Publications
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Supervised acoustic concept extraction for multimedia event detection
In this paper, we present our acoustic concept annotation effort in user-submitted quality videos. We decide on the acoustic concept categories so that their labels can be used as low-level…
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Virtual World Language Use and Real World Identity: Sociolinguistic Findings from the VERUS Project
This presentation describes the findings of the VERUS project in using virtual world language usage behavior to identify real world demographic attributes.
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Detection of scene obstructions and persistent view changes in transportation camera systems
Since these systems are often unattended, it is often important to automatically detect such incidents early. In this paper, we describe innovative algorithms to address these problems.
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Reference image-independent fault detection in transportation camera systems for nighttime scenes
To address this, we present image quality metrics that can be extracted without a nominal reference image and can be used to characterize these problems.
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EsPRESSo: efficient privacy-preserving evaluation of sample set similarity
This paper presents the first efficient and provably-secure construction for privacy-preserving evaluation of sample set similarity, measured as the Jaccard similarity index.
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Flexible large-area electronics made by additive printing
The vision for additive printing of flexible electronics is on-demand digital fabrication/integration of electronics on any surface.
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Printed circuits and sensors for flexible electronic devices
In this report recent developments made in printed systems technology will be presented, including examples of printed complimentary circuits, sensors and power sources fabricated using techniques such as ink-jet and…
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Walk&Sketch: Create Floor Plans with an RGB-D Camera
In this paper, we present a system, Walk&Sketch, that creates floor plans of an indoor environment by a person walking through the environment at a normal strolling pace and taking…
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Receipts2Go: the big world of small documents
This paper outlines the system and reports on some initial results, including the algorithms we've found useful for cleaning up those document images, and the techniques used to extract and…
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Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) evaluation
This fact sheet summarizes findings from the Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) program evaluation conducted by Erikson Institute and SRI International.
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2012 Context Study of the Use of Technology and PBS KIDS Transmedia in the Home Environment: A Report to the CPB-PBS “Ready to Learn Initiative”
The evaluation is focused on documenting and, whenever possible, measuring the impact of transmedia mathematics and literacy resources on learning for children from low-income families in preschool, community, or home…
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PBS KIDS Transmedia Suites Gaming Study: A Report to the CPB-PBS “Ready to Learn Initiative”
Educators are well aware that in order to positively impact children’s learning, media and technology must be integrated into the teaching and learning activities of instructional environments.