Programme
 

Tuesday, September 16 - Industry Day

09:00 Registration - Opening
09:15-09:30 Industry Day - Opening remarks
09:30-10:30 Industry Day - Presentations - I (EFACEC; AutoEuropa-Volkswagen)
10:30-11:00 -- Coffee Break --
11:00-12:00 Industry Day - Panel "Research and Innovation in Industry"
12:00-13:30 -- Lunch --
13:30-15:00 Industry Day - Presentations - II (Rockwell; Siemens; Schneider)
15:00-15:30 -- Coffee Break --
15:30-16:30 Industry Day - Presentations - III (National Instruments; SEW-EURODRIVE )
16:30-18:00 Industry Day - Hands-on session
18:00-18:30  
18:15 Welcome reception, at St. George's Castle, courtesy of Lisbon City Hall

 

Wednesday, September 17

09:00-09:30 Opening session
09:30-10:30 Invited Keynote:
Christer Rameback (ABB) - "Process Automation - History and Future"
10:30-10:50 -- Coffee Break --
10:50-12:15
T2.1
Wireless Communications
T5.1
Simulation Methodologies applied to Automated Manufacturing Systems
T6.4
Formal methods in Automation
Development
IP.1
Industrial Practice
I
12:15-13:45 -- Lunch Break --
13:45-15:30
T2.2
Fieldbus Communication and Real-time
T3.1
Real-Time Issues in Distributed (Embedded) Systems
T5.2
Petri Nets for Automated Manufacturing Systems´ Specification
T6.2
Advanced Control
1
IP.2
Industrial Practice
II
15:30-16:00 -- Coffee Break --
16:00-18:00
SS.1
Petri Nets:
 Estimation and Control
T1.1
Systems maintenance and process monitoring
T2.3
Cell, Interconnection Networks, and Secure Communications
T3.2
Hardware Aspects of Embedded Systems
T6.3
Advanced Control
2

 

Thursday, September 18

09:00-10:45
T1.3
Real-time and networked applications
T4.1
Wireless sensors and Intelligent Sensors
T5.4
Computational Platforms for Automated Manufacturing Systems´ Engineering
T8.2
Mobile robots
10:45-11:15 -- Coffee Break --
11:15-12:15 Invited Keynote
Peter Neumann (IFAK-FHG) - "Virtual Automation Network – problems to be solved"
12:15-13:45 -- Lunch Break --
13:45-15:30
SS.2
Evaluation and Development for Supply Chain Management
T1.2
Plant Automation and industrial process control
T5.3
Synthesis Methodologies for Manufacturing Systems´ Controllers
15:30-16:00 -- Coffee Break --
16:00-18:00
WIP.1
Communications
WIP.2
Modelling and Control
WIP.3
Sensors and Processes
18:00-19:00  
19:00 Conference Dinner

 

Friday, September 19

09:00-10:25
SS.3
Emerging Approaches for Production Scheduling and Management
T6.6
Intelligent control of mechatronic devices
T7.1
Control technologies
10:25-10:45 -- Coffee Break --
10:45-12:15
T6.5
Formal methods in Automation - Application
T7.3
Distributed AI
T8.3
Robotics & control
T9.2
Remote Management Issues in Manufacturing
12:15-13:45 -- Lunch Break --
13:45-15:30
T3.3
Design Aspects of RT embedded systems
T4.2
Modelling, design and validation of Intelligent Sensors
T6.7
Methodologies, tools and solutions
T8.1
Computer vision
T9.1
Manufacturing Management Systems
15:30-16:00 -- Coffee Break --
16:00-18:00
T2.4
Remote Access / Middleware
SS.4
Distributed Real-Time Systems
T4.3
Applications with Intelligent Sensors
T6.1
Modelling and analysis of complex processes and systems
T7.2
Fuzzy models

 

Tuesday September 16

 

Registration - Opening

Tuesday, September 16, 9:00

 

Industry Day - Opening remarks

Tuesday, September 16, 9:15-9:30

Industry Day - Presentations - I (EFACEC; AutoEuropa-Volkswagen)

Tuesday, September 16, 9:30-10:30

Industry Day - Panel "Research and Innovation in Industry"

Tuesday, September 16, 11:00-12:00

Industry Day - Presentations - II (Rockwell; Siemens; Schneider)

Tuesday, September 16, 13:30-15:00

Industry Day - Presentations - III (National Instruments; SEW-EURODRIVE )

Tuesday, September 16, 15:30-16:30

Industry Day - Hands-on session

Tuesday, September 16, 16:30-18:00

 

Welcome reception, at St. George's Castle, cortesy of Lisbon City Hall

Tuesday, September 16, 18:15

 

Wednesday September 17

 

Opening session

Wednesday, September 17, 9:00-9:30

 

Invited Keynote: Christer Rameback (ABB) - "Process Automation - History and Future"

Wednesday, September 17, 9:30-10:30

 

T2.1: Wireless Communications

Wednesday, September 17, 10:50-12:15

Antenna Redundancy for Increasing Transmission Reliability in Wireless Industrial LANs

Andreas Willig

Enabling Inter-Domain Transactions in Bridge-Based Hybrid Wired/Wireless PROFIBUS Networks

Luis Ferreira, Eduardo Tovar, Mário Alves

Real-Time Performance of Cut-Through Forwarding in Hybrid Wired/Wireless Industrial Networks

Koulamas C., Koubias S., Papadopoulos G.

