ppxscal/embedding_network huggingface dataset:
Providing an embedded software environment for wireless PDAs
Authors: Valérie Issarny, Michel Banâtre, Frédéric Weis, Gilbert Cabillic, Paul Couderc, Teresa Higuera, Frédéric Parain
Venue: Proceedings of the 9th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: beyond the PC: new challenges for the operating system (2000)

The use of wireless PDAs is foreseen to outrun the one of PCs in the near future. However, for this to actually happen, adequate software environments must be devised in order to allow the execution of various types of applications. This paper introduces the base features of such an environment, which is a customizable JVM-based middleware. In particular, the middleware platform embeds services for appropriate resource management and for supporting novel PDA-oriented applications.
Engineering and Scientific Computing with Scilab with Cdrom, 1st edition
Authors: Claude Gomez, Francois Delebecque, Carey Bunks, Jean-Philippe Chancelier, Serge Steer, Ramine Nikoukhah
Venue:  (1998)

:SciLab is a powerful, open computing environment designed for engineering and scientific applications. This book gives a thorough description of SciLab's use, including how to master its environment and programming language, the use of SciLab's integrated graphics, the integration of use provided functions, and a tour of its numerous applications toolboxes. The CD contains the entire source code for SciLab, as well as programs illustrating the examples in the book.
Power-aware data management for small devices
Authors: Sami Rollins, Kevin Almeroth, Dejan MilojivΗiΕ, Kiran Nagaraja
Venue: Proceedings of the 5th ACM international workshop on Wireless mobile multimedia (2002)

Pervasive computing devices such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and laptop computers are becoming increasingly ubiquitous. The future promises even more advanced devices such as digital watches, jewelry, and even clothing. However, as pervasive devices become more widely used for more advanced applications, their resource limitations are becoming more apparent. In this work, we focus on data management and power limitations. We investigate the benefit of using power-aware schemes to automatically manage content across a collection of devices and prolong data availability. We monitor the available energy supply on each device and migrate content from devices that are in danger of dying. In our simulated environment, we have found that, using intelligent techniques for data management can increase the amount of time a collection of devices remains usable by over 2 times. Furthermore, our techniques can perform autonomously, independent of user intervention.
Advances in Object-Oriented Data Modeling
Authors: Michael P. Papazoglou, Zahir Tari, Stefano Spaccapietra
Venue:  (2000)

:Until recently, information systems have been designed around different business functions, such as accounts payable and inventory control. Object-oriented modeling, in contrast, structures systems around the data--the objects--that make up the various business functions. Because information about a particular function is limited to one place--to the object--the system is shielded from the effects of change. Object-oriented modeling also promotes better understanding of requirements, clear designs, and more easily maintainable systems. This book focuses on recent developments in representational and processing aspects of complex data-intensive applications. The chapters cover "hot" topics such as application behavior and consistency, reverse engineering, interoperability and collaboration between objects, and work-flow modeling. Each chapter contains a review of its subject, followed by object-oriented modeling techniques and methodologies that can be applied to real-life applications. Contributors: F. Casati, S. Ceri, R. Cicchetti, L. M. L. Delcambre, E. F. Ecklund, D. W. Embley, G. Engels, J. M. Gagnon, R. Godin, M. Gogolla, L. Groenewegen, G. S. Jensen, G. Kappel, B. J. Kr&auml;mer, S. W. Liddle, R. Missaoui, M. Norrie, M. P. Papazoglou, C. Parent, B. Perniei, P. Poncelet, G. Pozzi, M. Schreft, R. T. Snodgrass, S. Spaccapietra, M. Stumptner, M. Teisseire, W. J. van den Heuevel, S. N. Woodfield.
Microsoft .Net Platform and Technologies
Authors: Curt Simmons, Ash Rafail
Venue:  (2001)

