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Yingen Xiong

Senior Research Scientist Visual Computing and User Interfaces

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Background

I joined NRC in November 2006 in Palo Alto of USA. In previous, I was a research scientist in the Center for Human Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech from 2004 to 2006. Before that I was an assistant research professor at Wright State University from 2001 to 2004. Before I came to the United States of America, I was an associate professor in China.

I received my PhD, MS, and BS in China in 1995, 1988, and 1983 respectively.

Research Interests

My research areas include Computer Vision, Image and Signal Processing, Video Tracking, Video Surveillance, Pattern Classification, Machine Learning, Human Computer Interection, Mobile Augmented Reality, Computational Photography.

Panels and Committee

Special Session Chair, Registration Chair, Paper Submission Administrator, the Eighth International Conference on Multimodal Interfaces (ICMI’06), 2006.

 

Program Committee

Review Panel, 2nd International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications, March 8-11, 2007.

Review Panel, 1st International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications, February 25-28, 2006.

Review Panel, Seventh International Conference on Multimodal Interfaces, October 04-06, 2005.

Review Panel, the 5th-9th World Multiconference on Systemics Cybernetics and Informatics, 2001-2005.

Review Panel, the IEEE Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Symposium (BIBE 2003), December 16, 2002.

Reviewer

International Journal of Mathematical and Computer Modeling (2003-2005), IEEE Multimedia Magazine (2003), Journal of Artificial Intelligence Tools (2003), IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (2003), IEEE Multimedia (2003), ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis  Sunyatseni (1997-2001).

Research Projects

1. Nokia Computer Vision Library http://research.nokia.com/research/projects/nokiacv/index.html

2. Mobile Augmented Reality

3. Computational Photography

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLES

  1. Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Automatic Aerial Image Registration without Correspondence”, accepted by the Journal of Multimedia (JMM, ISSN 1796-2048), Academy Publisher.
  2. Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Hand Motion Oscillatory Gestures and Mutimodal Discourse Analysis”, International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction (IJHCI), Vol. 21, No. 3, 2006, pp.285-311.
  3. Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Hand Motion Gesture Frequency Properties and Multimodal Discourse Analysis”, International Journal of Computer Vision 69(3), 353-371, 2006.
  4. Haifeng Hu and Yingen Xiong, “An Algorithm for Stereo Matching based on HOPFIELD Neural Networks”, Journal of Image and Graphics, Vol. 9, No. 6, 2004.
  5. Paul S.Y. Wu and Yingen Xiong, “Learning Mechanism for Parts Recognition in Intelligent Assembly System”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol.13. No.6, July 1997, pp. 413-418.
  6. Yingen Xiong, Xin Qiao and Dezong Wang, “The Measurement and Three Dimensional Reconstruction for Aircraft Using Image Processing Techniques”, Transactions of Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Vol.10, No.1, December, 1993, pp.216-219.

REFEREED CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS

  1. Yingen Xiong, Bing Fang, and Francis Quek, Hand Gesture Tracking with Adaptive Skin Color Models and its Applications to Meeting Analysis, accepted by 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia (ISM2006), December 11-13, San Diego, California, USA.

  2. Bing Fang, Yingen Xiong, and Francis Quek, Mouth Detection in Vector Model Base and Its Application in Planning Meetings, accepted by the 2006  International Conference on Multimodal Interfaces(ICMI2006), November 2-4, 2006, Banff, Canada.

  3. Jilin Tu, Thomas Huang, Yingen Xiong, and Francis Quek, “Calibrating head pose estimation in videos for meeting room event analysis”, in Proceedings of International Conference on Image Processing, October 8-11, 2006, Atlanta, GA, USA.

  4. Dulan Wathugala, Bing Fang, R. Travis Rose, Xingen Xiong, and Francis Quek, “Extraction of Hand Motion Trajectories and Its Application to Meeting Analysis”, in Proceedings of 3rd Joint Workshop on Multimodal Interaction and Related Machine Learning Algorithms, May 1-3, 2006, Washington DC, USA

  5.  Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Automatic Aerial Image Registration Without Correspondence”, in Proceedings of the 4th IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision Systems (ICVS2006), January 5-7, 2006, St. Johns University, Manhattan, New York City, New York, NY, USA, pp. 25-32.

  6.  Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Meeting Room Configuration and Multiple Cameras Calibration in Meeting Analysis”, in Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference on Multimodal Interfaces (ICMI 2005), Trento, Italy, October 2005, pp. 37-44.

