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LifeTech 2020: Kyoto, Japan
- 2nd IEEE Global Conference on Life Sciences and Technologies, LifeTech 2020, Kyoto, Japan, March 10-12, 2020. IEEE 2020, ISBN 978-1-7281-7063-3
- Shingchern D. You, Chun-Wei Liu:
Classification of User Preference for Music Videos Based on EEG Recordings. 1-2 - Masanao Matsumoto, Naoki Saito, Takahiro Ogawa
, Miki Haseyama:
Interest Estimation for Images Using Eye Gaze-based Visual and Text Features via DLPCCA. 3-4 - Yuki Kubo, Manabu Nii, Tomoyuki Muto, Hiroshi Tanaka
Artificial humeral head modeling using Kmeans++ clustering and PCA. 5-7 - Soichi Nishio, Md Belayat Hossain
Surgical Phase Recognition Method with a Sequential Consistency for CAOS-AI Navigation System. 8-10 - Yimeng Sun, Fairoza Amira Binti Hamzah
Optimized Light-Weight Convolutional Neural Networks for Histopathologic Cancer Detection. 11-14 - Eric Fujiwara
Assessment of Hand Posture and Grip Force by Optical Fiber Force Myography Sensor. 15-16 - Takeshi Yashiro, Haruhisa Hirayama, Ken Sakamura:
An Indoor Localization Service using 360 Degree Spherical Camera. 17-18 - Chengshuo Xia, Yuta Sugiura:
Wearable Accelerometer Optimal Positions for Human Motion Recognition. 19-20 - Tatsuya Kochi, Sota Tatsumi, Mikiko Sode Tanaka, Yuki Okumura, Shogo Ishii:
Experimental Results of Aggregated data communication algorithm for rice cultivation. 21-22 - Yu Igarashi, Wataru Hayasaka, Kiyoshi Tsurumiya, Hiroaki Tsukamoto, Tomohiro Suda, Takehiro Iwami, Yoichi Shimada:
IMU-based Gait Assessment of Patients based on the Multiple Regression Model *. 23-27 - Tzu-Hsuan Hsia, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Yoji Yamada:
HumTouch: Kernel Regression-based Localization of Touch on a Paper. 28-30 - Feng-Cheng Chang
Learning the Classroom Automation Preferences with Low User Intervention. 31-34 - Bo-Ting Wu, Ya-Wei Tsou, Emerson Tan, Feng-Cheng Chang
Image Recognition Approach for Expediting Chinese Cafeteria Checkout Process. 35-38 - Yen-Chieh Huang, Shu-Chuan Chang:
Error Resilient Techniques for Wavelet Based Compressed Sensing. 39-41 - Hsiang-Cheh Huang
Multi-Purpose Watermarking with QR Code Applications. 42-45 - Yueh-Hong Chen, Hsiang-Cheh Huang
An Image Watermarking Approach Based on Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm. 46-50 - Hsiang-Cheh Huang
Image-Adaptive Robust Transmission for Block Compressed Sensing. 51-53 - Yuki Takeda, Daichi Yokoyama, Noboru Nakamichi, Rieko Inaba, Keita Watanabe, Toshiya Yamada:
Visualization of Remote Touch Panel for Dialysis Patient on Prototype Bed. 54-58 - Souma Sumitomo, Yuta Sugiura:
VR Music Game Considering Range of Arm Motion. 59-62 - Ikushi Yoda, Yuki Ozawa, Daisuke Nishida
Gesture-based control for People Persons with Severe Motor Dysfunction by AAGI. 63-64 - Thi Thi Zin, Shuhei Misawa, Moe Zet Pwint, Shin Thant, Pann Thinzar Seint, Kosuke Sumi, Kyohiro Yoshida:
Cow Identification System using Ear Tag Recognition. 65-66 - Takashi Muramatsu, Yoshikazu Washizawa, Kazuko Hiyoshi:
EEG Analysis of Nursing Touch for Frustrating Work. 67-71 - Takashi Inagaki
Comparison of gait variability and stability indices. 72-74 - Kiyomi Sakakibara, Koichiro Iwai, Kazumi Hayakawa, Katsuhiko Nakajima, Kazuhiro Kato, Keisuke Suzuki:
