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Internet pricing with a game theoretical approach: concepts and examples
Authors: Xi-Ren Cao, Hong-Xia Shen, Rodolfo Milito, Patrica Wirth
Venue: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON) (2002)

The basic concepts of three branches of game theory, leader-follower, cooperative, and two-person nonzero sum games, are reviewed and applied to the study of the Internet pricing issue. In particular, we emphasize that the cooperative game (also called the bargaining problem) provides an overall picture for the issue. With a simple model for Internet quality of service (QoS), we demonstrate that the leader-follower game may lead to a solution that is not Pareto optimal and in some cases may be "unfair," and that the cooperative game may provide a better solution for both the Internet service provider (ISP) and the user. The practical implication of the results is that government regulation or arbitration may be helpful. The QoS model is also applied to study the competition between two ISPs, and we find a Nash equilibrium point from which the two ISPs would not move out without cooperation. The proposed approaches can be applied to other Internet pricing problems such as the Paris Metro pricing scheme.
Wireless data communications using DECT air interface
Authors: António Muchaxo, Alexandre Sousa, Nuno Pereira, Helena Sarmento
Venue: ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review (1999)

DECT is an approved ETSI standard for cordless communications, defined as a general radio access technology that can be used as the air interface to any network. In addition to the well-established voice service, it supports data communications. DECT currently addresses low bit rates, but additional modulation options have recently been included for high-speed, up to 2Mbps. In this paper, we describe the hardware and software design of an entire wireless communications system to be used in SOHO applications. While putting the emphasis on data communication, we demonstrate the feasibility of maintaining the compatibility with existent voice terminals. We developed generic hardware and software components, which revealed a very flexible approach. We easily created a wireless LANs, extended an Ethernet LAN and provided access to ISDN 1.
Data mining criteria for tree-based regression and classification
Authors: Andreas Buja, Yung-Seop Lee
Venue: Proceedings of the seventh ACM SIGKDD international conference on Knowledge discovery and data mining (2001)

This paper is concerned with the construction of regression and classification trees that are more adapted to data mining applications than conventional trees. To this end, we propose new splitting criteria for growing trees. Conventional splitting criteria attempt to perform well on both sides of a split by attempting a compromise in the quality of fit between the left and the right side. By contrast, we adopt a data mining point of view by proposing criteria that search for interesting subsets of the data, as opposed to modeling all of the data equally well. The new criteria do not split based on a compromise between the left and the right bucket; they effectively pick the more interesting bucket and ignore the other.As expected, the result is often a simpler characterization of interesting subsets of the data. Less expected is that the new criteria often yield whole trees that provide more interpretable data descriptions. Surprisingly, it is a "flaw" that works to their advantage: The new criteria have an increased tendency to accept splits near the boundaries of the predictor ranges. This so-called "end-cut problem" leads to the repeated peeling of small layers of data and results in very unbalanced but highly expressive and interpretable trees.
Access for Windows 95 for Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: John Kaufeld
Venue:  (1995)

:Access 97 For Windows For Dummies is your faithful guide to navigating the harrowing rapids of the latest version of Microsoft Access successfully. Get the help you need with this friendly, easy-to-use reference to all the features of Access. Get more done -- and understand more about what you're doing -- with John Kaufeld's expert advice and this book at your side! Inside, find helpful advice on how to: Understand the stuff that experts think that you already know about databases, tables, queries, and reports Figure out how to turn Access 97 into your on-ramp to the Internet or corporate intranets Unearth the mysteries of solving problems with Access queries Save time and effort by adapting existing reports and forms for new databases Use the built-in Wizards to make incredibly useful databases without losing your hair Uncover simple techniques to build intelligence into your Access tables and make them work for you Discover how and where to find help in solving almost any Access crisis and make the new Microsoft Office Assistant work for you Glean enough about macro programming to make people think that you're a certified Access guru Find hundreds of tips on making Access easier, more understandable, and generally less annoying
Crossing the bridge from WebCT 2.x to 3.x
Authors: Kathy Dunham, Andrea Shea
Venue: Proceedings of the 29th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services (2001)

In December 2000, California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) began the process of migrating 175 courses from WebCT version 2.x to version 3.x. This six-month process began with the implementation of a test server along with hands-on "WebCT Changes" workshops. The test server was used to troubleshoot bugs on the version of WebCT to which we were migrating. Next, the actual migrations were performed by faculty and the WebCT administrator. Validation and fine-tuning of course material completed this transition. We had two major goals. One was to minimize the difficulties encountered by faculty as they migrated their courses. The other goal was to assist faculty in embracing the new features of WebCT. This poster session will focus on the process of migrating; what worked, what didn't work, and lessons learned.
AS/400 Client-Server Crash Course
Authors: Jim Hoopes
Venue:  (1995)

