Lecture List of IP Dept.
1） Foundations of Perceptual systems
Spring Semester 2−0−0, 2008 given in Japanese, 2009 given in English
every even year: given in Japanese
every odd year: given in English
Lecturers: Keiji UCHIKAWA, Hirohiko KANEKO, Makio KASHINO
The aim of this lecture is to understand the foundations of human visual
and auditory systems. We will describe the phenomenal, structural and computational
aspects of the information processing of the perceptual systems, showing
many experimental data.
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2） Mechanisms of visual perception
Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in Japanese, 2008 given in English
every odd year: given in Japanese
every even year: given in English
Lecturers: Hirohiko KANEKO, Shinya NISHIDA, Keiji UCHIKAWA, Isamu MOTOYOSHI
This lecture aims to understand the functions and mechanisms of human
visual system for colorperception, space perception, motion perception,
attention, pattern perception, integration of sensory information, and
so on. Phenomenal, structural and computational aspects of the information
processing of the visual systems will be explained with latest experimental
data.
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3） Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
Spring Semester 2−0−0, 2008 given in Japanese, 2009 given in English
every even year: given in Japanese
every odd year: given in English
Lecturers: Takao KOBAYASHI, Masahiro YAMAGUCHI, Nobuhiko SUGINO
This course provides basic knowledge on digital signal processing. Digital signal processing plays an important role in analysis of various information systems. It is assumed that the student is familiar with complex variables and Fourier theory. Topics include discrete-time signals and systems, sampling theorem, z-transform, discrete-time Fourier transform (DFT), fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithms, digital filters, and multi-dimensional signal processing.
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Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in Japanese, 2008 given in English
every odd year: given in Japanese
every even year: given in English
Lecturer: Takao KOBAYASHI
This course provides an introduction to speech signal processing, as well as recent advances in the theory and practice of spoken language processing. Topics include speech analysis, statistical modeling of speech, speech recognition, speech synthesis, speech coding, speech enhancement, language models, and the application of spoken language processing to human-computer interaction.
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5） Optical Imaging and Image Processing
Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in Japanese, 2008 given in English
every odd year: given in Japanese
every even year: given in English
Lecturer: Masahiro YAMAGUCHI
This lecture focuses on the fundamentals of digital image processing techniques
based on the principles of interference and diffraction of light wave,
two-dimensional Fourier transform, and image formation. The applications
of optical imaging and digital image processing techniques are also introduced,
such as color image processing, multispectral imagery, 3D display, and
medical imaging.
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6） Statistical Models of Brain and Parallel Computation
Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in English, 2008 given in Japanese
every odd year: given in English
every even year: given in Japanese
Lecturers: Itsuo KUMAZAWA
This lecture introduces statistical methods to analyze highly parallel computation systems such as neural networks by using ideas developed in statistical physics.
1. Theoretical backgrounds of statistical physics and particle systems
are described.
2. The human brain system and neural networks are overviewed.
3. The analogy between the system of particles and the system of computation
units is shown.
4. The statistical methods to analyze parallel computation systems are
derived.
5. Programming is practiced and the analytical results are compared with
the experimental results.
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Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in English, 2008 given in Japanese
every odd year: given in English
every even year: given in Japanese
Lecturers: Takashi OBI
This course will feature an image and information aspects of a medical
engineering, such as a mechanism of X-ray CT, SPECT and PET, image reconstruction
methods etc. In addition, a diagnostic technique will be will be presented
in the lecture.
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Spring Semester 2−0−0, 2008 given in English, 2009 given in Japanese
every even year: given in English
every odd year: given in Japanese
Lecturer: Xiao-Lin ZHANG
The main aim of this lecture is to learn differences in the signal processing
and motion control principles between organisms and modern engineering.
Additionally, we will study how to find useful hints from anatomic and
physiology knowledge that can be applied to modern engineering. For this
purpose, the lecture introduces a method to structure an electrical equivalent
circuit of a neuron, and a learning system model faithful to the neural
network of the brainstem and cerebellum. Finally, we will explain how to
make an ocularmotor system model (based on anatomic structure and physiological
function) and its application to robot eye control.
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9） Fundamentals on VLSI Systems
Spring Semester 2−0−0, 2008 given in English, 2009 given in Japanese
every even year: given in English
every odd year: given in Japanese
Lecturers: Nobuhiko SUGINO, Hideo MAEJIMA
The course will provide the students with an understanding basic knowledge
for analysis and design of VLSI systems. Key topics are fundamentals on
logic and sequential circuits, functional and arithmetic units, registers
and memories, and etc.. By use of above components, basics of processor
architectures are also discussed.
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Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in English, 2008 given in Japanese
every odd year: given in English
every even year: given in Japanese
Lecturers: Hideo MAEJIMA, Nobuhiko SUGINO, Kunio UCHIYAMA
VLSI systems can execute various information processing functions at high-speed
and with efficiency, and then playing a significant role in achieving advanced
information processing systems. Microprocessors, kernels of VLSI systems,
and software technologies, like OS and compilers, are lectured. Furthermore,
design examples at product levels are also introduced.
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11） Intelligent Information System
Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in Japanese, 2008 given in English
every odd year: given in Japanese
every even year: given in English
Lecturers: Yoshinori HATORI, Ryouhei ORIHARA, Takashi IDA
As advanced computerized society becomes reality, a demand for hyper-functional,
hyper-efficient intelligent information systems is skyrocketed in every
corners of the society and therefore development of such systems is a crucial
technological challenge. In particular, R&D and technological innovation
for intelligent processing, such as recognition and understanding of media
information that is represented by a picture and a sound, and their hyper-functional
implementation are rapidly advancing and their importance grows exponentially.
This lecture will discuss the newest technologies and R&D trends of
the intelligent information systems, with its focus on the media information
processing.
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Spring Semester 2−0−0, 2008 given in English, 2009 given in Japanese
every even year: given in English
every odd year: given in Japanese
Lecturers: Kentaro NAKAMURA
This lecture is an introduction to ultrasonic engineering including both
instrumental and high power applications. The basic theory on acoustic
wave propagation and vibration of elastic body is provided. The concept
of electrical equivalent circuit for piezoelectric transducers is introduced
and its usage for analyzing and designing ultrasonic vibration system is
discussed. The elementary description on acoustic functional devices such
as ultrasonic actuators/motors, vibratory gyroscope and piezoelectric transformer
is also given.
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Autumn Semester 2−0−0, 2007 given in English, 2008 given in Japanese
every odd year: given in English
every even year: given in Japanese
Lecturers: Minoru Kuribayashi Kurosawa, Kentaro Nakamura
Based on the application of elastic wave and acoustic wave engineering,
micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) are lectured from the principle
to modeling. MEMS is getting more and more important technology field in
these days. The priceple, analysis method and modeling of electro-acoustic
transducers which are very important in this field, are lectured. Opto-acoustical
sensing system is lectured also.