Linking Control Networks and Wireless Personal Area Networks

Stefan Mahlknecht, Peter Palensky

 

T5.1 Simulation Methodologies applied to Automated Manufacturing Systems

Wednesday, September 17, 10:50-12:15

Simulation of Working Procedures in a Distribution Centre

M. Santos, J. M. de la Cruz

Uniform Computational Treatment of Heterogeneous Discrete-Event Dynamic System Models

Wilson M. Arata, Paulo E. Miyagi

Workflow-Based Information System for Furniture Budgeting

J.C. Vidal, M. Lama, A. Bugarín, S. Barro

An Approach Based On Operation Insertion for One-Machine Real-Time Scheduling

S. Ourari, B. Bouzouia

 

T6.4 Formal methods in Automation - Development

Wednesday, September 17, 10:50-12:15

Modelling, Supervision and Diagnosis of a Manufacturing Cell

Clemente Cárdenas, Javier Olmos, David García, Enrique Baeyens

Travel Time Analysis for a New Automated Storage and Retrieval System

Hu Yahong, Huang Shell Ying, Chen Chuanyu, Hsu Wen-Jing, Toh Ah Cheong, Loh Chee Kit, Song Tiancheng

Using Firing Instants Approach and Partial Order to Control Time Critical Systems

Pascal Aygalinc, Soizick Calvez, Patrice Bonhomme

Coordinating Concurrency to Avoid Forbidden States in Condition Systems

Venkataramanan Venugopal, Lawrence E. Holloway

 

IP.1 Industrial Practice - I

Wednesday, September 17, 10:50-12:15

Intelligent Field Devices In Factory Automation - Modular Structures Into Manufacturing Cells

Karsten Schneider

Non Destructive Quality Control In Non-Round Cans Seaming

J. M. Etayo, A. Goti, L. Isasi, M. Rivas, L. Olaortua

Hardware/Software Solution for the Automation and Real-Time Control of a Wine Bottling Production Line

Rui Ribeiro, Octávio P. Dias, J. Paulo Teixeira, Isabel Teixeira

Object Oriented Software Engineering for Programmable Logical Controllers - A Successful Implementation

Luis Flores, Jose Barata

 

T2.2: Fieldbus Communication and Real-time

Wednesday, September 17, 13:45-15:30

Efficient Polling of Devices in CANopen Networks

Gianluca Cena, Adriano Valenzano

Response Time Calculations for Non-Preemptive Tasks with Variable Execution Time

Imad Alzeer, Pierre Molinaro, Yvon Trinquet

Allocating and Scheduling Tasks in Multiple Fieldbus Real-Time Systems

Michael Richard, Pascal Richard, Francis Cottet

Br-Tool: A Real-Time Bus Monitoring and Validation System gor Fieldbus-Based Industrial Automation Applications

Ronaldo Hüsemann, Carlos Eduardo Pereira

Development of an Industrial Communication Interface for a Temperature Sensor

M. González-Romero, M. A. Domínguez-Gómez, M. D. Valdés-Peña

 

T3.1 Real-Time Issues in Distributed (Embedded) Systems

Wednesday, September 17, 13:45-15:30

Building Distributed Embedded Systems With RT-Linux-GPL

Sergio Pérez, Joan Vila

Server-Based Scheduling of the CAN Bus

Thomas Nolte, Mikael Sjödin, Hans Hansson

COTS-Based Hardware Support to Timeliness in CAN Networks

Guillermo Rodríguez-Navas, Manuel Barranco, Julián Proenza, Ian Broster

Practical Evaluation of Messages Latencies in CAN

J. Gámiz, J. Samitier, J.M. Fuertes, Oriol Rubies

Evaluating Quality of Service and Behavioral Reliability of Steer-by-Wire Systems

Cédric Wilwert, YeQiong Song, Françoise Simonot-Lion, Thomas Clément

 

T5.2 Petri Nets for Automated Manufacturing Systems´ Specification

Wednesday, September 17, 13:45-15:30

A Formal Validation Approach for Holonic Control System Specifications

Paulo Leitao, Armando W. Colombo, Francisco Restivo

Timed Petri Net Modeling and Optimizations with Heuristic Search for Flexible Manufacturing Workstations

Gonzalo Mejía

Petri Net’s Execution Algorithm for Applications on Manufacture Control Systems

Gustavo Ribeiro Alves, João Dias da Costa, Fabiano Armellini, Paulo Eigi Miyagi, Diolino José dos Santos Filho

A New Method for FMS Modeling and Formal Verification

Xu Gang, Wu Zhiming

Time Window Specification And Validation With Petri Nets

Collart Dutilleul Simon, Yim Pascal

 

T6.2 Advanced Control 1

Wednesday, September 17, 13:45-15:30

Robust Control of Linear Systems with Nonlinear Uncertainties via Disturbance Observer Techniques