:The complete .NET briefing for every IT professional and business decision-maker. Evaluating .NET: technologies and business opportunities .NET Web Services, e-business, and application integration support .NET tools and standards: Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, XML, and SOAP .NET Enterprise Servers: BizTalk, SharePoint, Mobile Information Server, and moreNow, there's an expert, straight-to-the-point introduction to Microsoft's .NET for IT professionals and business decision-makers. Microsoft .NET Platform and Technologies explores the design and goals of the .NET framework, the Microsoft technologies that enable it, what .NET means to the Internet, and what it means to your business. Simmons and Rofail begin by exploring the foundational concepts that underlie the .NET platform. They present a high-level overview of .NET's goals and processes, introducing the new Web services .NET is intended to support and showing how businesses can use them for competitive advantage. They walk through the .NET framework and its protocols and programming interfaces, introduce the Visual Studio.NET programming environment, and explain the central role of XML in .NET and Microsoft's approach to Web services delivery. The authors also review Microsoft's key .NET Enterprise servers, showing how they work and how they function within the .NET initiative. What .NET means to your e-business initiatives How .NET Web services may deliver competitive advantage-and how to build them .NET standards-including detailed coverage of .NET's XML and SOAP support .NET tools: introducing the Visual Studio.Nprogramming environment .NET Enterprise Servers: BizTalk, SharePoint, Commerce Server, Exchange Server, SQL Server, Mobile Information Server, and moreHighly readable and thoroughly objective, Microsoft .NET Platform and Technologies gives you .NET's essence without its hype. If you need to make intelligent decisions about .NET, this is the book you need by your side.
Adaptive tools for the elderly: new devices to cope with age-induced cognitive disabilities
Authors: Joaquim A Jorge
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 EC/NSF workshop on Universal accessibility of ubiquitous computing: providing for the elderly (2001)

We look at the issues and methodologies needed to develop, deploy, and evaluate situation-aware mobile computing devices that adapt to the needs of elder users based on observed or predicted user behavior and needs. This paper discusses how pervasive computing can help the aging population live independently for as long as possible. We believe that successfully applying technology to this problem will require careful studies of how the target population actually lives and what their actual needs are. We propose a combination of traditional laboratory studies and surveys, as well as the use of instrumented spaces and personal monitoring devices to measure how people behave, normally and while using proposed assistive devices. A key requirement is the development of ways to simultaneously monitor signals from the body, activities, and social interactions to provide a more complete view of individuals and their lives. Some of the core research issues are machine learning to design devices learn from and adapt to user behavior, user-computer interaction to build devices and systems that support users in their tasks, mobile computing to support user and device mobility, mobility and data management to represent, access, update, and protect information, sensing devices that monitor human activity and finally rapid prototyping of services in a sensor-rich environment, in a scalable and secure manner.
Adaptive schemes for the numerical solution of SDEs: a comparison
Authors: J. Lehn, A. Rößler, O. Schein
Venue: Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics (2002)

The efficient numerical solution of stochastic differential equations is important for applications in many fields. Adaptive schemes, well developed in the deterministic setting, may be one possible way to reduce computational cost. We review the two main step size control algorithms that have been proposed in recent years for stochastic differential systems and compare their efficiency in a simulation study.
Management Information Systems: New Approaches to Organization and Technology, 5th edition
Authors: Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane P. Laudon
Venue:  (1997)

:This new fifth edition keeps pace with cutting edge topics with its coverage of electronic commerce; Internet business models; network computers; Java; push technology; intranets and extra nets; Internet security, firewalls, and secure electronic payment systems; Internet privacy issues; on-line analytical processing (OLAP) and multidimensional data analysis; data warehouses, data mining, and knowledge discovery.
Control Systems Technology, 1st edition
Authors: Curtis D. Johnson, Heidar Malki
Venue:  (2001)

