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Getting answers to natural language questions on the web
Venue: Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (2002)

Seven hundred natural language questions from TREC-8 and TREC-9 were sent by Radev, Libner, and Fan to each of nine web search engines. The top 40 sites returned by each system were stored for evaluation of their productivity of correct answers. Each question per engine was scored as the sum of the reciprocal ranks of identified correct answers. The large number of zero scores gave a positive skew violating the normality assumption for ANOVA, so values were transformed to zero for no hit and one for one or more hits. The non-zero values were then square-root transformed to remove the remaining positive skew. Interactions were observed between search engine and answer type (name, place, date, et cetera), search engine and number of proper nouns in the query, search engine and the need for time limitation, and search engine and total query words. All effects were significant. Shortest queries had the highest mean scores. One or more proper nouns present provides a significant advantage. Non-time dependent queries have an advantage. Place, name, person, and text description had mean scores between .85 and .9 with date at .81 and number at .59. There were significant differences in score by search engine. Search engines found at least one correct answer in between 87.7 and 75.45 of the cases. Google and Northern Light were just short of a 90% hit rate. No evidence indicated that a particular engine was better at answering any particular sort of question.
AutoCAD 3D, with CD-ROM (Mastering)
Authors: George Omura
Venue:  (1996)

:Best-selling AutoCAD author and expert George Omura guides you to 3D design success in Mastering AutoCAD 3D. Explore the world of 3D modeling and animation with AutoCAD 13 for Windows, 3D Studio 4, 3D Studio MAX, AutoVision 2, and Animator Studio 1.1 - plus Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and other products designed for presenting in 3D on computer and video. This volume is the single most comprehensive and practical guide to the 3D design and presentation process. Build a 3D world. Create free-form surfaces, and manipulate objects in 3D space. Delve into the complexities of solid modeling and the different model-viewing methods. Render your creations in various formats with AutoVision, the AutoCAD add-on from Autodesk. Bring your designs to life with 3D Studio and 3D Studio MAX. Use special editing techniques to make your objects look more realistic, and soften the computer-generated look. Master the effective use of lighting and materials, and create professional-looking animations. Present your 3D world with style. Use Adobe Photoshop to enhance your 3D renderings. Use Adobe Premiere to turn your 3D Studio animations into finished video presentations complete with sound. Set up your 3D project to be viewed on the World Wide Web. Explore ways to communicate your design ideas through computer video, virtual reality walk-throughs, and multimedia.
Scalable high-speed prefix matching
Authors: Marcel Waldvogel, George Varghese, Jon Turner, Bernhard Plattner
Venue: ACM Transactions on Computer Systems (TOCS) (2001)

Finding the longest matching prefix from a database of keywords is an old problem with a number of applications, ranging from dictionary searches to advanced memory management to computational geometry. But perhaps today's most frequent best matching prefix lookups occur in the Internet, when forwarding packets from router to router. Internet traffic volume and link speeds are rapidly increasing; at the same time, a growing user population is increasing the size of routing tables against which packets must be matched. Both factors make router prefix matching extremely performance critical.In this paper, we introduce a taxonomy for prefix matching technologies, which we use as a basis for describing, categorizing, and comparing existing approaches. We then present in detail a fast scheme using binary search over hash tables, which is especially suited for matching long addresses, such as the 128 bit addresses proposed for use in the next generation Internet Protocol, IPv6. We also present optimizations that exploit the structure of existing databases to further improve access time and reduce storage space.
The International Dictionary of Data Communications, 1st edition
Authors: Robert A. Saigh
Venue:  (1997)

:The most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on data communication - both on-line and off-line. Each of the close to 3,500 entries is cross-referenced for ease of understanding. Special features include specially formatted text to differentiate terms for various connection types; screen captures to explain text windows and/or instructions; examples and graphical shortcuts to further clarify definitions; and seven Appendices including Data Communication Sources, International Telecommunications Carriers, Technology agencies, Network Software and Hardware Companies, and International Standards Organizations. In addition, The International Dictionary of Data Communications lists relevant company addresses, telephone numbers and Internet sites and important meetings and conventions worldwide and sources of additional information. The extensive bibliography and index makes this a must reference for everyone in the business environment. 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
Loss performance analysis for heterogeneous ON-OFF sources with application to connection admission control
Authors: Guoqiang Mao, Daryoush Habibi
Venue: IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (TON) (2002)

