Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The undocumented PC : a programmerʾs guide to I/O, CPUs, and fixed memory areas

"The ultimate source for low-level details on the PC. " Mike Schmit, author of Pentium Processor Optimization Tools ". a category-killer for PC-hardware junkies.hard-core technical information. "Circuit Cellar INK ". a bible for system-level programmers. "PC Magazine The best-selling first edition of The Undocumented PC revealed hidden programming features of PC hardware that allowed programmers to solve tricky problems and dramatically speed up the execution time of their programs. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition contains even more undocumented and hard-to-find information. The Undocumented PC includes comprehensive coverage of Pentium, Pentium Pro, and MMX functions, AMD's 5K86 processor, 5x86 and 6x86 CPUs from Cyrix, the Windows(R) 95 keyboard functions, and more. You will find each major subsystem of the PC explained in detail, followed by extensive reference sections that show and explain both documented and undocumented BIOS functions.Going into a level of detail available nowhere else, The Undocumented PC covers all the major system architectures and is still the only available reference to input/output ports, undocumented CPU instructions, fixed memory areas, and much more. Frank van Gilluwe is President of V Communications, Inc., developers of DOS and Windows programming tools, including the bestselling Sourcer disassembler. 0201479508B04062001
A General Analysis of Free Turbulent Mixing

Abstract : A general analysis applicable to a variety of free mixing flows of engineering interest is described. An empirical relationship between the turbulent shear stress and the turbulent kinetic energy is used. Algebraic relationships are used to obtain the length scales required to close the turbulent kinetic energy equation. The computer program developed to provide the numerical framework for this analysis is described, and a FORTRAN listing and description of required inputs is included. To demonstrate the capabilities of the analysis, a number of experimental free mixing flows have been calculated, and the results of these calculations are discussed.
A Capital Shape Alphabet Encoding(CASE) Based Text Steganography

Steganography is the art and science of writing hidden messages in such a way that no one, apart from the sender and intended recipient, suspects the existence of the message. Steganography is a form of security through obscurity. Steganography algorithms uses cover media such as text, image, audio and video etc. to hide the data. User relies on change in the structure of these mediums and features of the target medium in such a manner as is not identifiable by human. In this paper we also present and evaluate my contribution to design the new approach for text Steganography and named it as CASE (Capital Alphabet Shape Encoding) approach. This approach is a combination of random character sequence and feature coding method.
Multimodal interface for human-machine communication

Introduction to multimodal interface for human-machine communication, P.C. Yuen et al. Algorithms - a face location and recognition system based on tangent distance, R. Mariani recognizing action units for facial expression analysis, Y. -L. Tian et al view synthesis under perspective projection, G.C. Feng et al. Single modality systems: sign language recognition, W. Gao and C. Wang helping designers create recognition-enabled interfaces, A.C. Long et al. Information retrieval: cross-language text retrieval by query translation using term re-weighting, I. Kang et al direct feature extraction in DCT domain and its applications in online web image retrieval for JPEG compressed images, G. Feng et al. Multimodality systems: advances in the robust processing of multimodal speech and pen systems, S. Oviatt information-theoretic fusion for multimodal interfaces, J.W. Fisher III and T. Darrell using virtual humans for multimodal communication in virtual reality and augmented reality, D. Thalmann.
Designing Multimedia Learning Application with Learning Theories: A Case Study on a Computer Science Subject with 2-D and 3-D Animated Versions

Higher learning based instruction may be primarily concerned in most cases with the content of their academic lessons, and not very much with their instructional delivery. However, the effective application of learning theories and technology in higher education has an impact on student performance. With the rapid progress in the computer and multimedia technologies, it has become feasible to integrate multimedia technologies into the teaching and learning process. What has been the conventional teacher-centered teaching approach is now seeing a shift into one which emphasises on student-centered learning approach. There is a body of evidence that supports the benefit of using technology, such as multimedia elements in the form of 2-Dimension (2-D) and 3-Dimension (3-D) animation to assist in learning. The domain knowledge applied in this study was on a Computer Science subject, particularly on Operating Systems, for the topic on 'Memory Management'. Memory management is one of the topics taught in the course on Operating Systems in Computer Science and Information Technology programmes. This paper discusses the applicability of some learning theories, Mayer's Cognitive theory of Multimedia learning, and the use of animation in computer science education. Finally screen designs of the multimedia learning prototypes are displayed in 2-D and 3-D animation.
Improving RRB-Tree Performance through Transience

