Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems : 8th International Conference, KES 2004, Wellington, New Zealand, September 20-25, 2004, Proceedings, Part II

We were very pleased to once again extend to the delegates and, we are pleased to th say, our friends the warmest of welcomes to the 8 International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems at Wellington - stitute of Technology in Wellington, New Zealand. The KES conferences attract a wide range of interest. The broad focus of the c- ference series is the theory and applications of computational intelligence and em- gent technologies. Once purely a research field, intelligent systems have advanced to the point where their abilities have been incorporated into many conventional appli- tion areas. The quest to encapsulate human knowledge and capabilities in domains such as reasoning, problem solving, sensory analysis, and other complex areas has been avidly pursued. This is because it has been demonstrated that these abilities have definite practical applications. The techniques long ago reached the point where they are being exploited to provide commercial advantages for companies and real beneficial effects on profits. KES 2004 provided a valuable mechanism for delegates to obtain a profound view of the latest intelligent systems research into a range of - gorithms, tools and techniques. KES 2004 also gave delegates the chance to come into contact with those applying intelligent systems in diverse commercial areas. The combination of theory and practice represents a uniquely valuable opportunity for - preciating the full spectrum of intelligent-systems activity and the “state of the art”.

Methods of Computational Intelligence with Applications for Product Development and Human Resource Recruitment.- Integration of Psychology, Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing for Recruitment and Benchmarking of Salespersons.- FHP: Functional Heuristic Planning.- Planning with Recursive Subgoals.- Development of a Generic Computer Aided Deductive Algorithm for Process Parameter Design.- Epistemic Logic and Planning.- Tàtari: An Open Source Software Tool for the Development and Evaluation of Recommender System Algorithms.- DCPP: Knowledge Representation for Planning Processes.- An IS Framework to Support the Collaborative Design of Supply Chains.- Knowledge-Based Interface Systems.- A New Similarity Evaluation Function for Writer Recognition of Chinese Character.- Development of Teaching Materials Which Dynamically Change in Learning Process.- Analog VLSI Layout Design of Motion Detection for Artificial Vision Model.- Development of High-Precise and No-Contacting Capacitance Measuring System Using Dipmeter.- Similarity of Documents Using Reconfiguration of Thesaurus.- On Refractory Parameter of Chaotic Neurons in Incremental Learning.- Automatic Virtualization of Real Object Based on Shape Knowledge in Mixed Reality.- Generation of Virtual Image from Multiple View Point Image Database.- Correlation Computations for Movement Detection in Neural Networks.- Intelligent Human Computer Interaction Systems.- Information Acquisition Using Chat Environment for Question Answering.- Design and Implementation of Natural Language Interface for Impression-Based Music-Retrieval Systems.- InTREND: An Interactive Tool for Reflective Data Exploration Through Natural Discourse.- Using Mitate-shi Related to the CONTAINER Schema for Detecting the Container-for-Contents Metonymy.- Character Learning System Using Inter-stroke Information.- Construction of Conscious Model Using Reinforcement Learning.- Advice Recording Method for a Lesson with Computers.- Acquiring After-Sales Knowledge from Human Motions.- Emotion Analyzing Method Using Physiological State.- Posters.- A Lyapunov Function Based Direct Model Reference Adaptive Fuzzy Control.- Semi-automatic Video Object Segmentation Method Based on User Assistance and Object Tracking.- Design and Evaluation of a Scale Patching Technique for VOD Servers.- Optimal Gabor Encoding Scheme for Face Recognition Using Genetic Algorithm.- T-shape Diamond Search Pattern for New Fast Block Matching Motion Estimation.- Motion Estimation Using Cross Center-Biased Distribution and Spatio-Temporal Correlation of Motion Vector.- A Fast Motion Estimation Using Prediction of Motion Estimation Error.- Ontology Revision Using the Concept of Belief Revision.- Novelty in the Generation of Initial Population for Genetic Algorithms.- Framework for Personalized e-Mediator.- Advances in Intelligent Data Processing Techniques and Applications.- Weightless Neural Networks for Typing Biometrics Authentication.- Intelligent Pressure-Based Typing Biometrics System.- Classifiers for Sonar Target Differentiation.- Design and Development of Intelligent Fingerprint-Based Security System.- Weightless Neural Networks: A Comparison Between the Discriminator and the Deterministic Adaptive RAM Network.- Extracting Biochemical Reaction Kinetics from Time Series Data.- PCA and ICA Based Signal and Image Processing.