ppxscal/embedding_network huggingface dataset:
Feedbacks for Nonautonomous Regular Linear Systems
Authors: Roland Schnaubelt
Venue: SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization (2002)

We introduce nonautonomous well-posed and (absolutely) regular linear systems as quadruples consisting of an evolution family and output, input, and input--output maps subject to natural hypotheses. In the spirit of Weiss' work, these maps are represented in terms of admissible observation and control operators (the latter in an approximate sense) in the time domain. In this setting, the closed-loop system exists for a canonical class of "admissible" feedbacks, and it inherits the absolute regularity and other properties of the given system. In particular, we can iterate feedbacks.
Learn Object Pascal with Delphi
Authors: Warren Rachele
Venue:  (2000)

:Learn Object Pascal with Delphi provides an introduction to the popular programming language that is used as the basis for many computer science programs and a wide range of professional software development projects. Delphi developer Warren Rachele focuses on teaching non-programmers who want to learn how to program in Delphi and programmers who are unfamiliar with the Object Pascal language. The book is organized around specific programming skills, such as defining constants, creating variables, declaring types, making decisions, looping, encapsulating routines into procedures, using arrays and records, and handling 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
Network+ Certification Training Guide
Authors: Randy Ratiff, Randy Ratcliff
Venue:  (1999)

:This next generation Training Guide has been developed to help you study and retain the essential knowledge you need to pass the Network+ exam. When creating this Training Guide, our goal was to raise the bar on how Network+ content is written, developed, and presented." "Organized by actual exam objectives, New Riders Training Guides maximize your study time: Exam Tips are gained from frontline Network+ training; Study Strategies help you study smarter; Step-by-Step Exercises walk you through key tasks; Review Questions and Exam Questions gauge your retention at the end of every chapter; Practice Exam provides a complete exam that puts your study to the test; Fast Facts offer an ideal, last-minute review; Top Score Software simulates the exam situation you'll encounter at the testing center.
Reaching for the Knowledge Edge: How the Knowing Corporation Seeks,Shares and Uses Knowledge for Strategic Advantage
Authors: Kenneth J. Hatten, Stephen R. Rosenthal
Venue:  (2001)

:"The concept of knowledge management is emerging from the haze of theory and abstraction to achieve new prominence for its practical application in business. Companies are realizing that what they know has a direct bearing on where they're going and how fast they'll get there. That's because knowledge is a key source of competitive strength and the backbone of intelligent strategy." "But knowledge, as every executive and manager knows, is also a slippery concept. How can a company accurately define and assemble the knowledge that really matters to it? Most important, how can it use that knowledge strategically? This book shows you how to find the answers. It is not about "nurturing" knowledge. Instead, it's packed with original tools for integrating knowledge into corporate strategy."--BOOK JACKET.
Quick Course in Windows 3.1
Authors: Salley Oberlin, Joyce Cox, Patrick Kervran
Venue:  (1992)

:This popular Windows book gets you set up and comfortable with Microsoft's easy-to-use operating environment to accomplish your system management tasks.
The Mathematica Graphics Guidebook, 1st edition
Authors: Cameron Smith, Nancy Blachman
Venue:  (1993)

:Features of the book Provides a hands-on tutorial for using Mathematica graphics Contains detailed reference information for all of Mathematica's built-in graphics functions Describes key Mathematica algorithms to show how the software can be used more effectively to produce desired results Includes a 3.5" DOS disk that allows readers to reproduce examples from the book. This disk is readable on Macintosh, DOS, and Windows-based computers as well as on workstations.The contents of the disk may also be downloaded for Macintosh, Unix, and PC,. Please read the file readme.mathguide for instructions pertaining to these files. The techniques and examples presented in The Mathematica® Graphics Guidebook may be used with any computer system running Mathematica® Version 2.
The Fuzzy Systems Handkbook with Cdrom, 2nd edition
Authors: Earl Cox, Michael O'Hagan, Rodman Taber, Michael O'Hagen
Venue:  (1998)

