Trends in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology

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First International Conference, CCSEIT 2011, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India, September 23-25, 2011, Proceedings

Dhinaharan Nagamalai Eric Renault Murugan Dhanuskodi(Editor)

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Title
Preface
Organization
Table of Contents
Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology
Hybrid Chaos Synchronization of Liu and L\"{u} Systems by Active Nonlinear Control
Introduction
Hybrid Synchronization of Identical Liu Systems
Hybrid Synchronization of Identical Lü Systems
Hybrid Synchronization of Liu and Lü Systems
Conclusions
References
Methods for Preventing Search Engine-Based Web Server Attacks
Introduction
General Search Engine Architecture
Malicious Queries
Search Engine-Based Web Server Attacks
Proposed Methods
IN:SITE Crawlers
Intelligent Crawlers
Feedback Information
Query Filters
Conclusion
References
Sea Object Detection Using Shape and Hybrid Color Texture Classification
Introduction
Learning and Extraction of Ship Candidates
Image Segmentation
Simple Shape Analysis
Feature Extraction of Ship Candidates
Shape Feature Extraction of Ship Candidates
Texture Feature Extraction of Ship Candidates
Learning Colour and Texture Features
Color Feature
Texture Feature
Combining Colour and Texture Features
Partitioning Training Set Using Color Histograms
Classification Using Color and Texture
Hybrid Color-Texture Space Construction
Color Spaces
Gray-Level Co-occurrence Matrices
Mutual Information
Hybrid Color-Texture Space
Support Machine Vector
SVM Classifier
Experiments
Conclusion
References
Multi-layer Logon Verification System: A Case Study of Indian Banks
Introduction
Existing Internet Banking Authentication Methods in India
Virtual Keyboard for Internet Banking
Advantage of a Virtual Keyboard
Proposed Approach
Mobile Authentication
Token Authentication
Case Study of Indian Banks
Recommendations for the Banks
Conclusion
References
Image Compression Using Two Dimensional Spherical Coder in Wavelet Lifting
Introduction
Discrete Wavelet Transform
Wavelet Lifting Sceme
Spherical Representation
Encoding
Spherical Coding Scheme
Performance Analysis of Spherical Coding Scheme
Conclusions
References
An Efficient Visible Watermarking for Copyright Protection Using Discrete Wavelet Transform
Introduction
Discrete Wavelet Transform
Reversible One-to-One Compound Mapping
Generic Visible Watermark Embedding and Extraction
Experimental Results
Conclusions
References
Evolving Test Patterns for Use Case Maps
Introduction
Survey
Use Case Maps
Defining Scenarios Using UCM
Related Work
Test Patterns for Use Case Maps
The Approach
Basic Control Patterns
Advanced Branching and Synchronization Patterns
Structural Patterns
Patterns Involving Multiple Instances
Conclusions and Future Work
References
A Novel Approach for Compression of Encrypted Grayscale Images Using Huffman Coding
Introduction
Resolution Progressive Compression of Encrypted Images
Context Adaptive Interpolation
Huffman Encoding
Compression Algorithm
Expriements and Performance Analysis
Conclusions
References
Global Chaos Synchronization of Hyperchaotic Pangand Wang Systems by Active Nonlinear Control
Introduction
Problem Statement and Our Methodology
Synchronization of Identical Hyperchaotic Pang Systems
Synchronization of Hyperchaotic Pang and Wang Systems
Conclusions
References
Mining Web Path Traversals Based on Generation of FP Tree with Utility
Introduction
Related Work
Problem Definition
The Proposed Approach
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Evaluating Degree of Dependency from Domain Knowledge Using Fuzzy Inference System
Introduction
Fuzzy Inference System
Fuzzy Inference Model for DoD Using Domain Knowledge
Degree of Dependency
Domain Knowledge
Methodology to Evaluate Degree of Dependency from Domain Knowledge
Experimental Study
Fuzzification of Domain Characteristics and Dod, Preprocessing of Purchase Order Report
Obtaining Degree of Dependency at Goal Level