Seong-Ho Song, Yoon-Tae Im, Baek-Sop Kim, Seoyong Shin

A Robust Field Oriented Control of Induction Motor with Flux Observer and Speed Adaptation

Oscar Barambones, Aitor J. Garrido,Franscisco J. Maseda

An $H_\infty$ Controller for a Double Rotor System

M. López-Martínez, M.G. Ortega, F.R. Rubio

Optimal Control of Two Symmetric Competing Queues with Finite Capacity and Non Negligible Setup Times

Mauro Boccadoro, Paolo Valigi

Control Effort Reduction in Quantitative Feedback Theory for Multivariable Systems

Vahid Zahedzadeh, Gasem Alizadeh

 

IP.2 Industrial Practice - II

Wednesday, September 17, 13:45-15:30

Design and Development of a Cost-Effective Fault-Tolerant Execution and Control System for Discrete Manufacturing

Jing Bing Zhang, Dan Hong Zhang, Ming Mao Wong, Bryan TJ Ng

From Order to Production: A Distinct View on Integration of Plant Floor and Business Systems

Thomas Werner, Claus Vetter

MAST: Manufacturing Agent Simulation Tool

Pavel Vrba

Virtual Private Infrastructure (VPI) Initiative - An Industry Consortium for Unified and Secure Web Control with Embedded Devices

Axel Sikora, Peter Brügger

An Internet-Based Data Mining Engine in a Steel Factory Installation

A. López, J. Sirgo, R. Blanco, R. Jáñez, N. Abajo, R. Pérez, M. Tarrío

 

SS.1 Petri Nets: Estimation and Control

Wednesday, September 17, 16:00-18:00

Performance-Based Comparison of Control Policies for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Modelled by Coloured Petri Nets

Mariagrazia Dotoli, Maria Pia Fanti

Observers for Nondeterministic Lambda-Free Labeled Petri Nets

Daniele Corona, Alessandro Giua, Carla Seatzu, Jorge Júlvez

Robust Controller Design for Timed Event Graphs in Dioids

Mehdi Lhommeau, Laurent Hardouin, Bertrand Cottenceau, Luc Jaulin

Some Results on Siphon Computation for Deadlock Prevention in Resource Allocation Systems Modeled with Petri Nets

Fernando Tricas, Joaquín Ezpeleta

 

T1.1 Systems maintenance and process monitoring

Wednesday, September 17, 16:00-18:00

XML-Based Description Model of a Web Portal for Maintenance of Machines and Systems

Martin Wollschlaeger, Franziska Geyer, Dietmar Krumsiek, Reinhard Wilzeck

Ubiquitous Environment for Processes Monitoring in Power Stations

S. Fraga, D. Castro, A. Bugarín, J. Presedo, S. Barro, T. Lucas

The Twin base Modeling for Telemaintenance Process

Hakima Mellah, Noureddine Zerhouni

Process Data Abstraction/Accessibility Via Internet

Manel Velasco, Josep M Fuertes, Pau Marti

Constant Time Interval Simulation for Semiconductor Manufacturing

Kazuo Miyashita, Hiroyuki Ozaki, Kazuyuki Senoh, Hirofumi Matsuo

 

T2.3 Cell, Interconnection Networks, and Secure Communications

Wednesday, September 17, 16:00-18:00

Comparison of Switched Ethernet Architectures Models

Jean-Philippe Georges, Thierry Divoux, Eric Rondeau

Congestion Control Mechanisms for Multi-Hop Network Routers

Lucia Lo Bello, Simora Fichera, Salvatore Visalli, Orazio Mirabella

HTTP Digest Authentication in Embedded Automation Systems

Thomas P. von Hoff, Mario Crevatin

Smart Card Based Security for Fieldbus Systems

Christian Schwaiger, Albert Treytl

Configuration and Management of a Real-Time Smart Transducer Network

Stefan Pitzek, Wilfried Elmenreich

 

T3.2 Hardware Aspects of Embedded Systems

Wednesday, September 17, 16:00-18:00

An Efficient Algorithm for the Extraction of Compressed Diagnostic Information from Embedded Memory Cores

P. Bernardi, M. Rebaudengo, M. Sonza Reorda

Embedded SynUTC and IEEE 1588 Clock Synchronization for Industrial Ethernet

Roland Höller, Thilo Sauter, Nikolaus Kerö

Semi-Automatic Implementation of Control Algorithms in ASIC/FPGA

Maciej Petko, Grzegorz Karpiel

A CAD Methodology for Switched Current Analog IP Cores

Reuben Wilcock, Bashir Al-Hashimi

Self-Positioning Digital Window Comparators for Mixed-Signal DfT

D. De Venuto, M. J. Ohletz, B. Riccò

 

T6.3 Advanced Control 2

Wednesday, September 17, 16:00-18:00

Vibration Control Of Pitch Movement Using Command Shaping Techniques

Fareg Aldebrez, M O Tokhi, Z Mohamed, S M Ahmad

Experimental Modelling of a Pneumatic System

Ahmet Zorlu, Can Özsoy, Ahmet Kuzucu

An Expert Network for Obtaining of Approximate Discrete-Time Models for LTI Systems under Real Sampling Using Parameter Identification

