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Software process decision support: making process tradeoffs using a hybrid metrics, modeling and utility framework
Authors: David M. Raffo, Warren Harrison, Joseph Vandeville
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Software engineering and knowledge engineering (2002)

In this paper, we present a "forward-looking" decision support framework that integrates timely metrics data with simulation models of the software development process in order to support the software project management control function. This forward-looking approach provides predictions of project performance and the impact of various management decisions. Tradeoffs among performance measures are accomplished using Outcome Based Control Limits (OBCLs) and are augmented using multi-criteria utility functions and financial measures of performance to evaluate various process alternatives. The decision support framework enables the program manager to take corrective action as necessary on a project with the simulation model providing insight on potential performance impacts of the proposed corrective actions. A real world example is presented.
Fighter Squadron; Official Strategy Guide
Authors: Mark H. Walker
Venue:  (1998)

:"Fighter Squadron" takes the reality of war to the next level with unrivaled aircraft physics and an unprecedented damage model. This strategy guide includes mission objectives for each of the missions and detailed statistics for the 10 airplanes included in the game. There is extensive coverage of the Mission Editor, which allows players to build their own scenarios.
Quick Course in Microsoft Word 97
Authors: Joyce Cox, Christina Dudley
Venue:  (1997)

:Quick Course in Microsoft Word 97 demonstrates in easy steps how to create slide presentations that will win over even the most sophisticated audiences. Experience Level: Beginner
Color space analysis in color image segmentation
Authors: David X. Zhong
Venue: Selected papers from the Pan-Sydney workshop on Visualisation - Volume 2 (2000)

This report describes a novel method to analyze and segment the color space. It includes color space pyramiding, low-pass filtering, 3-D object labeling and property calculation to acquire a proper number of colors and a good initial estimate of center positions, then fuzzy c-means algorithm can be used to optimally cluster the color space distribution points.
Scalability and resource usage of an OLAP benchmark on clusters of PCs
Authors: Michela Taufer, Thomas Stricker, Roger Weber
Venue: Proceedings of the fourteenth annual ACM symposium on Parallel algorithms and architectures (2002)

Designing clusters of PCs for distributed databases processing OLAP(On Line Analytical Processing) workloads in parallel with good scalability remains a particular challenge as we are lacking a deep understanding of the architectural issues around resource usage by standard DBMSs on distributed platforms.To address this problem, we present a novel performance monitoring framework for filtering and abstracting samples of performance data from low level counters into a high level performance picture. Our framework is used side by side with the DBMS and delivers many interesting insights about the most critical resource in the different queries and systems configuration. As required for a larger distributed hardware/software system, our solution comprises software instrumentation at the OS level, tools for gathering performance relevant data and an analytical model for performance evaluation and performance prediction to future platforms.We demonstrate the viability of our approach with the in-depth analysis of distributed TPC-D, a standard OLAP benchmark running on clusters of commodity PCs. Based on the data provided by our framework, we isolate and resolve a few crucial performance issues of OLAP workloads on clusters. For different queries, we give a workload characterization in terms of resource usage, quantify the optimal scalability and investigate the impact of the networking speed on the overall application performance. We show that the disk performance and CPU speed remains the most critical resource bottleneck for most queries. Queries with a lot of inter-node communication are limited by the communication software inefficiency within the DBMS and not by the raw networking speeds. A systematic performance evaluation constitutes a solid basis for architectural decisions and system optimization in clusters of PCs that are dedicated to large parallel database systems.
Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Authors: Jon Robinson
Venue:  (2001)

:Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding is the first snowboarding game focused on freestyle riding. Rip the ultimate line on wide-open real mountains packed with jumps and rails. Hit the cliffs or take the hidden path through the trees for a different ride each time. Prima's Official Strategy Guide features all the strategies riders need to get the ultimate thrill. 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
SQL: The Complete Reference
Authors: James R. Groff, Paul N. Weinberg
Venue:  (1999)

:SQL: The Complete Reference provides an in-depth discussion of SQL fundamentals, modern SQL products, and SQLs role in trends such as data warehousing, "thinclient" architectures, and Internet-based e-commerce. This book is your one-stop resource for all you need to know about SQL.
Time-minimal paths amidst moving obstacles in three dimensions
Authors: Kikuo Fujimura
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2002)

