Contrast Optimization

Introduction to Stochastic Search and Optimization is an overview of the principles, algorithms, and practical aspects of stochastic optimization, including applications drawn from engineering, statistics, and computer science. The book may serve as either a reference book for researchers and...

Implements the Complex Method of Constrained Optimization, as proposed by Box (1965), improved by Guin (1968) and Krus (1992), and following the method in Andresson (2001). This is capable of optimizing a "black-box" system with few constraints on the optimization function and requiring no...

It estimates the Newton Raphson optimization procedure for (m) unknowns of (n) non-linear equations. In case no Jacobian vector is presented, then the initial Jacobian vector is estimated by Broyden Method (multivariate secant approach) and it is then updated using the Sherman Morrison...


Platforms: Matlab

Non Convex Optimization Algorithms for Group SparsitySolves a dummy OFDM sparse channel estimation problemReweighted Lm,p algorithm for noiseless case min||x||_m,p s.t. y = AxReweighted Lm,p algorithm for noisy case min||x||_2,p s.t. ||y - Ax||_qSmoothed L2,0 algorithm solves a smooth version...


Platforms: Matlab

Estimating plant model parameters and tuning controllers are challenging tasks. Optimization-based methods help to systematically accelerate the tundlTCing process and let engineers tune multiple parameters at the same time. Further efficiencies can be gained by running the optimization in a...


Platforms: Matlab

M-files accompanying the webinar titled "New Approaches to Constrained Optimization in MATLAB" held on November 05, 2005These files provide what you need to run the two demos:1) The first demo is a demonstration of bound constrained optimization of non-smooth objective function using GA and also...


Platforms: Matlab

We present a set of functions based on interval arithmetic to solve small size global optimization problems with guaranteed bounds on solutions. Interval analysis can be used to bound ALL solutions of nonlinear optimization problem, equality constrained or not as well to bound ALL solutions of a...


Platforms: Matlab

This folder contains a word document (optimization_problem_wth_solution.doc) that contains a description for an optimization problem along with its solution. The folder contains two m-script file that contain the solution for the Gradient_Descent_minimum and Gradient_Descent_maximum problems...


Platforms: Matlab

Matlab Toolbox for Submodular Function Optimization (v 2.0)By Andreas Krause (krausea@gmail.com).Slides, videos and detailed references available at http://www.submodularity.orgTested in MATLAB 7.0.1 (R14), 7.2.0 (R2006a), 7.4.0 (R2007a, MAC), 7.9.0 (MAC)This toolbox provides functions for...


Platforms: Matlab

Ok, yes, my expectation was that when I saw this, before I downloaded it I expected it to be a student's homework assigment. In fact, this is a reasonably carefully crafted tool.One serious issue is that this code requires you to provide explicit functional forms for the gradient and Hessian....


Platforms: Matlab

New users and old of optimization in MATLAB will find useful tips and tricks in this document, as well as examples one can use as templates for their own problems.Use this tool by editing the file optimtips.m, then execute blocks of code in cell mode from the editor, or best, publish the file to...


Platforms: Matlab

A 4 DOF arm based on the Motoman IA20 was built in AutoDesk Inventor. SimMechanics is used to generate a Simulink model. This model generates the dynamics for the robot implicitly, so there is no need to solve the equations of motion by hand. The dynamics are used by an control optimization...


Platforms: Matlab

The code performs a minimax optimization on a Simulinkk model consisting of empirically-derived human operator informatic parameters and real world nonlinearities. The tool finds solutions for the design of an input device (design variables are control gains) that interfaces human operators with...


Platforms: Matlab

The attached ZIP file contains a tutorial for using the SonnetLab Toolbox for MATLABdlT«. SonnetLab is a free MATLABdlT« toolbox that enables users to control and automate Sonnet's 3D planar electromagnetic simulator.This function will read in a Sonnet Project representing a patch antenna. This...


Platforms: Matlab

Optimize your web site or blog by changing the title and menu output for any page or post. Thich is very important for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) reasons, but it can also increase the usability of your website, making it more friendly and understandable for your visitors. Take a look at the...


Platforms: PHP

dRAMatic is the best memory optimization tool you can find.It allows you to optimize (not just free) your system memory with its advanced defragmentation and garbage collection algorythms.It can sit down in your system tray and you can control it through a handy pop-up menu, or you can use the...


Platforms: Windows

Batch AutoCorrector will enhance your digital images automatically! Whether it is due to poor lighting or camera settings, images often lack contrast, have an unwanted color cast or "muddy" look and dull appearance. Batch AutoCorrector is a powerful image processing program that provides a...


Platforms: Windows

Top winner of the BCB contest 2006 "Minimal Website" is a program to make a complete websites from plain texts. The texts are translated to formatted HTML contents automatically which then are embedded in a common layout for the website. A navigation menu is generated automatically too. Colors,...


Platforms: Windows

Planingz is a software for production planning, optimization and forecasting. It can be used as a stand-alone MRP program or a supplement to your ERP and MRP programs. The program is suitable for dynamic manufacturing companies that produce many different products, handle variety of raw materials...


Platforms: Windows, *nix

Don't waste time or money on your inventory. Start optimizing stock levels. Get stock covers, reorder points and more. Leverage the Lokad forecasting technology to forecast customer demand. Import data from many 3rd party apps. Get started in a few minutes and get your 1-click inventory...


Platforms: Windows