Obtaining DoD at Task Level and Implication of PARETO'S Rule
Result Analysis
Conclusion
References
Novel Methodologies to Avert Hacker
Introduction
Replay Attacks
Passive Attacks
Active Attacks
Password Attacks
Phishing Attacks
Hijack Attack
Spoof Attack
Buffer Overflow
Exploit Attack
Background
Methodology
Cipher Text Based on the Time-Stamp
Multiple User Passwords
Multiple Databases
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Multi-Domain Meta Search Engine with an Intelligent Interface for Efficient Information Retrieval on the Web
Introduction and Related Work
Web Search Engine
Vertical Search Engine
Meta Search Engine
Information Retrieval
Web Search Engine Architecture
Meta Search Engine Architecture
Methodology
Proposed Multi-Domain Meta Search Engine
Multi-Domain Meta Search Engine Operations
User Interface - Domain and Category Selection
User Interface - Search Engine Selection
Query Formulator and Dispatcher
Results Receiver
Filtering and Ranking Results
Results Generation in Different Windows
Results Generation in Multiple Frames of Same Window
Results Generation in Same Window
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Improved Video Watermarking Using Nested Watermark, Wavelets and Geometric Warping
Introduction
Previous Studies
Methods Used
Visual Cryptography
Watermarking Using Geometric Warping
Proposed Watermarking Scheme
Embedding Process
Extraction Process
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Robust Fault Tolerant AOMDV Routing Mechanism in MANET
Introduction
Related Work
AOMDV
Dynamic Source Routing (DSR)
Review of Multipath Routing
Split Multipath Routing (SMR)
Multi-Path DSR (MP-DSR)
Shortest Multipath Source (SMS)
Proposed RFTA Algorithm
Pseudo Code of RFTA
Performance Evaluation Results
Simulation Environments
Simulation Results
Conclusion
References
ZKIP and Formal System
Introduction
Preliminaries
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3: Formal System [6]
Proposition 1 [6]
Proof 1
Theorem 1 [6]
Proposition 2 [6]
Proof 2
Properties of Zero Knowledge Proof
Objective
Our Model
Pseudo Code
Data and Analysis
Derivation of Godel Number Formula
Description of Godel Sequence [41]
Validation
Conclusion
References
Personalized Web Based Collaborative Learning in Web 3.0: A Technical Analysis
Introduction
Review of Related Work
Web Based Learning -- The Current Scenario
Technical Background of Web 3.0
Personalized Web Based Learning in Web3.0
Attribute Analysis of Personalized Web Based Learning in Web 3.0
Data Collection
Finding the Frequent Item Sets in the Attributes Considered Using Apriori Algorithm
Results
Conclusion
Future Work
References
Rule Acquisition in Data Mining Using a Self Adaptive Genetic Algorithm
Introduction
Association Rules and Genetic Algorithm
Association Rules
Genetic Algorithm
Proposed System
Parameters in Genetic Algorithm
Selection of Individuals
Fitness Function
Crossover Operator
Mutation Operator
Number of Generations
Self Adaptive
Experimental Studies
Conclusion
References
Dynamic Multi Dimensional Matchmaking Model for Resource Allocation in Grid Environment
Introduction
Related Work
Problem Statement
Multi Dimensional Matchmaking Framework
Matchmaking Algorithm
Performance Evaluation
Experiment Setup
Conclusion
References
A Comparative Study of CSO and PSO Trained Artificial Neural Network for Stock Market Prediction
Introduction
PSO Based Neural Network
CSO-Based Neural Network
Experiment Results
Conclusion
References
Scaled Conjugate Gradient Algorithm in Neural Network Based Approach for Handwritten Text Recognition
Introduction
Image Preparation and Segmentation
Feature Extraction
Transition Feature
Sliding Window Amplitude Feature
Contour Feature
Training of Neural Network
Result and Discussion
Conclusion
References
A Linear Framework for Identification of Ship and Its Velocity Estimation Using SAR Images
Introduction
Structure of the Framework for Target Detection
Preprocessing SAR Image
Noise Removal
Edge Detection
Identifying Individual Target
Iterative Threshold Selection Method
Threshold Intensity Distribution Method