  7.  Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Head Tracking with 3D Texture Map Model in Planning Meeting Analysis”, in Proceedings of the International Workshop on Multimodal Multiparty Meeting Processing (ICMI-MMMP’05), Trento, Italy, October 2005, pp.1-8.

  8. Lei Chen, R. Travis Rose, Ying Qiao, Irene Kimbara, Fey Parrill, Haleema Welji, Tony Xu Han, Jilin Tu, Zhongqiang Huang, Mary Harper, Francis Quek, Yingen Xiong, David McNeill, Ronald Tuttle, and Thomas Huang, “VACE Multimodal Meeting Corpus”, in Proceedings of the 2nd Joint Workshop on Multimodal Interaction and Related Machine Learning Algorithms, 11-13 July 2005 , Edinburgh, UK, pp. 40-51.

  9. Yingen Xiong, Francis Quek, and David McNeill, “Hand Motion Gestural Oscillations and Multimodal Discourse”, in Proceedings of the ACM Fifth International Conference on Multimodal Interfaces (ICMI2003), Vancouver B. C., Canada, November 5-7, 2003, pp. 132-139.

  10. Francis Quek and Yingen Xiong, “Oscillatory Gestures and Discourse”, in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Multimedia & Expo (ICME2003), Baltimore, Maryland, July 6-9, 2003, Vol. 1, pp. 181-184.

  11. Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, "Gestural Hand Motion Oscillation and Symmetries for  Multimodal Discourse: Detection and Analysis",  in Proceedings of the 1st IEEE Workshorp on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition for Human Computer Interaction (CVPRHCI), Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison, Wisconsin, June 2003.

  12. Francis K H Quek and Yingen Xiong, “Oscillatory Gestures and Discourse”,  in Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP2003), Hong Kong, April 6-10, 2003, vol. 5, pp. 792-795.

  13. Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Three Dimensional Shape Measurement for Mechanical Parts Based on the Wavelet and Neural Network in Neuro-Vision System”, SPIE conference on Machine Vision Applications in Industrial Inspection XI, January 2003, Paper No. 5011-1, ISBN 0-8194-4811-7.

  14.  Yingen Xiong and Francis Quek, “Stereo Matching Approach based on Wavelet Analysis for 3D Reconstruction in Neurovision System”, SPIE conference on Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in Image Processing VIII, January 2003, Paper No. 5015-12, ISBN 0-8194-4823-0.

  15.  Yingen Xiong and Francis K H Quek, “Three Dimensional Recognition Based on Neural Networks and Wavelet Analysis”, IEEE The First International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics, November 2002, Beijing, China.

  16. Yingen Xiong and Francis K H Quek, “The Relationship among Scale Frequency and Response of Wavelet and Application in Hand Gesture Analysis”, IEEE The First International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics, November 2002, Beijing, China.

  17. Yingen Xiong and Francis K H Quek, “Three Dimensional Object Recognition in Neuro-vision System”, 2002 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology “Productivity Reincarnation through Robotics & Automation”, Bangkok, Thailand, December 11-14, 2002.

  18. Yingen Xiong and Francis K H Quek, “Machine Vision for 3D Mechanical Part Recognition in Intelligent Manufacturing Environments”, Proceedings of IEEE Third International Workshop on Robot Motion and Control RoMoCo’02, Bukowy Dworek, Poland, November 9-11, 2002,  pp.441-446.

  19. Yingen Xiong, Francis K H Quek, and David McNeill, “Hand Gesture Symmetric Behavior Detection and Analysis in Natural Conversation”, Proceedings of IEEE Fourth ICMI’02 International Conference on Multimodal Interfaces, Pittsburgh, PA, October 14-16, 2002. pp 179-184.

  20. Francis Quek, Yingen Xiong, and David McNeill, “Gestural Trajectory Symmetries and Discourse Segmentation”,  Proceedings of 7th International Conference on Spoken Language Processing, September 16-20, 2002, Denver, Colorado, pp. 185-188.

  21. Yingen Xiong, “Three-dimensional reconstruction approach based on wavelet analysis in neuro-vision system”, Visualization and Optimization Techniques, Yair Censor; Mingyue Ding; Eds., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 4553, p. 100-105 (2001).