M. De la Sen, A. J. Garrido, O. Barambones, F. J. Maseda

Non-Linear Control of a Gypsum Kiln Using Volterra Models

Fernando Dorado, Carlos Bordóns

Study of the Sub-Millikelvin Thermal Control of a Frequency Reference Cavity

Enrico Canuto, Fabio Musso

 

Thursday September 18

 

T1.3 Real-time and networked applications

Thursday, September 18, 9:00-10:45

An IEC 61131-3 Compiler for the MatPLC

Mário de Sousa, Adriano Carvalho

A Real-Time Speech Quality Improvement System

Hua-An Zhao

Efficient Power Management in Real-Time Embedded Systems

Ana Luiza de A.P. Zuquim, Luiz Filipe M. Vieira, Marcos A. Vieira, Alex B. Vieira, Hervaldo S. Carvalho, José A. Nacif, Claudionor N. Coelho Jr., Diógenes C. da Silva Jr., Antonio O. Fernandes, Antonio A.F. Loureiro

Semi-Automatic Generation of Monitoring Applications for Wireless Networks

André Lins, Eduardo F. Nakamura, Lincoln S. Rocha, Antonio A. F. Loureiro, Clauudionor J.N. Coelho Jr.

An Internet DGPS Service for Precise Outdoor Navigation

Manuel G. Soares, Benedita Malheiro, Francisco J. Restivo

 

T4.1 Wireless sensors and Intelligent Sensors

Thursday, September 18, 9:00-10:45

Managing Concurrent Duties and Time of Wireless Sensors in Electrical Power Systems

Mikael M. Nordman, Matti Lehtonen, Olavi Vähämäki

Capacity Limitations in Wireless Sensor Networks

Urban Bilstrup, Katrin Sjöberg, Bertil Svensson, Per-Arne Wiberg

Survey on Wireless Sensor Network Devices

Marcos Augusto M. Vieira, Diógenes Cecilio da Silva Junior, Claudionor N. Coelho. Jr., José M. Da Mata

Determining Design Parameters for Ad Hoc Wireless Sensor Networks

Qiang Gao, Keith J. Blow, David J. Holding, Ian Marshall

Wireless Sensor Networks - New Challenges in Software Engineering

Jan Blumenthal, Matthias Handy, Frank Golatowski, Marc Haase, Dirk Timmermann

 

T5.4 Computational Platforms for Automated Manufacturing Systems´ Engineering

Thursday, September 18, 9:00-10:45

A CAD Modeling System for the Components Made of Multi Heterogeneous Materials

Feng Zhu, Ke-Zhang Chen

Multiobjective Optimization of the Transport in Oil Pipelines Networks

J.M. de la Cruz, B. de Andres-Toro, A. Herrán, E. Besada Porta, P. Fernandez Blanco

Modeling, Implementation and Simulation of Virtual Factory Based on Colored Timed Petri Net

Yang Jianhua, Yasutaka Fujimoto

Evaluation of Industrial Performance for the Reactif Piloting of Production System

Nadia N Mouss, Hayet L. Mouss, Ahmed. Baci, Ahmed. Kouli

 

T8.2 Mobile robots

Thursday, September 18, 9:00-10:45

Fusing Odometric and Vision Data with an EKF to Estimate the Absolute Position of an Autonomous Mobile Robot

M. Marrón, J. C. García, M. A. Sotelo, M. Mazo

A Planning Architecture for Topological Robot Navigation in Uncertain Domains

Elena Lopez, Luis Miguel Bergasa, Rafael Barea, Marisol Escudero

A Robot with Natural Interaction Capabilities

L. Seabra Lopes, A.J.S. Teixeira, M. Rodrigues, D. Gomes, J. Girão, C. Teixeira, N. Sénica, L. Ferreira, P. Soares

Path-Tracking Controller with an Anti-collision Behaviour of a Bi-Steerable Cybernetic Car

Abel Mendes, Luis Conde Bento, Urbano Nunes

 

Invited Keynote: Peter Neumann (IFAK-FHG) - "Virtual Automation Network - problems to be solved"

Thursday, September 18, 11:15-12:15

 

SS.2 Evaluation and Development for Supply Chain Management

Thursday, September 18, 13:45-15:30

Supply Chain Inventory Management Based on Demand Model with Structured Uncertainties

Yasutaka Fujimoto

New Supply Chain Planning Method Based on Coupling Point Inventory Planning

Koshichiro Mitsukuni, Yuichi Nakamura, Tomoyuki Aoki

Cooperative Multi-Agent-Based Control Technology for Supervisory and Data-Acquisition Systems.

