💻 computer science

GeoDualNet: Geometry-Aware Dual-Latent Neural Codec with Epipolar Cross-Attention for Joint Disparity Vector and Depth Prediction in Multi-View Video Coding

This paper proposes GeoDualNet, the first end-to-end neural codec that jointly learns disparity vector prediction and depth map coding through a unified geometric latent space featuring five novel components, achieving significant bitrate savings and improved synthesized view quality over traditional 3D-HEVC and existing learned multiview codecs.

Reka Sandaruwan Gallena Watthage, Anil Fernando2026-07-14
💻 computer science

RL-Trust RPL: A Reinforcement Learning-Based Adaptive Trust Framework for Sinkhole Attack Mitigation in Multicast RPL Networks

This paper proposes RL-Trust RPL, a Reinforcement Learning-based adaptive trust framework that mitigates sinkhole attacks in Multicast RPL networks by monitoring node behaviors like packet delivery and energy consumption to detect and isolate malicious nodes, thereby enhancing routing security and network performance.

P. Deepavathi, Chockalingam A, Pavitha A, Preethi C, Thangaselvi P, Kalaiselvi S2026-07-14
💻 computer science

A Hybrid GA-DL Framework for Energy-Efficient Clustering and Lifespan Extension in RWSNs

This paper proposes a hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Deep Learning framework that integrates a lightweight ResNet model with a custom GA-driven optimization scheme to enable rapid, energy-efficient cluster head selection in Rechargeable Wireless Sensor Networks, thereby significantly delaying the First Node Death and achieving near real-time performance without the iterative overhead of traditional heuristic methods.

Yen-Wu Ti, Rei-Heng Cheng, Songlin Wei, Wenfeng Huang, Chih-Min Yu2026-07-14
💻 computer science

Predicting Traffic Accidents and Fatalities with Transformer-Based Models and Big Data for Enhanced Policy and Safety Insights

This study proposes a scalable, big data-driven framework utilizing a Spatio-Temporal Parallel Transformer (STPT) and clustering techniques to accurately predict traffic accidents and fatalities in Bangkok, thereby enabling evidence-based policy interventions to enhance urban road safety.

Sudarat Sukjaroen, Xiaodan Dong, ST Boris Choy, Weidong Huang, Adel Fadhl Noor Ahmed2026-07-14