- Image Feature Representation by the Subspace of Nonlinear PCA.- Improving ICA Performance for Modeling Image Appearance with the Kernel Trick.- Random Independent Subspace for Face Recognition.- An RDWT Based Logo Watermark Embedding Scheme with Independent Component Analysis Detection.- Real-Time Independent Component Analysis Based on Gradient Learning with Simultaneous Perturbation Stochastic Approximation.- Intelligent Data Processing in Process Systems and Plants.- Extraction Operation Know-How from Historical Operation Data.- Handling Qualitative Aspects of Human Knowledge in Diagnosis.- Qualitative Analysis for Detection of Stiction in Control Valves.- Agent-Based Batch Process Control Systems.- Acquisition of AGV Control Rules Using Profit Sharing Method and Evaluation of the Rules.- Dynamic Acquisition of Models for Multiagent-Oriented Simulation of Micro Chemical Processes.- Acquisition of Engineering Knowledge on Design of Industrial Cleaning System through IDEF0 Activity Model.- Intelligent Systems for Spatial Information Processing and Imaging.- Exchanging Generalised Maps Across the Internet.- Adaptive Spatial Data Processing System (ASDPS).- Modified ASDPS for Geochemical Data Processing.- Gravity Data Processing Using ASDPS.- Remote Sensing Image Processing Using MCDF.- Coarse-Grained Parallel Algorithms for Spatial Data Partition and Join Processing.- Image Processing and Intelligent Information Applications.- Multi-agents for Decision Support.- Dynamic Scheduling Using Multiagent Architecture.- Using Consensus Ensembles to Identify Suspect Data.- Fuzzy Analysis of X-Ray Images for Automated Disease Examination.- New Background Speaker Models and Experiments on the ANDOSL Speech Corpus.- Immunity-Based Systems and Approaches.- An Approach for Self-repair in Distributed System Using Immunity-Based Diagnostic Mobile Agents.- Artificial Immune System for Personal Identification with Finger Vein Pattern.- A Switching Memory Strategy in an Immune Network Model.- A Process Algebra Model of the Immune System.- Mechanism for Generating Immunity-Based Agents that Detect Masqueraders.- Machine and Computer Vision, Neural Networks, Intelligent Web Mining and Applications.- False Alarm Filter in Neural Networks for Multiclass Object Detection.- iJADE Scene Segmentator – A Real-Time Scene Segmentation System Using Watershed-Based Neuro-Oscillatory Network.- Visual Tracking by Using Kalman Gradient Vector Flow (KGVF) Snakes.- Chart Patterns Recognition and Forecast Using Wavelet and Radial Basis Function Network.- Appearance-Based Face Recognition Using Aggregated 2D Gabor Features.- Ontology-Based Web Agents Using Concept Description Flow.- Web Page Recommendation Model for Web Personalization.- iJADE Face Recognizer – A Multi-agent Based Pose and Scale Invariant Human Face Recognition System.- Neural Networks for Data Mining.- Piecewise Multivariate Polynomials Using a Four-Layer Perceptron.- Learning an Evaluation Function for Shogi from Data of Games.- Extended Parametric Mixture Model for Robust Multi-labeled Text Categorization.- Visualization of Anomaly Using Mixture Model.- Obtaining Shape from Scanning Electron Microscope Using Hopfield Neural Network.- Neural Networks as Universal Approximators and Paradigms for Information Processing – Theoretical Developments and Applications.- Speech Recognition for Emotions with Neural Network: A Design Approach.- Neuro-Genetic Approach for Bankruptcy Prediction Modeling.- Design of a Robust and Adaptive Wavelet Neural Network for Control of Three Phase Boost Rectifiers.- The Comparison of Characteristics of 2-DOF PID Controllers and Intelligent Tuning for a Gas Turbine Generating Plant.- Bankruptcy Prediction Modeling Using Multiple Neural Network Models.- Interpreting the Output of Certain Neural Networks as Almost Unique Probability.- A Stochastic Model of Neural Computing.- Theoretical Developments and Applications of Fuzzy Techniques and Systems.- Classification of Fuzzy Data in Database Management System.- An Efficient Fuzzy Method for Handwritten Character Recognition.- The GA_NN_FL Associated Model for Authenticating Fingerprints.- Fuzzy Modeling of Zero Moment Point Trajectory for a Biped Walking Robot.- Adaptive Resource Scheduling for Workflows Considering Competence and Preference.- Analysis of Chaotic Mapping in Recurrent Fuzzy Rule Bases.- Highly Reliable Applications of Fuzzy Engineering.- Damping Enhancement in Power Systems Using a Robust Fuzzy Sliding Mode Based PSS Controller.- Design of a Robust and Adaptive Reinforcement Learning Based SVC Controller for Damping Enhancement in Power Systems.- A Rule-based Approach for Fuzzy Overhaul Scheduling.- Fuzzy Kolmogorov’s Network.- Fuzzy Selection Mechanism for Multimodel Prediction.- Efficient Approximate Reasoning with Positive and Negative Information.- Chance Discovery.- Chance Discovery as Novel Empathy with TV Programs.- Enhancing Chance Discovery: Dimensions, Strategies and Tools.- Consumer Behavior Analysis by Graph Mining Technique.- A Chance Discovery Process to Understanding Spiral Behaviors of Consumers.