:This book presents All of the major topics in modern analog and digital control systems, along with the practical, applications oriented knowledge and skills needed by technicians. It contains user-friendly conceptual explanations and clearly written mathematical developments. Examples of both Mathcad and MATLAB illustrate computer problem solvingbut this book emphasizes the ability to use any suitable software to achieve successful results in solving problems and performing design. Chapter topics include Measurement; Laplace Transforms; Control System Models; Static and Dynamic Response; Stability; Frequency Response Analysis; Root Locus; State Variable Analysis; Introduction to Discrete Control Systems; Z-Transforms and Discrete State-Space Analysis; Digital Signal Representations; Discrete Time Control Systems; Stability of Discrete Control Systems; and Advanced Topics in Control Systems. For engineers and technicians working for companies that integrate control systems with the use of programmable logic controllers.
Optimal laser control of chemical reactions using AD
Authors: Adel Ben-Haj-Yedder, Eric Cances, Claude Le Bris
Venue: Automatic differentiation of algorithms: from simulation to optimization (2000)

This chapter presents an application of automatic differentiation to a control problem from computational quantum chemistry. The goal is to control the orientation of a linear molecule by using a designed laser pulse. In order to optimize the shape of the pulse we experiment with a nonlinear conjugate gradient algorithm as well as various stochastic procedures. Work in progress on robust control is also mentioned.
Vis files: computational field visualization
Authors: Bill Hibbard
Venue: ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics (2001)

Today, scientists, engineers and medical researchers routinely use computers to simulate complex physical phenomena. Such simulations present new challenges for computational scientists, including the need to effectively analyze and visualize complex three-dimensional data. As simulations become more complex and produce larger amounts of data, the effectiveness of utilizing such high resolution data will hinge upon the ability of human experts to interact with their data and extract useful information. Here we describe recent work at the SCI Institute in large-scale scalar, vector and censor visualization techniques. We end with a discussion of ideas for the integration techniques for creating computational multifield visualizations.
Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis, 2nd edition
Authors: Adbelmonem A. Afifi, V. Clark
Venue:  (1999)

:Increasingly, researchers need to perform multivariate statistical analyses on their data. Unfortunately, a lack of mathematical training prevents many from taking advantage of these advanced techniques, in part, because books focus on the theory and neglect explaining how to perform and interpret multivariate analyses on real-life data. For years, Afifi and Clark's Computer-Aided Multivariate Analysis has been a welcome exception, helping researchers choose the appropriate analyses for their data, carry them out and interpret the results. Only a limited knowledge of statistics is assumed and geometrical and graphical explanations are used to explain what the analyses do. However the basic model is always given and assumptions are discussed. In this edition the computer emphasis is enhanced by the inclusion of three additional statistical packages written for the personal computer. The authors also discuss data entry, database management, data screening, data transformations, as well as multivariate data analysis. This third edition contains a new chapter on log-linear analysis of multi-way frequency tables. The new edition will be useful to professionals, researchers and students in a wide range of fields ranging from psychology, sociology and physical sciences to public health and biomedical science.
Wide Area High Speed Networks
Authors: Sidnie Feit, Dr Sidnie Feit
Venue:  (1999)

:Today, ATM networks, SONET lines, frame relay networks, X.25 facilities, ISDN circuits, and conventional telephony lines coexist in a complex tapestry of networks. Wide Area High Speed Networks clearly explains each of these technologies in detail, describes how they interoperate, and shows how voice and data networks are merging. Wide Area High Speed Networks is an authoritative resource that enables networking designers and implementors to thoroughly understand each technology and determine when and where to use each type of component in their networks. A comprehensive guide to the latest in wide area technologies, this book covers the new high-speed telecommunications SONET/SDH hierarchy, how to use and manage ATM, SONET and ISDN transmission technologies, frame relay performance and service issues, converged voice/data networks, and detailed discussion of traditional telecommunications and data networks.
Null Sets and Essentially Smooth Lipschitz Functions
Authors: Jonathan M. Borwein, Warren B. Moors
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1998)

