Computers - Computer Science

Advances in technology have provided industry with an array of de-vices for collecting data. The frequency and scale of data collection means that there are now many large datasets being generated. To find patterns in these datasets it would be useful to be able...

For software applications in domains such as healthcare, the sensiti-vity of the data processed is such that access must be restricted to au-thorized users. These applications require a fine-granular enforcement of a context-based access control policy to control access to an asset, based on...

Author: Andreas ErmedahlISBN-10: 3639018818ISBN-13: 9783639018813Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 08/18/2008Pages: 180Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

Welcome to the proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Parallel and Distributed Processing and Applications (ISPA 2006), which was held in Sorrento, Italy, December, 4-6 2006. Parallel computing has become a mainstream research area in computer s- ence and the ISPA conference has...

The rapidly progressing digital revolution is now touching the foundations of the governance of societal structures. Humans are on the verge of evolving from consumers to prosumers, and old, entrenched theories - in particular sociological and economic ones - are falling prey to these...

With the recent advances in remote sensing technologies for Earth observation, many different remote sensors are collecting data with distinctive properties. The obtained data are so large and complex that analyzing them manually becomes impractical or even impossible. Therefore, understanding remote sensing images effectively,...

ca. 200 words; this text will present the book in all promotional forms (e.g. flyers). Please describe the book in straightforward and consumer-friendly terms.[Real-time and networked embedded systems are important bidirectional bridges between the physical and the information worlds. Embedded intelligence is increasingly pervading...

Cities across the globe are installing sensors and actuators to become more sustainable, safe, efficient, and greener, with the hope of improving urban life. This book examines how sensors and actuators enable smart cities to provide critical services from road traffic management and disaster...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art sensors technology in specific leading areas. Industrial researchers, engineers and professionals can find information on the most advanced technologies and developments, together with data processing. Further research covers specific devices and technologies that capture and distribute...

Author: Tayfun E. Tezduyar, Kenji TakizawaISBN-10: 3031887263ISBN-13: 9783031887260Publisher: BirkhauserLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/03/2025Pages: 302Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.45lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.20w x 0.90d

Want to predict what your customers want to buy without them having to tell you? Want to accurately forecast sales trends for your marketing team better than any employee could ever do? Then keep reading. You've heard it before. The rise of artificial intelligence...

Existing access control mechanisms are based on the concepts of identity enrollment and recognition, and assume that recognized identity is synonymous with ethical actions. However, statistics over the years show that the most severe security breaches have been the results of trusted, authorized, and...

Multibody Mechanics and Visualization is designed to appeal to computer-savvy students who will acquire significant skills in mathematical and physical modelling of mechanical systems in the process of producing attractive computer simulations and animations. The emphasis here is on general skills with all-round applicability...

Human error plays a significant role in many accidents involving safety-critical systems (e.g., air-traffic control systems, railway safety systems, and nuclear plant protection systems). Because of this, it is now a standard requirement in both the US and Europe for Human Factors (which looks...

"A practical guide to the usage of CSS3- a journey through properties, tools, and techniques to better understand CSS3."Author: Sandro PaganottiISBN-10: 1849693269ISBN-13: 9781849693264Publisher: Packt PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/14/2013Pages: 288Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.60d

Author: Oleg Varaksin, Mert CalISBN-10: 1849519285ISBN-13: 9781849519281Publisher: Packt PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/17/2012Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.69d

Build, train, and deploy large machine learning models at scale in various domains such as computational fluid dynamics, genomics, autonomous vehicles, and numerical optimization using Amazon SageMakerKey Features: Understand the need for high-performance computing (HPC) Build, train, and deploy large ML models with billions...

Python: Simply In Depth provides all essential programming concepts and information one shall need in order to start developing their own Python program.The book provides a comprehensive walk-through of Python programming in a clear, straightforward manner that beginners will appreciate. Important concepts are introduced...

Author: Swarna Gupta, Rehan Ali Ansari, Dipayan SarkarISBN-10: 1789805678ISBN-13: 9781789805673Publisher: Packt PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/21/2020Pages: 328Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.25lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.69d

Make your searches more responsive and smarter by applying Artificial Intelligence to itKey Features: - Enter the world of Artificial Intelligence with solid concepts and real-world use cases- Make your applications intelligent using AI in your day-to-day apps and become a smart developer- Design...

Problem solving in computing is referred to as computational thinking. The theory behind this concept is challenging in its technicalities, yet simple in its ideas. This book introduces the theory of computation from its inception to current form of complexity; from explanations of how...

Author: J. J. IV Sylvia, Russell Anderson-WilliamsISBN-10: 1782175091ISBN-13: 9781782175094Publisher: Packt PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2015Pages: 366Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.76d

Quantum computing is revolutionizing the way we approach computation, unlocking unprecedented capabilities that challenge the limits of classical computers. This book is a guide for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of this emerging field. Whether you are a student, researcher, or technology enthusiast,...

A vital book by industry thought leader and global AI expert, Dr. Lance Eliot, and based on his popular AI Insider series and podcasts, this fascinating book provides spurring advances for the advent of AI self-driving driverless cars. Included too are keen insights about...

A vital book by industry thought leader and global AI expert, Dr. Lance Eliot, and based on his popular AI Insider series and podcasts, this fascinating book provides spearheading advances for the advent of AI self-driving driverless cars. Included too are keen insights about...