:The Fuzzy Systems Handbook, Second Edition provides a hands-on approach to the architecture, function, and operation of fuzzy logic, the fast-growing alternative to binary logic. Intended for anyone wishing to develop fuzzy systems in a wide range of business, public policy, government, and research applications, the second edition provides not only the software tools, but also a step-by-step approach to designing, constructing, implementing, and maintaining fuzzy system models. Incorporating additional material and more real-world examples, this revised edition updates the subject of fuzzy logic as it increasingly proves itself to be a powerful technology for designing intelligent systems.
Army Men II; Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Authors: Mark L. Cohen
Venue:  (1999)

:In the continuing saga of plastic soldiers, the four factions, Green, Tan, Blue, and Gray, are still at war. No one army is dominating, but this is changing, as it is clear there are many powers at work. Magical portals into other worlds smear the boundaries between what is real and what is plastic.When we left Sarge, he had just entered Our World looking to dispose of the Tan army. Leading his plastic infantry against the evil forces, Sarge attacks through dirty dishes, mugs, and even the kitchen sink - battling off cockroaches and Tan troopers along the way. Combat has never been so cruel and inhuman.
Mind Tools: The Science of Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Fred Bortz, Alfred B. Bortz
Venue:  (1992)

:Examines the techniques underlying the science of artificial intelligence and their use to build "mind tools": computer programs and systems that supplement and enhance human mental capabilities. Looks at computer chess-playing programs and computer vision, speech, and hearing.
Understanding Intelligence
Authors: Rolf Pfeifer, Christian Scheier
Venue:  (2001)

:Researchers now agree that intelligence always manifests itself in behavior - thus it is behavior that we must understand. An exciting new field has grown around the study of behavior-based intelligence, also known as embodied cognitive science, "new AI," and "behavior-based AI.". "Rolf Pfeifer and Christian Scheier provide a systematic introduction to this new way of thinking about intelligence and computers. After discussing concepts and approaches such as subsumption architecture, Braitenberg vehicles, evolutionary robotics, artificial life, self-organization, and learning, the authors derive a set of principles and a coherent framework for the study of naturally and artificially intelligent systems, or autonomous agents. This framework is based on a synthetic methodology whose goal is understanding by designing and building.
A Preconditioned MINRES Method for the Coupling of Mixed-FEM and BEM for Some Nonlinear Problems
Authors: Gabriel N. Gatica, Norbert Heuer
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2002)

We provide an efficient solution procedure for the linearized Galerkin schemes arising from the combined use of mixed finite elements (mixed-FEM) and boundary elements (BEM) to solve a class of nonlinear problems. As a model, we consider a nonlinear-linear transmission problem appearing in electromagnetism and steady heat conduction. Since the corresponding continuous and discrete variational formulations become nonlinear twofold saddle point problems (also called dual-dual formulations), we propose to apply Newton's method to the Galerkin schemes, thus yielding linear systems with the same dual-dual structure. Hence, we follow previous works on this kind of operator equation and derive a preconditioned minimum residual (MINRES) method that guarantees a bounded number of iterations (independent of the mesh size) to solve these systems.
A mixed representation approach to offsets of rational curves
Authors: Salim Taleb
Venue: Mathematical Methods for Curves and Surfaces: Oslo 2000 (2001)

The mixed representation of a rational curve describes this geometrical shape as the envelope of a set of tangents given in a parametric form. This representation is naturally related to dual description of curves. The mixed description yields an efficient geometric tool for the design of rational curves with rational offset curves. It leads to remarkably simple results.
MCSE Core-Four Exam Prep Pack with Cdrom
Authors: Michael J. Palmer, Ed Tittel, Jonathan E. Taylor
Venue:  (1998)

