionH.S.M. Beigi and T. Fujisaki,T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM

WA1.28.1 A Flexible Template Language Model and itsApplication to Handwriting RecognitionH..S.M. Beigi, T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM

Session MM2: Wireless PersonalCommunication Systems

Chairpersons: K.M.S. Murthy and F. Smart, Telesat Canada

MM2.1.1 Burst Distribution for Memory Channels: Effect ofInterleavingG. Ferland, Royal Military College of Canada

MM2.2.1 The Application of Injection-Locked SAWOscillators to Wireless Communication SystemsP.J. Edmonson, P.M. Smith and C.K. Campbell,McMaster University

MM2.3.1 Analysis and Optimization of Switched Diversityon Correlated Nakagami Fading ChannelsA.A. Abu-Dayya and N.C. Beaulieu,Queen's University

MM2.4.1 Investigation of Outage in Cellular Systems UsingNon-conventional Channel MethodB. Qiu and A.U. Sheikh, University of Ottawa

MM2.5.1 Constant Envelope Bit-by-bit Channel Coding UsingWaveletsM.A. Tzannes and M.C. Tzannes, Aware Inc.

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Session MA2: Wireless Communications

Chairperson: M. Sablatash, CRC, Ottawa

MA2..6.1 Wireless Channel for Indoor Communications:Measurement Results at Millimetre Waves(20 to 60 GHz)G.Y. Delisle and D. Liu, Laval University

MA2.7.1 Phased Array for Wireless Indoor ApplicationsG.Y. Delisle and A.T. Denidni, Laval University

MA2.8.1 Mesures d'Amplitudes et de Phases Pour de laRadio-Communication Interieure a 37.2 GHzY. Roy, J.Y. Chouinard and S.A. Mahmoud,University of Ottawa

MA2.9.1 A Multiaccess Protocol for On-board SatelliteSwitching SystemsR. Zarour and H.T. Mouftah, Queen's University

MA2.10.1 Digital Phase Detector/Demodulator for MobileRadio ApplicationsH. Mezghani and M. Lecours, Laval University

MA2.11.1 The Canadian Land Forces Interim OperationalCapability for Computer Communications inField OperationsG.P. Leroux, P.M. Maclean, R. Lefebvre andS. Stratigakos, Department of National Defence

Session TM2: Source and Channel Coding Techniques

Chairperson: F.R. Kschischang, University of Toronto

TM2.12.1 Performance of a Truncated Selective-RepeatType-U Hybrid ARQ ProtocolQ. Yang, V.K. Bhargava and Q. Wang,University of Victoria

TM2.13.1 Innovative Trellis Techniques for Efficient SpeechCoding Using Code Excited Linear PredictionRL. Brennan and J.V. Hanson,University of Waterloo

TM2.14.1 Joint Frequency-Phase ModulationI. Ghareeb and A. Yongacoglu, University of Ottawa

TM2.15.1 Lattice Code Analysis from its Constituent 2-DConstellationsK. Mehta and H. Leib, McGill University

TM2.16.1 Spread Spectrum Multiple Access with OrthogonalConvolutional Codes for Indoor Digital RadioR Tse and W.A. Krzymien,Telecommunications Research Laboratories

TM2.17.1 Moving Average Linear Predictive Algorithm andSignal Trend PredictionW. Liu and R. Doraiswami,University of New Brunswick

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Session TA2: Advances in Signal Processing forCommunications

lairperson: D. Hatzinakos, University of Toronto

£.18.1 Adaptive Algorithms for Blind Channel EstimationJ.G. Proakis, Northeastern University

k.2.19.1 The Performance of Adaptive Filtering Algorithmsin a Simulated HDSL EnvironmentS. Subramanian, D.J. Shpak, P.S.R. Diniz andA. Antonio, University of Victoria

^2.20.1 Blind Channel Identification Based onCyclostationarityH. Quatrelivre and D. Hatzinakos,University of Toronto

\2.2l. 1 New Bounds on Recovery Times of DecisionFeedback EqualizersN.C. Beaulieu, Queen's University

\2.22.1 Bounds on the Minimum Distance using MultipleFrequency Pulse Shape Functions for Multi-hContinuous Phase ModulationF. Carden, W. Osborne and K. Alhussiny,New Mexico State University