The bufferless fluid flow model (bffm) is often used in the literature for loss performance analysis. In this paper, we propose an efficient and effective means of investigating cell loss using the bffm. We define the cell loss rate function (clrf) and use it to characterize the loss performance of traffic sources in the bffm. Stochastic ordering theory is used to study the clrf. The introduction of the stochastic ordering theory not only simplifies the theoretical analysis but also makes it possible to extend the scope of applications and theoretical analysis presented in this paper. A cell loss upper bound for heterogeneous ON-OFF sources is proposed. The proposed cell loss upper bound is tighter than those previously proposed in the literature. A connection admission control (CAC) scheme using online measurements is designed based on the cell loss upper bound. Extensive simulation is carried out to study the performance of the CAC scheme. Particular attention is paid to the impact of inaccuracies in user-declared traffic parameters on the performance of the CAC scheme. Simulation results indicate that the proposed CAC scheme can ensure QoS guarantee, is robust to inaccuracies in declared traffic parameters, and is capable of achieving high link utilization.
CGI Programming with Visual Basic 5
Authors: Ofer LaOr
Venue:  (1997)

:Develop Web Apps Fast! Master CGI with the complete library,including virtual cookies and apps using cookie parsing Create a full-featured Web shopping cart,including SSL implementation,e-mail to clients,and credit card charges on the server; Develop a search engine with forward and backward capability; Build a security system that logs users onto your Web page; Make Visual Basic work with Active Server Pages and OLEISAPI; Take advantage of advanced techniques,such as JavaScript and ActiveX documents Discover the complete CGI library for VB 5 on the CD-ROM,plus source code for the cookie-based shopping cart,generic search engine,secure user entry function,and interactive video files. CGI Solutions with VB5 CGI Solutions with Visual Basic 5 gives you at-hand solutions-real code you can use. You get clear and detailed instructions for creating CGI solutions with the VB5 you already know-without having to learn C++ or Perl! This book gives you everything you need to slash development timefrom ready-to-run code to expert,written-for-developers procedures for creating,installing,and configuring applications. Inside CGI Programming with Visual Basic 5 you'll find expert,step-by-step solutions for developing advanced CGI solutionsincluding plenty of sample code. This complete,professional solutions kit helps you cut development time and solve complex problems quickly with made-to-order applications that use VB5. Develop Web Apps Fast! Master CGI with the complete library,including virtual cookies and applications using cookie parsing; Create a full-feathered Web shopping cart,including SSL implementation,e-mail to clients,and credit card charges on the server; Develop asearch engine with forward and backward capability; Build a security system that logs users onto your Web page; Make Visual Basic work with Active Server Pages and OLEISAPI. Take advantage of advanced techniques,such as JavaScript and ActiveX documents. About the Author: Ofer LaOr has expanded client/server development into the Internet arena with C++ and Visual Basic CGI applications. He has worked in real-time communication,embedded systems,and object-oriented systems. On the CD-ROM: Discover the complete CGI library for VB5 on the CD-ROM,plus source code for the cookie-based shopping cart,generic search engine,secure user entry function,and interactive video files. 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
The Guide to MIDI Orchestration, 2nd edition
Authors: Paul Gilreath
Venue:  (1999)

:The Guide To MIDI Orchestration by pianist and composer Paul Gilreath is the premiere text on obtaining maximum realism from MIDI Orchestrations. Gilreath presents detailed information on the characteristics of an orchestra's sound and applies these concepts to the MIDI environment. The book progresses from overviews of each section to details of individual instruments. A clear and precise approach allows the reader to implement Gilreath's techniques in a step by step manner. Reviews and recommendations of libraries are included and interviews with working composers highlight the text. Written for the intermediate to advanced MIDI user, The Guide to MIDI Orchestration will serve as a one of a kind text to teach the steps necessary to achieve successful MIDI Orchestrations.
Wireless Communication Technology, 1st edition
Authors: Roy Blake
Venue:  (2000)

:As we enter the 21st century, the use of wireless communication technologies - including cellular radio, personal communication systems (PCS), satellite phones, paging systems, wireless models and local-area networks (LANs), plus multipoint distribution systems (LMDS) for wireless delivery of television and internet service - is exploding rapidly! Wireless Communication Technology, provides the basic and straightforward electronics information users need to understand the ins and outs of each of these new and emerging wireless communications technologies. The in-depth technical discussions, combined with numerous examples and problems, provide ideal preparation for anyone seeking "hot" jobs in this rapidly expanding segment of the communications field.
Complete Trapping Guide, 2nd edition
Authors: Brian Lawler
Venue:  (1995)