Juichi Kosakaya, Aki Kobayashi, Katsunori Yamaoka

The Autonomous Information System Design for Item Management Using Rewritable RF-ID Tags in Supply Chain

Rei Itsuki, Hiroshi Shibata, Yoshitomo Ikkai, Norihisa Komoda

Distributed Product Development as a Core Element of Supply Chain Management

Wolfgang Kersten, Eva-Maria Kern

 

T1.2 Plant Automation and industrial process control

Thursday, September 18, 13:45-15:30

Web Technologies in Support of Virtual Manufacturing Environments

Éric Lacroix, Richard St-Denis

OPC and CORBA in Manufacturing Execution Systems: A Review

Paulo Marcelo P.A. Blanco, Marco A. Poli, Marcos R. Pereira Barretto

Alarm Reduction in Industrial Process Control

Tord Bergquist, Jonas Ahnlund, Jan Eric Larsson

An Efficient Information Server for Advanced Plant Asset Management

Jochen Müller, Ulrich Epple, Martin Wollschlaeger, Christian Diedrich

FIPA-ACL Based Agent Communication in Plant Automation

Qibin Feng, Guoqiang Lu

 

T5.3 Synthesis Methodologies for Manufacturing Systems´ Controllers

Thursday, September 18, 13:45-15:30

Control Synthesis in Interval Systems

M. Khalid Didi Alaoui, Philippe Declerck

New Control Policies Preventing Deadlock in Automated Manufacturing Systems

Guido Maione, David Naso

Integrating UML and the Function Block Concept for the Development of Distributed Control Applications

Christos Tranoris, Kleanthis Thramboulidis

Lower Bounds and Multiobjective Evolutionary Optimization for Combined Maintenance and Production Scheduling in Job Shop

Harrath Youssef, Chebel-Morello Brigitte, Zerhouni Noureddine

A Pattern Schema For Complex Controllers

Ricardo Sanz, Adolfo Yela, Rafael Chinchilla

 

WIP.1 Communications

Thursday, September 18, 16:00-18:00

Design and Implementation of a Safety Communication Network in Railways with Intelligent Fault Diagnosis

César Mataix, Pedro Martin, Francisco J. Rodriguez, Maria J. Manzano, Javier Pozo,Patricio G. Donato

Integrating Multiple Devices in Distributed Control Application Platform

Hao He, R. T. Qu, Z. Q. Ding, A. Aendenroomer, K. M. Goh

Powerline Communications Interface in CSMA/CA-Networks

Helmut Beikirch, Matthias Voss

Distributed Monitoring Subsystems based on a Bluetooth Implementation

Paulo Bartolomeu, José Fonseca, Osvaldo Pacheco

An Architecture for Physical Injection of Complex Fault Scenarios in CAN Networks

Guillermo Rodríguez-Navas, Jesús Jiménez, Julián Proenza

A Web-Enabled Distributed Control Application Platform For Industrial Automation

R. T. Qu, Roland Lim, H. He, Z. Q. Ding, A. Aendenroomer, K. M. Goh

An Emerging Technology: Orthogonal Time Division Multiplexing (OTDM)

Vicente Diaz, Daniel Hernanz, Diego Lillo, Jesús Berián, Jesus Ureña

Supply Chain Management. Modelling Collaborative Decision

Francisco Lario Esteban, Angel Ortiz Bas, Raul Poler Escoto, David Perez Perales

A Model for Agent Mobility and Interaction

Pedro Mariano, Mário Marques, Luís Correia, Rita Ribeiro, Vladimir Abramov, Jan Goosenaerts, Maria Chli, Philippe De Wilde

ERP Implementation in the Stone Industry: Special Difficulties and Solutions in the Production Area

Manuel Cardós Carboneras, Cristóbal Miralles Insa, Eduardo Vicens Salort

 

WIP.2 Modelling and Control

Thursday, September 18, 16:00-18:00

Modeling and Simulation of a Complete Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility Using Petri Nets

Matthias Becker

Performances Evaluation of the Traffic Control in a Signal Crossroad by Petri Nets

Chérif Tolba, Philippe Thomas, Abdellah El Moudni, Dimitri Lefebvre

Colored Petri Net Model of IEC Function Block and Its Application

Zhi Wang, Fang Huang, Youxian Sun, Yeqiong Song

A Combined Analytical and Knowledge Based Method for Fault Detection and Isolation

Youssef Nakkabi, Nabil Kabbaj, Boutaieb Dahhou, Gilles Roux, J. Aguilar-Martin

On-Line Fault Diagnosing Techniques for a Class of Manufacturing Equipment

Hui Ma, Jing Bing Zhang, Yi Zhi Zhao, Chak Huah Tan, Guangning Wu

Application of Fuzzy Sliding Mode Based on Genetic Algorithms to Control of Robotic Manipulators

Behzad Moshiri, Mahdi Jalili-Kharaajoo, Farhad Besharati

Intelligent Predictive Control of a Solar Power Plant with Neuro-Fuzzy Identifier and Evolutionary Programming Optimizer

Mahdi Jalili-Kharaajoo, Farhad Besharati

Supervision and Optimal Control of a Class of Industrial Processes

J.L. Villa, M. Duque, A. Gauthier, N. Rakoto-Ravalontsalama

A Software Framework for Real-Time Embedded Automation and Control Systems

Angelo Perkusich, Hyggo O. Almeida, Denis H. de Araújo

 

