Heat-Mapping: A Robust Approach Toward Perceptually Consistent Mesh Segmentation

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: 3D mesh segmentation is a fundamental low-level task with applications in areas as diverse as computer vision, computer-aided design, bio-informatics, and 3D medical imaging. A perceptually consistent mesh segmentation (PCMS), as defined in this paper is one...

Evaluating Wikis as a Communicative Medium for Collaboration Within Colocated and Distributed Engineering Design Teams

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Wikis, freely editable collections of web pages, exhibit potential for a flexible documentation and communication tool for collaborative design tasks as well as support for team design thinking early in the design process. The purpose of this work is to...

Addressing Uncertainties within Product Redesign for Sustainability: A Function Based Framework

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: The Function Impact Method (FIM) is a semi-quantitative eco-design methodology that is targeted specifically towards the early stages of the design process. The FIM allows a designer to predict the environmental impacts associated with a new functional...

Using Diffusion Distances for Flexible Molecular Shape Comparison

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: Many molecules are flexible and undergo significant shape deformation as part of their function, and yet most existing molecular shape comparison (MSC) methods treat them as rigid bodies, which may lead to incorrect shape recognition.

Estimating view parameters from random projections for Tomography using spherical MDS

by Convergence Design Lab Admin | Jul 17, 2015 | Recent Publications

Abstract: During the past decade, the computed tomography has been successfully applied to various fields especially in medicine. The estimation of view angles for projections is necessary in some special applications of tomography, for example, the structuring of...