The RRB-tree is a confluently persistent data structure based on the persistent vector, with efficient concatenation and slicing, and effectively constant time indexing, updates and iteration. Although efficient appends have been discussed, they have not been properly studied. This thesis formally describes the persistent vector and the RRB-tree, and presents three optimisations for the RRB-tree which have been successfully used in the persistent vector. The differences between the implementations are discussed, and the performance is measured. To measure the performance, the C library librrb is implemented with the proposed optimisations. Results shows that the optimisations improves the append performance of the RRB-tree considerably, and suggests that its performance is comparable to mutable array lists in certain situations.
INTEGRATION OF THE RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY WITH THE COMPROMISE DECISION SUPPORT PROBLEM IN DEVELOPING A GENERAL ROBUST DESIGN PROCEDURE

In this paper we introduce a comprehensive and rigorous robust design procedure to overcome some limitations of the current approaches. A comprehensive approach is general enough to model the two major types of robust design applications, namely, • robust design associated with the minimization of the deviation of performance caused by the deviation of noise factors (uncontrollable parameters), AND • robust design due to the minimization of the deviation of performance caused by the deviation of control factors (design variables). We achieve mathematical rigor by using, as a foundation, principles from the design of experiments and optimization. Specifically, we integrate the Response Surface Method (RSM) with the compromise Decision Support Problem (DSP). Our approach is especially useful for design problems where there axe no closed-form solutions and system performance is computationally expensive to evaluate. The design of a solar powered irrigation system is used as an example. Our focus in this paper is on illustrating our approach rather than on the results per se.
Unravelling the ancestral regression: 1. comparative performance with known genome-wide relationships

The ancestral regression model generalizes the covariance structure assumed under the regular animal model by adding a set of extra path coefficients directly connecting an individual’s breeding value to his grandparents’ breeding values. The model was developed for performing genomic selection with a practical advantage related to the ease of computation, as the inverse of the genomic relationship matrix can be directly build-up by means of sequential contributions. To test the performance of the model in terms of prediction, we used data from a simulation experiment. The objective of this study was to compare the performance of the ancestral regression model when the true genome-wide relationships between an individual and his four grandparents are known. The model was compared to a regular animal model and we also fitted a single-step genomic selection model with the true genomic relationship matrix instead of the usual G matrix. The latter was considered as the reference model. The simulation experiment involved a simplified scenario of a pig nucleus breeding programme for an additive trait controlled by 250 segregating QTLs. After an historical population created to attain mutation-drift equilibrium with a realistic level of linkage disequilibrium, five new generations were developed by mating 20 boars to 200 sows and producing 2,000 offspring. The individuals in the last generation were considered candidates to selection and we focus on predicting their breeding values. Four statistics were computed: accuracy, bias, inflation and mean square error. All models behave very well in terms on bias and inflation. In turn, differences arose in terms of accuracy. The reference model showed a mean accuracy (across replicates) of 0.76, whereas the ancestral regression model outperformed the regular animal model (0.41 vs 0.32), showing that some knowledge was gained when including direct path coefficients from the grandparents.
Developing media in English

"Developing Media in English" aims to make the methods and techniques of effective Media teaching easily accessible. Moving from particular to more general principles, this photocopiable resource shows how "good practice" can be implemented in the classroom and evaluated so as to improve students' learning. The book consists of a series of independent but complementary one-hour workshops to support teachers of English and Media who wish to explore, evaluate and improve their teaching practice. It is specifically designed to help with implementing the demands of the National Curriculum for English by integrating media, language and literature approaches. It can also be used as a resource for PSE training. Units include work on newspapers, televised classics, magazines and comics, simulations and practical work.
Applied speech technology