In this paper we extend the notion of a Lebesgue-null set to a notion which is valid in any completely metrizable Abelian topological group. We then use this definition to introduce and study the class of essentially smooth functions. These are, roughly speaking, those Lipschitz functions which are smooth (in each direction) almost everywhere.
Virtual-Office Tools for a High-Margin Practice: How Client-Centered Financial Advisers Can Cut Paperwork, Overhead, and Wasted Hours
Authors: David J. Drucker, Joel P. Bruckenstein
Venue:  (2002)

:Tired of spending more time with your filing cabinets than with your clients? Is overhead eating up your margins? Now, two leading financial planners and columnists deliver the help advisers have been begging for.Virtual-Office Tools for a High-Margin Practice is a non-technical trove of technology, clever workarounds, and procedural efficiencies tailored to help you move toward a paperless office, while still complying with SEC record-keeping requirements. The authors show planners how to reduce the amount of paperwork in their office by 99%, slash overhead, and find anything they need in one minute or less by adapting innovative software tools and shifting from on-site employees to remote assistants and virtual work partners. Until now, creative ways of working this smart were hard to come by. With this book, they are available, ready to go, and easy to implement. Author Biography: David J. Drucker, MBA, CFP, has been named one of the Best Financial Advisors in the U.S. by Worth magazine for eight consecutive years. He is a monthly columnist with Bloomberg Wealth Manager, NAPFA Advisor, and MorningstarAdvisor.com, and the original author of INTEGRATE2000 financial planning software. Joel P. Bruckenstein, CFP, CFS, CMFC, is the senior technology editor at MorningstarAdvisor.com. He writes the technology column for Inside Information, and regularly for Horsesmouth, a company focused on helping financial advisers.
Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days, 3rd edition
Authors: Ryan K. Stephens, Ronald R. Plew
Venue:  (1999)

:0-672-31674-9 Title: Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days Third Edition Author: Ryan K. Stephens and Ronald R. Plew Sams Teach Yourself SQL in 21 Days Third Edition Take your skills to the next level In just 21 days, you'll have all the skills you need to begin programming with SQL quickly and easily. With this complete tutorial, you'll master the basics and then move on to the more advanced features and concepts. o Understand the fundamentals of SQL programming o Master all the new and advanced features SQL offers o Learn how to effectively use the latest tools and features by following practical, real-world examples o Get expert tips from leading authorities on implementing SQL in the corporate environment Completely updated and revised, this book is designed for the way you learn. Go chapter by chapter through the step-by-step lessons or just choose those lessons that interest you the most. Ryan K. Stephens is the president and CEO of Perpetual Technologies, Inc. Most of Ryan's time is spent in Oracle database administration, Oracle training, and developing training materials. Ryan has more than 10 years experience with Oracle development, Oracle administration, and UNIX. He is an Oracle Certified Professional and is an adjunct professor for Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. He also serves part time as an Oracle programmer for the Indiana National Guard. Ronald R. Plew is owner and vice-president of Perpetual Technologies, Inc., and is an adjunct professor with Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, where he teaches various SQL, UNIX, and Oracle database classes. An Oracle Certified Professional, Ronald is an Oracle/SQLprogrammer for the Indiana National Guard. o Learn to create and maintain your own SQL tables o Explore the fundamentals of retrieving data with SQL queries o Learn essential SQL debugging techniques for troubleshooting your own SQL code o Discover how to mold and shape your data with SQL's built-in functions o Tune your database using stored procedures and triggers o Enhance your database security with tips from experienced database administrators o Improve your database performance by streamlining SQL statements and creating indexes o Work through this edition's seven bonus days to further enhance your SQL knowledge o Explore new SQL territories by reviewing the SQL 3 standards o Gain an understanding of PL/SQL, Transact-SQL, and SQL*Plus Category: Programming-Database Covers: SQL User Level: Beginning-Intermediate
Smart cards: a system support for service accessibility from heterogeneous devices
Authors: Raphaël Marvie, Marie-Claude Pellegrini, Olivier Potonniée
Venue: Proceedings of the 9th workshop on ACM SIGOPS European workshop: beyond the PC: new challenges for the operating system (2000)

