Motion recognition After reading an article about "Motion Templates" written by Gary Bradski, I decided to make tests concerning the described approach. The method of motion recognition which I used involved the moments of Hu coupled with a kPP classification. I also explored another method with the aim of improving detection through the use of a Principal Component Analysis. This project gave me the opportunity to implement video capture coming from a Web Cam directly into a program written in C++.

Website on the Crete - http://smallworld.tplanet.net/crete/fr After a trip in Crete in September 2000, I decided to share my experience through a website. This allowed me to familiarize myself with the PHP language which I used for the realization of the website. In addition to the dynamic generation of the pages, I programmed a forum and a guestbook. Today, the website overtakes 150 000 single users.

Work on experimental rockets (model making) For ten years, in co-operation with the organization "Planete Sciences" (a delegation of the CNES, the "Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales), I have taken part in making experimental rockets. Having a size generally ranging between 1m and 2m tall, they can reach an altitude of about 2 km. During a rocket flight, a set of measurements is carried out by onboard electronic cards. I developed some of these cards, which enabled me to work with various microcontrollers (8051, PIC) and microprocessor (80186). In addition to the programming of these components in assembly code, I also developed applications in Delphi, C and C++ dedicated to the communication with the measurement cards and to the processing of received data. Besides to the purely technical aspect, the conception of experimental rockets also developed my skills in team work. Each project requires indeed the collaboration of several members dealing with different fields: mechanics, electronics, data processing, research for sponsors… In 2001, within the Planete Sciences framework, I was sent in Tunisia in order to make a technical visit of support, control and validation of several projects of experimental rockets.

Making a presentation film (1996-1997) In order to obtain financial assistance within the framework of a project of model making (experimental rocket), I supervised the making of a ten minute presentation film. The project was spread out over one year, requiring the management of people and equipment.

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