...1 Learning Fingerprint Reconstruction: From Minutiae to Image Kai Cao and Anil K. Jain, Fellow, IEEE Abstract—The set of minutia points is considered to be the most distinctive feature for fingerprint representation and is widely used in fingerprint matching. It was believed that the minutiae set does not contain sufficient information to reconstruct the original fingerprint image from which minutiae were extracted. However, recent studies have shown that it is indeed possible to reconstruct fingerprint images from their minutiae representations. Reconstruction techniques demonstrate the need for securing fingerprint templates, improve the template interoperability and improve fingerprint synthesis. But, there is still a large gap between the matching performance obtained from original fingerprint images and their corresponding reconstructed fingerprint images. In this paper, the prior knowledge about fingerprint ridge structures is encoded in terms of orientation patch and continuous phase patch dictionaries to improve the fingerprint reconstruction. The orientation patch dictionary is used to reconstruct the orientation field from minutiae, while the continuous phase patch dictionary is used to reconstruct the ridge pattern. Experimental results on three public domain databases (FVC2002 DB1 A, FVC2002 DB2 A and NIST SD4) demonstrate that the proposed reconstruction algorithm outperforms the stateof-the-art reconstruction algorithms in terms of both i)......
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...negligible, it reflects the nervous attitude of the time. Richard Preston writes narrative nonfiction. Narrative nonfiction is a hybrid style of writing that utilizes the framework of nonfiction with aspects of a novel, dialogue, for instance. Preston favors this style and wrote his dissertation on it during his graduate studies in Princeton. Previously, Preston wrote non-fiction on science such as Astronomy and on History; later his focus shifts to the science of Microbiology. In 1992 Richard Preston wrote an article in The New Yorker, entitled “Crisis in the Hot Zone.” Two years later, this article became the foundation for his non-fiction book, The Hot Zone, which documents the appearance of Ebola in the United States during the late eighties. At the time The Hot Zone was conceived, free trade policies during President George H. W. Bush’s administration were still making an impact worldwide. Bush set forth global objectives, renewing an interest in globalization under the belief that a global market will alleviate America’s growing deficit. Furthermore, he spearheaded the construction of North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. Later, the Internet made its debut under the supervision of the new administrations Vice President, Al Gore. The United States had become the sole superpower of the world and was empowered by economic growth that began in 1983 that continued for the next several decades. These actions, along with the disintegration of the Soviet Union and......
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...Accounting Services For Theta Chi Fraternity Delta Upsilon Chapter at Arizona State University Prepared By Wade Sarchet Arizona State University W.P Carey School of Business Member of Theta Chi Fraternity Report Distributed Dec 7th, 2012 Prepared for Jordan White President of Theta Chi At Arizona State University 2402 E 5th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 December 7, 2012 Jordan White Delta Upsilon Chapter President Theta Chi Fraternity 1424 S. Jentilly Lane Tempe, AZ 85281 Dear Mr. White: This is a report regarding the current financial situation of the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona (hereinafter, “Theta Chi,” or the “Fraternity”) and a proposal to improve management of Fraternity funds. The Fraternity has been in existence since the Fall of 1956. Our chapter is among the largest and strongest active fraternities at Arizona State University and our philanthropic events are much appreciated throughout the community. Despite such success, it has been brought to my attention that we have been facing financial difficulties over the past several semesters, and I believe that with some assistance, we will struggle no more. I am proposing the professional service of an accountant to assist our Treasurer. The addition of this third party service will provide the Fraternity with a checks and balances system as well as professional documentation of all fraternity funds available to the...
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...switch routes a call traveling between two lines that are served from the same switch. Routes from the end office to the tandem which would connect both through the class 5 switch which can handle the load of thousands of subscriber lines. 7. Explain how a call is routed between an end-office switch and the local tandem switch. Routes from one end office to a LD switch then to another LD switch which is connected to the Tandem switch. 10. Why do business customers purchase private branch exchanges. These are used in situations where the amount of processing power needed is not as great so that you can call other depts. Within the business in a cost effective manner. 14. Define each part of the following number as defined by the North American numbering plan:...
