The 5th International Conference on Advances in Communication and Control: Telecommunications /Signal Processing in the Multimedia Era, Rithymna, Crete, Greece, 26-30 June 1995.

Proc. edited by W. Wells, Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA, 1994, 879 pp., ISBN 0-911575-43-X, $150.00

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M. Carbonelli, D. De Seta, S. Marsella, D. Perucchini; L. Magnone; L. Petrini
Carrierless Amplitude/Phase Modulation Fundamentals and Performance for the Transport of Multimedia Services over Twisted Copper Pairs ..... 1

G. Orphanos, A. Malataras, D. Kanellopoulos, S. Koubias, G. Papadopoulos
Ailos: An Advanced Teleconsultation System for Usage Over Existing and Emerging Networks ..... 13

G. Orphanos, S. Koubias, G. Papadopoulos
A New User-to-User Protocol for the Establishment of Multimedia Associations ..... 19

G. Maragakis, G. Stavroulakis
A Block Truncation Coding Algorithm Using Vector Quantization for Multimedia Applications ..... 31

E. Yfantis, N. Bourbakis
Computer Graphics Image Processing Multimedia and Virtual Reality Laboratory ..... 39

G. Nenov
An Approach to the Synthesis of Complex Bandpass Switched-Capacitor Filters without Delay-Free Loops ..... 46

A. Haydar, M. Demirekler; B. Nakiboglu, B. Tuzun; TUBITAK
Text-Independent Speaker Identification Using Bayes Decision Rule and Vector Quantizer ..... 56

M. Cagdas, F. Kerestecioglu
On the Sampling Rate Selection for Change Detection ..... 60

E. Erzin, E. Cetin; Y. Yardimci
Subband Analysis for Speech Recognition in the Presence of Car Noise ..... 72

S. Zampieri
On the Identifiability Properties of Multivariable 2D Systems ..... 80

E. Fornasini, M. Valcher
Multidimensional Signals in Communication and Control ..... 90

G. Cortelazzo, G. Mian, R. Parolari; A. Chimienti
Nonlinear Filtering Methods for 2D Signals and Their Application to Granular Noise Reduction ..... 102

J. Kanai, P. Stubberud
Unsampling Document Images ..... 114

B. Gatos, N. Papamarkos, C. Chamzas
Skew Detection of Digitized Documents Using Cross-Correlation ..... 124

O. Yedekcioglu; M. Akhan, Y. Lim
Off-Line Signature Verification with Thickened Templates ..... 131

T. Chiotis, T. Karounos, B. Maglaris
Inter-Organizational Documenting Services Over ISDN/IBC Networks in Europe ..... 143

L. Papanikos, M. Logothetis, G. Kokkinakis
Influence of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy Paths in ATM Networks ..... 154

J. Angelopoulos, E. Protonotarios
Emulating the Cell Jitter Performance of a Fifo Multiplexer in Accessing Time- Slotted Passive Optical Trees ..... 162

G. Konstantoulakis, K. Pramatakis, D. Reisis
Real Time Buffer Management for High Speed Broadband Networks ..... 174

E. Baltatzis, G. Konstantoulakis; E. Merli, L. Verri
ATM vs Non-ATM Terminals in Service Multiplexing ..... 185

A. Profumo; I. Venieris
Comparative Analysis of MPEG and ATM Multiplexing Functions for Multimedia Interactive Services ..... 196

R. Vercelli
Multimedia Services Introduction Possible Effects ..... 209

D. Kanellopoulos, S. Koubias, G. Papadopoulos
An Adaptive Algorithm for the Formal Estimation of Performance Criteria on Multimedia Communication Systems ..... 219

M. Logothetis, G. Kokkinakis
A Batch-Type Time-True ATM-Network Simulator ..... 231

J. Angelopoulos, G. Boukis
Performance Comparison of MAC Protocols for Multiplexing ATM Cells on Passive Optical Trees ..... 242

