École nationale supérieure des télécommunications de Bretagne

About: École nationale supérieure des télécommunications de Bretagne is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Turbo code & Decoding methods. The organization has 1090 authors who have published 2408 publications receiving 31213 citations. The organization is also known as: Ecole nationale supérieure des télécommunications de Bretagne & Ecole nationale superieure des telecommunications de Bretagne.

Wireless sensor networks: a survey on recent developments and potential synergies

Abstract: Wireless sensor network (WSN) has emerged as one of the most promising technologies for the future. This has been enabled by advances in technology and availability of small, inexpensive, and smart sensors resulting in cost effective and easily deployable WSNs. However, researchers must address a variety of challenges to facilitate the widespread deployment of WSN technology in real-world domains. In this survey, we give an overview of wireless sensor networks and their application domains including the challenges that should be addressed in order to push the technology further. Then we review the recent technologies and testbeds for WSNs. Finally, we identify several open research issues that need to be investigated in future. Our survey is different from existing surveys in that we focus on recent developments in wireless sensor network technologies. We review the leading research projects, standards and technologies, and platforms. Moreover, we highlight a recent phenomenon in WSN research that is to explore synergy between sensor networks and other technologies and explain how this can help sensor networks achieve their full potential. This paper intends to help new researchers entering the domain of WSNs by providing a comprehensive survey on recent developments.

Near optimum decoding of product codes

Abstract: A new iterative decoding algorithm for product codes (block) based on soft decoding and soft decision output of the component codes is described in the paper. Monte Carlo simulations of the bit error rate (BER) after decoding using this new algorithm for different product codes indicate coding gains of up to 8 dB. This new coding scheme is attractive for digital transmission systems requiring powerful coding schemes with a high code rate (R>0.8). In the paper the authors compare their coding scheme with one of the best coding schemes, the "turbo-codes", in terms of BER performance.

A New Method Based on Spectral Subtraction for Speech Dereverberation

Abstract: Summary A new monaural method for the suppression of late room reverberation from speech signals, based on spectral subtraction, is presented. The problem of reverberation suppression differs from classical speech de-noising in that the “reverberation noise” is non stationary. In this paper, the use of a novel estimator of the non-stationary reverberationnoise power spectrum, based on a statistical model of late reverberation, is presented. The algorithm is tested on real reverberated signals. The performances for different RIRs with ranging from 0.34 s to 1.7 s consistently show significant noise reduction with little signal distortion. Moreover, when used as a front end to an automatic speech recognition system, the algorithm brings about dramatic improvements in terms of automatic speech recognition scores in various reverberant environments.

A modification to the Walch classification of the glenoid in primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis using three-dimensional imaging

Abstract: Background Since Walch and colleagues originally classified glenoid morphology in the setting of glenohumeral osteoarthritis, several authors have reported varying levels of interobserver and intraobserver reliability. We propose several modifications to the Walch classification that we hypothesize will increase interobserver and intraobserver reliability. Methods We propose the addition of the B3 and D glenoids and a more precise definition of the A2 glenoid. The B3 glenoid is monoconcave and worn preferentially in its posterior aspect, leading to pathologic retroversion of at least 15° or subluxation of 70%, or both. The D glenoid is defined by glenoid anteversion or anterior humeral head subluxation. The A2 glenoid has a line connecting the anterior and posterior native glenoid rims that transects the humeral head. Using 3-dimensional computed tomography glenoid reconstructions, 3 evaluators used the original Walch classification and the modified Walch classification to classify 129 nonconsecutive glenoids on 4 separate occasions. Reliabilities were assessed by calculating κ coefficients. Results Interobserver reliabilities improved from an average of 0.391 (indicating fair agreement) using the original classification to an average of 0.703 (substantial agreement) using the modified classification. Intraobserver reliabilities improved from an average of 0.605 (moderate agreement) to an average of 0.882 (nearly perfect agreement). Conclusion When 3-dimensional glenoid reconstructions and the modified Walch classification described herein are used, improved interobserver and intraobserver reliabilities are obtained.

A Multi-Band Stacked RF Energy Harvester With RF-to-DC Efficiency Up to 84%

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to show the possibility to harvest RF energy to supply wireless sensor networks in an outdoor environment. In those conditions, the number of existing RF bands is unpredictable. The RF circuit has to harvest all the potential RF energy present and cannot be designed for a single RF tone. In this paper, the designed RF harvester adds powers coming from an unlimited number of sub-frequency bands. The harvester’s output voltage ratios increase with the number of RF bands. As an application example, a 4-RF band rectenna is designed. The system harvests energy from GSM900 (Global System for Mobile Communications), GSM1800, UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and WiFi bands simultaneously. RF-to-dc conversion efficiency is measured at 62% for a cumulative ${-}{\hbox{10}}$ -dBm input power homogeneously widespread over the four RF bands and reaches 84% at 5.8 dBm. The relative error between the measured dc output power with all four RF bands on and the ideal sum of each of the four RF bands power contribution is less than 3%. It is shown that the RF-to-dc conversion efficiency is more than doubled compared to that measured with a single RF source, thanks to the proposed rectifier architecture.