:Certification Insider Press's interactive learning system (including Exam Prep with its content-based practice exams and Exam Cram for exam review and preparation) is designed and written by expert Microsoft Certified Trainers and MCSEs to help networking professionals effectively study .the exam technology and how to apply it.Each book in the Four-Pack covers all the topics that are tested on the corresponding exam.Each chapter includes: learning objectives, numerous illustrations of networking components, andtables featuring comparisons of both practical and theoretical information.Provides end-of-chapter learning tools including: summaries of the concepts introduced, terms and definitions, review questions, hands-on projects, and real world case scenarios.An extraordinary introductory price of only $139.99 for four comprehensive study guidesPlus a custom CD-ROM; all at a 30% savings to the customer.Each book has the official Microsoft Certified Professional Approved Study Guide logo, indicating approval by Microsoft, to give that competitive edge.Together, the MCSE Core-Four Exam Prep Pack and the MCSE Core-Four Exam Cram Pack provide a complete learning system for MCSE candidates aiming for success.Includes: MCSE NT Workstation 4 Exam Prep, ISBN: 1-57610-238-6; MCSE Networking Essentials Exam Prep, ISBN: 1-57610-239-4; MCSE NT Server 4 in the Enterprise Exam Prep, ISBN: 1-57610-253-X;and MCSE NT Server 4 Exam Prep, ISBN: 1-57610-252-1.Specially designed for Certification Insider Press, the exam simulation software providestwo complete practice exams per book.Unlike competing products, the exam questions are content-based to reinforce the curriculum objectives covered in the book, thereby enhancing the learning experience.Interactive searchable electronic versions of all four Exam Preps.Hot links and resources for Microsoft Certification and Microsoft products.
Viscosity Solutions of Minimization Problems
Authors: Hedy Attouch
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1996)

Viscosity methods for minimization problems are revisited from some modern perspectives in variational analysis. Variational convergences for sequences of functions (epi-convergence, $\Gamma $-convergence, Mosco-convergence) and for sequences of operators (graph-convergence) provide a flexible tool for such questions. It is proved, in a rather large setting, that the solutions of the approximate problems converge to a ``viscosity solution'' of the original problem, that is, a solution that is minimal among all the solutions with respect to some viscosity criteria. Various examples coming from mathematical programming, calculus of variations, semicoercive elliptic equations, phase transition theory, Hamilton--Jacobi equations, singular perturbations, and optimal control theory are considered.
MCSE Training Kit: Designing Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server Technologies
Authors: Robert Sheldon
Venue:  (2001)

:This official MCSE Training Kit teaches IT professionals how to design mission-critical Web solutions using Windows 2000 Server technologiesas they prepare for MCP Exam 70-226, a core elective on the MCSE track. The kit balances high-level conceptual information with practical application: students learn through an integrated system of skill-building tutorials, case study examples, and self-assessment tools. Topics map directly to the objectives measured by the MCP exam, including planning and designing cluster and server architectures, network infrastructure, capacity requirements, security strategies, and application and service infrastructures. Business scenario examples help students apply the concepts they learn to real-world work situations. An economical alternative to classroom instruction, this MCSE Training Kit enables students to set their own pace and learn by doing! Official Microsoft study guide for designing highly available Web solutions using Windows 2000 Server technologies Provides self-paced, from-the-source information and practice with the skills measured by MCSE Exam 70-226a core elective for Windows 2000 certification Key Book Benefits: * Offers in-depth instruction on how to plan and design Web infrastructure solutions in Windows 2000 * Prepares certification candidates for MCP Exam 70-226, Designing Highly Available Web Solutions with Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Technologies, a core elective on the MCSE track * Case study scenarios help students apply the concepts they've learned to the job * Features entire study guide on CD-ROMfor easy searches and reference 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 power control MAC protocol for ad hoc networks
Authors: Eun-Sun Jung, Nitin H. Vaidya
Venue: Proceedings of the 8th annual international conference on Mobile computing and networking (2002)