WIP.3 Sensors and Processes

Thursday, September 18, 16:00-18:00

An Alarm Reduction Application at a District Heating Plant

Jonas Ahnlund, Tord Bergquist

Progresses on the Design of a Surveillance System to Protect Forests from Fire

João Neves Moutinho, Fernando David Mesquita, Nuno Martins, Rui Esteves Araújo

Lossless Implementation in VHDL of an Image Wavelet Transform

R. Mateos, A. Gardel, A. Hernandez, I. Bravo, C. Garcia

Unsupervised Calibration for Tire Canvas Inspection by means of Independent Component Analysis

André T. Puga, Júlio C. Gavilan

TV Geometry Adjustment System

Jaroslav Fiřt, Radek Holota

Different Proposals to the Multiplication of 3x3 Vision Mask in VHDL for FPGA's

I. Bravo, A. Hernández, A. Gardel, R. Mateos, J. L. Lázaro, V. Diaz

Traffic Sign Detection in Static Images Using Matlab

Miguel Ángel García, Migue Ángel Sotelo, E. Martín Gorostiza

A Phase-Measuring Method to Obtain Distances Applied to a Robot Positioning System

E. Martín-Gorostiza, J. L. Lázaro Galilea, J. M. García Domínguez, A. Eguidazu Herrera

A Simple On-line Batch Sequencing Algorithm

Vladimir Jovan, Boštjan Hauptman

 

Conference Dinner

Thursday, September 19, 19:00

 

Friday September 19

 

SS.3 Emerging Approaches for Production Scheduling and Management

Friday, September 19, 9:00-10:25

A High Speed Scheduling Method by Analyzing Job Flexibility and Taboo Search for a Large-Scale Job Shop Problem with Group Constraints

Hisatoshi Ohmae, Yoshitomo Ikkai, Norihisa Komoda, Kuniyoshi Horiuchi, Hidenobu Hamamoto

A Rapid Scheduling Method by Using Gradual Assignment for a Rectangular Cutting Stock Problem for Flawed and Connectable Resources

Yuji Shono, Yoshitomo Ikkai, Norihisa Komoda, Satoshi Imai, Hidenobu Hamamoto

A Heuristic-Based Hybrid Solution for Parallel Machine Scheduling Problems with Earliness and Tardiness Penalties

Hisashi Tamaki, Hajime Murao, Shinzo Kitamura

A Procurement Negotiation Method Using Objective Relaxation Knowledge for Appeasement

Hironori Oka, Yoshitomo Ikkai, Norihisa Komoda

 

T6.6 Intelligent control of mechatronic devices

Friday, September 19, 9:00-10:25

Design and Verification of Mechatronic Object-Oriented Models for Industrial Control Systems

Marcello Bonfè, Cesare Fantuzzi

Prototyping of Distributed Control Procedures in Concurrent Cyclic Processes Systems

Michal Polak, Robert Wójcik, Pawel Majdzik, Zbigniew Banaszak

Design and Implementation of a Prototype Control System According to IEC 61499

Xiujun Cai, Valeriy Vyatkin, Hans-Michael Hanisch

Intelligent Mechatronic Components: Control System Engineering Using an Open Distributed Architecture

V. Vyatkin

 

T7.1 Control technologies

Friday, September 19, 9:00-10:25

Direct Neuro-AVC Modelling And Control Strategy For Vibration Suppression Of A Flexible Plate Structure

Intan Z. Mat Darus, M. O. Tokhi

Sliding Mode Traction Control of an Electric Vehicle with Four Separate Wheel Drives

Mahdi Jalili-Kharaajoo, Farhad Besharati

Petri Net-Based Automated Control Synthesis for a Class of DEDS.

Frantisek Capkovic, Peter Capkovic

A New Robust Iterative Learning Control Algorithm for Application on a Gantry Robot

J.J. Hätönen, T.J. Harte, D.H. Owens, J.D. Ratcliffe, P.L. Lewin, E. Rogers

 

T6.5 Formal methods in Automation - Application

Friday, September 19, 10:45-12:15

Formal Design and Verifying of FMS

Xu Gang, Wu Zhiming

Modular Modeling of Roll-Based Calender Manufacturing Environments

Oliver Gutzeit, H.-M. Hanisch

Methodology for Modeling Visual Flowchart Control Programs Using Net Condition/Event Systems Formalism in Distributed Environments

Andrei Lobov, Jose L. Martinez Lastra, Reijo Tuokko, Valeriy Vyatkin

Automatic Generation of PLC Programs for Control of Flexible Manufacturing Cells

Johan Richardsson, Martin Fabian

 

T7.3 Distributed AI

Friday, September 19, 10:45-12:15

A Bridge Crane Advanced Control System Implemented by Means of a Distributed Expert System

Juan V. Capella, Alberto Bonastre, Rafael Ors

Contributions to Adaptable Agents Societies

M. Simões-Marques, Pedro Mariano, Rita Ribeiro, Luis Correia, Maria Chli, Philippe De Wilde,Vladimir Abramov, Jan Goosenaerts

Applying Non-Ideal Mixed Analog-Digital Multipliers in Electronic Processing Circuits Based on Neural Networks

