Computers - General

The goal of this work was to develop an interaction management system for a mobile robot companion. Such a robot poses a number of new scientific questions in comparison to desktop computer applications. More specifically, the interaction management system of a robot companion should...

Author: Jing LuISBN-10: 3639013670ISBN-13: 9783639013672Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/23/2008Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

Author: Jen Chie JayISBN-10: 3639009576ISBN-13: 9783639009576Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/23/2008Pages: 92Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d

Making life-critical decisions based on limited information about an environment is a fact of life for first response professionals (firefighters, HAZMAT teams, antiterrorist or rescue teams, law enforcement officers) and military personnel. The confluence of computing technologies and new user interface paradigms holds the...

Author: Hernán D. RozenfeldISBN-10: 363900325XISBN-13: 9783639003253Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2008Pages: 100Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d

Author: Andreas GrünertISBN-10: 3639000625ISBN-13: 9783639000627Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Language: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2008Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

Blueprints and Bytes: Human Strategies from Valley Visionaries and Property MogulsIn "Blueprints and Bytes," we dive into the intertwined worlds of technology and real estate to uncover the strategies that have propelled Silicon Valley's tech giants and property moguls to unprecedented success. This book...

In this Special Issue, we present current developments and future directions of future intelligent systems and networks. This is the second Special Issue regrding the future of the Internet. This subject remains of interest for firms applying technological possibilities to promote more innovative business...

In "Blockchain Bazaar: Mastering Crypto Exchange," you'll embark on an enlightening journey through the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency trading. This comprehensive guide covers the essentials of blockchain technology, the rise of cryptocurrencies, and the intricacies of crypto exchanges.Starting with the genesis of blockchain...

Fortunes Built: Comparative Narratives of Silicon Valley and Real Estate Billionaires delves into the fascinating journeys of some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. This book presents a comparative analysis of the contrasting yet equally compelling paths of Silicon Valley tech titans and real...

"Innovators Abroad: Adventures from the World's Leading Tech Hubs" explores the vibrant and dynamic landscapes of the global tech industry. From the bustling streets of Silicon Valley to the collaborative spaces in Berlin, this book delves into the unique cultures, challenges, and triumphs of...

The book is an introduction to python as a programming language. It has been written in a lucid fashion for all audiences especially those who are seriously interested in computing. It is a must have for children and adults alike.Author: Abduddayyan Saidu,Abdallah Abdalrahman SaiduISBN-10:...

African economies can benefit tremendously from the new wave of digital innovation and information technology by using it to build and maintain sustainable systems. However, the gap in the theory and practice of providing these solutions remains poorly understood and difficult to fill. Only...

Author: Sigmod 17 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450354742ISBN-13: 9781450354745Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2017Pages: 930Format: PaperbackWeight: 4.65lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.83d

Author: Sigsce 16 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450344682ISBN-13: 9781450344685Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/12/2016Pages: 772Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.87lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.54d

Author: Cscw 13 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450320996ISBN-13: 9781450320993Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/05/2013Pages: 804Format: PaperbackWeight: 4.03lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.60d

Author: Tei 15 Conference CommitteeISBN-10: 1450335071ISBN-13: 9781450335072Publisher: ACMLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/03/2015Pages: 768Format: PaperbackWeight: 3.85lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.53d

Détournement (literally, diversion or hijacking), is the act of turning the expressions, both visual and literary, of the capitalist system and its mediatized military culture against itself. In Glen Rubsamen's War Series this détournement is directed against an increasingly intrusive and instrumentalizing technocratic culture...

With computing technologies increasingly woven into our society and infrastructure, it is vital for the computing research community to be able to address the ethical and societal challenges that can arise from the development of these technologies, from the erosion of personal privacy to...

X-PLOR is a highly sophisticated computer program that provides an interface between theoretical foundations and experimental data in structural biology, with specific emphasis on X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in solution of large biological macro-molecules. This manual to X-PLOR Version 3.1 presents...

How well do you really know the technologies shaping our world?The Ultimate Technology & Innovation Trivia Book features 100 smart and engaging quiz questions covering groundbreaking inventions, artificial intelligence, computing history, space exploration, and the future of innovation.From the first computers to modern AI...

In the age of AI, leadership does not follow technology. It shapes its trajectory. Artificial intelligence holds extraordinary potential. Yet without thoughtful stewardship, that promise risks being wasted or misused in ways that erode trust, destabilise systems, and harm people. The question is not...

From Tech to Site Ops in Data Centers: Career Paths, Certifications, and On-the-Job Skills is a comprehensive guide to the realities of working in mission-critical environments where uptime, precision, and discipline define success. It follows the professional journey from entry-level technician to seasoned site...

Power Basics for Technicians: PDUs, Receptacles, and Pre-Power Checks is a practical field guide for data center and electrical technicians who work hands-on with live infrastructure. It translates complex electrical theory into real-world understanding, connecting power fundamentals-voltage, current, grounding, and phase balance-with the operational...

Rack, Stack & Label: Day-One Practices for Reliable Installs is a comprehensive field guide for data center technicians who take pride in precision, discipline, and repeatable excellence. It walks through every stage of the rack installation lifecycle-from staging and power planning to airflow control,...

