Japanese encephalitis (JE) is very prevalent in China, but the incidence of JE among children has been greatly reduced by extensive promotion vaccinations. The adults, however, increased some parts China.Data on mainland terms incidence, gender, and age, were collected between 2004 2014. We conducted spatial temporal analyses data from different age groups. Generally, aged 0-15 years still represent major population cases despite gradual decrease over years. However, adults several provinces...

Advanced driver assistance systems with SAE Level 2 automated capabilities have entered the vehicle marketplace. Such driving automation (DASs) potential to fundamentally change experience through lateral and longitudinal control. However, drivers may not use DASs as intended because of their misunderstanding systems’ limitations. Moreover, real-world effects this novel technology on transportation safety are largely unknown. To investigate interactions automation, study examined existing...

We showcase various multimodal interaction aspects of the configurable research-creation toolbox Illimitable Space System (ISS) in terms artistic performance (e.g., dance or theatre), music visualization, and interactive documentary controlled with gestures voice depending on mode chosen realtime. share some our experience two real productions ISS used on-stage.

As a critical component in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) of modern traffic management, dynamic message signs (DMS) are widely used many countries as an effective means to provide motorists with up-to-date information regarding accidents, congestion, road conditions and travel time, etc.However, it was observed data that tended slow down when approaching active DMSs speed up after passing these signs.The variations could pose safety hazards other on highways.To gain insights into...

A human factors study consisting of a vehicle headway analysis and questionnaire survey was conducted in Rhode Island (RI) to investigate tailgating issues possible means for treatment. Vehicle headways were collected from highway surveillance videos serious identified on RI highways. The results the further confirmed observations made that most drivers maintained insufficient Among few treatments presented survey, subjects preferred system equally spaced, white horizontal bars marked...

This major component of the research described in this thesis is 3D computer graphics, specifically realistic physics-based softbody simulation and haptic responsive environments. Minor components include advanced human-computer interaction environments, non-linear documentary storytelling, theatre performance. The journey has been unusual because it requires a researcher with solid knowledge background multiple disciplines; who also to be creative sensitive order combine possible areas into...

The most common rendering of interactive documentary film is through the web-based medium, which not "tangible" or as immersive a different form could be. earlier making "I Still Remember" documentary's memory floating bubbles with audience's participation using ordinary OpenGL was first non-web-based prototype. We describe new HCI process and design an associated programmer framework for passive currently available tools preserving aesthetic emotional appeal. It done in local space artistic...

The ability to identify physiologic fatigue and related changes in kinematics can provide an important tool for diagnosing fatigue-related injuries. This study examined exhaustive cycling task demonstrate how movement variability reflect underlying local muscle states. Motion data were used construct features. Their multivariate analysis, based on smooth orthogonal decomposition, was reconstruct physiological fatigue. Two different features composed of (1) standard statistical metrics (SSM),...

A human factors study was carried out to assess drivers' tailgating behavior and the effect of advisory signs in mitigating tailgating. Tailgating is a dangerous driving leading cause most rear-end crashes. Through prior study, serious identified on urban Rhode Island highways. It critical many traffic management authorities understand explore means mitigate drivers’ behavior, especially highways with high-speed high-volume traffic. Properly designed could reduce related motor To regards...

We explore a rapid prototyping of interactive graphical applications using Jitter/Max and Processing with OpenGL, shaders, featuring connectivity various devices such as, Kinect, Wii, iDevice-based controls, others. Such environment is ideal for entertainment computing, as well artists live performances real-time graphics. share the expertise we developed in connecting graphics on-stage performance Illimitable Space System (ISS) v2.

This paper describes the design and implementation of a C++-based framework for two-layer uniform facet elastic object real-time simulation based on physics modeling methods. The two-layered consists inner outer mass-spring surfaces compressible internal pressure. density layer can be set differently from layer; motion opposite to layer. These special features, which cannot achieved by single layered object, result in improved imitation soft body, such as tissue's liquid non-uniform...

In many 3D modeling and visualization tools, it is generally difficult to create well-composed stereoscopic animation because stereo previews cannot be seen in real-time. Unable work interactively stereo, modelers animators must with flat subsequently perform software renders compositing preview the effect. We propose an interactive plug-in-based framework a case-study user interface that uses for Maya remedy this problem. Our OpenGL-based open-source we have designed extension tools other...

Driver fatigue and distraction remain significant safety issues for drivers. Despite substantial developments in driver state detection technology, a reliable system has yet to emerge. Existing systems tend suffer from reliance on single metric such as PERCLOS estimated expensive in-vehicle cameras and/or poorly designed tuned algorithm resulting lack of effectiveness (high false positive rates). It is not likely that any single, real-time measure drowsiness will be obtainable all the time...

This thesis presents a two-layer uniform facet elastic object for real-time simulation based on physics modeling method. It describes the procedural algorithm with particle system from simplest one-dimensional object, to more complex two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects. The double-layered consists of inner outer mass spring surfaces compressible internal pressure. density layer can be set different layer; motion opposite layer. These special features, which cannot achieved by...

The ultimate goal of the project is to have a fully-tangible 3D interactive responsive jellyfish character, work inspired by nature. We begin with real-time physically simulated 2D prototype that swims about and classically users can just "drag" it around using mouse. This augments interaction model attachment Novint Falcon haptic device itself "move" through calculation internal forces as we accumulate them for each its particles, one which serves guide particle send force coefficients...

Background: Automated driving systems (ADSs) have the potential to fundamentally transform transportation by reducing crashes, congestion, and cost while improving traffic efficiency access mobility for transportation-challenged population (US DOT, 2020). However, a recent on-road test of five vehicles capable SAE Level 2 (SAE, 2016) automation equipped with forward collision warning (FCW), adaptive cruise control (ACC), lane departure (LDW), keep assist (LKA) revealed that ADSs may not work...

This is a research-creation interactive augmented reality (AR) documentary project at the prototype of its implementation being prepared for Montreal's 375th anniversary in 2017. Its design includes true AR mobile app component incorporating footage and models to be internetworked with projected VR installation Science Center museums. The beings historical content Concordia University, Montreal runs on iOS Android.