Determine Target Centre and Finding Velocity Using Wake Representation
Performance Evaluation
Noise Removal
Edge Detection
Segmentation
Estimating the Velocity of the Target
Conclusion
References
Creational Patterns to Create Decorator Pattern Objects in Web Application
Introduction
Abstract Factory and Singleton Patterns
DMS Application
Implementation and Sample Code
Conclusion
References
Scalable Geographic Based Multicasting (SGBM) Protocol
Introduction
Related Works
Motivation
Contribution
SGBM Architecture
Group Management
Multicast Packet Delivery
Performance Analysis
Conclusion
References
Median Adjusted Constrained PDF Based Histogram Equalization for Image Contrast Enhancement
Introduction
HE Techniques
Global Histogram Equalization (GHE)
Local Histogram Equalization (LHE)
Histogram Partitioning Approaches
Weighted Thresholded HE (WTHE)
Median adjusted Constrained PDF Based Histogram Equalization (MCPHE)
Measurement Tools to Assess Image Quality
Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Structural Similarity Index Matrix (SSIM)
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
References
Isolated Word Recognition System Using Back Propagation Network for Tamil Spoken Language
Introduction
System Overview
Preprocessing
Filtering
Framing and Windowing
Feature Extraction Using MFCC
Feed Forward Neural Network for Tamil Spoken Word Recognition
Performance Evaluation
Conclusion
References
Enhanced Hybrid Compression Models for Compound Images
Introduction
Compound Image Segmentation Techniques
Layer-Based Segmentation
Block-Based Segmentation
Hybrid Models
Model 1
Model 2
Experimental Results
Test Images
Performance Metrics
Conclusion
References
Index Based Ordered Broadcast with Status (IOBS) Algorithm for Consistent Data Broadcast
Introduction
Related Work
Transaction Organization
Mobile Client's Read Only Transactions and Server's Update Transactions
Assumptions
Inconsistency Problem in Data Dissemination
Index Based Ordered Broadcast with Status Algorithm (IOBS)
Details of IOBS Algorithm
The IOBS Algorithm
Examples
Implementation of IOBS Algorithm
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Capturing High-Level Semantics of Images in Web Documents Using Strength Matrix
Introduction
Related Works
Strength Matrix between Keyword and Image High-Level Features for Capturing Image Semantics
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Multiple Access Scheme Using MSE-OFDM with Pseudo Random Cyclic Prefix
Introduction
Proposed Multiple Access Scheme
Transmitter
Receiver
Equalisation
Performance Analysis and Discussions
Bandwidth Efficiency
BER Performance of Multiple Access MSE-OFDM System
Conclusions
References
Elimination of Irrelevancy during Semantic Service Discovery Using Clustering Approach
Introduction
Related Work
Proposed Method
Similarity Computation
Construction of Dissimilarity Matrix
Clustering of Services
Experimental Setup
Results and Conclusion
References
Leaf and Flower Recognition Using Preferential Image Segmentation Algorithm
Introduction
General Architecture
Capturing Leaf Image
Preprocessing
Preferential Image Segmentation (PIS)
Results
Conclusion
References
Analysis of Next Hop Selection for Geocasting in VANET
Introduction
Related Work
Proposed Model
Probabilistic Analysis of Neighbour Nodes
Analysis of One Hop Neighbour
Probabilistic Analysis of Nodes Present in a Cell
Conclusion
References
Multi Objective Genetic Approach for Solving Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Window
Introduction
Background
Multi-Objective Genetic Search for the VRPTW
Chromosome Representation and Initial Population Creation
Fitness Evaluation
Cross Over
Mutation
Computational Results
Conclusion
References
Application of Modified NSGA-II Algorithm to Reactive Power Optimization
Introduction
Problem Formulation
Objective Functions
Implementation of MNSGA-II
Importance of MNSGA-II
MNSGA-II Algorithm
Test Results
IEEE 30-Bus System
IEEE 118-Bus System
Conclusion
References
A Revised TESOR Algorithm for Perfect Routing
Introduction
Requirement Analysis
Revised TESOR Algorithm