What You Can Learn from This BookUnderstand the volatile and uncertain nature of our contemporary world and the need to face it with new skills and tools.Explore the historical development of AI and understand the opportunities and risks associated with it.Identify the government's role...

The jargon file version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 is a curated collection of hacker slang and cultural terminology that captures the wit, creativity, and shared traditions of the hacker community. Compiled during a period when computing culture was rapidly evolving, it serves not only...

Platform as a Product: Roadmaps, SLAs, and Team Topologies for IDPs explores how modern organizations can design, build, and operate internal developer platforms as strategic products rather than internal utilities. It examines the evolution of platform thinking through principles of product management, evidence-based roadmapping,...

Eliminate Malware Like a Pro - No Geek Speak, No Hype Your computer's acting weird. Pop-ups, slowdowns, random apps - and no clue what caused it? Forget the panic. Forget the overpriced tech guy. This book gives you the fix - fast. Wipe It...

Hello, my name is Saurabh Awathare. I've always been deeply curious about the future of technology and humanity. One book that really caught my attention was The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil. But there was one big problem - I couldn't afford to...

This book is based on the book "C Programming Fifth Edition" written by Tan Haoqiang, contains the answer to each chapter of the topic, each topic is I first use the VS2019 compiler to knock once, and then write the code ideas to CSDN,...

Smart Buildings and IT: Integrating Infrastructure with Intelligent Systems explores the convergence of information technology and modern building infrastructure, offering a comprehensive examination of how smart technologies, sensors, and automation are transforming the way facilities are designed, managed, and experienced. From network architecture and...

How to Craft Irresistible Offers and Sell Before You Create (Even If You Have No Audience) in 28 Days or LessDo you have an idea for a book, course, or coaching program but don't know if anyone will buy it? Don't build a massive...

In recent years, new and more intrusive surveillance technology has found its way into workplaces. New medical tests provide detailed information about workers' biology that was previously unthinkable. An increasing number of employees work under camera surveillance. At the same time, computers allow for...

Author: Martin ReuterISBN-10: 3833450711ISBN-13: 9783833450716Publisher: Bod - Books on DemandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2006Pages: 194Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.78lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.41d

This thesis proposes a method that plans trajectories for autonomous agents to enable them to fulfil different tasks while ensuring the collision-free movement. The agents are locally controlled and connected over an unreliable communication network that may induce packet losses and transmission delays. Further...

Progress in hardware development has caused wearable devices to become pervasive in our daily lives. Their ability to passively collect time-series data has led to an increasing overlap between Ubiquitous computing (Ubicomp) and machine learning, making it common to translate an Ubicomp application into...

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles' (UAVs) ability to reach places not accessible to humans or other robots and execute tasks makes them unique and is gaining a lot of research interest recently. Initially UAVs were used as surveying and data collection systems, but lately UAVs are...

In September 2018, researchers from Armenia, Chile, Germany and Japan met in Yerevan to discuss technologies with applications in Smart Cities, Data Science and Information-Theoretic Approaches for Smart Systems, Technical Challenges for Smart Environments, and Smart Human Centered Computing. This book presents their contributions...

The present dissertation addresses the problem of extracting 3D trajectories of objects from 2D videos. The reason of this is the theory that these trajectories symbolise high-level interpretations of human activities. A 3D trajectory of an object means its sequential positions in the real...

Worldwide there is a universal need for second language language learning. It is obvious that the computer can be a great help for this, especially when equipped with methods for automatically assessing the learner's pronunciation. While assessment of segmental pronunciation quality (i., e. whether...

Human posture capturing systems have a wide range of applications in the fields ranging from clinical medicine to sports and entertainment. In this thesis, a time-of-arrival (TOA) based human posture capturing system is proposed and studied. The key advantages of the proposed system compared...

Understanding how humans control a vehicle (cars, aircraft, bicycles, etc.) enables engineers to design faster, safer, more comfortable, more energy efficient, more versatile, and thus better vehicles. In a typical control task, the Human Controller (HC) gives control inputs to a vehicle such that...

The analysis of speech of people with Parkinson's disease is an interesting and highly relevant topic that has attracted the research community during several years. The advances in digital signal processing and pattern recognition have motivated the research community to work on the development...

A pattern is a word that consists of variables and terminal symbols. The pattern language that is generated by a pattern A is the set of all terminal words that can be obtained from A by uniform replacement of variables with terminal words. For...

Because complex systems are characterized by inaccessibly many subcomponents that are linked with each other by a variety of interconnections which form a variety of control chains and feedback loops, it is in general difficult to describe their state and dynamics. However, such systems...

Relational data exchange is the problem of translating relational data according to a given specification. It is one of the many tasks that arise in information integration. A fundamental issue is how to answer queries that are posed against the result of the data...

The work deals with the increasing penetration of IT that corporations have to deal with, and that has particular impacts on the research on strategic management accounting. This book serves as an instruction for the practitioner to select particular controlling tools for a specific...

LPL is a new and efficient, structured modeling language to build, modify and document small as well as large, real live LP models. The model building process, surprisingly neglected up to now, is an iterative process and, therefore, the most time consuming step. This...

This document aims to ascertain how multisensory augmented reality impacts visitors' experience regarding their presence, enjoyment, knowledge, value of the experience, when visiting a cultural heritage site by varying the stimuli that are being added to the experience. Thus, this work describes the process...