Carlos Lajusticia, Nicolás Medrano, Guillermo Zatorre, Bonifacio Martin

Organ-Matrix and Cell-Matrix

Arnold Sher

 

T8.3 Robotics & control

Friday, September 19, 10:45-12:15

An Experimental Testbed for Visual Servo Control of Robotic Manipulators

P. J. Sequeira Gonçalves, J.R. Caldas Pinto

A Service Robot for Automating the Sample Management in Biotechnological Cell Cultivations

Torsten Scherer, Iris Poggendorf, Axel Schneider, Daniel Westhoff, Jianwei Zhang, Dirk Lütkemeyer, Jurgen Lehmann, Alois Knoll

Research on Individual Wheel Drive and Control of Mobile Robot at Bent Pipeline

Xiaohua Zhang, Hongjun Chen

Robust Analysis of a Genetic Algorithm Based Optimization Method for Real-Time Iterative Learning Control Applications

Vasilis E Hatzikos, Jari Hatonen, Tom Harte, David H Owens

 

T9.2 Remote Management Issues in Manufacturing

Friday, September 19, 10:45-12:15

Infrastructures for Virtual Organizations - Where We Are

Luis M. Camarinha-Matos

PROTEUS - a European Initiative for E-Maintenance Platform Development

Jacek Szymanski, Thomas Bangemann, Mario Thron, Jean-Pierre Thomesse, Xavier Reboeuf, Christophe Lang, Eric Garcia

A Multi-Agent Based Platform for Virtual Communities in Elderly Care

Luis M. Camarinha-Matos, Octavio Castolo, João Rosas

An Authentication Protocol for Agent Platform Security Manager

Gustavo A. Santana Torrelas, Leonid Sheremetov

 

T3.3 Design Aspects of RT embedded systems

Friday, September 19, 13:45-15:30

On Structuring Mechanisms for Petri Nets Based System Design

Luis Gomes, João Paulo Barros

Domain and Type Enforcement for Real-Time Operating Systems

Jan Kiszka, Bernardo Wagner

A Java-Based Framework for Real-Time Control Systems

Alexander Blum, Vaclav Cechticky, Alessandro Pasetti, Walter Schaufelberger

Feedback Scheduling for Real-Time Control of Systems with Communication Delays

O. Sename, D. Simon, D. Robert

Synthetic Generation of Address-Events for Real-Time Image Processing

A Linares-Barranco, R. Senhadji-Navarro, I. García-Vargas, F. Gómez-Rodríguez, G. Jiménez, A. Civit

 

T4.2 Modelling, design and validation of Intelligent Sensors

Friday, September 19, 13:45-15:30

Creating an Abstraction of Sensors to Ease Usage, Distribution and Management of a Measurement Network

P. Mariño, C. Sigüenza, F. Poza, F. Vázquez, F. Machado

Collaboration Patterns for Networked Embedded Servers

J-M. Douin, J-M. Gilliot

Relative Stereo Method for 3-D Measurement in Production Lines

Seiji Hata, Daisuke Shima, Ken'ichi Kaida

Dependability Aspects in Capacitive Angular Measurement Systems

Thilo Sauter, Herbert Nachtnebel, Nikolaus Kerö

Electronic Retina Based Vision System

Yang Ni

 

T6.7 Methodologies, tools and solutions

Friday, September 19, 13:45-15:30

Plug & Play Methodologies for Inter-Level, Enterprise Logistics and Control

Mohsen A. Jafari, Thomas O. Boucher, Hans-Michael Hanisch

Factory Management and Transport Automation

Marta Mora, Verónica Suesta, Leopoldo Armesto, Josep Tornero

A Reference Architecture and Functional Model for Monitoring and Diagnosis of Large Automated Systems

Dan Hong Zhang, Jing Bing Zhang, Ming Luo, Yue Tang, Li Qun Zhuang

An Interactive Environment For Simulation And Control Of Flexible Manipulator Systems

A. K. M. Azad, M. O. Tohki

Automation of Flow Injection Methods in the Winery Industry through a Computer Program Based on a Multilayer Model

Manuel Urbano Cuadrado, M. D. Luque De Castro, Miguel Ángel Gómez-Nieto

 

T8.1 Computer vision

Friday, September 19, 13:45-15:30

Real Time Video Image Processing for Teleoperation: Image Blending and Stereoscopy

Manuel Ferre, Rafael Aracil, Manuel Navas, Juan A. Escalera

A Distributed Real Time Eye-Gaze Tracking System

A. Garcia, F.M. Sánchez, A. Pérez, J.L. Pedraza, R. Mendez, M.L. Córdoba, M.L. Muñoz

On-line Wavy Strip and Off-Center Analysis of High Speed Production Lines by a Linear Camera

Yolanda Fernández, Rafael C. González, Pablo F. Díaz, José M. Enguita

Dynamic Visual Servoing of Robotic Manipulators

P. J. Sequeira Gonçalves, J.R. Caldas Pinto

Camera Auto-Calibration with Virtual Patterns

A. Gardel, J. L. Lázaro, J. M. Lavest

 

T9.1 Manufacturing Management Systems

Friday, September 19, 13:45-15:30

The Maintenance and Production: Integration Approach

Hayet. L Mouss, Kinza N. Mouss, Hacène. Smadi

A Distributed Decision Support System for Operational Units Application to a Manufacturing Unit

Christine Gertosio, Alain Dussauchoy

Integrated Scheduling of Warehouse and Transportation: How?

