We consider the problem of joint estimation of states and some constant parameters for a class of nonlinear discrete-time systems.This class contains systems that could be transformed into a quasi-LPV (linear parameter varying) polytopic model in the Takagi-Sugeno (T-S) form.Such systems could have unmeasured premise variables, a case usually overl
This paper investigates the motion planning problem of planar m-link (m≥4) closed chains among point obstacles with extension to arbitrary convex 2-D obstacles.The configuration space (C-space) of closed chains is embedded into two copies of m-3 dimensional tori.Two structural sets, the C-boundaries and the C-obstacles, Thickening treatment
Metastasis from salivary gland tumors to liver is exceedingly uncommon.Reported is the first case of a mammary analog secretory carcinoma (MASC) of salivary gland origin metastasized to the liver, even after complete surgical resection.A 76 year old female, with past history of a completely extirpated right parotid gland MASC, presented 2 years aft
Background: Cerebrospinal fluid leak is a relatively common problem ranging from 0.5% to 18% with traumatic or incidental injury to the Dura intra-operatively1, 2.Traumatic injury mostly occurs due to mechanical trauma Electric Potato Peelers with subsequent thecal sac laceration mainly in the thoracolumbar region.Incidental Dural injury commonly h
It all started with 7th grade reading WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning, used to meet state and federal testing requirements) scores.We had just finished the annual staff meeting of humiliation in which yet another year of the results of our non-progress on the annual state assessments in reading, writing and math had been presented t