Session WM2: Statistical Communications

airperson: S. Pasupathy, University of Toronto

VI2.23.1 Parallel Receivers and Performance MonitoringM. Alles and S. Pasupathy, University of Toronto

M2.24.1 Theoretical Comparison of the Effect of LaserPhase Noise on Coherent Subcarrier-MultiplexedPhotonic SystemsM. Aissaoui and W. Steenaart, University of Ottawa

M2.25.1 Contribution to the Design of Direct SequenceSpread Spectrum Communication Systems Usinga Long Pseudo-Random SequenceG. Sanschagrin and M. Lecours, Laval University

M2.26.1 Wideband HF Communications Systems UsingDirect Sequence Spread SpectrumM.J.J. Drapeau and J.Y. Chouinard,University of Ottawa

M2.27.1 Analysis of the Laser Spectrum for OpticalCommunicationsM. Alencar, University of Waterloo

W2.28.1 Design Considerations for Optically IsolatedGate AmplifiersG. Olivier, I. Mougharbel, G. Roy and G.E. April,Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

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Session MM3: Multidimensional SignalProcessing

Chairperson: S.D. Morgera, McGill University

MM3.1.1 Parallel Adaptation in Nonstationary EnvironmentsS.D. Peters and A. Antoniou, University of Victoria

MM3.2.1 Neural Network Modeling of Chaotic SystemsM. Bodruzzaman, X. Li, C. Wang, M.A. Majid andS. Devgan,Tennessee State University

MM3.3.1 Image Restoration by Backprojection ControlledSimulated AnnealingP.F. Jones, B. I im and G.J.M. Aitken,Queen's University

MM3.4.1 Applications of Efficient Scene MatchingAlgorithms for Satellite Images: A ComparisonE. Abdel-Raheem and M.M. Ibrahim,University of Victoria

MM3.5.1 Sequential Detection of Images in Noise: A NewQR MethodP. Strobach, Siemens AG

Session MA3: Signal/Image ProcessingTechniques

Chairperson: W.S. Lu, University of Victoria

MA3.6.1 Image Restoration by Two-dimensional RecursiveRegularization FiltersCM. Leung and W.S. Lu, University of Victoria

MA3.7.1 The Principle of Minimum Relative Entropy:A ReviewM.A. Tzannes and N.S. Tzannes,University of Central Florida

MA3.8.1 2-D Discrete Fourier Transform Realization Usingthe Modified Goertzel AlgorithmS. Gu and W. Steenaart, University of Ottawa

MA3.9.1 High-Resolution Astronomical Imaging with TripleCorrelation and the BispectrumG.J.M. Aitken, Queen's University

MA3.10.1 A Real-Time Causal Edge Detector Based onPredictionS. Chakravarti, T.E. Little and S.C. Ahalt,The Ohio State University

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Session TM3: Nonlinear Signal ProcessingAlgorithms

Chairperson: F. Gao, Gao Research & Consulting Ltd.

TM3.11.1 Nonlinear Signal Processing Based on ParameterInvariant Moving Average ModellingE.I. Plotkin and M.N.S. Swamy,Concordia University

TM3.12.1 Nonlinear System Theory for PICO SignalsH.G. Longbotham,The University of Texas at San Antonio

TM3.13.1 Blind Equalization Using Radial Basis FunctionNetworksI. Cha and S.A. Kassam, University of Pennsylvania

TM3.14.1 Boolean Filtering With Constant False Alarm RateB. Zeng and A.N. Venetsanopoulos,University of Toronto

TM3.15.1 Comparison of Four Methods of ImageDecompositionT.L. Arnow, B. Pierce, J. Havlicek, andH.G. Longbotham,The University of Texas at San Antonio

TM3.16.1 Applications of Digital Signal Processors in PowerEngineeringF.X.Y. Gao, Gao Research & Consulting Ltd.