:Finally, a book that completely and unequivocally demystifies client/server for AS/400 professionals! Designed to bring any AS/400 programmer, analyst, or manager up to speed on client/server as deployed in the AS/400 environment, this book answers the most important questions. You'll have answers to your most frequently asked questions once you've read AS/400 Client Server Crash Course.
A low power scheduling scheme with resources operating at multiple voltages
Authors: Ali Manzak, Chaitali Chakrabarti
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems (2002)

This paper presents resource and latency constrained scheduling algorithms to minimize power/energy consumption when the resources operate at multiple voltages (5 V, 3.3 V, 2.4 V, and 1.5 V). The proposed algorithms are based on efficient distribution of slack among the nodes in the data-flow graph. The distribution procedure tries to implement the minimum energy relation derived using the Lagrange multiplier method in an iterative fashion. Two algorithms are proposed, 1) a low complexity O(n2] algorithm and 2) a high complexity O(n2log(L)) algorithm, where n is the number of nodes and L is the latency. Experiments with some HLS benchmark examples show that the proposed algorithms achieve significant power/energy reduction. For instance, when the latency constraint is 1.5 times the critical path delay, the average reduction is 39%.
Personalized multimedia information access
Authors: Marc Light, Mark T. Maybury
Venue: Communications of the ACM (2002)

Ask questions, get personalized answers.
The AutoCAD Tutor for Engineering Graphics Release 12 and 13: Release 12 and 13, 2nd edition
Authors: Alan J. Kalameja
Venue:  (1993)

:Fully updated to cover AutoCAD Release 13, this success-proven bestseller utilizes a series of tutorial exercises perfect for those professionals seeking extra practice in the techniques of producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD. Numerous drawing problems and exercises provide practice and review.
Accomplishing software stability
Authors: Mohamed Fayad
Venue: Communications of the ACM (2002)

The kitchen proves an ideal setting to illustrate how stability and change work together within software.
Auto LISP to Visual LISP: Design Solutions for AutoCAD 2000, 1st edition
Authors: Kevin Standiford
Venue:  (2000)

:AutoLISP to Visual LISP: Design Solutions for AutoCAD 2000 adopts the designer's point-of-view to instruct readers with no prior experience in the basics of AutoLISP, Diesel and Visual LISP programming. Emphasis is on developing AutoCAD 2000 into a more powerful design application, with numerous design-based programming examples featured throughout the book, to put users on the fast-track to writing their own time-saving and productivity-enhancing programs. A "must-have" how-to and reference guide to optimizing the AutoCAD 2000 design environment, this book also covers topics such as ActiveX, object-oriented programming, reactors, the Windows registry, programming standards, date and time issues and more! Add this to your library today.AutoLISP to Visual LISP: Design Solutions for AutoCAD 2000 devotes an entire section to the novice programmer, explaining in detail the theory required to write a specialized computer program. Readers are first introduced to the basics of programming with AutoLISP. After gaining confidence using this relatively simple programming language, readers are then challenged to enhance their skills by using Diesel to alter the AutoCAD status line and DCL to incorporate graphics into their programs to make them user-friendly. Finally, readers are exposed to Visual LISP (presented as an extension of AutoLISP) to provide them with editing and debugging features, as well as other tools that can be used to create AutoLISP programs. Keywords: Auto LISP Keywords: Visual LISP
Name borders
Authors: Amal Shaheen-Gouda, Larry Loucks
Venue: Proceedings of the 5th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: Models and paradigms for distributed systems structuring (1992)

The problem of name resolution for cascaded names which spans multiple naming systems is discussed and the concept of name border is introduced. Name borders are used in resolving names that span two or more name spaces, possibly in a distributed environment. A name border between two name spaces isolates the needed information to link the two name spaces while preserving the autonomy and independence of each name space. The use of name borders for cascaded name resolution solves the problem of multiple syntax for name representation m different naming systems.
Software Project Management Basics That Work at Work, 1st edition
Authors: Dwayne Phillips
Venue:  (1998)

:Written for researchers, professors, practitioners, students, and other computing professionals, this book covers Basics that Work at Work; People, Process, and Product; Visibility; Configuration Management Process; Planning; Risk Management; Requirements; Design; Testing; Managing a Project Day by Day; Managing Software Maintenance; and more.
Fusion 3 Bible, 1st edition
Authors: David Hague
Venue:  (1998)