Evaluation of the Physiological Effects of Fragrances in a Visual Search Task. 75-79 - Kota Yamamoto, Yoshiyuki Ohta, Keiichiro Inagaki:
Evaluation of the EEG activation patterns during different difficulty and duration of mental tasks. 80-81 - Akihiro Nakamura
Automatic Detection of the Chewing Side Using Two-channel Recordings under the Ear. 82-83 - Muhammad Mehedi Billah, Masafumi Nishimura:
A data augmentation-based technique to classify chewing and swallowing using LSTM. 84-85 - Eugene B. Postnikov, Diljara A. Esmedljaeva, Anastasia I. Lavrova
A CatBoost machine learning for prognosis of pathogen's drug resistance in pulmonary tuberculosis. 86-87 - Longyu Ma, Chiu-Wing Sham
Iris Recognition System Implementation Improved by QC-LDPC codes. 88-99 - Shuhei Hayakawa, Ghassan Al-Falouji
A Method of Toothbrush Position Measurement using AR Markers. 91-93 - Hiroki Furuyama, Motoyuki Imai, Takahiro Yoshida:
Lung Movement Detection Method using Sound Waves for Continuous Breathing Monitoring. 94-96 - Naoki Ogawa, Keisuke Maeda, Takahiro Ogawa
Distress Level Classification of Road Infrastructures via CNN Generating Attention Map. 97-98 - Saya Takada, Ren Togo, Takahiro Ogawa
Estimating Viewed Images with Natural Language Question Answering from fMRI Data. 99-100 - Kanta Umemura, Hiroharu Kawanaka, Yulia Hicks, Rossitza Setchi, Daisuke Takamatsu, Shinji Tsuruoka:
A Study on Classification Using Machine Learning for Dementia Evaluation. 101-103 - Keisuke Yagura, Kyoko Shibata:
Improvement of emotions identification rate while walking using preprocessing for deep learning. 104-106 - Thi Thi Zin, Shin Thant, Ye Htet
Handwritten Characters Segmentation using Projection Approach. 107-108 - Takahiro Oga, Ryosuke Harakawa, Yoko Matsuda, Masahiro Iwahashi:
Correlation Analysis of Cyber-Physical Data for Flood Disaster Prevention: Case of Typhoon Hagibis. 109-110 - Genki Suzuki, Keisuke Maeda, Takahiro Ogawa
Quantitative Analysis of Engineer's Skill Using Wearable Sensor Data while Inspecting Highway Bridge. 111-112 - Keisuke Kasuga, Ryosuke Harakawa, Masahiro Iwahashi:
Classification of In-Vehicle Camera Images for Guardrail Inspection Support. 113-114 - Yuya Nagasugi, Ryosuke Harakawa, Masahiro Iwahashi:
Naturalness-Preserving Image Stitching Based on Optimal Seam Estimation Considering Parallax. 115-116 - Nan Bu:
Mental Stress Tests with Autonomic Responses Induced in Virtual Reality Environment. 117-120 - Seungmin Lee, Daejin Park:
Enhanced Dynamic Programming for Polygonal Approximation of ECG Signals. 121-122 - Vasily G. Moshnyaga, Koji Hashimoto, Tomohiro Nogami, Kazuki Nojima:
A smart system for preventing people with dementia from falling from the chair. 123-124 - Yuta Kishimoto, Kenichi Arai, Tetsuo Imai, Toru Kobayashi:
Dementia Detection by Shopping Refugees Support Robot. 125-126 - Yasuyuki Saito, Yasuji Sakai, Yuu Igarashi, Suguru Agata, Eita Nakamura, Shigeki Sagayama:
Music Recreation in Nursing Home using Automatic Music Accompaniment System and Score of VLN. 127-131 - Tannop Sangvanloy, Kingkarn Sookhanaphibarn:
Automatic Pet Food Dispenser by using Internet of Things (IoT). 132-135 - Tran Duc Chung
End-to-end Conversion Speed Analysis of an FPT.AI-based Text-to-Speech Application. 136-139 - Megumi Chikano, Fumiharu Tomiyasu, Shuji Awai, Yukio Hirai, Takeshi Konno:
Person Matching Technology using Gait Information of 2D Pose Estimation. 140-144 - Wan-Jung Chang, Ming-Che Chen, Liang-Bi Chen
A Mobile Device-Based Hairy Scalp Diagnosis System Using Deep Learning Techniques. 145-146 - Zilu Liang
Developing mHealth App for Tracking Academic Stress and Physiological Reactions to Stress. 147-150 - Hiroko Sawai, Tetsuo Kurahashi, Maki Matsumoto, Emi Koyama:
Extraction of ultradian rhythm component reflecting REM-NREM sleep cycle from core body temperature. 151-152 - Keiko Homma
Development of Contact Safety Test Procedure for Defecation Assistance Devices. 153-156 - Franz Plocksties, Christoph Niemann, Rainer Bader, Fabian Möws, Hermann Seitz
Requirements and Design of an Implant for Electrical Stimulation for Bone Regeneration in Animals. 157-160 - Satori Hachisuka, Takamitsu Kaneko, Takeshi Morita
Clarification of Muscle Fatigue Reducing Effect of Walking Assist Device Using Electromyography. 161-162 - Phil Meier, Marvin Sandner, Kris Rohrmann, Oussama Ferhi, Marcus Prochaska
Linearization of GMI Sensors by Neuronal Networks for Medical Applications. 163-166 - Miwa Tanaka, Etsuro Nakamura, Yoichi Kageyama, Motonari Shirasu, Masaki Ishii, Makoto Nishida:
Identification of Utterance Content Using Lip Movement Features. 167-168 - JongMoon Choi, Xiaoqing Chang, Noboru Koshizuka:
Self-determined Lighting Control by Surveillance Camera in Smart Building. 169-170 - Ibai Gorordo Fernandez, Chikamune Wada
Shoe Detection Using SSD-MobileNet Architecture. 171-172 - Masahiro Mizutani, Tetsuya Oda, Masaharu Hirota:
Extracting Detour Spots Using Skip-gram Model from Geo-tagged Tweets. 173-174 - Takuya Nakashima, Tomio Goto:
Sharpening Method using TV Regularization for Black-out Images. 175-176 - Ryo Kiyokawa, Masaki Ishii, Yoichi Kageyama:
Resetting Threshold Values for Improving Facial Expression Recognition Accuracy. 177-178 - Asuki Tashiro, Kazuyuki Kojima:
Design of School Chair Seat Surface Considering Physical Burden. 179-180 - Yoshiki Sano, Keita Sano, Takashi Murakami, Hiroshi Sugimura, Takayuki Misu, Masao Isshiki
Interior Lighting Utilizing "Clump of Illumination" for Promoting User Health. 181-182 - Shogo Terai, Tomio Goto:
Noise Removal Super-resolution for Camera Images Utilizing Total Variation Regularization Method. 183-184 - Shota Abe, Masaki Ishii, Jinetsu Ueta, Hidekatsu Ito, Kohji Dohsaka:
Quantitative Determination of Optimal Harvest Time by Surface Color Analysis of Tree Fruits. 185-186 - Moe Yokoi, Toshiaki Omori:
Sparse Modeling Approach for Estimating Odor Pleasantness from Multi-dimensional Sensor Data. 187-188 - Direk Sueaseenak, Bhuvanut Duangsasidhorn, Monai Prompakorn, Rutchaporn Taweerutchana, Sirapat Tulatamakit, Arthorn Sanpinich:
Disconnected ET Tube Detection System in Pressure-cycled Ventilator. 189-192 - Jaturawit Chaiwong, Nattapon Prajugjit, Kingkarn Sookhanaphibarn:
Book Recommendation Website with Chatbot. 193-195 - Yugo Nakamura, Tomohiro Hase:
Measuring Arm Motions Using the Inertial Measurement Unit. 196-198 - Yiming Yang, Hongyan Liu, Sho Takakura, Yuta Ishida, Takako Nonaka:
Estimation of Cornering Posture of Motorcycle. 199-201 - Yafei Hou, Shun Kawasaki, Satoshi Denno:
Busy/Idle Duration Models of Video and Audio WLAN Traffics and Their Prediction Performance. 202-203 - Koki Inoue, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Yoji Yamada:
Random switch of adhesion and deformation friction depending on material hardness. 204-206 - Keisuke Isomoto, Daisuke Kushida:
Modeling the Vagueness-included Decision-making Process of Nurses Using Fuzzy Linear Regression. 207-211 - Takumi Kawamura, Yasutaka Fujimoto:
Analysis of stereo camera parameters effect on stereo matching performed by remote operator. 212-213 - Masaru Watanabe, Yuta Sugiura, Hideo Saito, Takafumi Koyama, Koji Fujita
Detection of cervical myelopathy with Leap Motion Sensor by random forests. 214-216 - Yuki Koizumi, Taro Shibanoki, Toshio Tsuji:
A Training System for Brain-Computer Interfaces Based on Motor Imagery Selection. 217-218 - Giryeon Kim, Shogo Okamoto, Yasuhiro Akiyama, Yoji Yamada:
Softness Presentation via Friction Force Control on Electrostatic Tactile Panel Display. 219-221 - Shohei Suzuki, Shinji Tsuruoka, Hiroharu Kawanaka, Yoshitsugu Matsui, Atsushi Ichio:
Estimating Visual Acuity Prognosis for Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion using Regression Models. 222-225 - Xudong Chen, Ming Li, Tong Chen, Sidan Du, Yang Li:
Estimating the Binding and Unbinding Rate of Motor Protein from Mitochondrial Motion. 226-230 - Ryo Hasegawa, Yutaro Iwamoto, Lanfen Lin, Hongjie Hu, Yen-Wei Chen:
Automatic Segmentation of Liver Tumor in Multiphase CT Images by Mask R-CNN. 231-234 - Rogelio Ruzcko Tobias
Faster R-CNN Model With Momentum Optimizer for RBC and WBC Variants Classification. 235-239 - Iko Nakari, Eiki Kitajima, Yusuke Tajima, Keiki Takadama:
Non-contact Sleep Apnea Syndrome Detection Based on What Random Forests Learned. 240-244 - Aoto Hasegawa, Tomio Goto:
Target Recognition Method Utilizing Super-Resolution Processing for Drone Automatic Flights. 245-246 - Khaing Suu Htet, Myint Myint Sein:
Effective Marketing Analysis on Gender and Age Classification with Hyperparameter Tuning. 247-248 - Swe Nwe Nwe Htun
Human Action Analysis Using Virtual Grounding Point and Motion History. 249-250 - Shigeyoshi Nakajima, Hisanori Yuminaga:
Approximation of F-wave from Evoked Electromyography to Poisson Distribution and Normal Distribution. 251-252 - Yoshihiro Mitani, Robert B. Fisher, Yusuke Fujita, Yoshihiko Hamamoto, Isao Sakaida:
Effect of an Augmentation on CNNs in Classifying a Cirrhosis Liver on B-Mode Ultrasound Images. 253-254 - Rogelio Ruzcko Tobias
Android Application for Chest X-ray Health Classification From a CNN Deep Learning TensorFlow Model. 255-259 - Thi Thi Zin, Pyke Tin, Cho Nilar Phyo
Motion Detection Method for Reducing Foreground Aperture Problem in Background Modelling. 260-261 - Taro Shibanoki, Kosuke Jin:
A 3D-printable Prosthetic Hand Considering Dual-arm Operation. 262-263 - Lili Ge, Hotaka Takizawa, Akihisa Ohya
Line drawing aid with Lensen Drawing Kit for the visually impaired. 264-267 - Kazusa Sanada, Hotaka Takizawa, Mayumi Aoyagi, Akihisa Ohya
Recognition of White-Cane Users from Surveillance Camera Images Based on Detection of Line Segments. 268-271 - Yuta Furudate, Nanami Onuki, Kaori Chiba, Yuji Ishida, Sadayoshi Mikami:
Hand Motor Function Evaluation by Integrating Multi-Tasks Using Home Rehabilitation Device. 272-274 - Takamitsu Kaneko, Yuichiro Orino, Satori Hachisuka, Takeshi Morita
Effective Assist of Hip-joint Support Ambient Walking Assistive System Using Ultrasonic Motors. 275-276 - Daichi Yoshimoto, Yuta Furudate, Kaori Chiba, Yuji Ishida, Sadayoshi Mikami:
Evaluation of Forearm Musclar Function of Hemiplegic Patients Using Displacement MMG. 277-279 - Yoichi Yamazaki
Home Atmosphere Visualization Based on Motion Sensing in Smart Living Room. 280-281 - Masafumi Watanabe, Shigenori Ioroi, Hiroshi Tanaka:
An initial study on classification of sexual and bullying remarks in daily conversation. 282-285 - Yuuki Nakagawa, Nagisa Kokubu, Ryusei Ono, Hiroshi Sugimura, Shigeru Owada:
3D Documentation of Nursery Activity using Photographs with Location and Sound Information. 286-287 - Chitrin Bamrung, Wasita Kamintra, Lin Hui, Chih-Lin Hu, Thitinan Tantidham, Pattanasak Mongkolwat
Self-Organized Unstructured Network Architecture for Device and Service Deployment in Smart Home. 288-289 - Hitoshi Ikezawa, Masakatsu Imafuku:
Convenience Survey of IoT House Equipment for a Smart Life. 290-294 - Nguyen Hoang Son, Masaaki Goto, Yu Takahata, Akihiko Ohsuga, Tetsuo Tanaka, Kazunori Matsumoto:
Recommendation based on Emotional Preference. 295-296 - Tohru Kiryu:
Handling Risk Homeostasis in Biofunctions. 297-300 - Hazuki Masuda
Circadian Rhythm Estimation Using Electrocardiogram. 301-302 - Supalak Amplod, Chidchanok Choksuchat
IoT Prototype System for Healthcare on Monitoring of Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Patients. 303-306 - Taro Shibanoki, Go Nakamura, Toshio Tsuji, Kazuya Hashimoto, Takaaki Chin:
A New Approach for Training on EMG-based Prosthetic Hand Control. 307-308 - Naoki Kobayashi, Masahiro Ishikawa, Hinako Okazaki, Satoki Homma:
Disease Detection Using Machine Learning in Vital Sign Data Telemonitoring. 309-310 - Kazuyuki Kojima, Tadaaki Ikehara:
Muscle Fatigue Scale based on Electromyographic Two Frequency Bands. 311-312 - Yuichi Kida, Takuro Kida:
Evaluation of MRI reconstruction combining the optimum interpolation approximation and CS method. 313-317 - Daisuke Hayashi, Taisuke Kawamata
Hybrid handwriting authentication model for online testing using a Siamese neural network and MLP. 318-319 - Marielet Guillermo
Detection and Classification of Public Security Threats in the Philippines Using Neural Networks. 320-324 - Chihiro Namba, Pauline N. Kawamoto, Mitsuya Kosuda, Sora Otsuki:
Development of a Health Charting Application using a Human Centered Design Approach. 325-326 - Kouki Hayashi, Kenta Akamatu, Ryo Sakai, Naoki Aoyama, Mikiko Sode Tanaka:
Verification Test of Tourist Information System Using Location Information. 327-328 - Tianyi Wang
Plantar Tactile Sensation for Young Females with Hiesho. 329-330 - Hiroko Sawai, Tetsuo Kurahashi:
Contribution of skin hydration to warmth detection among individuals. 331-333 - Ayane Kumagai, Yoshinobu Obata, Yinlai Jiang, Hiroshi Yokoi, Shunta Togo:
Evaluation of the precision grasping ability by artificial finger based on the morphology of distal phalanx. 334-335 - Yuta Tamai, Kazuyuki Matsumoto, Airi Ito, Shizuko Hiryu, Kohta I. Kobayasi:
Speech Encoding Scheme for The Extra-cochlear Laser Stimulation System. 336-338 - Emi Anzai, Julien Tripette, Kanako Nakajima, Yuji Ohta:
Comparative study between a novel 7-sensor plantar pressure measurement insole and the F-scan device. 339-342 - Yutaka Suzuki, Osamu Sakata, Shun'ichi Imamura, Naoto Shimura, Shun Maruyama, Takato Matsuzaki, Masayuki Morisawa:
Detecting Stenosis Eustachian Tube Insufflation Sound Using Dynamic Time Warping. 343-344 - Manabu Ishihara:
Modeling Sharpening a Pencil in Virtual Reality. 345-346 - Osamu Sakata, Yutaka Suzuki:
new technique to estimate the direction of sounds stemming from impending dangers. 347-348 - Shin-Ichi Ito, Momoyo Ito, Minoru Fukumi:
Japanese Sign Language Classification Using Gathered Images and Convolutional Neural Networks. 349-350 - Jumpei Kohama, Kazuyuki Kojima:
Analysis of Dynamic Characteristics of Sap Flow Sensor Using Heat Pulse Method. 351-352 - Azusa Taketani, Kyoko Shibata:
Circuit Improvement of Generator from Regenerative Energy by Multiaxial Joints Motion during Walking. 353-355 - Keisuke Murata, Masaki Ishii, Hidekatsu Ito, Kohji Dohsaka:
Pose Detection Method of Bed-Leaving Behavior with RGB-D Camera. 356-357 - Yoshiya Ogura, Hiroharu Kawanaka, Daisuke Takamatsu, Kazuyo Ueno, Shinji Tsuruoka:
A Study on Evaluation of Dementia Progression Using CNN and Digit Images. 358-361 - Yoshinobu Obata, Ayane Kumagai, Shunta Togo, Yinlai Jiang, Hiroshi Yokoi:
Analysis of Two-Layer Artificial Soft Fingertip for Dynamic Stable Grasping*. 362-363 - Yutaka Tange, Tomohiro Konishi, Hideaki Katayama:
Development of a New Detection System for Overhead Obstacles. 364-365 - Yueheng Wang, Kun Qian
Can Affective Computing Better the Mental Status of the Electronic Games Player? A Perspective. 366-367 - Nobuki Saito, Tetsuya Oda, Yuki Nagai, Kazuho Kanahara, Masaharu Hirota, Kengo Katayama:
Approach of Fuzzy Theory and Hill Climbing Based Recommender for Schedule of Life. 368-369 - Toshikazu Kuroda:
Behavior is Quantifiable, Predictable, and Controllable. 370-372 - Yasuaki Ohtaki, Mei Sato, Hiroki Nagayama:
Characterization of Assembly Skillfulness in Preparation of Medical Equipment. 373-374 - Yuka Koremura, Rieko Hojo, Shoken Shimizu:
A Perspective of OBM to BBS and Other Industries. 375-377 - Rieko Hojo, Christoph Bördlein, Kyoko Hamajima, Shigeo Umezaki, Shoken Shimizu:
For a Quantitative Evaluation of Risk Assessment -Behavior-based Safety. 378-380 - Shoken Shimizu, Kyoko Hamajima, Shigeo Umezaki, Rieko Hojo:
Novel Safety Management for Current Industry Revolution-Dynamic Risk Assessment. 381-382 - Ayoob Ayoob, Ghaith Khalil
Efficiency Broadcast Base Safety Message BSM Through VANET Based on Transmit Packet Coding (TPC). 383-387 - Yanjun Sun, Mitsuhiro Ogawa:
Evaluation of Video Compression for Facial Image Photoplethysmography in Time Series Space. 388-390 - Shotaro Hayashi, Kou Yoshida, Tomohiro Nomoto, Yuta Tanaka, Tetsuya Yagi, Yuki Hayashida
Millisecond Imaging of Neural Responses to Micro-stimuli in the Visual Cortex Layer II/III In Vitro. 391-392 - Yoshiteru Ishihara, Masahito Shiba:
Dynamic Configuration Tuning of Working Database Management Systems. 393-397 - Kingkarn Sookhanaphibarn:
Cybersecurity Awareness Learning System via Thai MOOC. 398-399 - Christoph Niemann
Modeling Energy Consumption for Task-Offloading Decisions on Mobile and Embedded Devices. 400-404 - Dinh Hoa Nguyen:
Optical Wireless Power Transfer for Moving Objects as A Life-Support Technology. 405-408 - Yu Tzu Wu
AR Flashcards for Asian Language Learning. 409-410 - Etsuro Nakamura, Yoichi Kageyama, Motonari Shirasu:
Speaker Identification Method Using Facial Image and Voice. 411-412
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