Sok Hán Tóng, Henrique O'Neill

Power Network Management in Software

Taivo Kangilaski

Intelligent Manufacturing Database Techniques for Quality and Process Design of Steel Plate

Toshihiko Watanabe, Akira Kitamura, Koichi Higuchi, Hideji Ikeda

 

T2.4 Remote Access / Middleware

Friday, September 19, 16:00-18:00

Object-Oriented Based Architecture for Accessing Remotely Electrical Protection Relays

Isidro Calvo, Alberto Huidobro, Marga Marcos, Dario Orive

Implications of Power-line Communication on Distributed Data Acquisition and Control Systems

Maxim Lobashov, Gerhard Pratl, Thilo Sauter

Component-Based Industrial Messaging Service Design for Utilities

Erwan Becquet, Hans-Nikolas Locher, Eric Gressier

Communication System Architecture to Manage a Containers Terminal

José L. Poza, Juan L. Posadas, José E. Simó, A. Crespo

Implementation Requirements for Web-Enabled Appliances - a Case Study

Christan Eckel, Georg Gaderer, Thilo Sauter

 

SS.4 Distributed Real-Time Systems

Friday, September 19, 16:00-18:00

A Test-Bed for Time-Sensitive Agents -- Some Involved Problems

Leo Motus, Merik Meriste, Tonis Kelder, Jüri Helekivi, Vadim Kimlaychuk

Using a Flexible Real-Time Scheduling Strategy in a Distributed Embedded Application

Leandro Becker, Martin Gergeleit, Stefan Schemmer, Edgar Nett

On the Suitability of the RT-UML Profile for Modeling Distributed Real-Time Systems

L. B. Becker, C. E. Pereira

An Experiment in Distributed Objects for Real-time Process Control

R. Sanz, S. Galan, M. Rodriguez, C. Garcia, R. Chinchilla, A. Yela

COSMIC: A Middleware for Event-Based Interaction on CAN

Joerg Kaiser, Carlos Mitidieri, Cristiano Brudna, Carlos Eduardo Pereira

 

T4.3 Applications with Intelligent Sensors

Friday, September 19, 16:00-18:00

Monitoring Gas Metal Arc Welding in Real-Time: a Fuzzy Logic Approach

David Naso, Biagio Turchiano, Paolo Pantaleo

Use of Coded Signals to Wheel Train Detection

Patricio Donato, Jesús Ureña, Juan Jesús García, Manuel Mazo, Álvaro Hernández

Tridimensional Discrimination Between Planes, Corners and Edges Using Ultrasonics Sensors

José A. Jiménez, Jesús Ureña, Manuel Mazo, Alvaro Hernández, Enrique Santiso

Advanced Sonar Module for Mapping Applications

Álvaro Hernández, Jesús Ureña, Manuel Mazo, Juan J. García, José A. Jiménez, Fernando J. Álvarez

A Biomedical Wearable Device for Remote Monitoring of Physiological Signals

Claudionor J.N. Coelho, Antonio O. Fernandes, Julio C. D. Conway, Fábio L. Correa Jr., Hervaldo S. Carvalho, José M. Mata

 

T6.1 Modelling and analysis of complex processes and systems

Friday, September 19, 16:00-18:00

Modeling Micro-turbines on the Distribution System Using Identification Algorithms

Antonio Cano, Francisco Jurado

An Automated Procedure for Non-Contact Strain Analysis of Sheet Metal Parts

Eusebio Carasusán, Fernando Canal

Performance Evaluation of Automation Systems for the Real Time Control of Blowing Machines

Stefano Vitturi

Fault Diagnosis Based on Black-Box Models with Application to a Liquid-Level System

L.B. Palma, F.V. Coito, R.N. Silva

Fault Detection and Isolation in a Greenhouse Using Parity Relations

N. Kabbaj, M. Ramzi, B. Dahhou, H. Youlal, G. Enea

 

T7.2 Fuzzy models

Friday, September 19, 16:00-18:00

Multi-Agent Fuzzy Control of Operation Dispatching in Flexible Manufacturing Environments

Guido Maione, David Naso

A Visual Approach for Fuzzy Rule Induction

Sergio R. Cuesta, Ignacio Díaz, Abel A. Cuadrado, Alberto B. Diez

Fuzzy Model-Based Fault Detection and Isolation

L.F. Mendonça, J.M. Sousa, J.M.G. Sá da Costa

Evolved Genetic Algorithms with Fuzzy Aggregation Applied to Priorities in Logistic Systems

C.A Silva, J.M Sousa, T. Runkler, J.M.G. Sá da Costa

Multivariate Time Series Forecasting Using Independent Component Analysis

Theodor D. Popescu