:Transform yourself from a Web surfer to a Web designer in no time with Fusion 3, the easy-to-use program that lets you create sites from scratch without knowing a bit of scripting. Fusion 3 Bible, the complete guide to this hot new program, shows you how its done. Youll also learn how to jazz up your Web pages with hypertext links, audio, video, and even Java-based "plug-in" Fusion components. The detailed instructions, real-world examples, hundreds of screenshots, and expert knowledge of renowned author David Hague give you the edge you need to start designing professional-looking pages that will give those "cool sites of the day" a run for their money. The CD-ROM that accompanies the book is packed with useful resources, including NFX components, artwork, links, and a wide array of powerful Web tools, including trial versions of NetObjects Fusion 3 and ScriptBuilder 2, Macromedias Flash 2, and MetaCreations Infini-D. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
A model for enhancing connection rerouting in mobile networks
Venue: Wireless Networks (2001)

In active networks (ANs) programs can be injected into routers and switches to extend the functionalities of the network. This allows programmers to enhance existing protocols and enables the rapid deployment of new protocols. The main objective of this paper is to show why ANs are ideal in solving the problem of connection rerouting and how current end-to-end based approaches can be enhanced. In this paper we propose a new model called active connection rerouting (ACR). In the ACR model, programs are dynamically injected into switches/routers in mobile networks to facilitate efficient connection rerouting during mobile host (MH) migration. We show how connection rerouting can be performed efficiently within the network. The ACR model uses a two stage optimization process: (i) path extension and (ii) lazy optimization. Unlike previous work on two stage connection rerouting ACR has the following properties: elimination of loops within switches/routers and incremental optimization which minimizes buffer requirements and maximized path reuse. ACR performs well in all topologies. Our experimental results show that ACR is efficient and scalable and it performs well in all topologies.
Real-Time Epipolar Geometry Estimation of Binocular Stereo Heads
Authors: Mårten Björkman, Jan-Olof Eklundh
Venue: IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (2002)

Stereo is an important cue for visually guided robots. While moving around in the world, such a robot can use dynamic fixation to overcome limitations in image resolution and field of view. In this paper, a binocular stereo system capable of dynamic fixation is presented. The external calibration is performed continuously taking temporal consistency into consideration, greatly simplifying the process. The essential matrix, which is estimated in real-time, is used to describe the epipolar geometry. It will be shown, how outliers can be identified and excluded from the calculations. An iterative approach based on a differential model of the optical flow, commonly used in structure from motion, is also presented and tested towards the essential matrix. The iterative method will be shown to be superior in terms of both computational speed and robustness, when the vergence angles are less than about 15^{\circ}. For larger angles, the differential model is insufficient and the essential matrix is preferably used instead.
AutoCAD 2000: One Step at a Time Advanced
Authors: Timothy Sean Sykes
Venue:  (2000)

:FEATURES/BENEFITS 120 Do This guided exercises Divided into three columns: Steps, Command Sequence, and Tools. Provides users with the step-by-step instructions that explain the task, show it being done, and any tools that might make it easieralong with how the results of the task should appear on the computer screen. Visual approachIncludes over 1800 graphics and 100 drawing files. Supports book instructions with a generous use of detailed screen shots, actual drawings, and helpful graphics that appeal to users. Free Multimedia CD25 drawings tasks are captured as multimedia presentations for review. Presentations are keyed to specific Do This lessons in the book with a CD icon. CD also contains starter- drawing files for the book's lessons. Companion Website. This accompanying web-site provides a self-assessment tool to test understanding of key concepts. Questions are keyed to half of the Do This exercises and act as online practice quizzes. "Extra Steps" sectionIn each lesson. Provides readers with added features, bits of knowledge, or suggestions for further study used to promote learning after covering the basic material. Tips and "tricks". Helps bring the reader fully up to speed with drawing concepts, and enhances their understanding of topics. Review questions and exercises. Reinforces learned material. Several independentprojects. Giving users setup information and encouraging them to refer to previous lessons to complete projects for a variety of disciplines and mastery levels. Clear writing style. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
South-Western Lotus 1-2-3 4.0/5.0 for Windows, 1st edition
Authors: Rick Sullivan
Venue:  (1995)

:Put the power of Lotus 1-2-3 to work for you with this unique learning guide! The clear, easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and hands-on exercises will have you using the program in only a few hours, even if you've never used a computer before. Each topic is presented in two ways: Standard Instructions provide detailed, step-by-step explanations while Fasttrack Instructions provide only the basic keystrokes to carry out an operation. Also, plenty of easy-to-follow practice exercises and solutions help you learn faster and build confidence. A data diskette is included for use in exercises and for demonstrating additional features.
Human Factors and Voice Interactive Systems
Authors: Daryle Gardner-Bonneau
Venue:  (1999)

:Human Factors and Voice Interactive Systems highlights the importance of human factors in speech technologies and presents and demonstrates the use of human factors principles, methods, techniques, and tools in the design of speech-enabled applications. Included is coverage of automatic speech recognition synthetic speech and interactive voice response systems.
The design and implementation of a digitally based remote cardiac monitoring system
Authors: Robert M. Hyatt, Cecil D. Burge
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th annual Southeast regional conference (1976)

