• Automatic generation of user interface layouts for alternative screen orientations 

      Zeidler, Clemens; Weber, G.; Stuerzlinger, W.; Lutteroth, C. (Springer International Publishing, 2017)
      Creating multiple layout alternatives for graphical user interfaces to accommodate different screen orientations for mobile devices is labor intensive. Here, we investigate how such layout alternatives can be generated ...
    • Bandwidth-IPSec security trade-off in IPv4 and IPv6 in Windows 7 environment 

      Kolahi, Samad; Cao, Yuqing (Rico); Chen, Hong (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2013-11-12)
      Due to overheads of security algorithms used in IPSec, transferring data using IPSec is known to be significantly slow compared with open system. In this paper, we present new results on performance of IPSec using 7 ...
    • Bayesian active noise control 

      Ardekani, Iman; Varastehpour, Soheil; Sharifzadeh, Hamid (Acoustical Society of New Zealand, 2022-10)
      Active Noise Control (ANC) is a challenging practical application of adaptive control systems. This paper approaches ANC from the perspective of the Bayesian Inverse Problems theory. The ANC underlying problem is initially ...
    • Bayesian parameter estimation of Euler-Bernoulli beams 

      Ardekani, Iman; Kaipio, J.; Sharifzadeh, Hamid (2018-11)
      This paper develops a statistical signal processing algorithm for parameter estimation of Euler-Bernoulli beams from limited and noisy measurement. The original problem is split into two reduced-order sub-problems coupled ...
    • Bionic voice (pilot study) : natural speech restoration for voice impaired individuals 

      Sharifzadeh, Hamid; Allen, Jacqui E.; Sarrafzadeh, Hossein; Ardekani, Iman (Health Informatics New Zealand, 2016-11)
      The human voice is the most magnificent instrument for communication, capable of expressing deep emotions, conveying oral history through generations, or of starting a war. However, those who suffer from aphonia (no voice) ...
    • Brightness preserving fuzzy dynamic histogram equalization 

      Sarrafzadeh, Hossein; Rezazadeh, Fatemeh; Shanbehzadeh, Jamshid (Newswood Ltd., 2013)
      Abstract—Image enhancement is a fundamental step of image processing and machine vision to improve the quality of an image for a specific application. Histogram equalization is an attractive and commonly-employed image ...
    • Cloud-based Video Monitoring Framework: An Approach based on Software-Defined Networking for Addressing Scalability Problems 

      Sandar, Nay Myo; Chaisiri, Sivadon; Yongchareon, Sira; Liesaputra, Veronica (Cham Springer International Publishing, 2014-10-12)
      Abstract. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) and Internet protocol (IP) cameras have been applied to a surveillance or monitoring system, from which users can remotely monitor video streams. The system has been employed for ...
    • A collaborative constraint-based intelligent system for learning object-oriented analysis and design using UML 

      Baghaei, Nilufar (2006)
      Automatic analysis of interaction and support for group learning through a distance collaborative learning system is at the forefront of educational technology. Research shows that collaborative leaming provides an environment ...
    • COMAC: Educational Games for Children with ADD/ADHD 

      Baghaei, Nilufar; Casey, John; Romo de Vivar, David; Harris, Grace (2012)
      Previous research has shown that children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have unique difficulties that can make more traditional methods of teaching less effective. ...
    • A comparative analysis of the E-Government Development Index (EGDI). July 20-23 (pp. 23-29). : IADIS Press 

      Kabbar, Eltahir (IADIS Press, 2021-07)
      During the past two decades, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) published series of reports. Each report presents global survey results that measure e-government development in the 193 ...
    • Comparative whisper vowel space for Singapore English and British English accents 

      Sharifzadeh, Hamid; Ardekani, Iman; McLoughlin, I.V. (Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Association (APSIPA), 2015-12)
      Whispered speech, as a relatively common form of communications, has received little research effort in spite of its usefulness in everyday vocal communications. Apart from a few notable studies analysing the main whispered ...
    • Competition for IBL Placements 

      Ram, Shiu (2006)
      Providers of tertiary education and training include work experience or real projects as compulsory requirements of a number of programs that they offer. Students have to meet either one of these requirements in order to ...
    • Cross-layer Optimisation for Quality of Service Support in Wireless Sensor Networks 

      Mohaghegh, Mahsa; Manford, Chris; Sarrafzadeh, Hossein (2011)
      Wireless sensor networks need to deliver real-time services such as video, audio and traditional data services therefore providing efficient quality of services (QoS) support is essential. In this paper we aim to address ...
    • Data mining driven computational analysis of stock markets, methods and strategies 

      Lai, Anthony; Phang, Shaoning; Holmes, Wayne (Academic Fora (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), 2015-12)
      The stock market is a complex, dynamic and non-linear environment. The prediction of any future market reaction is further complicated by huge amounts of often unstructured financial data and uncertainty due to the effects ...
    • Defence mechanisms evaluation against RA flood attacks for Linux Victim Node 

      Kolahi, Samad; Barmada,Bashar; Mudaliar, Keysha (Asia-Pacific Signal and Information Processing Association (APSIPA), 2017-12)
      This research evaluates the performance of different defence mechanisms used in IPv6 networks to protect against router advertisement (RA) flood attacks that rely in ICMPv6 Router Advertisement messages to flood the network. ...
    • Designing a memory-aid and reminder system for dementia patients and older adults 

      Airehrour, David; Madanian, S.; Abraham, A. M. (2018-05)
      The United Nations statistics show that our society is rapidly aging, and this has led to the surge in the development of assisted living technologies. Of note is the minimal attention given to the assisted living technologies ...
    • Designing a novel educational game for teaching C# programming 

      Hinds, M.; Baghaei, Nilufar; Ragon, P.; Lambert, J.; Dajakaruna, T.; Houghton, T.; Dacey, Simon; Casey, John (Computer Supported Education (CSEDU Secretariat), 2017-04)
      Learning to code can be a daunting experience for a lot of students. RunJumpCode is a novel 2D platformer video game, designed and developed in Unity, to teach players the fundamental concepts of C# programming. The game ...
    • Designing a socially assistive companion robotic wheel chair: RoboChair 

      Jayawardena, Chandimal; Baghaei, Nilufar; Ganeshan, Kathiravelu; Sarrafzadeh, Hossein (IEEE Computer Society, 2013)
      Developing socially assistive robots is an emerging interdisciplinary research area, which requires collaboration between a wide range of disciplines. Among recent research projects, there have been attempts to develop ...
    • Designing mobile applications for smoking cessation in New Zealand 

      Baghaei, Nilufar; Wu, Lian; Casey, John; Biddle, TeUrikore (International Conference on Medical Information Processing and Analysis, 2016-06)
      Tobacco is a leading cause of preventable death in New Zealand. The smoking rate for New Zealand Māori was 44 percent in 2009, still significantly higher than for non-Māori (18 percent) for both males and females. In this ...
    • The development of a peer marking system for group assignments 

      Comins, Neil; Fitzgibbon, Peter; Boersen, Raewyn (1998-07)
      Group assignments and the fair allocation of assessment marks has led to the development of this easy to administer system. The system involves two forms that have to be completed by the students as a part of their ...