System Architecture and Management
Simulation Analysis
Conclusion and Future Enhancement
References
An Accomplishment of New Level Register File Management Architecture for Montgomery Algorithm in Elliptic Curve
Introduction
Organization of This Paper
Background
Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Side Channel Attacks
EC-Montgomery Algorithm
Previous Work
Performance Operation
Algorithm for File Register Architecture
Proposed Algorithm
Our File Register Architecture
Design Level Architecture
Proposed Design Level
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Modified Partial Differential Equations Based Adaptive Two-Stage Median Filter for Images Corrupted with High Density Fixed-Value Impulse Noise
Introduction
Noise Model
Standard Median Filter (SM)
Partial Differential Equations (PDE)
Proposed Technique
Algorithm of MPATS
Flowchart
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
References
Enhanced Classification Performance Using Computational Intelligence
Introduction
Artificial Neural Network
Modified Genetic Simple Algorithm
Experimental Design and Results
Case 1
Case 2
Conclusion
References
Feature Modeling of the Evolving Access Control Requirements
Introduction
Modeling of Access Control Requirements
Feature Conclave
Need for Meta-Modeling
Feature Warehouse
Feature Association Rules
Formulating RBAC as Feature Model
RBAC - A Candidate for Feature Modelling
Example
Evolving Requirements
Conclusion
References
Fault Diagnosis of Pneumatic Valve Using PCA and ANN Techniques
Introduction
System Description
Fault Detection in Pneumatic Actuator
Development of ANN Models for Fault Diagnosis
Selection of Input and Output Variables
Training Data Generation
Data Normalization
Principal Component Analysis
Results and Discussion
Effect of Artificial Neural Network
Effect of Feature Extraction
Conclusion
References
A Generalized Classification Approach for Indian Sign Language Datasets Using Instance Based Classifiers
Introduction
Overview of Indian Sign Language
Feature Extraction Methodology
Short Description on Classifiers
K-NN Classifier
Naive Bayesian Classifier
Performance Evaluation
Conclusion
References
Agent Based Adaptive Learning System
Introduction
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Agent-Based Solutions for ITS
Proposed Work
Agent Oriented Software Engineering
O-MaSE Methodology
Agents, Behaviors, Communication, Service Discovery
Types of Tutoring Agents
Agent Communication
Service Discovery
Evolving Clustering Method
Fuzzy C-Means Algorithm
Agent Based Intelligent Tutoring System Model
Implementation
Conclusions and Future Work
References
GPGPU Implementation of Parallel Memetic Algorithm for VLSI Floorplanning Problem
Introduction
VLSI Floorplanning Problem
The Problem Statement
Parallel Memetic Algorithm Framework
Representation of Genetic Population
Genetic Operators
Fitteness Value Evaluation
Competition and Selection
Local Search Method
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Improving Cloud Security through Virtualization
Introduction
Need for Cloud Computing
Cloud Providers
Cloud Computing and Virtualization
Cloud Issues and Virtualization Solution
Conclusion
References
Selection of Software Testing Technique: A Multi Criteria Decision Making Approach
Introduction
Methodology
Illustrative Example
Conclusion
References
A Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for the Page Number Minimization Problem
Introduction
Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm for PNP
Notations
Motivation
Solution Representation
The Algorithm
Implementation of Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithm
The Edge Embedding Heuristic (EEH)
Initial Population
Generating Children
Mutation
Experiments and Results
Test Sets
GA Settings and Parameter Tuning
Results
Conclusion
References
Trust-Enhanced Recommendation of Friends in Web Based Social Networks Using Genetic Algorithms to Learn User Preferences
Introduction
Social Recommender Systems(SRS) and Collaborative Filtering
Proposed Friend Recommender System Framework
User Profiling and Friendship Trends