A path-planning problem is considered in the presence of moving polygonal obstacles in three dimensions. A particle is to be moved from a given initial position to a destination position amidst polygonal disjoint barriers moving along known linear trajectories. The particle can move in any direction in space with a single constraint that it cannot move faster than a given speed bound. All obstacles are slowly moving, i.e., their speeds are strictly slower than the maximum speed of the particle. The destination point is also permitted to move along a known trajectory and is assumed to be collision-free at all times. Three properties are stated and proved for a time-minimal path amidst moving polygonal barriers. A few extensions are considered, including piecewise linear motions of the obstacle
Law and regulation to include elderly in innovations stream
Authors: Richard A. Guedj
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 EC/NSF workshop on Universal accessibility of ubiquitous computing: providing for the elderly (2001)

In this paper we explore the issue of a systematic and seamless way to link future innovations in Information Technology and segments of the population that might -for different reasons of deficiencies - be left aside from advanced services coming with those innovations.The approach is to try to transpose and extend the current concepts of universal access and of universal service mission from the context of Telecommunications to the context of ubiquitous computing and the elderly. This approach owes much for the data and historical perspective to an essay by Robert M. Frieden (2000), [1] on universal service in telecommunications (in the USA).In this position paper, the notions of Technological Change and Technological Convergence are presented and their main characteristics described..The concepts of universal access and universal service mission are viewed in the historical context of the world of telecommunications.Several implications are drawn; in particular why the universal service in telecommunications is bound to evolve and new answers to shape legislative and regulatory policies must be found.The Telecommunications Act of 1996 - which reflects the present legislative situation (in the USA) - is briefly sketched with its implications on universal access to telecommunications services.A proposal of legislative action on two levels -immediate and long term- is made.In conclusion, taking the example of the Patent Act, a general spirit of balance of incentives and obligations is recommended for action on legislation towards ensuring enhanced services for segments of population with some deficiencies.
C++ Database Applications with the Paradox Engine
Authors: Thomas Finn, Robert Signore, Michael Vernick, Michael O. Stegman
Venue:  (1993)

:C++ Database Applications with the Paradox Engine gives you the tools you need to write professional-quality Paradox business applications. After introducing you to the Paradox Engine, its advantages, and latest developments, this book offers solutions and complete code for three crucial database functions missing from the Engine itself: maintaining relational integrity, validity checking, and queries. Through the sample business application presented here, you'll learn how to plan an object-oriented application; create a user interface complete with drop-down and pop-up menus, scrolling list boxes, data field boxes, buttons, and more; integrate the Paradox Engine and the user interlace by creating C++ classes for functions the Engine cannot perform; develop C++ classes that maintain the relational integrity of a record in a multi-user environment; and create C++ classes that do queries.
The flow of pre-heated, two-dimensional laminar jet issuing into an aligned uniform stream
Authors: P. Astin, G. Wilks
Venue: Zeitschrift f&uuml;r Angewandte Mathematik und Physik (ZAMP) (2002)

The aim of this paper is to establish the heat transfer characteristics of the flow downstream of a heated jet source of momentum issuing into an aligned uniform stream. Perturbation solutions about limiting similarity states at the jet and downstream are obtained. The formulation allows also for full numerical solution. A satisfactory reconciliation between numerical and perturbation solutions is demonstrated.
How to upgrade propositional learners to first order logic: case study
Authors: Wim Van Laer, Luc De Ra
Venue: Relational Data Mining (2001)

We describe a methodology for upgrading existing attribute-value learners towards first-order logic. This method has several advantages: one can profit from existing research on propositional learners (and inherit its efficiency and effectiveness), relational learners (and inherit its expressiveness) and PAC-learning (and inherit its theoretical basis). Moreover there is a clear relationship between the new relational system and its propositional counterpart. This makes the ILP system easy to use and understand by users familiar with the propositional counterpart. We demonstrate the methodology on the ICL system which is an upgrade of the propositional learner CN2.
Communications Systems and Networks,3rd Edition, 3rd edition
Authors: Ray Horak
Venue:  (2002)

:Now updated to cover the latest wireless and broadband technologies, this lucid overview describes today's communications systems and networks -- voice, data, video, and multimedia -- and explains how they are likely to evolve and converge. Communications Systems and Networks delivers plain-English explanations of all the technical fundamentals -- and puts everything in context by addressing standards, regulations, and the real-world outlook for legacy, contemporary, and emerging technologies. Whether you're a networking pro who wants to gain some perspective or you just want to understand our increasingly interconnected world, this is the one book you need to see the big picture.
Degraded character image restoration using active contours: a first approach
Authors: Bénédicte Allier, Hubert Emptoz
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Document engineering (2002)