This paper gives an overview of the remote cardiac monitoring system developed at the University of Southern Mississippi in conjunction with NASA through the National Space Technology Laboratory. An overview of the proposed system along with details of the completed parts of the project will be discussed. The project encompasses such areas as satellite telemetry, real-time data collection and transmission, monitoring from a moving vehicle and the human interface with the system. Future goals including a medical data network are proposed.
Machine learning in automated text categorization
Authors: Fabrizio Sebastiani
Venue: ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR) (2002)

The automated categorization (or classification) of texts into predefined categories has witnessed a booming interest in the last 10 years, due to the increased availability of documents in digital form and the ensuing need to organize them. In the research community the dominant approach to this problem is based on machine learning techniques: a general inductive process automatically builds a classifier by learning, from a set of preclassified documents, the characteristics of the categories. The advantages of this approach over the knowledge engineering approach (consisting in the manual definition of a classifier by domain experts) are a very good effectiveness, considerable savings in terms of expert labor power, and straightforward portability to different domains. This survey discusses the main approaches to text categorization that fall within the machine learning paradigm. We will discuss in detail issues pertaining to three different problems, namely, document representation, classifier construction, and classifier evaluation.
Embedded Microprocessor Systems: Real World Design, 2nd edition
Authors: Stuart R. Ball
Venue:  (2000)

:Included throughout the book are numerous examples, tips, and pitfalls you can only learn from an experienced designer. Not only will you find out how to implement faster and better design processes, but also how to avoid time-consuming and expensive mistakes. The author's many years of experience in industry have given him an extremely practical approach to design realities and problems. He describes the entire process of designing circuits and the software that controls them, assessing the system requirements, as well as testing and debugging systems. The less-experienced engineer will be able to apply Ball's advice to everyday projects and challenges immediately with amazing results. As an added bonus to this new edition, the author has included a chapter on advanced concepts and appendices of interest to students and beginners.
Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry
Authors: G. S. Mittal
Venue:  (1996)

:Comprehensive in scope, this up-to-date reference systematically covers the fundamentals and latest advances in computerized automation and process control, control algorithms, and specific applications essential to food manufacturing processes and unit operations - highlighting the use of efficient process controls to convert from batch to continuous operation and enhance plant sanitation. Comparing both established and innovative control schemes, Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry explains which tools, instruments, and related introductory information are needed to develop process controls...discusses elementary and advanced process modeling, as well as neurofuzzy, sensor, and image processing technologies...describes computerized automation for critical unit operations used in food manufacturing, plus warehouse management and packaging systems...examines automation and computer-integrated manufacturing in major food industries...and more. Illustrated with over 225 schematics, flow diagrams, equations, drawings, photographs, and tables that reinforce and clarify important concepts, Computerized Control Systems in the Food Industry serves as a practical guide for food, process, process control, computer, chemical, food plant, agricultural, instrumentation, industrial, and consulting engineers; food scientists and technologists; food processors and manufacturers; and computer and information scientists.
Escape Velocity: Cyberculture at the End of the Century
Authors: Mark Dery
Venue:  (1996)

:An unforgettable journey into the dark heart of the Information Age, Escape Velocity explores the high-tech subcultures that both celebrate and critique our wired world: cyberpunks, cyberhippies, technopagans, and rogue technologists, to name a few. The computer revolution has given rise to a digital underground - an Information Age counterculture whose members are utilizing cutting-edge technology in ways never intended by its manufacturers. Poised, at the end of the century, between technological rapture and social rupture, between Tomorrowland and Blade Runner, fringe computer culture poses the fundamental question of our time: Will technology liberate or enslave us in the coming millennium? Mark Dery takes us on an electrifying tour of the high-tech underground. Exploring the shadowy byways of cyberculture, we meet would-be cyborgs who believe the body is obsolete and dream of downloading their minds into computers, cyberhippies who boost their brainpower with smart drugs and mind machines, on-line swingers seeking cybersex on electronic bulletin boards, techno-primitives who sport "biomechanical" tattoos of computer circuitry, and cyberpunk roboticists whose Mad Max contraptions duel to the death before howling crowds. Most "cyber-" titles are a breathless mix of New Age futurism and gadget-happy cyberhype. Escape Velocity stands alone as the first truly critical inquiry into cyberculture. Shifting the focus of our conversation about technology from the corridors of power to disparate voices on the cultural fringes, Dery wires it into the power politics and social issues of the moment. Timely, trenchant, and provocative, Escape Velocity is essential reading for everyone interested in computer culture and the shape of things to come.