This paper presents a power control MAC protocol based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. Several researchers have proposed a simple modification of IEEE 802.11 to incorporate power control. The main idea of these power control schemes is to use different power levels for RTS-CTS and DATA-ACK. Specifically, maximum transmit power is used for RTS-CTS, and the minimum required transmit power is used for DATA-ACK transmissions in order to save energy. However, we show that this scheme can degrade network throughput and can result in higher energy consumption than using IEEE 802.11 without power control. We propose an improved power control protocol which does not degrade throughput and yields energy saving.
Finding the &#x2113;-core of a tree
Authors: Ronald I. Becker, Yen I. Chang, Isabella Lari, Andrea Scozzari, Giovanni Storchi
Venue: Discrete Applied Mathematics (2002)

An l-core of a tree T = (V,E) with |V|= n, is a path P with length at most &#x2113; that is central with respect to the property of minimizing the sum of the distances from the vertices in P to all the vertices of T not in P. The distance between two vertices is the length of the shortest path joining them. In this paper we present efficient algorithms for finding the &#x2113;-core of a tree. For unweighted trees we present an O(n&#x2113;) time algorithm, while for weighted trees we give a procedure with time complexity of O(nlog2n). The algorithms use two different types of recursive principle in their operation.
A parallel fuzzy scale-space approach to the unsupervised texture separation
Authors: M. Ceccarelli, A. Petrosino
Venue: Pattern Recognition Letters (2002)

In this paper we consider the problem of unsupervised boundary localization in textured images reporting a parallel texture separation algorithm which extracts textural density gradients by a nonlinear multiple scale-space analysis of the image. The scale-space analysis is modeled by a differential morphological filter, and texture boundaries are extracted by segmenting the images resulting from a multiscale fuzzy gradient operation applied to the detail images, which are the differences between images at successive scales. Experiments and comparisons on Brodatz real textures are reported.
Programming with the Java Media Framework
Authors: Sean Sullivan, Loren Winzeler, Deanna Brown, Jeannie Deagen
Venue:  (1998)

:Coauthored by members of Intel's Java Media Framework development team, this book shows you how to set up a JMF development environment, how to choose the development toolkit that's right for you, and how to set up the SDK. With the help of numerous working examples - including three complete quick-start web applets and a video JavaBean - you will learn basic and advanced multimedia Java programming. An extensive annotated reference to the Java Media Player API provides programmers with an invaluable guide to the classes and interfaces of JMF.
Discovering Computers 2001: Concepts for a Connected World, 1st edition
Authors: Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman
Venue:  (2000)

:With the latest edition of this classroom success, Shelly and Cashman have successfully blended coverage of cutting-edge technology with core computer concepts to make learning about computers interesting and easy. Discovering Computers 2001: Concepts for a Connected World fosters online course development with its integration of the World Wide Web and enhanced end-of-chapter material supported by WebCT and CyberClass.
High-Performance Algorithm Engineering for Computational Phylogenetics
Authors: Bernard M. E. Moret, David A. Bader, Tandy Warnow
Venue: The Journal of Supercomputing (2002)

A phylogeny is the evolutionary history of a group of organisms; systematists (and other biologists) attempt to reconstruct this history from various forms of data about contemporary organisms. Phylogeny reconstruction is a crucial step in the understanding of evolution as well as an important tool in biological, pharmaceutical, and medical research. Phylogeny reconstruction from molecular data is very difficult: almost all optimization models give rise to NP-hard (and thus computationally intractable) problems. Yet approximations must be of very high quality in order to avoid outright biological nonsense. Thus many biologists have been willing to run farms of processors for many months in order to analyze just one dataset. High-performance algorithm engineering offers a battery of tools that can reduce, sometimes spectacularly, the running time of existing phylogenetic algorithms, as well as help designers produce better algorithms. We present an overview of algorithm engineering techniques, illustrating them with an application to the &ldquo;breakpoint analysis&rdquo; method of Sankoff et al., which resulted in the GRAPPA software suite. GRAPPA demonstrated a speedup in running time by over eight orders of magnitude over the original implementation on a variety of real and simulated datasets. We show how these algorithmic engineering techniques are directly applicable to a large variety of challenging combinatorial problems in computational biology.
The development of the 'ethical' ICT professional: and the vision of an ethical on-line society: how far have we come and where are we going?
Authors: F. S. Grodzinsky
Venue: ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society (2000)