:From conventional film trapping to state-of-the-art software techniques, this easy-to-understand approach to trapping covers it all. No other book offers such in-depth, comprehensive coverage of this vital prepress technique. By teaching you the entire process of trapping effectively - when to trap, what color to use, and how much to trap - The Complete Guide to Trapping gives you the knowledge to overcome any trapping problems. 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
Short inversions and conserved gene clusters
Authors: David Sankoff
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Applied computing (2002)

Two independent sets of recent observations on newly sequenced microbial genomes pertain to the prevalence of short inversion as a gene order rearrangement process and to the lack of conservation of gene order within conserved gene clusters. We propose a model of inversion where the key parameter is the length of the inverted fragment. We show that there is a qualitative difference in the pattern of evolution when the inversion length is small with respect to the cluster size and when it is large. This suggests an explanation of the lack of parallel gene order in conserved clusters and raises questions about the statistical validity of putative functionally selected gene clusters if these have only been tested against inappropriate null hypotheses.
Quicken 2001 for MACs for Dummies, 1st edition
Authors: Stephen L. Nelson
Venue:  (2000)

:Packed with tips that make Quicken easier to useCalculate interest and track investments with the click of a mouseCapitalize on Quicken® and start saving time and money! Quicken can help you make the most of your money  after you get a handle on all those nifty program features. That's why you need this friendly guide. Packed with plain-English explanations and real-world examples, it walks you through the Quicken basics, details the latest features  and even gives you some savvy financial advice.Discover how to: Keep financial records Bank and pay bills online Plan your financial future Manage your portfolio Prepare for tax time Handle payroll and other small business tasksThe Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and funGet smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answersAuthor Biography: Stephen L. Nelson, MBA, CPA, is the bestselling author of more than 70 books on computer and business topics, including all previous For Dummies books on Quicken. 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
University of British Columbia
Authors: Brian Fisher
Venue: interactions (2002)

The University of British Columbia is the largest university in western Canada, with an enrollment of 35,000 students and offerings of both undergraduate and graduate degrees. An interdisciplinary HCI institute supports HCI teaching and research and is coordinating a proposed interdisciplinary master of science degree in HCI. A new downtown campus will offer a range of educational options in HCI, from executive certificates through master's-level programs.
Digital systems design through learning
Authors: Witold Pedrycz, Piotr S. Szczepaniak
Venue: New learning paradigms in soft computing (2002)

This study is concerned with the design and analysis of digital systems using fuzzy neurocomputing. Some basic definitions of fuzzy-logic neurons, fundamental neural architectures, learning strategies and interpretation of their results are presented. We promote a concept of embedding principle: an original Boolean problem is represented in the language of fuzzy sets, afterwards solved through learning, and, finally, the result of learning re-interpreted in terms of two-valued logic. We show the use of fuzzy neurons in a standard design of combinational systems including a minimization of incompletely specified Boolean functions (viz. Those involving don't care conditions) and Boolean functions with many outputs. It is also claimed that this approach supports reverse engineering in the sense that once the architecture of the Boolean circuit has been learned, one can interpret the fuzzy logic network in order to gain an insight into the nature of rules governing the data.
Windows 95 for Dummies: Quick Reference, 2nd edition
Authors: Greg Harvey
Venue:  (1995)

:Windows 95 For Dummies Quick Reference, 3rd Edition, is for beginners and more advanced users alike who want a concise, easy-to-use reference for those confusing Windows 95 features and commands. Keep this book by your computer to get all the answers you need about Windows 95 options and procedures -- fast! Find what you need quickly with our ...For Dummies&reg; Quick References! The design features tasks and commands in alphabetical order, clear-cut, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow advice. "Get in and get out" quickly and find the information you really need without reading lots of extra material! Look for IDG Books Worldwide's Windows&reg; 95 For Dummies&reg;, 2nd Edition, the fun and easy way to get started with this powerful operating system!
Peep: an architectural description driven peephole optimizer
Authors: Robert R. Kessler
Venue: ACM SIGPLAN Notices (1984)