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...routes a call traveling between two lines that are served from the same switch. Routes from the end office to the tandem which would connect both through the class 5 switch which can handle the load of thousands of subscriber lines. 7. Explain how a call is routed between an end-office switch and the local tandem switch. Routes from one end office to a LD switch then to another LD switch which is connected to the Tandem switch. 10. Why do business customers purchase private branch exchanges? These are used in situations where the amount of processing power needed is not as great so that you can call other depts., within the business in a cost effective manner. 14. Define each part of the following number as defined by the North American numbering plan: 818-555-9877. 818 is the area code identifying the...
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...Jenn Stanley VP Event Planning Hello Region 5! 1. Accomplishments in your Area/Progress on Goals: * On September 19th we had a function with one of our homecoming partners, Pi Kappa Alpha. They invited us over to their house and we had an ice cream social! * On September 20th we had our first date party of the semester! It was held at Kathouse Lounge in Aggieville. Though it didn’t exactly end up the way we wanted it to, we were forced to leave due to underage drinking, all of our risk management and safety precautions were used and we were able to get everyone home without any problems. * Dad’s Weekend was a success! A lot of Pi Phi dads attended and participated in the luncheon, auction, and tailgates. Shana Gordon and Julia Noland did a great job putting it all together and the girls loved spending their weekend with their dads. 2. Progress on Chapter Evaluation: * We are working towards our goal of becoming a Phi Chapter! 3. Plans for next month: * This month we have homecoming and will be doing a lot with our partners! I am working on an evening during homecoming week to invite all of our partners over for a dinner. * We are also in the works of planning Todd Trio, which Pi Phi is hosting this year with Alpha Chi and Gamma Phi. This will probably not be held until November. 4. Committees/officers: * The social events chairs are doing great! Liz and Jordan made incredible shirts for Dad’s Weekend, the date party, and Ali Kemp.......
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...hidden under the ocean floors (Woodside 5). Many energy experts and environmentalists question whether it is cost effective to drill miles beneath the ocean floor as well as the effects it might have on the atmosphere (5-6). Another option for America’s transition to oil independence is reverting back to the original diesel engine, invented in 1900 (62). Woodside writes, “Peanut oil and any vegetable oil can be refined to run automobile engines or furnaces” (62). With so many other alternatives to traditional oil, it’s a wonder why America isn’t working harder to become energy independent in regards to oil and to lower the cost of gasoline in such a poor economy. Statement of Problem Oil is needed for the everyday needs of nearly every American as well as important missions carried out by our armed services (Hakes 2). If the claims are true that money spent on foreign oil does support terrorism and nuclear programs, then the need to become independent as a nation is crucial. The problem goes beyond the impact of...
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...Balanced Man Program The BMP makes SigEp stand out among the Greek community and other student organizations. In 1991 Sigma Phi Epsilon implemented a continuous development 'Balanced Man' program that abolished pledging altogether, instituted year-round recruitment, encourages lifestyles based on the three Cardinal Principles, and includes a number of tasks geared towards creating diverse experiences that promote the ideals of "a Sound Mind in a Sound Body." The Balanced Man Program consists of four challenges labeled Sigma, Phi, Epsilon, and Brother Mentor. Each challenge consists of tasks defined by their experiences that progressively develop a member as a balanced man with a Sound Mind in a Sound Body and a balanced servant leader. These tasks show the member how to apply SigEp's Cardinal Principles of Virtue, Diligence, and Brotherly Love into his daily life. A new SigEp brother is welcomed and integrated into the chapter with the introductory phase of the program, the Sigma Challenge. He must complete a program based on self-discovery, chapter activities, and service-learning. After completing the Sigma Challenge, he enters the Phi Challenge, which is centered on understanding the benefits of fraternalism, building balance, and cultivating the values and knowledge that a man needs to excel at college, SigEp, and life. Here, more advanced efforts await him that includes becoming a member of other on-campus organizations and taking a leadership role in the chapter. The......