  22. Xiuqing Luo and Yingen Xiong, “Calibration of Stereo Neuro-vision in Intelligent Manufacturing System”, Proceedings of  the 5th World Multi-Conference on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics, Orlando, Florida USA , July 22-25, 2001.

  23. Xiong Yingen and Haifeng Hu, “Three Dimensional Shape Measurement in Neurovision System”, in Machine Vision and Three-Dimensional Imaging Systems for Inspection and Metrology, Kevin G. Harding,  John W. Miller , Bruce G. Batchelor, Proceedings of SPIE, Vol.4189, November 2000,  pp. 191-200.

  24. Yingen Xiong, Haifeng Hu, “3D reconstruction approach in neurovision system”, in Optical Measurement and Nondestructive Testing: Techniques and Applications, Feijun Song; Frank Chen; Michael Y. Hung; H. M. Shang; Eds., Proceedings of  SPIE Vol. 4221, p. 331-342 (2000).

  25. Yingen Xiong and Haifeng Hu, “Stereoscopic neurovision system for part recognition in intelligent assembly system”,  in Process Control and Inspection for Industry, Shulian Zhang; Wei Gao; Eds., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 4222, p. 349-360 (2000).

  26. Yingen Xiong, “Neuro-vision for 3D machine vision in intelligent manufacturing system”, in Thermosense XXII, Ralph B. Dinwiddie; Dennis H. LeMieux; Eds., Proceedings of  SPIE Vol. 4020, p. 38-49(2000).

  27. Yingen Xiong, “Online inspection for parts in intelligent manufacturing system”, in Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in Image Processing, V, Nasser M. Nasrabadi; Aggelos K. Katsaggelos; Eds., Proceedings of  SPIE Vol.3962, p.224-234 (2000).

  28. Yingen Xiong and Guangzhao Zhang, “Online inspection and accuracy analysis for parts using neural networks”, in  Machine Vision Systems for Inspection and Metrology VII, Bruce G. Batchelor; John W. Miller; Susan S. Solomon; Eds., Proc. SPIE Vol. 3521, p.168-178 (1998).

  29. Yingen Xiong and Guangzhao Zhang, “On-line measurement and accuracy analysis for parts using neural networks”, in Applications and Science of Neural Networks, Fuzzy Systems, and Evolutionary Computation, Bruno Bosacchi; David B. Fogel; James C. Bezdek; Eds., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 3455, p. 296-306 (1998).

  30. Yingen Xiong, Guangzhao Zhang, and Paul S. Wu, “New 3D reconstruction approach for 3D object recognition in neuro-vision system”, in Applications of Artificial Neural Networks in Image Processing III, Nasser M. Nasrabadi; Aggelos K. Katsaggelos; Eds., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 3307, p. 106-117 (1998).

  31. Yingen Xiong and Guangzhao Zhang, “Three-dimensional object recognition in intelligent assembly system”, in Applications and Science of Computational Intelligence, Steven K. Rogers; David B. Fogel; James C. Bezdek; Bruno Bosacchi; Eds., Proc. SPIE Vol. 3390, p. 572-583 (1998). 

  32. Yingen Xiong and Guangzhao Zhang, “New 3D reconstruction approach for 3D object recognition in intelligent assembly system”, in Applications and Science of Computational Intelligence, Steven K. Rogers; David B. Fogel; James C. Bezdek; Bruno Bosacchi; Eds., Proc. SPIE Vol. 3390, p. 631-642 (1998).

  33. Yingen Xiong, Dezong Wang, and Guangzhao Zhang, “Integrated method of stereo matching for computer vision”, in Applications of Digital Image Processing XIX, Andrew G. Tescher; Ed., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 2847, p. 665-676 (1996).

  34. Dezong Wang and Yingen Xiong, “Discussion of medical x ray picture normalization”, in Optical and Imaging Techniques for Biomonitoring, Hans-Jochen Foth; Renato Marchesini; Halina Podbielska; Herbert Schneckenburger; Michel Robert-Nicoud; Eds., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 2628, p. 320-323 (1996).

  35. Dezong Wang, Yingen Xiong, and Ning Li,  “Three-dimensional reconstruction and 3D calculation for medical images”, in Applications of Digital Image Processing XVIII, Andrew G. Tescher; Ed., Proc. SPIE Vol. 2564, p. 558-562 (1995).

  36. Dezong Wang and Yingen Xiong, “On-line measurement and accuracy analysis of objects by aerophotographic way”, in Videometrics IV, Sabry F. El-Hakim; Ed., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 2598, p. 383-388 (1995).