- Nursing Risk Prediction as Chance Discovery.- Exploring Collaboration Topics from Documented Foresights of Experts.- Condensation and Picture Annotations of Scenario Map for Consensus in Scenario Mining.- Emergence of Product Value from On-line Communications.- Emerging Scenarios by Using DDM: A Case Study for Japanese Comic Marketing.- Intelligent Cooperative Work.- A Mobile Clickstream Time Zone Analysis: Implications for Real-Time Mobile Collaboration.- Interpretation of Emotionally Expressive Characters in an Intercultural Communication.- Development and Evaluation of an Intercultural Synchronous Collaboration System.- A Proposal of Knowledge Creative Groupware for Seamless Knowledge.- comDesk: A Cooperative Assistance Tool Based on P2P Techniques.- Development of an Emotional Chat System Using Sense of Touch and Face Mark.- Dual Communication System Using Wired and Wireless Correspondence in a Small Space.- The Beijing Explorer: Two-way Location Aware Guidance System.- Development of a System for Learning Ecology Using 3D Graphics and XML.- Practice of Linux Lesson in Blended Learning.- Requisites for Talented People in Industry and the Method of Education.- Logic Based Intelligent Information Systems.- Para-Fuzzy Logic Controller.- Paraconsistent Artificial Neural Networks: An Introduction.- The Study of the Effectiveness Using the Expanded Neural Network in System Identification.- A Paraconsistent Logic Program Based Control for a Discrete Event Cat and Mouse.- EVALPSN Based Railway Interlocking Simulator.- Learning by Back-Propagating Output Correlation in Winner-takes-all and Auto-associative Networks.- Similarity Measures for Content-Based Multimedia Retrieval.- Content-Based Video Retrieval Using Moving Objects’ Trajectories.- Content-Based Image Retrieval Using Multiple Representations.- Similarity of Medical Images Computed from Global Feature Vectors for Content-Based Retrieval.- Similarity: Measurement, Ordering and Betweenness.- Engineering of Intelligent Systems-Components and Activities.- Qualitative Model for Quality Control in Production.- A Functional Language for Mobile Agents with Dynamic Extension.- Verifying Clinical Criteria for Parkinsonian Disorders with CART Decision Trees.- Improving Classification Accuracy Using Cellular Automata.- Using Web Services and Semantic Web for Producing Intelligent Context-Aware Services.- Internationalization Content in Intelligent Systems – How to Teach it?.- Intelligent System Design.- Recognizing Frontal Faces Using Neural Networks.- Identification of the Multi-layered Neural Networks by Revised GMDH-Type Neural Network Algorithm with PSS Criterion.- Detection of Transition of Various Time Series Model Using BP Neural Networks.- A Pattern Generator for Multiple Periodic Signals Using Recurrent Neural Networks.- Identification of Number of Brain Signal Sources Using BP Neural Networks.- Knowledge–Based Intelligent Systems for Health Care.- Development of Coronary Heart Disease Database.- Extraction of Rules from Coronary Heart Disease Database Using Automatically Defined Groups.- Immune Multi Agent Neural Network and Its Application to the Coronary Heart Disease Database.- FESMI: A Fuzzy Expert System for Diagnosis and Treatment of Male Impotence.- Disease Diagnosis Support System Using Rules, Neural Network and Fuzzy Logic.- Partial Merging of Semi-structured Knowledgebases.- Emotion Oriented Intelligent System for Elderly People.- Multi-modal Data Fusion: A Description.- Multiagent Systems: Ontologies and Conflicts Resolution.- Null Values and Chase in Distributed Information Systems.- Soft Implementations of Epistemic Satisfaction Relations in Communicative Cognitive Agents.- Multi-agent Web Recommendation Method Based on Indirect Association Rules.- Migration Mechanisms for Multi-class Objects in Multiagent Systems.- A Distributed Model for Institutions in Open Multi-agent Systems.- Deriving Consensus for Conflict Situations with Respect to Its Susceptibility.- A Collaborative Multi-agent Based Workflow System.- A Subjective Logic-Based Framework for Aligning Multiple Ontologies.- Operations Research for Intelligent Systems.- When to Stop Range Process – An Expanded State Space Approach.- A Nondeterministic Dynamic Programming Model.- Toward the Development of an Auto-poietic Multi-agent Simulator.- A Mean Estimation of Fuzzy Numbers by Evaluation Measures.- An Objective Function Based on Fuzzy Preferences in Dynamic Decision Making.- Intelligent Data Analysis and Application.- An Efficient Clustering Algorithm for Patterns Placement in Walkthrough System.- Distance Preserving Mapping from Categories to Numbers for Indexing.- An Evolutionary Clustering Method for Part Family Formation with Multiple Process Plans.- Design the Hardware of Genetic Algorithm for TSP and MSA.- Robust Bayesian Learning with Domain Heuristics for Missing Data.- OLAM Cube Selection in On-Line Multidimensional Association Rules Mining System.- Mining Fuzzy Association Rules with Multiple Minimum Supports Using Maximum Constraints.