It has been a decade since Computer Ethics came into prominence within the field of computer science and engineering, changing not only the profession but the classroom as well. The commercialization and globalization of the World Wide Web has impacted us all, both producers and consumers alike. What was once the province of the few has become the virtual society of the multitudes. Ethical issues concerning security, privacy, information, identity, community and equity of access once contained and localized, have assumed additional complexity in the global environment. Every day, the front pages of our newspapers and magazines report violations of one sort or another.This paper will address two questions: As we move into the 21st century, how can we shape 'ethical' information communication technology (ICT) professionals? And, is our vision of an 'ethical' global on-line society a realistic one?
Computer Communication Systems: Data Circuits, Error Detection, Data Links
Authors: Henri J. Nussbaumer
Venue:  (1990)

:These two volumes present the state of the art in teleprocessing. Volume 1 acts as a guide for the development of teleprocessing models. Topics covered include data circuits, model protocols, error correction and virtual links. Volume 2 is devoted to modeling the problems posed by network routing, covering the X.25 protocol, protocols of networks without connections and OSI transmission protocol with and without connections.
Using Mixed-Integer Programming to Reduce Label Changes in the Coors Aluminum Can Plant
Authors: Elena Katok, Dennis Ott
Venue: Interfaces (2000)

Valley Metal Container (VMC), a joint venture between the Coors Brewing Company and American National Can, operates the world's largest single-site facility for aluminum can production. Located in Golden, Colorado, the plant manufactures over 4 billion cans per year on six production lines. Coors Brewery produces seven products, each requiring a distinct label. We developed an optimization-based decision support system with a spreadsheet user interface that helps VMC planners to determine the weekly can production schedule, aiming to meet brewery demand while minimizing the number of label changes and related costs. VMC has been using the new system since October 1998 and estimates the reduction in direct costs (scrap, labor, and inventory) at over $150,000 per year.
Wavelet synopses with error guarantees
Authors: Minos Garofalakis, Phillip B. Gibbons
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM SIGMOD international conference on Management of data (2002)

Recent work has demonstrated the effectiveness of the wavelet decomposition in reducing large amounts of data to compact sets of wavelet coefficients (termed "wavelet synopses") that can be used to provide fast and reasonably accurate approximate answers to queries. A major criticism of such techniques is that unlike, for example, random sampling, conventional wavelet synopses do not provide informative error guarantees on the accuracy of individual approximate answers. In fact, as this paper demonstrates, errors can vary widely (without bound) and unpredictably, even for identical queries on nearly-identical values in distinct parts of the data. This lack of error guarantees severely limits the practicality of traditional wavelets as an approximate query-processing tool, because users have no idea of the quality of any particular approximate answer. In this paper, we introduce Probabilistic Wavelet Synopses, the first wavelet-based data reduction technique with guarantees on the accuracy of individual approximate answers. Whereas earlier approaches rely on deterministic thresholding for selecting a set of "good" wavelet coefficients, our technique is based on a novel, probabilistic thresholding scheme that assigns each coefficient a probability of being retained based on its importance to the reconstruction of individual data values, and then flips coins to select the synopsis. We show how our scheme avoids the above pitfalls of deterministic thresholding, providing highly-accurate answers for individual data values in a data vector. We propose several novel optimization algorithms for tuning our probabilistic thresholding scheme to minimize desired error metrics. Experimental results on real-world and synthetic data sets evaluate these algorithms, and demonstrate the effectiveness of our probabilistic wavelet synopses in providing fast, highly-accurate answers with error guarantees.