  37. Yingen Xiong, Dezong Wang, and Quan Zhou, “New techniques of determining focus position in gamma knife operation using 3D image reconstruction”, in Applications of Digital Image Processing XVII, Andrew G. Tescher; Ed., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 2298, p. 708-714 (1994).

  38. Yingen Xiong, Dezong Wang, and Xin Qiao, “Extract configuration of three-dimensional object”, in Applications of Digital Image Processing XVII, Andrew G. Tescher; Ed., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 2298, p. 715-723 (1994).

  39. Yingen Xiong and Dezong Wang, “New method of 3-D reconstruction for medical image processing”, in Clinical Applications of Modern Imaging Technology II, Leonard J. Cerullo; Kenneth S. Heiferman; Hong Liu; Halina Podbielska; Abund O. Wist; Lucia J. Zamorano; Eds., Proceedings of  SPIE Vol. 2132, p.326-330 (1994).

  40. Yingen Xiong, Xin Qiao, and Dezong Wang, “The Measurement and Three Dimensional Reconstruction for Aircraft Using Image Processing Techniques”, Proceedings of Asia-Pacific Conference on Control and Measurement APCCM’93,1993.12. ISTP No.10 October 1994.

  41. Dezong Wang, Yingen Xiong, and Jinxiang Wang, “Research of 3D fields using technology of image processing”, in Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XII: Active Vision and 3D Methods, David P. Casasent; Ed., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 2056, p. 219-226 (1993), ISBN 0-8194-1321-6.

  42. Yingen Xiong and Dezong Wang, “Technology of image processing for air vehicle and its property research”, in Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XII: Active Vision and 3D Methods, David P. Casasent; Ed., Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 2056, p.411-418 (1993), ISBN 0-8194-1321-6.

 

JOURNAL ARTICLES (in Chinese)

  1. Haifeng Hu and Yingen Xiong, “An Algorithm for Stereo Camera Calibration based on Neural Networks”, [in Chinese], Journal of Circuits and Systems, Vol.8 No.6 December, 2003, pp 66-71.
    2. Haifeng Hu and Yingen Xiong, “An Algorithm for Stereo Camera Calibration based on Neural Networks”, [in Chinese], Journal of Circuits and Systems, Vol.8 No.6 December, 2003, pp 66-71.

  2. Haifeng Hu and Yingen Xiong, “A New Algorithm for Automatic Chess Grid Corner Detection”, [in Chinese], Computer Engineering, July 2004.

  3. Haifeng Hu and Yingen Xiong, “A New Algorithm for Chess Board Grid Corner Detection based on Two Successive Radon Transform”, [in Chinese]  ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol. 42, No. 2 Mar.  2003. pp.23-26.

  4. Xiaoyan Luo, Haifeng Hu, and Yingen Xiong, “A Rectification Algorithm for Stereo Image Pairs”, [in Chinese] ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol. 42, No. 5, 2003. pp.25-28

  5. Xiaoyan Luo, Xiaowei Hao, Haifeng Hu, and Yingen Xiong, “Face Detecting Using MLP and FFT”, [in Chinese] ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol. 42, No. z2, 2003. pp. 116-119.

  6. Haifeng Hu and Yingen Xiong, "A New Algorithm for Chessboard Grid Corners Detection Based on Two Successive Radon Transform", [in Chinese], ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol.42 No.2, March 2003.

  7. Xiuqing Luo, Yingen Xiong, and Xiaoyan Luo, “Calibration of Stereo-vision in Intelligent Manufacturing System”, [in Chinese] ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol.41 No.1, Jan. 2002, pp.25-28.

  8. Haifeng Hu and Yingen Xiong, “Determination of the Intrinsic and Extrinsic Parameters of Camera for 3D Machine Vision”, [in Chinese] ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol.41 No.6, Nov. 2002, pp.22-25.

  9. Zhongliang Pan, Yingen Xiong, “A Niche-based Genetic Algorithm for the Optimization of Multimodal Functions”, ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol. 40, No.5, September 2001, pp.44-51.

  10. Zhongliang Pan, Yingen Xiong, “A Neural Network Approach to Block Level Circuits Fault Diagnosis”, ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol. 40, No.4, July 2001, pp.51-54.

  11. Yingen Xiong, “A New Learning Mechanism for Part Recognition in Neuro-Vision System” [in Chinese], ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol. 39, No.3, May 2000, pp.25-29.