M. Carbonelli, D. De Seta, D. Perucchini
An Overview of Techniques for Network Synchronization ..... 252

R. Urbansky
Analysis of Phase Detectors for SDH/SONET Pointer Processors ..... 264

S. Bregni, L. Valtriani, F. Veghini
Impact of Clock Stability Recommended Masks on SDH AU-4 Pointer ..... 276

B. Neihoff
Network Aspects on Synchronization Status Messages ..... 289

A. Barkasz, O. Rebollini
A New SDH Synchronization Network Telecom Argentina ..... 299

R. Bonello, A. Manzalini; A. Mariconda
Architecture and Management Strategies for the Italian Synchronization Network ..... 309

P. Stubberud, S. Dionisi, R. Sivaramakrishnan, V. Kalluri
Adaptive Image Restoration Using Two Layers Globally Recursive Neural Networks Trained by a Recursive LMS Algorithm ..... 319

V. Georgopoulos; D. Preis
Neural Networks and Time-Frequency Analysis in Hybrid Modeling of Perceptual Systems ..... 331

J. Echauz, G. Vachtsevanos
Radial Wavelet Neural Networks for Electroencephalographic Drug Detection ..... 343

F. Alexandre; T. Balandier, A. Caminada, V. Lemoine
Radioelectric Field Prediction Using Artificial Neural Networks ..... 352

S. Stubberud, R. Lobbia; A. Stubberud
Improved State Estimation Using Artificial Neural Networks ..... 360

C. Ersoy, L. Akarun
Topological Network Design Using Neural Networks ..... 370

N. Declaris; M. Su
A Neuro-Fuzzy Knowledge Acquisition System ..... 380

N. Declaris; A. Chartzaniotis
Coupling Database Management and Neural Network Methodologies ..... 388

A. Luvison, A. Napolitano, R. Giovanni
Accesss Network Evolution: Services and Techniques ..... 400

A. Kalogeros, K. Stamatis, S. Koubias, G. Papadopoulos
Local Area Networks and Distributed Control in a CIM Environment ..... 410

I. Pountourakis, E. Sykas
Bandwidth Allocation for Stability and Throughput Optimization in High Speed Networks ..... 414

E. Oyman, C. Ersoy
Multicast Routing Using Annealing..... 419

Y. Chang, E. Geraniotis
Optimal Policies for Hard and Soft Handoffs and Channel Assignment in CDMA Cellular Networks ..... 425

D. Pelekanos, T. Antonakopoulos, V. Makios
The C² Communication Coprocessor ..... 432

M. Stojanovic, Z. Zvonar
Performance Analysis of Linear Adaptive Multiuser Detection in Multipath Fading Channels ..... 439

M. Tsatsanis; G. Giannakis
Fractional Spacing or Channel Coding for Blind Channel Equalization? ..... 451

J. Proakis; C. Nikias
Maximum Likelihood Methods for Blind Equalization ..... 463

S. Benedetto, G. Montorsi
Performance Analysis of Turbo Codes ..... 474

E. Panayirci, U. Aygolu
Trellis Coded M-PSK Systems in Fading Mobine Channels with Imperfect Phase Reference ..... 485

E. Panayirci; Y. Bar-Ness
Performance of Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum Systems Employing Minimum Redundant Transversal Filters for Narrow-Band Interference Cancellation ..... 496

I. Altunbas, U. Aygolu
Multilevel Coded M-ary CPFSK With Modulation Index ½ .....504

A. Salkintzis, C. Chamzas, C. Koukourlis
An Energy Saving Protocol for Mobile Data Networks ..... 511

P. Dallas, F. Pavlidou
A MRC DS/CDMA System in a Wideband Shadowed Mobile Channel ..... 523

Y. Yardimci, H. Altun, L. Akarum
Robust Signal Estimation for Mobile Communication Systems Using Antenna Arrays ..... 534

A. Iossifides, F. Pavlidou
DS/CDMA Systems with Maximal Ratio or Square Law Combining in an Indoor Log-Normal Fading Channel ..... 541