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...The response to demand of computer and potato chips The supply’s response to demand is always a direct response. Suppliers of any commodity respond to a rise in demand by increasing their supply levels to meet the demand. The direct response stops at the point of equilibrium. The response to demand of potato and computer chips may differ both in the short run and long-run. The potato chips response will be faster in supply increase because the time needed in adjusting its production is shorter compared to the computer chips. On other hand, computer chips response in supply increase will be slower because adjustments to production require more time in cost adjustments. However, the response of both products to a rise in demand will be limited to changes in variable costs. Though as time goes by all costs can be adjusted to increase supply for both goods. Therefore, its’ conclusive to say potato chips response is quicker in the short term because its production cost variables take less time to change compared to computer chips. According to Andreu, Michael and Jerry (1995 in order to increase production in the short run each manufacturer has only one option, which is to change the variable costs that are easily adjustable. In the long run supply response will reach an equilibrium point with no shift for the potatoes because they are regularly consumed. However, a shift is possible if potatoes go out of season and thus, affecting supply. The computer chips supply...
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...the following paragraphs is an analysis of the following risks; political, legal, and regulatory risks, exchange and repatriation of funds risks, competitive risk assessment, taxation and double taxation risks, market risks, distribution and supply chain risks, physical and environmental challenges to entering and operating in a target market, social and cultural risks, and cyber or technology risks. A description of how these risks would be managed and a summary of the strategic planning process will be explained. Mexico has a moderate political risk according to AM Bests Country risk report. Mexico ties with large, developed countries that are very strong has help them in this aspect when it comes to their political risk. NAFTA North American Fair Trade Agreement also helps in this respect since it is now one of the largest free trade areas. This agreement was established between the Unites States, Canada, and Mexico and became effective on January 1, 1994. This alliance has brought economic growth and rising standards to the citizens of these three countries. There are many advantages of NAFTA, being that it has created the world’s largest free trade area, and links 444 million people and produces nearly $17 trillion in goods and services annually is that it eliminates tariffs that create agreements on international rights for business investors. This reduces the cost of trade and spurs investment and growth for large and small businesses. When tariffs are......
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...In January 1994, the United States, Mexico, and Canada implemented the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), forming the largest free trade zone in the world. The goal of NAFTA is to create better trading conditions through tariff reduction, removal of investment barriers, and improvement of intellectual property protection. NAFTA continues to gradually reduce tariffs on set dates and aims to eliminate all tariffs by the year 2004. Before NAFTA was established, investing in Mexico was a difficult process. Investors needed the Mexican Government's approval and were also required to meet specific investment guidelines. These requirements necessitated investors to export a set level of goods and services, utilize domestic goods and services, and transfer technology to competitors. Under NAFTA, investors no longer need government approval to invest and are treated as domestic investors. NAFTA has also increased intellectual property rights and allowed companies to obtain patents in Mexico and Canada. In the past, companies were hesitant to export research and development intensive goods; with increased intellectual property protection, however, exports of these goods have shown a definite increase. As a result of better trading conditions, exports and imports of most other goods have increased along with the research and development intensive goods. In Mexico, the elimination of investment barriers has allowed investment to expand. Increased trading and investment has......
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...Comprehensive Analysis Outline Team A: Jaime Borgarin, Julian Contreras, Ibeth Sanchez MGT/448 Global Buisness Strategies May 11, 2012 Professor Quinton Murphy I. Region Analysis A. Regional Alliances and Economic Integration 1. NAFTA 2. United States B. Physical Environment and its Affect on Trade 1. Close Proximity to the U.S. 2. Access to Oceans C. Political Stability 1. Authoritarian Law 2. Democratic Desires D. Economic Conditions 1. Weak Economy 2. Weak Financial Markets E. Finance Options Available 1. Foreign Owned Banks F. Social Health and Environmental Conditions 1. Little Regulation 2. Pollution G. Terrorism Threats 1. Lack of Terrorism 2. High Rate of Violent Crimes 3. Drug Trafficking II. Country Analysis A. Political stability 1. Relatively low geopolitical and domestic political risks in Mexico will increase over the long-term. 2. The war on terrorism has already tightened US border security and immigration rules, opening an important social safety valve for Mexico. 3. Hardening US counter-drug policy in Mexico could heighten already high social tensions. 4. Domestic political risk will increase by......