Session TA3: Morphological Techniques for Image Analysisand Processing

Chairperson: F. Cheng, University of Toronto

TA3.17.1 A Shape Segmentation Algorithm Based onMorphological Skeleton TransformJ. Xu, Glassboro State College

TA3.18.1 Multi-resolution Correlators for Target RecognitionM.M. Rizki, L.A. Tamburino and M.A. Zmuda,Wright State University

TA3.19.1 Optimal Dilation FilteringL.R. Rystrom, R.M. Haralick and P.L. Katz,Applied Physics Laboratory

TA3 .20.1 Morphological Matrix Products and theirApplications in Image ProcessingG.X. Ritter, University of Florida

TA3.21.1 Adaptive Morphological Operators for Color ImageFilteringP. Deng-Wong, F. Cheng andA.N. Venetsanopoulos,University of Toronto

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Session WM3: Real-Time Optical/DigitalImage Processing

Chairpersons: S. Woolven and P. Chevrette, University ofToronto

WM3.22.1 Thermally Induced Limits to Optical Processing irSemiconductorsT. Shimura, S.A. Boothroyd and J. Chrowstowski,Institute for Information Technology, NRC

WM3.23.1 Trends in Real-Time Optical Processing Using theRadon TransformerS. Woolven, V.M. Ristic, P. Chevrette,A.N. Venetsanopoulos and H. Ruda,University of Toronto

WM3.24.1 Image Restoration by One-dimensional RecursiveRegularization FiltersCM. Leung and W.S. Lu, University of Victoria

WM3.25.1 Massively Redundant Real-Time StructuresR.F. Paweska,The University College of the Cariboo

WM3.26.1 A Geometrical Approach for Video ProcessingF. Cheng and A.N. Venetsanopoulos,University of Toronto

Session WA3: Intelligent Image Processing Systems

Chairperson: V.C. Cappellini, University of Florence

WA3.27.1 An Optical Flow Algorithm That PreservesMotion BoundariesF. Bartolini, V.C. Cappellini and A. Mecocci,Dep. Di Ingegneria Electronica

WA3.28.1 Structure Extraction in Remotely-Sensed ImageryA. Mecocci, L. Alparone, V.C. Cappellini andG. Giustin, Dep. Di Ingegneria Electronica

WA3.29.1 Threshold Hierarchy for Image Segmentation UsinFuzzy SetsN.Q. Wang, L.R. Symes and X.D. Yang,University of Regina

WA3.30.1 Real-Time Blob Detection in Infrared ImageryE. Lithopoulos and J. Hodd,Applied Analytics Corporation

WA3.31.1 Image Processing for Forest Fire DetectionP.J. Thomas, E. Lithopoulos, S. Pelletier and S. LaInst. for Space and Terrestrial Science

WA3.32.1 3D Vision for an Assembly Robotic SystemP. Lopes and E. Oliviera, Universidade do Porto

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:ssion MM4: Wavelets and Multiresolution Theory andApplications

person: A.K. Chan, Texas A & M University

k 1.1 The Optimum Approximation of Multi-dimensionalSignals Using Parallel Wavelet Filter BanksT. Kida. Tokyo Inst. of Technology

k2.1 Applications of Spline-wavelet Packets to EchoCancellation and Other Signal Processing ProblemsA.K. Chan and C.K. Chui, Texas A & M University

L3.1 A Survey of the Applications and Design ofWavelets for Communications andSignal ProcessingM. Sablatash,Communications Research Centre, Ottawa

4.4.1 Optical Wavelet Matched FiltersY. Sheng and D. Roberge, Laval University

4.5.1 Wavelet-based Methods in Image CompressionM. Sajadieh and A.N. Venetsanopoulos,University of Toronto

4.6.1 On the Construction of Wavelets from LosslessWave Digital FiltersB.G. Mertzios, Democritus UniversityA. Fetweis, Ruhr-Universitat Bochum

Session MA4: Filtering Techniques

irperson: M. Ahmadi, University of Windsor

4.7.1 Review of certain filtering techniques of Deltamodulated signalsT. Deliyiannis and V. Anastassopoulos,University of Patras

4.8.1 Spatial Directional Interpolation Using SteerableFiltersA. Nguyen and E. Dubois,INRS Telecommunications

i4.9.1 Design and Realization of Low-SensitivityMultidimensional Digital Ladder Filters byTransformationS. Erfani, M. Ahmadi and V. Ramachandran,University of Windsor