E. Varvarigos
Efficient Routing Algorithms and Properties of Some New Random Recursive Graphs ..... 552

P. Paraskevopoulos, A. Tsirikos, E. Karagianni
Linear Exact Model Matching Control for a Binary Distillation Column ..... 564

N. Levan
Almost Periodicity, Completely Nonunitary and Strong Stability ..... 578

L. Meirovitch, T. Stemple
Maneuvering and Control of Flexible Robots ..... 591

O. Alvarez-Salazar
Smart Structures Technology for Space Applications ..... 603

I. Ananyevski; V. Kolmanovskii
Stabilization and Control of Mechanical Systems with Unknown Parameters ..... 614

J. Mohamed, Y. Kakad
Robust Multivariable Controller Design for Multi-Body Space System Using H Techniques ..... 622

P. Stubberud; A. Stubberud, W. Chu
Approximation and Identification of Document Image Defect Models ..... 634

S. Malassiotis, M. Strintzis
Videophone Sequence Coding at 16 kbps Using Warping Based Motion Compensation and Subband Decomposition ..... 640

N. Grammalidis, D. Tzovaras, M. Strintzis
Temporal Frame Interpolation for Stereoscopic Sequences Using Object-Based Motion Estimation and Occlusion Detection ..... 648

D. Tzovaras, M. Strintzis
Image Sequence Coding Based on 3-D Model Objects ..... 656

R. Crinon; W. Kolodziej
Estimation of a Descriptor-Based Motion Representation from Block-Matching ..... 669

N. Papadakis, N. Efthimiou, V. Kasouras, S. Kapetanios, P. Constantinou
Indoor Channel Wideband Characterization at 1.8 GHz ..... 679

A. Alexandridis, A. Paschalis, K. Dangakis, P. Kostarakis, F. Lazarakis, S. Xiroutsikos
Conformance Testing Measurements and Results on Dect Handsets ..... 684

C. Balanis, K. Katsibas, P. Tirkas
Antenna Considerations for Wireless Communication Systems and Networks ..... 695

F. Deflaviis, D. Chang, J. Ho, G. Alexopoulos, O. Stafsudd
Ferroelectric Materials for Wireless Communications ..... 707

A. Tavares, A. Moreira, R. Lomba, M. Moreira, J. Valadas, A. Duarte
Experimental Results of a 1Mbps IR Transceiver for Indoor Wireless Local Area Networks ..... 717

C. Lomba, R. Valadas, A. Duarte
Flexible Emitter Radiation Pattern for IR Indoor Wireless Local Area Networks ..... 728

C. Georgopoulos, P. Georgopoulos
Standardization and Related Activities for Wireless Infrared (IR) Communication Systems ..... 736

M. Kalkan
Transmission Rate and Power Control Strategies in Wireless PRS ..... 748

P. Frick
Satellite Communications in the Engineering Curriculum ..... 756

J. Zhan, W. Wells
Computer-Mediated Learning in Networked Environments ..... 763

S. Aihara, M. Kamijo
Mathematical Modeling of Motor Mechanical Noise and Its Application to Fault Detection ..... 768

E. Hupkens, A. Bagchi
Detection of Parametric Changes in Autoregressive Fields ..... 780

L. Sevgi, E. Topuz, E. Panayirci
Stochastic Modeling of Target Detection in Surface Wave HF Radars ..... 792

H. Mortazavian
Foundations of a Theory of Stochastic Supervisory Control of Discrete Event Systems ..... 800

C. Banyasz, L. Keviczky
Sensitivity Schemes for Combined Identification and Control ..... 812

C. Li, X. Liu
Strong Derivative Free Schemes for Stochastic Dynamical Systems ..... 823

S. Singh, W. Yim, W. Wells
Adaptive Feedback Linearizing Control of Wing-Rock Motion of Slender Delta Wings ..... 835

S. Brucher, R. Hofer, B. Tibken
Cell Damage and Nonlinear Feedback Control for a Biomathematical Model of Lymphopoiesis ..... 841

F. Atay
A Stabilizing Mechanism in the Pupil Light Reflex ..... 853