In this paper, we describe an example of the use of active contours for the reconstruction of degraded character images. Active contours were introduced fifteen years ago by Kass and al. [8], and have been widely used since then for segmentation purpose or for objects detection in any kind of natural images, but they have never been used on document images. The aim of this paper is to study the possibility for active contours to enable the recovering of characters width on degraded character images suffering from discontinuities. This is done using two original kinds of energies, the first one based on the use of punctual attraction forces plot on the degraded areas, and the second one based on the use of an external "ideal" image.
A rule-based language for programming software updates
Authors: Martin Erwig, Deling Ren
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM SIGPLAN workshop on Rule-based programming (2002)

We describe the design of a rule-based language for expressing changes to Haskell programs in a systematic and reliable way. The update language essentially offers update commands for all constructs of the object language (a subset of Haskell). The update language can be translated into a core calculus consisting of a small set of basic updates and update combinators. The key construct of the core calculus is a scope update mechanism that allows (and enforces) update specifications for the definition of a symbol together with all of its uses.The type of an update program is given by the possible type changes it can cause for an object programs. We have developed a type-change inference system to automatically infer type changes for updates. Updates for which a type change can be successfully inferred and that satisfy an additional structural condition can be shown to preserve type correctness of object programs.In this paper we define the Haskell Update Language HULA and give a translation into the core update calculus. We illustrate HULA and its translation into the core calculus by several examples.
Exploring IBM Eserver Zseries and S/390 Computers: See why IBM's Most Powerful Computer Family Has Become More Popular than Ever!, 7th edition
Authors: Jim Hoskins, Bob Frank
Venue:  (2001)

:With IBM's announcement that the new IBM eserver zSeries will eventually replace the System 390 family, a need for data on how this new series will be optimized for the e-business world of Web serving and doing business online is critical. Considered the bible of the IBM zSeries and S/390 world, this book takes a close look at the important role large computers will play in the 21st century. Taking an updated look at the new zSeries and the revitalized S/390 in easy-to-understand language, readers are given an introduction and review of the heritage of the S/390 family. New hardware models and operating system products are examined along with the role of the computers in networks. Many critical business issues are examined, including cost justification, lease versus purchase, education, support, and maintenance.Author Biography: Jim Hoskins is a former IBM design engineer and the author of 10 computer books, including Exploring IBM Technology, Products & Services. He lives in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Bob Frank spent 32 years with IBM where he was the product manager for what is now the Server Group zSeries and S/390. He lives in Tampa, Florida.
Certified ColdFusion Developer Study Guide
Authors: Ben Forta, Matt Reider, Matt Boles
Venue:  (2001)

:The book will not teach ColdFusion, it will be a review guide and will provide helpful pointers for examinees. The book will look non-intimidating yet thorough, and will be highly readable in small bite-sized chunks.Each subject will be presented in clear and direct language, with useful and well explained code examples. Sample questions will accompany each subject, as will references to recommended reading (Allaire documentation, Allaire course work, and existing MCP ColdFusion books).
Visual Studio .NET: The .NET Framework Black Book
Authors: Julian Templeman, David Vitter
Venue:  (2002)

:The VisualStudio.NET Black Book covers the .NET architecture, libraries, and services, and how to use them from the programming languages supported by VS.NET. This unique book explores the .NET architecture in a non-language specific way. It covers the new Web and database access technologies in WebForms, WinForms, ADO+, and ASP+. It also includes an emphasis on XML, including the SOAP protocol, as it will be used extensively for passing data around components within distributed applications.
Exploring Microsoft Office XP Professional, 1st edition
Authors: Robert Grauer, Maryann Barber
Venue:  (2001)

:Exploring Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2002 Hands-on exercises in each chapter! Step-by-step, in chapter reviews of the topics covered! New integrated exercises! Practice using multiple applications together! In-text boxes! Get tips on pitfalls and shortcuts to make using Office XP easier! Your on-line resource to explore Microsoft® Office XP Use the interactive study guide Use the student data files Use the on-line exercises
A dual-space approach to tracking and sensor management in wireless sensor networks
Authors: Jie Liu, Patrick Cheung, Feng Zhao, Leonidas Guibas
Venue: Proceedings of the 1st ACM international workshop on Wireless sensor networks and applications (2002)

Wireless ad hoc sensor networks have the advantage of spanning a large geographical region and being able to collaboratively detect and track non-local spatio-temporal events. This paper presents a dual-space approach to event tracking and sensor resource management in sensor networks. The dual-space transformation maps a non-local phenomenon, e.g., the edge of a half-plane shadow, to a single point in the dual space, and maps locations of distributed sensor nodes to a set of lines that partitions the dual space. The detection problem becomes finding and tracking the cell that contains the point in the arrangement defined by these lines. This mechanism can be effectively used for power management of the sensor network - nodes that will not be immediately visited by an event can be turned off to save energy required for sensing, processing, and communication. The approach has been successfully demonstrated on a laboratory testbed built using the UC Berkeley motes sensors. An implemented application of detecting and tracking light shadow edges moving over a sensor field is described.
Shape Analysis and Classification: Theory and Practice, 1st edition
Authors: Luciano da Fontoura Da Costa, Roberto Marcondes Cesar,  Jr.
Venue:  (2000)