4.10.1 Tree-Sructured Filter Banks Using SignalModulation and Low-Pass FiltersW. Steenaart and J.H. Lodge, University of Ottawa

4.11.1 Analytical Least Square Design of a Class ofCentro-Symmetric Two-Dimensional FIR FiltersW.P. Zhu, M.O. Ahmad and M.N.S. Swamy,Concordia University

4.12.1 Nonlinear Filtering Methods for Estimation ofSinusoids in Gaussian and Nongaussian NoiseS.CA. Thomopoulos and T.W. Hilands,Pennsylvania State University

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Session TM4: Adaptive Filters

Chairperson: D. Johns, University of Toronto

TM4.13.1 New Algorithms for Adaptive UR Filtering andTheir PropertiesS.L. Netto and P.S.R. Diniz,COPPE - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

TM4.14.1 Cascade Implementation of Phase Controlled-Adaptive Null Filters with A Posteriori Filtering toResolve Superimposed Chirp SignalsR. Agarwal, E.I. Plotkin, M.N.S. Swamyand W. Tong,Concordia University

TM4.15.1 Delayed N-Path Realization of Adaptive LinearPhase FIR Digital FiltersH.K. Kwan and Q.P. Li, University of Windsor

TM4.16.1 Structure de Calculus Paralleles Pour le Filtrage deKalman dans la Reconstitution de SignauxD. Massicotte, M.A. Santerre, Y. Savaria andA. Barwic,Universite du Quebec a Trois-Rivieres

TM4.17.1 A Software Environment for Teaching Digital and

Session TA4: Image Communications

Chairperson: S. Panchanathan, University of Ottawa

TA4.18.1 Second Generation Image Compression SystemsS.D. Morgera, McGill University

TA4.19.1 Applications of Visual Communication Techniquesin the Copper Loop PlantT.R. Hsing, L. Chang and M. Barton, Bellcore

TA4.20.1 A Simple Approach to Bit Rate Control for VideoCompressionL. Wang, Communications Research Centre

TA4.21.1 DCT Image Compression With Interleaved BlockInterpolationQ.F. Zhu, Y. Wang and L.G. Shaw,Polytechnic University

TA4.22.1 Progressive Image Transmission by GaborDecompositionG. Iyengar, S. Panchanathan and M. Goldberg,University of Ottawa

Session WM4: Nonlinear Filters

Chairperson: B. Zeng, University of Toronto

WM4.23.1 Duality and the Difference of Estimates Approachto Edge DetectionJ. Yoo, E J . Coyle and CA. Bouman,Purdue University

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WM4..24.1 Robust Measures for Robust FiltersH.G. Longbotham,The University of Texas at San Antonio

WM4.25.1 Threshold Boolean FiltersK.D.LeeandY.H.Lee,KAIST

WM4.26.1 Multiple Narrow-Band Interference Suppressionwith Conditional Rank FiltersT. Kasparis and M. Georgiopoulos,University of Central Florida

WM4.27.1 High Order Filters for Estimation in Nongaussian NoiseT. Hilands and S. Thomopoulos,Pennsylvania State University

WM4.28.1 Systolic Implementation of Nonlinear VolterraDigital Filters Using PyramidsB.G. Mertzios, Democritus UniversityA.N. Venetsanopoulos, University of Toronto

Session WA4: Signal Processing Applications

Chairperson: Y.T. Chan, Royal Military College

WA4.29.1 Applications of Digital Signal Processing inElectronic Warfare ReceiversR. Inkol, Defence Research Establishment Ottawa

WA4.30.1 Constrained Versus Unconstrained Regression inFine Bearing EstimationCM. Mclntyre and W.A. Roger,Defence Research Establishment Atlantic

WA4.31.1 Image Processing for Space-based InfraredSurveillanceJ.F. Boulter,Defence Research Establishment Valcartier

WA4.32.1 The AN/SQS-510 Sonar: Canada's New MediumFrequency Active SonarJ. McLachlan, T. Davies and G. Blades,Department of National Defence

WA4.33.1 Beamforming Optimization by Simulated AnnealingB. Rafine, M. Bouvet, A. Jacques and P. Bertrand,Benolt Rafine, Centre d'Etudes et de Recherchesen Detection Sous-Marine

WA4.34.1 An Array Detecting Acoustical Signals withUnknown Frequencies and DirectionsG. Chen and Z. Wu, Hitachi (HSC) Canada Inc.