Learning Weight by Using Real Valued Genetic Algorithm
Handling Sparsity Problem Using Trust
Main Steps of the Proposed Friends Recommender Systems
Experimental Results and Discussion
The Dataset
Results and Discussions
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Modeling and Verification of Server Aided Verification Protocol Using NuSMV
Introduction
Server Aided Verification Protocol Using RSA Scheme
Prover/Signer
Verifier
Server
Modeling the Server Aided Verification Protocol
Prover Module
Verifier Module
Server Module
State Machine Representation of the Protocol
Example
Specification and Model Checking of Server Aided Verification Protocol
Verification Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Modeling and Verification of Inter Realm Authentication in Kerberos Using Symbolic Model Verifier
Introduction
Theoretical Background
Kerberos Version 4
Kerberos Realms
Limitations of Kerberos Version 4
Kerberos Version 5
Modeling the Protocol
Authentication
User to User Authentication
Inter Realm Authentication
Conclusion
References
A New Bluetooth Security Architecture
Introduction
Proposed Bluetooth Security Architecture
Bluetooth Device and Service Discovery
User Authentication
Image Compression
Image Encryption
Statistical Analysis
Difference between the Original and the Permuted Images
Correlation Coefficients of Intra and Inter - Color -Components
Distribution of Two Adjacent Pixels
Histogram Analysis
Information Entropy Analysis
References
A New Trace Backing Algorithm for Maximizing Streaming Data Join
Introduction
Our Contribution
Algorithm for Trace Backing Technique
Performance Evaluation
Conclusion and Future Scope
References
A Comparative Analysis of Demand Assignment Multiple Access Protocols for Wireless ATM Networks
Introduction
ATM Cell
Multiple Access Protocols
Fixed Assignment
Random Assignment
Demand Assignment Multiple Access Protocols
Distributed Queuing Request Update Multiple Access Protocol
Adaptive Request Channel Multiple Access protocol
Description of the Protocol
Request/Acknowledgement Phase
Permission/Transmission Phase
Adaptive Request Channel Strategy
Performance Analysis
Simulated Protocols
Simulation Environment
Performance Measures
Simulation Results
Conclusion
References
Perceptual Linear Predictive Cepstral Coefficient for Malayalam Isolated Digit Recognition
Introduction
Speech Processing Using PLP
Critical Band Integration(Bark Frequency Weighing)
Equal Loudness Pre-emphasis
Intensity Loudness Conversion(Cube-Root Amplitude Compression)
All-Pole Model
Statistical Speech Recognition and HMM
System Development and Speech Data Base
Testing and Training
Performance Evaluation and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Agent Based Modeling of Individual Voting Preferences with Social Influence
Introduction
Agent Based Modeling
Steps in ABM
ABM Computational Resources
Benefits of ABM
Validating Agent Based Models
ABM Applications in Social Science
Modeling Individual Voting Preferences
The Theory of Social Influence
Role of Family, Neighbourhood and Mass Media
Experimental Setup and Results
Conclusion
References
Texture Analysis of Brain MRI and Classification with BPN for the Diagnosis of Dementia
Introduction
Texture Analysis
Wavelet Transform
Gabor Texture
GLCM Texture
Haralick Features
Backpropagation Algorithm
BPN Architecture Design
Proposed Methodology
Feature Extraction Phase and Classification
Validation
Data Set
Results and Conclusion
References
A Host Based Kernel Level Rootkit Detection Mechanism Using Clustering Technique
Introduction
Background
Kernel Level Rootkit
Detection Mechanism
Proposed Detection Mechanism
Results and Discussion
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Fuzzy Clustering for Effective Customer Relationship Management in Telecom Industry
Introduction
Background Work
Proposed System Design
Kmeans Clustering
Fuzzy C Means Clustering
Advantages of Soft Clustering over Hard Clustering
Implementation and Experimental Results
References
Dematerialized Deposits Using XSI
Introduction
Application Overview
Relationship among Schema, Advertisement and Deposit Document