Peep is an architectural description driven peephole optimizer, that is being adapted for use in the Portable Standard Lisp compiler. Tables of optimizable instructions are generated prior to the creation of the compiler from the architectural description of the target machine. Peep then performs global flow analysis on the target machine code and optimizes instructions as defined in the table. This global flow analysis allows optimization across basic blocks of instructions, and the use of tables created at compiler-generation time minimizes the overhead of discovering optimizable instructions.
Novel interaction techniques for overlapping windows
Authors: Michel Beaudouin-Lafon
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th annual ACM symposium on User interface software and technology (2001)

This note presents several techniques to improve window management with overlapping windows: tabbed windows, turning and peeling back windows, and snapping and zipping windows.
Electronic payment systems for E-Commerce, 2nd edition
Venue:  (2001)

Electronic payment systems for E-Commerce, second edition delivers an up-to-date, in-depth examination of how payments are made electronically across the Internet. This thoroughly revised resource covers the very latest developments in this quickly expanding area, including new security techniques such as the advanced encryption standard (AES) and multiapplication smart cards.
Refinement and state machine abstraction
Authors: Karl Lermer, Paul Strooper
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2001)

Precise module interface specifications are essential in modular software development. The role of state in these specifications has been the issue of some debate and is central to the notion of data refinement. In previous work, Hoffman and Strooper introduce a state-abstraction lattice that defines a partial order on specifications for deterministic and complete languages. They use this lattice to define a notion of state abstractness and show that this intuitive notion corresponds to the use of the terms "abstract" and "concrete" as used in data-refinement proofs. In this paper, we extend this work for a class of specifications and languages that we call demonic and semi-deterministic. We also introduce a notion of backward refinement and prove that backward refinement together with the common forward refinement of VDM and Z form a sound and complete refinement technique with respect to a partial order on languages defined by demonic specifications. We illustrate the ideas using simple languages and specifications. Copyright 2001 Elsevier Science B.V.
Software Tools for Business: An Information Systems Approach, 1st edition
Authors: Roger L. Hayen
Venue:  (1993)

:Uses a problem solving approach in which commands are presented in a logical sequence that supports the solution of common business problems. Features a unique chapter on interrogating Lotus to show precisely how Lotus can be used to perform business analyses as well as one on forecasting with Lotus which describes how to perform regression analysis. Overarching MIS framework and problem-solving orientation enable users to apply these software tools to actual business problems. Includes an abundance of exercises and cases on a variety of levels.
Teach Yourself... Microsoft Project for Windows 95 (with Disk), 1st edition
Authors: Nelson King
Venue:  (1995)

:Get your personal and professional affairs in order with Microsoft Project and the user-friendly guide teach yourselfMicrosoft&reg; Project for Windows&reg; 95. With teach yourselfMicrosoft Project for Windows 95, you will learn to customize Project features, share Project data using OLE, track schedules, manage costs, and even develop task outlines with constraint and milestone parameters. After nailing down the basics, author Nelson King addresses advanced topics such as software customization, troubleshooting, and enhanced connectivity with ODBC. King also draws upon real-world examples and actual case studies to further demonstrate how Microsoft Project will make sure that your strategic plans come in on time and on budget.
Data structures for storing image data in a geographic data base
Authors: John J. Crowe
Venue: Proceedings of the 16th annual Southeast regional conference (1978)

A myriad of contemporary studies on geographically based image data. Such data include contour maps, LANDSAT data and aerial photographs. The amount of data generated by these sources is enormous. Therefore substantial savings can be realized by optimizing storage structures for this data.This paper examines types of geographically based image data and proposes storage structures for the data. Factors included in selecting appropriate structures are density of positive-valued pixels in the image and range of values a pixel may possess.The paper further discusses the applications of those structures in a geographic image database.
Undecidability and incompleteness results in automata theory
Authors: J. Hartmanis
Venue: A half-century of automata theory: celebration and inspiration (2001)

Automata theory is inextricably intertwined with undecidability and incompleteness results. This papers explores the beautiful panorama of undecidability and G&ouml;del-like incompleteness results in automata theory that reveals their ubiquity and clarifies and illustrates how the severity of these results changes with the complexity of the problems and the computing power of the automata.
One-A-Day Web Page Wake-Ups!
Authors: Richard Raucci
Venue:  (1996)

:Keep your HTML fresh and up-to-date with no programming required! One-A-Day Web Page Wake-Ups delivers the information you need. In just minutes a day, this handy dandy book will help you brighten up your Web pages 365 days a year. One-A-Day Web Page Wake-Ups gives you the best time-savings advice (ranging from avoiding common mistakes to discovering the coolest updates) and keeps your page current without a big time investment.