Efficient Bayesian inference in generalized inverse gamma processes for stochastic volatility

This paper develops a novel and efficient algorithm for Bayesian inference in inverse Gamma stochastic volatility models. It is shown that by conditioning on auxiliary variables, it is possible to sample all the volatilities jointly directly from their posterior conditional density, using simple and easy to draw from distributions. Furthermore, this paper develops a generalized inverse gamma process with more flexible tails in the distribution of volatilities, which still allows for simple and efficient calculations. Using several macroeconomic and financial datasets, it is shown that the inverse gamma and generalized inverse gamma processes can greatly outperform the commonly used log normal volatility processes with Student’s t errors or jumps in the mean equation.     

频率选择性衰落信道中的RAKE合并接收方案

针对非扩频系统很难实现多径分集接收的问题,通过判决反馈IIR(DF-IIR)均衡器得到对发送数据的估计,并根据该初始估计重构所有多径信号,再将接收信号中的主径和各多径分量区分开,最后将各分量按照最大比的方式合并以及解调判决,从而实现RAKE合并接收。DF-IIR均衡器可以完全消除噪声累积的现象,然而判决反馈同时会产生误差传播的问题,多径合并可以显著提高信噪比,从而抑制误差传播问题。仿真结果表明新算法可以取得明显的效果。     

A new generalized two-sided class of distributions with an emphasis on two-sided generalized normal distribution

The ordinary-G class of distributions is defined to have the cumulative distribution function (cdf) as the value of the cdf of the ordinary distribution F whose range is the unit interval at G, that is, F(G), and it generalizes the ordinary distribution. In this work, we consider the standard two-sided power distribution to define other classes like the beta-G and the Kumaraswamy-G classes. We extend the idea of two-sidedness to other ordinary distributions like normal. After studying the basic properties of the new class in general setting, we consider the two-sided generalized normal distribution with maximum likelihood estimation procedure.     

Sequential confidence intervals for the number of cells in a multinomial population

A two-sided sequential confidence interval is suggested for the number of equally probable cells in a given multinomial population with prescribed width and confidence coefficient. We establish large-sample properties of the fixed-width confidence interval procedure using a normal approximation, and some comparisons are made. In addition, a simulation study is carried out in order to investigate the finite sample behaviour of the suggested sequential interval estimation procedure.     

2-D FIR数字滤波的一种新结构(英文)

对2-D FIR数字滤波提出了一种有效的VLSI算法和实现结构,该算法结构在实现上大大减少了乘法器和延迟器的数目,因而有着广泛的应用前景。     

状态变量带通滤波器的研究

本文采用状态变量法来综合有源滤波器,它模拟标准二阶传输函数构成二阶带通状态变量滤波器,用这种滤波器作为基本节电路,构成四阶带通、参差调谐四阶带通和参差调谐六阶带通滤波器。研究构成高阶带通滤波器的几种新颖方法。这类带通滤波器时于低频、基低频、高 Q 值和良好的矩形因数等场合是很有用的。     

A Simple Approximate Procedure for Constructing Binomial and Poisson Tolerance Intervals

The problems of constructing tolerance intervals for the binomial and Poisson distributions are considered. Closed-form approximate equal-tailed tolerance intervals (that control percentages in both tails) are proposed for both distributions. Exact coverage probabilities and expected widths are evaluated for the proposed equal-tailed tolerance intervals and the existing intervals. Furthermore, an adjustment to the nominal confidence level is suggested so that an equal-tailed tolerance interval can be used as a tolerance interval which includes a specified proportion of the population, but does not necessarily control percentages in both tails. Comparison of such coverage-adjusted tolerance intervals with respect to coverage probabilities and expected widths indicates that the closed-form approximate tolerance intervals are comparable with others, and less conservative, with minimum coverage probabilities close to the nominal level in most cases. The approximate tolerance intervals are simple and easy to compute using a calculator, and they can be recommended for practical applications. The methods are illustrated using two practical examples.     

Seasonal Adjustment of Time Series Using One-Sided Filters

This article presents a model-based signal extraction seasonal adjustment procedure to extract estimates of the independent unobserved seasonal and nonseasonal components from an observed time series. The decomposition yields a one-sided filter that is optimal for adjusting the most recent observation under the assumption of using only the past observed series. Some advantages of this procedure are that no forecasts are required for implementation and there are no problems of revision of estimates or questions of concurrent adjustment. Comparisons are made with existing procedures using two-sided filters.     

Low-pass filter design using locally weighted polynomial regression and discrete prolate spheroidal sequences

The paper concerns the design of nonparametric low-pass filters that have the property of reproducing a polynomial of a given degree. Two approaches are considered. The first is locally weighted polynomial regression (LWPR), which leads to linear filters depending on three parameters: the bandwidth, the order of the fitting polynomial, and the kernel. We find a remarkable linear (hyperbolic) relationship between the cut-off period (frequency) and the bandwidth, conditional on the choices of the order and the kernel, upon which we build the design of a low-pass filter.The second hinges on a generalization of the maximum concentration approach, leading to filters related to discrete prolate spheroidal sequences (DPSS). In particular, we propose a new class of low-pass filters that maximize the concentration over a specified frequency range, subject to polynomial reproducing constraints. The design of generalized DPSS filters depends on three parameters: the bandwidth, the polynomial order, and the concentration frequency. We discuss the properties of the corresponding filters in relation to the LWPR filters, and illustrate their use for the design of low-pass filters by investigating how the three parameters are related to the cut-off frequency.     

新型的无监督纹理分割方法

提出了一种利用Gabor滤波器组对图像进行纹理特征提取,然后将这些特征向量作为外部刺激输入给PCNN对图像进行分割的新方法。该方法既保持了精确的分割结果,同时又解决了Gabor滤波器运算数据量大处理速度慢的问题。从实验结果可以看出,该方法与传统采用Gabor的纹理分割方法相比速度有很大的提高,而其分割精度与传统分割方法相似。