The Application Components
Work Flow of the Model
Advantages
Advantages to Bank
Advantages to Customer
Conclusion
References
Classifying Gender from Faces Using Independent Components
Introduction
Feature Extraction Techniques
ICA
SVM
Classifier Performance
Conclusions
References
Experimental Evaluation of Fast Solution Algorithms for the Simple Motif Problem
Introduction
Preliminaries
Minimal Forbidden Pattern Approach
SMS-Forbid Algorithm
SMS-H-Forbid Algorithm
Complexities
Experimental Results
Conclusion
References
Secure Web Services Negotiation
Introduction
Restructuring Web Service Architecture
Groups at UDDI
Protocol
Generation of Dummy Messages
Analysis
Conclusion
References
A Recommender System for Rural and Urban Learners
Introduction
Motivation
Stanford Binet-Intelligence Scale
Criterion-Referenced Model
Expectation Maximization (EM) Clustering
Multi-Layer Perceptron
DAIP Approach
Results and Discussions
Conclusion
References
Study of Organizational Factors Affecting Usability of Online Helps with Programming Languages
Introduction
Online Helps of Programming Languages and Its Users
Observations about Organizational Factors in Online Helps
Organized Index of Content
Hyperlinks
Grouping of Items
Use of Tables / Charts / Figures
Scrolling Effect
Cascading Effect
Multilingual Support
Help in Video Format
Discussion
References
Finding Reliable Path for Peer to Peer Application in Mobile Environment
Introduction
Related Work
Trust Based Mobile Peer-to-Peer Protocol
Trust Evaluation
Path Trust Calculation
Performance Evaluation
Conclusion
References
Text Mining for Interpreting Gene
Introduction
Applications of Text Mining
Natural Language Processing(NLP)
Related Work
Use NLP
Finding Out the Correlated Terms
Conclusion
References
Improved Input-Delayed Dynamic Neural Network for GPS/INS Integration
Introduction
Literature Survey
Improved Input Delayed Dynamic Neural Network
Experimental Setup
Simulation Results and Tables
Conclusion
References
Application of Artificial Neural Network for the Prediction of Groundwater Level in Hard Rock Region
Introduction
Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
Study Area and Data
Methodology
ANN Model
The Effect of Different Number of Neurons Per Layer
Number of Layers in the Neural Network
The Effect of Transfer Function on Data Estimation
ANN vs. Linear Regression (LR)
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References
Energy Efficient and Fault Tolerant GPSR in Ad Hoc Wireless Network
Introduction
Preliminaries
System, Fault and Energy Model
Energy Model
The Proposed Algorithm
Fault Testing Phase
Planarization Phase
Energy Efficient Greedy Forwarding Phase (EEGF)
Energy Efficient Perimeter Forwarding
Simulations and Results
Conclusions
References
An IDE for Developing Mobile Applications for Smart Phones
Introduction
PROPOSED IDE
Tools Used to Develop IDE
Eclipse
Jigloo GUI Builder
Android Development Tools
Android Emulator
Image of IDE
Program Structure
Eclipse with ADT Plugin(Android) to Test the Application
Image of the Created IDE in Jigloo
Snapshot of IDE Using Java
Experimental Setup and Results
Use Case 1: Development Using PowerPoint
Conclusion and Future Work
References
Function Approximation Using SVM with FCM and Slope Based Partition
Introduction
Literature Survey
Support Vector Regression
Data Partition
Based on Fuzzy Clustering Means(FCM)
Data Partition Based on Slope
Experiment Section
Results and Discussion
Conclusions and Future Work
References
A PIC-Controller Based Doubly Fed Induction Generator (DFIG) for Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Introduction
Architecture of DFIG Power Grid System
Design Details
Rotor Side Design
Direct and Quadrature Rotor Current Command Generation
Position - Sensorless Rotor Position Detection
Simulation Results
Conclusion
References
Packet Scheduling Scheme with Enhanced Quality of Service for Mobile WiMAX
Introduction
Previous Work
Proposed Work - Enhanced DBAPQ for Improved QoS
Simulation Results
Conclusion
References
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