  12. Yingen Xiong and Guangzhao Zhang, “Integrate Stereo Matching Method for Non-contact measurement of Object Configuration” [in Chinese] ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol.37 No.4, July. 1998, pp.55-60..

  13. Yingen Xiong, Guangzhao Zhang, and Paul S Wu, “3D Object Recognition Using Neural Vision in Intelligent Assembly System” [in Chinese], ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol.36, No.5, Sept. 1997, pp. 44-49.

  14. Yingen Xiong and Guangzhao Zhang, “On-line Inspection and Accuracy Analysis for Parts Using Neural Network” [in Chinese], ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, No.5, 1997, pp.163-168.

  15. Yingen Xiong, Guangzhao Zhang and Paul S Wu, “A New 3D Reconstruction Approach for Intelligent Assembly Vision System” [in Chinese], ACTA Scientiarum Naturalium Universitatis Sunyatseni, Vol.36, No.3, May 1997, pp.48-53.

Honors, Awards and Grants

 

March, 2006                                                             

NSF CRI. $399,999. Interfaces for the Embodied Mind. 3/15/06-5/31/10. IIS-0551610. (Co-PI) Equipment to support the exploration and development of embodied interaction. (Co-PI)

 

October, 2003                                                             

ARDA VACE II program, Grant No. 665661, “From Video to Information: Cross-Modal Analysis of Planning Meetings”, from 10/01/03 to 07/31/06, $2,000,000. Position: Data Coordinator and senior personnel. 

October, 2003                                                             

MTL project, WSU Proposal No. 03-577-13, “Detecting and Extracting Image Similarities, Differences and Target Patterns”, from 10/01/03 to 9/30/04. Position: Senior personnel.

 

September, 2002                                                             

U.S. National Science Foundation ITR program, “Beyond the Talking Head and Animated Icon: Behaviorally Situated Avatars for Tutoring”, from 09/01/02 to 08/31/06. Grant No. ITR-0219875. $499,937. Position: Senior personnel. 

September, 1999                                                             

U.S. National Science Foundation KDI program, Grant No. BCS-9980054, “Cross-Modal Analysis of Signal Sense: Multimedia Corpora and Tools for Gesture, Speech, and Gaze Research”, from 9/1/1999 to 8/31/2005. Position: researcher.

 

January, 2000                                                             

Research and Development of MT10 3D Visualization and Processing System for Medical Imaging, 2000 to 2001.   Position: Project Director, Principal Investigator (in China). 

January, 2001                                                             

Guangdong Province Natural Science Foundation Program, Research of a Neuro-vision System for an Intelligent Manufacture System, 2001 to 2002.  Grant No. 001172.  Position: Project Director, Principal Investigator, (in China).

 

January, 2001                                                             

Research of a Neuro-vision System for an Intelligent Manufacture System, 2001 to 2002.  Grant No. 001172.  Position: Project Director, Principal Investigator, (in China). 

January, 2000                                                             

Research and Development of a 3D Reconstruction System for 3D objects, 2000 to 2001.  Position: Project Director, Principal Investigator (in China).

 

January, 1995                                                             

Research of an Intelligent Assembly System, 1995 to 1997. Position: Investigator (in China). 

January, 1995                                                             

Application Research of Intelligent Techniques in the Manufacturing Industry, 1995 to 1997. Position: Project Director, Principal Investigator (in China).

 

January, 1995                                                             

Non-contact Extraction for Aircraft Configuration, 1992 to 1995. Position: Investigator (in China). For this research I received the third award of China Aviation Industry Corporation (Ministry Level Award in Science & Research). Certificate No. 961119 and the first award of National Defense Science & Technology Industry of Jiangsu Province in Science & Research. Certificate No. 96Y-08-02. 

January, 1990                                                             

Research and Development of a Medical Image Processing System, 1990 to 1993, Position: Investigator (in China). For this research I received the second award of China Aviation Industry Corporation (Ministry Level Award in Science & Research). Certificate No. 931390. The award of Jiangsu Provincial Outstanding Technology Development (Design) Researcher. Certificate No.0004264.

 

January, 2002                                                             

I am listed in “Who’s Who in Science and Engineering”, 2002~2003, Marquis Who’s Who, 6th Edition, 121 Chanlon Road, New Providence, NJ 07974 USA, pp. 1066.

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