Speech: Articulatory, Linguistic, Acoustic, and Perceptual Descriptions, S.M. Marcus and A.K. Syrdal Speech Technology, D. O'Shaughnessy Text-to-Speech Systems, A.K. Syrdal Using Speech Recognition Systems: Issues in Cognitive Engineering, H.C. Nusbaum, J. DeGroot, and L. Lee Intelligibility and Acceptability Testing for Speech Technology, A. Schmidt-Nielsen Perception and Comprehension of Speech, J.V. Ralston, D.B. Pisoni, and J.W. Mullennix Human Factors in Lifecycle Development, J.C. Thomas Technical Issues Underlying the Development and Use of a Speech Research Laboratory, H.S. Gopal Speech Recognition, D. Kewley-Port Psychological and Human Factors Issues in the Design of Speech Recognition Systems, D. Karis and K.M. Dobroth Voiced Mail: Speech Synthesis of Electronic Mail, C. Schmandt The Design of Spoken Language Interfaces, A.I. Rudnicky Synthetic Spoken Driving Instructions by Telephone and While Driving: Implications for Interfaces, J.R. Davis Human Factors Contributions to the Development of a Speech Recognition Cellular Telephone, E.C. Schwab, C.A. Ball, and B.L. Lively Voice Quality Assessment of Digital Network Technologies, D.O. Bowker Behavioral Aspects of Speech Technology: Industrial Systems, J. Peckham Toys That Talk: Two Case Studies, G.A. Frantz HADES: A Case Study of the Development of a Signal Analysis System, P.E. Rubin The Perceptual and Acoustic Assessment of the Speech of Hearing-Impaired Talkers, R. Goldhor The Development of Text-to-Speech Technology for Use in Communication Aids, S. Hunnicutt Computer Assisted Speech Training: Practical Considerations, D. Kewley-Port and C.S. Watson What Computerized Speech Can Add to Remedial Reading, B.W. Wise and R.K. Olson Design of a Hearing Screening Test Using Synthetic Speech, C. Bickley and G. Kidd, Jr. Speech Technology in Interactive Instruction, D.G. Bouwhuis
Globally Distributed Content (Using BGP to Take Over the World)

Electronic content made available over the Internet is becoming increasingly important for providers and users alike. To provide the best possible service to end users it is desirable for content to be network-wise as close to client hosts as possible. Static mirrors of sites are one means of distributing traﬃc between sites and giving users the opportunity to connect to a site that will give them a fast response. However, manually selecting sites, which may or may not be available, from a list of mirrors is a tedious process. The sites at the top of the list are a tempting choice — economy of choice in lieu of the possibility of faster access. Instead of expecting users to manually select a mirror, it makes sense for the service provider to automatically direct clients to a site that will oﬀer them good performance, that is to have a global load balancing algorithm in place. One such algorithm is to use BGP to select which site has the least cost path to a given client. This paper will examine the implementation of such an load balancing scheme.
Wireless network multicasting

Wireless networks provide mobile users with ubiquitous communicating capability and information access regardless of location. Conventional ground radio networks are the "last hop" extension of a wireline network, thus supporting only single hop communications within a "cell". In this dissertation we address a novel type of wireless networks called "multihop" networks. As a difference from "single hop" (i.e., cellular) networks which require fixed base stations inter-connected by a wired backbone, multihop networks have no fixed based stations nor a wired backbone. The main application for mobile wireless multihopping is rapid deployment and dynamic reconfiguration. When the wireline network is not available, as in battlefield communications and search and rescue operations, multihop wireless networks provide the only feasible means for ground communications and information access. Multihopping poses several new challenges in the design of wireless network protocols. We focus on multicasting in this thesis. The multicast service is critical in applications characterized by the close collaboration of teams (e.g., rescue patrol, battalion, scientists, etc.) with audio/video conferencing requirements and sharing of text and images. Multicasting in a multihop wireless network is much more complex than in cellular wireless networks where all mobiles in a cell can be reached in a single hop. In fact, one or more multicast structures (e.g., trees) are maintained in the multihop network to efficiently deliver packets from sources to destinations in the multicast group. Multicast solutions similar to those used in mesh wireline networks such as the Internet might be considered. Yet, these solutions are not directly applicable to wireless networks because of the mobility of the users and the dynamically changing topology. In this dissertation we evaluate various popular multicast protocols via simulations and propose new protocols which are well suitable for multihop networks. This dissertation mainly covers five areas: (1) Cluster-Token infrastructure and cluster routing; (2) Shared tree wireless multicast routing protocols; (3) Wireless multicast routing without Rendezvous Points; (4) On-demand wireless multicast; (5) Reliable wireless multicast.
Aspect-Level Worst-Case Execution Time Analysis of Real-Time Systems Compositioned Using Aspects and Components

