ERU - 2011: Recent submissions

  • Multiple objects tracking with a surveillance camera system 
    Bandaragoda, TR; Dilhari, UDC; Kumarasinghe, CS; Mallikarachchi, DTR; Samarawickrama, JG; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Abstract]
    Increasing use of CCTV for city and building surveillance has given rise to an environment where an object (a person) might traverse through the field of vi>vv of many cameras. In this paper we explore the problem of ...
  • Low cost eye tracking system: detection of pupil centre and corneal reflection 
    Rodrigo, AS; Nagasinghe, DP; Pathiratne, KAMN; Pathirawasam, CD; Pawithra, WD; Perera, APA [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper discusses a method of implementing the detection of pupil centre and corneal reflection for a low cost, remote eye tracking system that is designed for usability analysis researches. The method we have used ...
  • Introducing process orientation to the Sri Lankan apparel industry 
    Yapa, TSD; Lanarolle, WDG; Perera, T [Conference-Abstract]
    As a key contributor to the country's economy, the Sri Lankan Apparel Industry plays a major role in apparel business world The intense competition from regional players is the main challenge that industry faces at present. ...
  • Plagiarism Detection Framework using Text Mining Techniques 
    Costa, WUC; Wijesinghe, IA; Jayasinghe, KPKC; Seneviratne, GGADND [Conference-Abstract]
    With the rapid growth of internet resources and document processing tools, Plagiarism can be identified as a growing problem specially in the academic field. Here we present a methodology which allows users to witness an ...
  • Introduction of native vegetation on cut slopes as an erosion protection in the Southern highway, Sri Lanka 
    Nawagamuwa, UP; Rupasena, TMAT; Kumara, NHGTND; Viduranga, KD [Conference-Abstract]
    The landslides which occur due to the soil erosion and the mass movement have become one of the natural hazards faced by Sri Lanka today. The improper human activities and the carelessness have also caused to occur the ...
  • Investigation of cracks developed in Dematamal Viharaya, Buttala 
    Paskaran, S; Perera, TM; Kumara, SDS; Jayasinghe, MTR; Jayasinghe, C; Lewangamage, CS [Conference-Abstract]
    Dematamal Viharaya of Buttala is one of the oldest Stupas in Sri Lanka built in the 2nd Century BC. It is a !8m tall non-plastered brick structure. This Stupa has developed some cracks in the recent past. Cracks have initiated ...
  • Influence of cement fineness on properties of cement mortar 
    Nanayakkara, SMA; Nissanka, NACR; Nelundeniya, SW; Ratnayake, HMIC [Conference-Abstract]
    This experimental work has focused on investigating the influence of cement fineness on properties of cement mortar which can be easily related to properties of concrete. Experiments were conducted with four samples ...
  • Inter act: a framework for generating user interfaces for web services 
    Nawarathna, H; De Alwis, P; Dilhara, S; Liyanage, S; Weerawarana, S [Conference-Abstract]
    Inter Act is a form based User Interfaces (UI) designing framework for non-technical users. It can be used to design UIs for multiple device platforms. The framework mainly consists of two parts, an Integrated Development ...
  • Hardware implementation of motion blur removal 
    Chandrapala, T; Cabral, A; Sameera, T; Ahangama, S; Samarawickrama, J [Conference-Abstract]
    Motion Blur due to the relative motion between the camera and object can seriously degrade image quality. We present an FPGA based blur detection and correction algorithm which is implemented on lop of a configurable sof ...
  • Identifying the safe and efficient way of removing Lead acid battery terminals from battery cap for recycling Lead 
    Dassanayake, DEG; Mendis, MBRD; Patabandige, MPVYM; Ranaweera, RAMP [Conference-Abstract]
    A significant portion of the Lead requirement for manufacturing Lead acid batteries in Associated Battery Manufacturers (Ceylon) Limited, the only battery manufacturer in Sri Lanka, is taken from recycling old batteries. ...
  • Influence of varying supply yarn package diameter on the pirn winding tension 
    Fernando, ESK; Jayawardane, TSS; Fernando, WSP [Conference-Abstract]
    Pirn winding is an operation of winding yarn from supply yarn package onto pirns which are used for shuttle weft insertion. As the package size varies when winding pirns, the varying balloon effect caused to change the thread ...
  • Feasibility study on solar photovoltaic Office Air Conditioning in Sri Lanka 
    Perera, KAEK; Kollure, KAL; Prasad, WAKSS; Perera, PABAR; Perera, ATD; Perera, KKCK [Conference-Abstract]
    Due to the rapid depletion of fossil fuel resources and global concern on Green House Gas emissions, sustainable energy technologies have become important in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in ...
  • Hardware assisted IP stack 
    Ellawala, NM; Kehelwala, KGDC; Koggalahewa, NA; Kotagodahetti, RPK; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Abstract]
    TCP/IP performance improvement is a major concern in low latency network applications. The network interface speed is a significant factor to be concerned on, when working with applications that require high speeds such ...
  • GViz: an enabling framework for a geo data visualization dashboard 
    Fernando, A; Edirisooriya, M; Fernando, P; Wickramasinghe, W; Weerawarana, SM [Conference-Abstract]
    This paper discusses the details of a research to design and implement a web-based geo-data visualization framework. This framework enables building dashboards with multiple visualization components. It provides extensibility, ...
  • Finite element modelling of deformation characteristics of soft soils in Colombo OCH project 
    Nilminie, WNRPN; Puswewala, UGA [Conference-Abstract]
    This work presents a numerical simulation of the deformation of the earth embankments and soft soil underlying the Colombo Outer Circular Highway. Finite Element analysis software Plaxis 8.2(2002) is used to model the ...
  • Geotechnical investigations on earth dams in Sri Lanka unnichchai dam as a case study 
    De Silva, LIN; Sanjeewani, DMDN; Sampath, PHKS; Rankoth, CK [Conference-Abstract]
    Sri Lanka is a country where there are large numbers of earth dams. Most of them are suffering partial failures due to excessive seepage, piping, excessive lateral deformations etc. But limited investigations have conducted ...
  • FPGA implementation of normalized cross-correlation for real-time template matching in dynamic search windows 
    Cabral, A; Pasqual, AA [Conference-Abstract]
    In computer vision crass-correlation is a standard approach for local feature matching in feature tracking applications. For this Normalized cross-correlation (NCC) is implemented on spatial domain, because it does not ...
  • Effects of clay characteristics on fabrication and glazing behavior of ceramic products from Tissamaharama red clay 
    Adikary, SU; Jayawardena, JTST; Gunawardane, U [Conference-Abstract]
    In this research work, clay deposits located at Tissamaharama region vrcji investigated for mineralogical characteristics and to identify suitable fabrication and glazing techniques. The samples were collected from a ...
  • Enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of warehouse operations in FMCG sector in Sri Lanka 
    Lakmal, AGDP; Wickramarachchi, WADN [Conference-Abstract]
    Central bank report (2009) emphasis that about 23% of the Gross Domestic Productf GDP) is logistics cost in Sri Lanka, while global bench mark is 10%. Hence, Sri Lanka has failed to utilize 13% of the GDP due to inefficiencies ...
  • Extraction of photo activators using natural resources to develop photodegradable polymer products 
    Samarasekara, AMPB; Sumudumalie, HDG; Sajeewani, KHR [Conference-Abstract]
    Photodegradable polymer products are developed to control the plastic waste generation and better for the environment. These polymers can break down through the action of ultraviolet (UV) light, which degrades the chemical bond ...