:Advances in shape analysis impact a wide range of disciplines, from mathematics and engineering to medicine, archeology, and art. Anyone just entering the field, however, may find the few existing books on shape analysis too specific or advanced, and for researchers interested in the specific problem of shape recognition and characterization, traditional books on computer vision are too general.Shape Analysis and Classification: Theory and Practice offers an integrated and conceptual introduction to this dynamic field and its myriad applications. Beginning with the basic mathematical concepts, it deals with shape analysis, from image capture to pattern classification, and presents many of the most advanced and powerful techniques used in practice. The authors explore the relevant aspects of both shape characterization and recognition, and give special attention to practical issues, such as guidelines for implementation, validation, and assessment.Shape Analysis and Classification provides a rich resource for the computational characterization and classification of general shapes, from characters to biological entities. Both beginning and advanced researchers can directly use its state-of-the-art concepts and techniques to solve their own problems involving the characterization and classification of visual shapes.
Video Engineering, 3rd edition
Authors: Arch C. Luther, Andrew F. Inglis
Venue:  (2000)

:A tutorial lifesaver for engineers and technicians alike, this complete update of the top reference in video brings you up to speed on the many advances that have remade the industry over the last few years.. "Loaded with real-life examples, Video Engineering helps you with the task at hand, whether it's choosing new equipment, designing a system, or solving a specific technical problem. The most comprehensive and current guidebook available, it provides unsurpassed coverage of digital cameras, receivers, satellite broadcasting, monitors, standards, image quality, audio for video, video on the Internet, plus analog systems, as well.
RDRN: a prototype for a rapidly deployable radio network
Authors: Ricardo J. Sánchez, Joseph B. Evans, Gary J. Minden, Victor S. Frost, K. Sam Shanmugan
Venue: ACM SIGMOBILE Mobile Computing and Communications Review (1998)

This paper reports on the initial implementation of an experimental wireless ATM network architecture called RDRN (Rapidly Deployable Radio Network). The RDRN architecture consists of two types of transportable nodes, remote nodes (RNs) and edge nodes (ENs), which utilize GPS-derived location information to rapidly configure themselves into a high capacity wireless network operating at 1--10 Mb/s over distances as far as 10 kilometers. The initial prototype has been deployed and early experiments have been conducted to validate hardware, software, and protocol design and implementation. In addition to describing the RDRN architecture and protocols, this paper details experiences at the DARPA GLOMO '97 demonstration of the RDRN project.
Teaching tennis in virtual environment
Authors: Vladimir Stepan, Jiří Žára
Venue: Proceedings of the 18th spring conference on Computer graphics (2002)

This paper deals with the problems of human animation and motion analysis, particularly in the area of methodological applications in sports training. We describe a particular program tool that has been implemented as a Java applet connected to the VRML browser through the Java EAI interface. Various aspects of this solution are discussed, as well as motion analysis and its significance for sport oriented applications.
Automatic Speech and Speaker Recognition: Advanced Topics
Authors: Chin-Hui Lee, Frank K. Soong, Kuldip K. Paliwal
Venue:  (1999)

:Research in the field of automatic speech and speaker recognition has made number of significant advances in the last two decades, influenced by advances in signal processing, algorithms, architectures, and hardware. These advances include: the adoption of a statistical pattern recognition paradigm; the use of the hidden Markov modeling framework to characterize both the spectral and the temporal variations in the speech signal; the use of a large set of speech utterance examples from a large population of speakers to train the hidden Markov models of some fundamental speech units; the organization of speech and language knowledge sources into a structural finite state network; and the use of dynamic, programming based heuristic search methods to find the best word sequence in the lexical network corresponding to the spoken utterance. Automatic Speech and Speaker Recognition: Advanced Topics is divided into five parts: Chapters 1-2 are devoted to technology overviews; Chapters 3-12 discuss acoustic modeling of fundamental speech units and lexical modeling of words and pronunciations; Chapters 13-15 address the issues related to flexibility and robustness; Chapters 16-18 concern the theoretical and practical issues of search; Chapters 19-20 give two examples of algorithm and implementational aspects for recognition system realization. Automatic Speech and Speaker Recognition: Advanced Topics may serve as a reference book for speech researchers and for graduate students who are interested in pursuing potential research on the topic. It may also be used as a text for advanced courses on the subject.