Increasing complexity in development of real-time systems accompanied by the demand for enabling their configurability requires the integration of aspect-oriented software development with real-time system development. Since software technology for building real-time systems has to support predictability in the time domain, methods and tools for analyzing temporal behavior of the aspect-oriented software are needed. Knowing worst-case execution time is of primary importance for timing analysis of real-time systems. We contribute by providing support for predictable aspect-oriented software development, by enabling symbolic worst-case execution time analysis of the aspect-oriented software systems.
Model Predictive Control of Thermal Dynamics in Building

Energy requirements for heating and cooling of residential, commercial and industrial spaces constitute a major fraction of end-use energy consumption. In the United States, there are almost 81 million buildings, which consume 71% of the national electricity energy usage, 41% of the total national energy usage, and are responsible for 38% of national CO2 emissions. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) uses almost 50% of the energy in these buildings. Modern Control schemes are becoming increasingly popular to meet the energy savings requirements for buildings. This thesis presents a ventilation control strategy for multi-zone VAV air-conditioning systems based on Model Predictive Control (MPC). MPC is one of the most suitable modern control solutions for keeping thermal comfort, in buildings, with minimal energy consumption. This is due, in part, to the fact that it can handle multi-input and multi-output system and constraints as well as added in input or output. Due to the fact that MPC relies on a dynamic model, the first step in the process is obtaining a thermal dynamic model for the to-be-controlled building. The model is based on three heat transfer processes: conduction, convection and radiation. The model also captures the heat generation inside the building. Finally, the model is written in form, which is more convenient for control design. The proposed model is then used to design predictive control strategies. MPC can handle a multiple control objective, inherent complexity due to the coupled and multivariable nature of the problem, and the presence of constraints. In MPC, the control input signal is calculated by solving an optimal control problem, where a cost function is minimized over a given horizon. At last, we can compare the energy consumption of the MPC HVAC control scheme with the traditional two position on/off HVAC control scheme.
Numerical simulation of dendritic growth of binary alloys

A two-dimensional finite element model for simulation of dendritic solidification of binary alloys is developed. The model solves the coupled time-dependent temperature and solute concentration equations on two independent meshes: a fixed mesh for the temperature and an adaptive interface-conforming mesh for the concentration. The temperature is solved on the whole domain while the concentration is solved only on the liquid region because diffusion in the solid is much smaller than that in the liquid and can be neglected. Temperature and concentration are coupled at the interface through the generalized Gibbs-Thompson relation. The solid-liquid interface is explicitly tracked with a set of marker points that defines its position at all times. Latent heat of fusion, interfacial energy, kinetic mobility and crystalline anisotropy are taken into account. The adaptive mesh is generated at every time step as the interface position changes. The model is easy to use in the sense that it works with physical variables as opposed to those based on the phase-field variable and level-set method. The model is very accurate as demonstrated by a series of calculations that compare to exact solutions or predictions by solidification theories. In simulations of solidification of pure materials, where only the energy equation is solved, the model produces very complicated dendritic structures that are in close agreement with experimental observations, and the computation is very efficient. Calculations under a variety of conditions show that the undercooling and surface tension are the main factors that determine the final dendritic structures. In simulations of alloy solidification, where both the energy and solutal concentration equations are solved, the results for the onset of interface instability and the prediction of the most unstable wavelength are in good agreement with linear stability theory. When applied to simulations of directional solidification of Pb-Sb alloys, the model generates dendritic structures and solute segregation similar to those observed experimentally, and the interface-development from a planar form to cells to dendritic structures is clearly demonstrated. These simulations are the first of their kind.
Building a file-based Storage Stack: Modularity and Flexibility in Loris

The arrangement of file systems and volume management/RAID systems, together commonly referred to as the storage stack, has remained the same for several decades, despite significant changes in hardware, software and usage scenarios. In this paper, we evaluate the traditional storage stack along three dimensions: reliability, heterogeneity and flexibility. We highlight several major problems with the traditional stack. We then present Loris, our redesign of the storage stack, and we evaluate several reliability, availability and performance aspects of Loris.
A Method of an Effective Learning for BP Network from the Data Which Contain Usual or Unusual Data

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