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Development of background subtraction algorithm for biometric identification
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2008)This thesis presents an improved approach for an automatic face detection system. Segmentation of novel or dynamic objects in a scene can be achieved using background subtraction or foreground segmentation. This is a ... -
A modified retinex illumination normalization approach for infant pain recognition system
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2014)In this work a novel method of illumination invariant normalization known as Modified Retinex Normalization (MRT) for preprocessing of infant face recognition is proposed. This is based on a modified retinex model that ... -
Depth estimation from vision based wireless monocular camera sensor for soccer robot applications in MiroSot Middle League
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2012)MiroSot is an area where robotics fields such as mobility structure, artificial intelligence. vision system, multi-agents, wireless communication and autonomous behaviour are of paramount importance. One of the most crucial ... -
Design and development of low cost biceps tendonitis physiotherapy monitoring system using surface EMG electrodes for automated rehabilitation
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2011)Electromyogram signal (EMG) is an electrical potential signal generated from EMG electrodes attached on the skin when there is a contraction of muscles. These signals are useful in kinesiology study, biomedical research, ... -
A study of a vision-based lip movement analysis for hearing-impaired person
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2014)The study of vision based lip movement is the interpretation of human lip movement while speaking. Deaf and hard of hearing people often have a problem being able to understand what being talking in the conversation. ... -
Initial assessment of facial nerve paralysis based on motion analysis using optical flow method
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2015)Patients with facial nerve paralysis suffer serious functional, cosmetic and psychological problems with impaired ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally. Rehabilitation for facial paralysis begins with a ... -
Electroencephalogram based emotion recognition in Parkinson’s disease using non-linear methods
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2015)In addition to classic motor signs and symptoms, individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) are characterized by emotional impairments. Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals, being an activity of the central nervous system, ... -
The effectiveness of napier harvesting machine in reducing postural risk among napier harvester in Perlis
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2015)Most farmworkers in the small and medium Napier industry are using conventional method for harvesting works. Therefore, they are extremely exposed to the risk of low back pain (LBP) disease which is one of the musculoskeletal ... -
Electrocardiogram signal based sudden cardiac arrest prediction using machine learning approaches
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2014)This thesis focuses on predicting occurrence of imminent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) using heart rate variability (HRV) and electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a devastating cardiovascular disease ... -
A new hybrid control algorithm design and simulated for Longitude and latitude movements stabilization of nonlinear fixed-wing UAV
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronics Engineering, 2014)UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) have enabled a number of new mission capabilities and are frequently used in many applications. There are a few sorts of UAVs configuration available in the market, but fix-wing UAVs is ... -
Fracture mechanic analysis of multiple edge cracks in a finite plate using kerf to emulate crack interaction
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2015)Multiple cracks with different or similar geometries that coexist on the same plane will affect its neighbouring counterpart’s Stress Intensity Factor (SIF) value due to interaction effect. The interaction effect is much ... -
An intelligent diagnostic system for malaria
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronics Engineering, 2015)Malaria is a serious health problem, causing many deaths and morbidity cases throughout the world particularly in Africa and south Asia. In 2013, there were about 198 million cases of malaria and an estimation of 584,000 ... -
Dynamic axial and oblique crushing of foam-filled aluminium conical tubes
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2015)The aim of this study was to investigate the response of conical aluminium tubes subjected to dynamic axial and oblique loading. The effect of foam filling on the energy absorption for variation in geometry, tube material ... -
Analyzing cross-talk in Mechanomyographic signals of forearm muscles during grip force task and different wrist postures
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2014)In mechanomyography (MMG), cross-talk refers to the contamination of the signal from the muscle of interest by a signal from another muscle or muscle group in close proximity. This study analyzed the cross-talk in MMG ... -
Charazterization of biceps brachii muscle activity during contractions using surface electromyographic signal analysis
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Production of recombinant urease for screening of helicobacter pylori infection
(Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)School of Biological Sciences, 2014-09)Helicobacter pylori establishes infection inside human stomach lining and causing duodenal diseases, such as peptic ulcer and potentially into gastric cancer. The invasive diagnostic methods require unpleasant endoscopic ... -
Non-linear human emotion recognition system using ECG and EMG
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2013)This thesis focuses on analyzing different nonlinear algorithms to capture the emotional information present in two bio-signals namely Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Electromyogram (EMG). Emotion recognition is one of the ... -
Development of control algorithm (PID-LQR) for point to point movement of a nonlinear quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicle
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2013)In recent years the area of quadrotor UAV has drawn prominent attention of the researchers enabling to develop immense research area in the field of UAVs. A quadrotor has a simple architectural design due to which designing ... -
Computer-aided extra-pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis using image processing and HMLP network
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2014-04-09)Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease cause by infection with bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, resulting in pulmonary TB (PTB), but they can also affect other parts of the human ... -
Classification of materials using artificial intelligence techniques based on modal properties generated by vibration
(Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)School of Mechatronic Engineering, 2013)The motivation of this project is to integrate the technology of signal processing and materials characterization into developing a system of non-destructive test of material identification. The purpose of this research ...
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