With the proliferation of computers which do not resemble computers, such as mobile phones, TV's, PDA's, end-users wish to take advantage of them to access their applications and information, wherever they are and whatever the device used.This article deals with a common means to access a same service from various kinds of devices, and explains how smart cards, as mediums compatible with most types of terminals, can be used as application bootstrap.
Mastering Microsoft Office XP Premium Edition
Authors: Gini Courter, Karla Browning, Annette Marquis
Venue:  (2001)

:Written for the true Office productivity seeker, this solutions-oriented reference takes you from the basics to the highest skill levela must-have for every Office user.This all-in-one reference covers all suite applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and FrontPage. The CD provides a wealth of office-related and productivity software, sample applications, training software, and much more.
A Constraint on the Maximum Reflectance of Rapidly Oscillating Dielectric Gratings
Authors: Gang Bao, David C. Dobson, Karim Ramdani
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2001)

When considering optimal design problems involving diffraction gratings, it is useful to have some a priori characterization of the range of possible reflectances one can achieve for given material parameters. Here we consider the limiting case of a rapidly oscillating dielectric grating and show that such gratings can have reflectance no greater than that of a flat interface, regardless of the shape of the grating interface.
Software Architecture and Design: Principles, Models, and Methods
Authors: Bernard I. Witt, F. Terry Baker, Everett W. Merritt
Venue:  (1993)

:This text shows how to design software systems that can be predictably implemented and readily maintained and extended. It focuses on solving problems of scale and complexity that are inherent in modern systems, problems that challenge today's best software designers. The authors offer a small, integrated set of principles and models that form a basis for software design at all levels. Methods are provided for requirements analysis, software architecture, and the design of software components. The emphasis is on how to think about systems, enabling designers to produce better architecture and designs, regardless of the tools and implementation languages to be used. Readers learn how to apply the principles and models in the specification and design of software systems to arrive at the highest level, and most complete and consistent view of a system; create malleable architecture by modeling the end-user's view of the environment; partition high-level software into subsystems, modules, and procedures; produce designs that correctly implement the specifications; introduce distribution and/or concurrency while preserving structure and maintainability; and incorporate documentation practices into the design process. The book integrates object-oriented design, structured design, and step-by-step refinement with the above topics. It also incorporates material on client-server, distributed systems, and methods for unit specification and verification such as those used by "cleanroom" technology. Software Architecture and Design: Principles, Models, and Methods offers a unified presentation of the essentials of good design that will meet the critical needs of practitioners and students of software engineering.
Microsoft Encyclopedia of Networking,Second Edition, 2nd edition
Authors: Mitch Tulloch, Ingrid Tulloch
Venue:  (2002)

:Whether you're a system administrator, MCSE certification candidate, or a CIO-here's definitive reference on the latest networking technologies and terminology. The superbly illustrated MICROSOFT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NETWORKING, Second Edition, features more than 3,000 entries-including 1,000 new entries and critical updates and revisions to the popular first edition. It offers expanded coverage of key Microsoft products and technologies, including Microsoft .NET, as well as the platforms and products of other major vendors such as Cisco, Sun, Novell, Oracle, and the Open Source Community. It's one of the most complete and accurate compendiums of networking topics available-and, with the entire encyclopedia on CD, one of the most useful!
Quick View Guide to the Internet for Students of Women's Studies
Authors: Martha McCaughey, Michael Keene, Jennifer Campbell Koella
Venue:  (2000)

:This brief guide gives students and teachers a reference to the Internet and World Wide Web. It includes sections on finding, using, and documenting sources, source reliability, the Internet and job searches, communicating with e-mail and in virtual communities, and more.