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...xBrittney Johnson 5/2/12 Economics Free Trade Free trade is a system in which goods, capital, and labor flow freely between nations, without barriers which could delay the trade process. There are many nations that have free trade agreements, and several global organizations promote free trade between their members. There are a few arguments both for and against this practice, ranging from economists, politicians, industries, and social scientists. A few barriers to trade are struck down in a free trade agreement. Taxes, tariffs, and import quotas are all eliminated, as are subsidies, tax breaks, and other forms of support to local producers. Restrictions on the flow of money are also lifted, and regulations, which could be considered a barrier to free trade. Free trade enables overseas companies to trade just as efficiently, easily, and effectively as local producers. The idea behind free trade is that it will lower prices for goods and services by encouraging competition. Local producers would no longer be able to count on government subsidies and other forms of assistance, including quotas which force citizens to buy from local producers, while overseas companies move in on new markets when barriers to trade are lifted. In addition, free trade is also supposed to encourage improvement, since competition between companies triggers a need to come up with original products and solutions to capture market share. Free trade can also substitute global cooperation, by......
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...May 10, 1962 was a beautiful spring day in Flint, Michigan. The Apple Blossom trees were blooming, and you could see a cloud of yellow pollen infiltrating the automobiles, homes and everything else in sight. Yes indeed, spring had arrived, not quite, but the presence and aroma were in the air. It was a season the people of Michigan had looked passionately forward to seeing. It was a time to heal, a time to console, a time to forget and a time to move forward after a tragic and blistering winter. Michigan, infamously known for its cold and below freezing temperatures would claim its third coldest winter on record. On Tuesday, January 16, 1962, what began as a weak system moving into the region earlier during the day, amassed into a devastating blizzard. By late afternoon, snow accumulations were already at 15-18 inches over the southern region of the state. As if that wasn’t enough, the headline on the special weather statement that was issued by the National Weather Service Tuesday evening read as follows: “Another Winter Storm Threatens Lower Michigan” and thus, a second winter storm watch were officially posted. The phasing of two distinct jet streams aloft proved to be the key as to the subsequent strength and massive extent of the brutal storm. A travel advisory was issued to stay off roads if possible and to stay indoors. Early Wednesday morning, the storm had changed from snow to sleet and freezing rains. With temperatures dropping below freezing, this would prove to...
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...The Debate Around NAFTA’s Chapter 11: The Case of MMT and Canada Introduction The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is an agreement liberalizing trade and investment between Canada, the United States, and Mexico. From the moment it took effect on January 1, 1994, the agreement has sparked controversy and fiery debate from groups across the political spectrum regarding its benefits and costs.[i] Much of this debate revolves around Chapter 11, the section of the agreement that deals with investor-state relations. Chapter 11 gives foreign investors the right to sue the host government for damages if they believe they have been treated unfairly. In 1996, the Ethyl Corporation filed a $250 million claim against Canada under Chapter 11 regarding a gasoline additive they produced called MMT. Background • Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT) MMT is an octane-improving fuel additive. The chemical compound was developed in the 1950s by what became the Ethyl Corporation (today part of the Afton Chemical Corporation, but hereinafter referred to as “Ethyl”).[ii] MMT was widely used in the United States and Canada, during the 1960s and 1970s in leaded gasoline. However, due to public health concerns, MMT was banned in the late 1970s by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).[iii] The health effects of exposure to manganese through its use in MMT are under research. Manganese, the main component of MMT, is a common element of our......
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