Session MM5: Image Analysis I

Chairperson: P.E. Trahanias, University of Toronto

MM5.1.1 Hierarchical Perceptual OrganizationK.L. Boyer,The Ohio State University

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MM5.2.1 Artificial Perception: Building Models of theEnvironmentF.P. Feme,McGill University

MM5.3.1 The Use of Proximity Graphs in Image Analysis anComputer VisionG.T. Toussaint,McGill University

MM5.4.1 Kalman Filter Based Estimation of Shape andNonrigid MotionD. Metaxas and D. Terzopoulos,University of Toronto

MM5.5.1 3-D Object Model Synthesis and SceneInterpretationA.K.C. Wong, University of Waterloo

MM5.6.1 Smoothness Constraints in Computer VisionM.A. Snyder,University of Massachusetts

Session MA5: Image Analysis II

Chairperson: E. Cetin, Bilkent University

MA5.7.1 Representing Texture Colors Using a ColorCodebookJ. Scharcanski, H.C. Shen and J.K. Hovis,University of Waterloo

MA5.8.1 Recognition of Telephone Wires Using ColorComputer VisionE. St-Pierre and D. Laurendeau, Laval University

MA5.9.1 An Effective Edge Tracking AlgorithmQ.G. Gao and A.K.C. Wong,University of Waterloo

MA5.10.1 Local Identification of Features by Image AnalysisA. Bergeron, M. d'Anjou, E. Eustache, R. LemieuxL. Pitre, B. Ricard, R. Wolfe, X. Maldagueand D. Poussart,Laval University

MA5.11.1 Color Edge Detection - A Vector Order StatisticsApproachP.E. Trahanias and A.N. Venetsanopoulos,University of Toronto

Session TM5: Computer Vision

Chairperson: Y. Istefanopoulos, Bogazici University

TM5.12.1 Signal Classification and 3-D Object RecognitionBy Variational Approach Using Third OrderMoments and Neural Network ImplementationsY. Istefanopoulos, K. Ciliz, I. Celasun andB. Gokgoz,Bogazici University

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TM5.13.1 Automatic Recognition of the Hum Impairment inCable Television SystemsR. Gresseth and R.K. Ward,The University of British Columbia

TM5.14.1 Automatic Segmentation of the psi-S Curve for 2-DObject RecognitionT.E. Little and S. Chakravarti,The Ohio State University

TM5.15.1 Shape Recognition in Robotic Vision using a FixedSize Neural NetworkD.A. Mitzias and B.G. Mertzios,Democritus University

Session TA5: Video Coding and TV Systems

Chairperson: V.K. Bhargava, University of Victoria

TA5.16.1 An Overview on Current HDTV EffortsM. Kunt,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne

TM5.17.1 3-D Coding of CT and MRI Image SequencesS.H. Oguz and A.E. Cetin,Bilkent University

TA5.18.1 A Comparison of Techniques for MotionCompensated Lapped Transform VideoCompressionW.E. Lynch and A.R. Reibman,Princeton University

TA5.19.1 Wavelet Transform Self-Similarity and FeatureSubspaceS.C.F. Hu and P. Borgwardt,Tektronix Laboratories

Session TM5:Student Papers

Student Papers are available in the IEEE publication IEEE 1992Student Papers

Session WA5: Advanced Television Systems

Chairperson: R. Ward, University of British Columbia

WA5.27.1 Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting Using12GHz Broadcasting SatellitesO. Yamada, Science and Technical Lab. of NHK

WA5.28.1 All Digital HDTV Impairments over Channels withInterferenceP. Nasiopoulos, D.P. Bouras and R.K. Ward,University of British Columbia

WA5.29.1 Motion Estimation Using a New Telescopic SearchApproach for Coding HDTV Image SequencesSiu-Leong lu,Panasonic Advanced TV-Video Lab. Inc.