• The Effects of CMA-ES Style Selection and Restart Criteria on DE 

    Wineberg, Mark; Opawale, Samuel (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Over the years, a lot of research has gone into the creation of different mutation operators and adaptive parameters for differential evolution (DE). However, the literature is fairly quiet about automatically setting ...
  • Design and Decomposition of Waste Prognostic Model with Hierarchical Structures 

    Smejkalova, Veronika; Somplak, Radovan; Nevrly, Vlastimir; Pavlas, Martin (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    The waste management is a dynamically progressive area, with the current trend leading to circular economy scheme. The development in this area requires quality prognosis reflecting the analysed timeframe. The forecast of ...
  • Clustering Analysis of the Population in Db_SHADE Algorithm 

    Viktorin, Adam; Senkerik, Roman; Pluhacek, Michal; Kadavy, Tomas (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    This paper provides an analysis of the population clustering in a novel Success-History based Adaptive Differential Evolution algorithm with Distance based adaptation (Db_SHADE) in order to analyze the exploration and ...
  • Three-Dimensional Genetic Algorithm for the Kirkman's Schoolgirl Problem 

    Merta, Jan; Brandejsky, Tomas (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    This paper focuses on the possibilities of multidimensional genetic algorithms and relevant genetic operators. After the literature overview we used a three-dimensional genetic algorithm to solve a combinatorial task called ...
  • Capacity of Spaces of Properties Formulae, Approximations and Qualitative Shapes 

    Bila, Jiri (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    This article focuses on the exploration of spaces and models in which we describe the behavior of complex systems as special shapes. We understand these shapes both as a configuration of properties and their values, and ...
  • The Reconstruction of the Object Surface using Confocal Microscope with Hyperchromatic Lens 

    Starha, Pavel; Prochazkova, Jana; Martisek, Dalibor (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    The usage of a tandem-scanning reflected-light microscope is not common but this technology offers the wide possibilities in the area of the surface reconstruction. This article presents a method that can reconstruct the ...
  • The Analysis of Rock Surface Asperities 

    Martisek, Dalibor; Prochazkova, Jana (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    The analysis of rock surface is commonly used in technical practice. The nature discontinuity rocks are often represented by specific degree of roughness. This value has the significant effect on the rock slope stability. ...
  • Heuristic Approach to Multivariate Inverse Prediction Problem using Data Reconciliation 

    Rosecky, Martin; Somplak, Radovan; Janostak, Frantisek; Bednar, Josef (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Some engineering waste management tasks require a complete data sets of its production. However, these sets are not available in most cases. Whether they are not archiving at all or are unavailable for their sensitivity. ...
  • Numerical Data Clustering Ontology Approach 

    Grabusts, Peter (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Clustering algorithm tasks are used to group given objects defined by a set of numerical properties in such a way that the objects within a group are more similar than the objects in different groups. All clustering ...
  • Wind Power Performance Optimization Considering Redundancy and Opportunistic Maintenance 

    Sangroudi, Hadi Abdollahzadeh (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    In This paper the redundancy and imperfect opportunistic maintenance optimization of a multi-state weighted k-out-of-n system is formulated. The objective is to determine the k-out-of-n system redundancy level and the ...
  • Parameterizing Generalized Laguerre Functions to Compute the Inverse Laplace Transform of Fractional Order Transfer Functions 

    Karsky, Vilem (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    This article concentrates on using generalized Laguerre functions to compute the inverse Laplace transform of fractional order transfer functions. A novel method for selecting the timescale parameter of generalized Laguerre ...
  • Distribution Endpoint Estimation Assessment for the use in Metaheuristic Optimization Procedure 

    Holesovky, Jan (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Metaheuristic algorithms are often applied to numerous optimization problems, involving large-scale and mixed-integer instances, specifically. In this contribution we discuss some refinements from the extreme value theory ...
  • Context Out Classifier 

    Hrebik, Radek; Kukal, Jaromir (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Novel context out learning approach is discussed as possibility of using simple classifiers which is background of hidden class system. There are two ways how to perform final classification. Having a lot of hidden classes ...
  • Emotion Recognition using AutoEncoders and Convolutional Neural Networks 

    Prieto, Luis Antonio Beltrán; Kominkova Oplatkova, Zuzana (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Emotions demonstrate people's reactions to certain stimuli. Facial expression analysis is often used to identify the emotion expressed. Machine learning algorithms combined with artificial intelligence techniques have been ...
  • Increasing Population (μ + λ)-CMA-ES with Centre and Elitism (IPOP!+) 

    Wineberg, Mark; Opawale, Samuel (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Elitism has previously been introduced to the CMA-ES family of algorithms, where the “’,’ selection operator is replaced by the “+” selection operator. Here we investigate in detailed the addition of elitism to IPOP. ...
  • Tuning of Fuzzy Sharpening Filters for Biomedical Image Enhancement 

    Kukal, Jaromir; Sireis, Abduljalil; Krbcova, Zuzana (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Various approaches are used for image smoothing and sharpening. The class of fuzzy filters is widely used in the case of spiky noise due to their non–linear behavior. A lot of popular fuzzy filters are realizable in ...
  • Regarding the Behavior of Bison Runners Within the Bison Algorithm 

    Kazikova, Anezka; Pluhacek, Michal; Senkerik, Roman (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    This paper proposes a modification of the Bison Algorithm’s running technique, which allows the running group to exploit the areas of discovered promising solutions. It also provides a closer examination of the successful ...
  • Stress Measures in SOM Learning 

    Krbcova, Zuzana (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Various stress measures can be used in generalized version of Sammon’s mapping. Kohonen SOM with iterative or batch learning is a standard tool for data self-organization, too. Our method applies stress functions to pattern ...
  • Optimization of Material Properties of Phase Change Materials for Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage 

    Brezina, Michal; Klimes, Lubomir; Stetina, Josef (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Nowadays, people are increasingly interested in renewable energy sources and accumulation of energy for its efficient use. The use of non-renewable resources is progressively decreasing due to their adverse changes in ...
  • Providing Customised Information Panel Content Based on User Behavioral Patterns 

    Pisarovic, Ivo; Prochazka, David; Vybiral, Dan; Prochazkova, Jana (Institute of Automation and Computer Science, Brno University of Technology, 2018-06-01)
    Although mobile applications are commonly using user location and behavior to provide relevant content, public information panels usually lack the ability to adjust the content for a particular user or a group of users. ...