A vital book by industry thought leader and global AI expert, Dr. Lance Eliot, and based on his popular AI Insider series and podcasts, this fascinating book provides visionary secrets and advances for the advent of AI self-driving driverless cars. Included too are keen...

A vital book by industry thought leader and global AI expert, Dr. Lance Eliot, and based on his popular AI Insider series and podcasts, this fascinating book provides trailblazing trends for the advent of AI self-driving driverless cars. Included too are keen insights about...

Part of "That Book on" series installment. Data is a crucial commodity, increasing at an exponential rate. That Book on Big Data is a crash course covering big data, who's using it, and its implications. Inside you'll find definitions, techniques, and tools used by...

Detailed study of the C++ programming language and its support for data abstraction, abstract data types and object-oriented programming. Presents an introduction to the fundamental elements of object-oriented programming including objects, classes, encapsulation, constructors and destructors, function and operator overloading, references, assignment and initialization,...

Data is the new oil, and data science is the key to leveraging this new natural resource. At the center of The Data Resource, Angela Teng puts forth two core frameworks designed to galvanize organizations to foster a data science competency as well as...

As society rushes to digitize sensitive information and services, it is imperative to adopt adequate security protections. However, such protections fundamentally conflict with the benefits we expect from commodity computers. In other words, consumers and businesses value commodity computers because they provide good performance...

As science becomes increasingly computational, the limits of what is computationally tractable become a barrier to scientific progress. Many scientific problems, however, are amenable to human problem solving skills that complement computational power. By leveraging these skills on a larger scale---beyond the relatively few...

The wireless medium is a shared resource. If nearby devices transmit at the same time, their signals interfere, resulting in a collision. In traditional networks, collisions cause the loss of the transmitted information. For this reason, wireless networks have been designed with the assumption...

Excel 2007 Programming by Example with XML and ASP offers a hands-on approach for those looking to extend and customize Excel functionality. From recording a simple macro and writing VBA code to working with XML documents and using ASP to accss and display data,...

Creating predictive models is no longer relegated to data scientists when you use tools such as the Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio. Azure Machine Learning Studio is a web browser-based application that allows you to create and deploy predictive models as web services that...

What is a cyber-physical attack? A cyber-physical attack is one in which a wholly digital attack against Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) caused physical destruction of equipment. A cyber-physical attack is different from an enterprise network attack designed to steal money, exfiltrate information, or hold a...

Governments and Businesses are becoming more dependent on complex information systems. The need to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the data in these systems is essential. If you are the kind of person who questions how things are being done and how to...

This book is a complete textbook for computer science for secondary school students. It provides comprehensive coverage of the Edexcel GCSE Computer Science Specification for first examination in 2018. There are 30 chapters divided into 8 sections with over 100 questions and exercises to...

Since its inception in late 2008, Bitcoin has enjoyed a rapid growth, both in value and in the number of transactions. Its success is mostly due to innovative use of a peer-to-peer network to implement all aspects of a currency's lifecycle - from creation...

Computer Science Design SeriesProgramming with MFC & Visual C++ 6.0This text is about how to use Windows Microsoft Foundation Classes (the MFC) and the software program Visual C++ 6.0 to write programs using windows without knowing how to write the complex code that produces...

///***The book was thoroughly revised on April 20, 2020 to resolve any grammatical errors throughout the book and to improve the content and graphic materials.***/// Everyone has an assumption about what cloud computing is. Cloud computing is a modern area emerging from distributed computing...

There are a number of topics within mathematics which have a direct relevance to computing and IT. Some of these topics form the basis of how a computer processes data, some are used at a higher level to enable a program to perform a...

Test Automation is a key aspect of delivering high-quality software and reducing time to market. Several tools and approaches are available today, each with its own constraints and specificity. This book introduces Boozang, a codeless web automation tool, using a real-life enterprise project as...

Apply best practices for deploying and administering HCL Workload automation (HWA) to meet the automation requirements of the digitally transformed platform. This book will provide detailed architecture and deployment options to achieve this goal.Workload automation focuses on real-time processing, predefined event-driven triggers, and situational...

In this age of data economy, data analytics is recognized as a key differentiator for companies trying to gain a sustainable competitive advantage and outperform their peers. However, the complexity of establishing an analytical architecture due to a wide array of disparate technical capabilities...

If you would ask us, whether this is just another book about modeling, we would probably feel inclined to say: yes and no. Yes, it is a lot about modeling, but no, it is also about programming, methodological software design, and rapid prototyping via...

The Information Technology Systems Cookbook - Introducing TrizIT, TRIZ for IT An innovative guide for accomplishing systems analysis, creating pattern-based architectures, and developing clear-cut technical solutions. The lack of material insights and substantial absence of frameworks linking information technology architecture to systems implementations often...

Several years ago, Armand Van Dormael decided to buy a computer and found that the European electronics companies had given up production. This prompted him to investigate the cause of their demise. To his surprise, he discovered that the program-controlled electromechanical computer, the commercial...

Concurrency describes any potential time overlap in a set of activities. Its most onerous complexities have been tackled mostly by parallel programmers trying to speed up their applications by harnessing the power of multiple computers (processors, or cores) tied together. Other programmers have mostly...

This book is a collection of essays by leading computer science educators on the future of computuer science education. It considers the effects of rapid technological change within computing disciplines and reflects the visions, hopes, and predictions of the writers on the future of...