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Optimal Algorithm for Shape from Shading and Path Planning
Authors: Ron Kimmel, James A. Sethian
Venue: Journal of Mathematical Imaging and Vision (2001)

An optimal algorithm for the reconstruction of a surface from its shading image is presented. The algorithm solves the 3D reconstruction from a single shading image problem. The shading image is treated as a penalty function and the height of the reconstructed surface is a weighted distance. A consistent numerical scheme based on Sethian's fast marching method is used to compute the reconstructed surface. The surface is a viscosity solution of an Eikonal equation for the vertical light source case. For the oblique light source case, the reconstructed surface is the viscosity solution to a different partial differential equation. A modification of the fast marching method yields a numerically consistent, computationally optimal, and practically fast algorithm for the classical shape from shading problem. Next, the fast marching method coupled with a back tracking via gradient descent along the reconstructed surface is shown to solve the path planning problem in robot navigation.
Client/Server Information Systems: A Business-Oriented Approach, 1st edition
Authors: James E. Goldman, Phillip T. Rawles, Julie R. Mariga
Venue:  (1998)

:The field of information systems continues to shift from its mainframe-based history to a distributed client/server present and future. This book provides a thorough explanation of the analysis, design, integration, and technology choices involved with deploying effective applications over client/server systems. It uses real business cases to stress the business impact of client/server architectures integrated with Web and legacy application technologies. Features a companion Web site.
Suffix vector: space- and time-efficient alternative to suffix trees
Authors: Krisztián Monostori, Arkady Zaslavsky, Heinz Schmidt
Venue: Australian Computer Science Communications (2002)

Suffix trees are versatile data structures that are used for solving many string-matching problems. One of the main arguments against widespread usage of the structure is its space requirement. This paper describes a new structure called suffix vector, which is not only better in terms of storage space but also simpler than the most efficient suffix tree representation known to date. Alternatives of storage representations are discussed and a linear-time construction algorithm is also proposed in this paper. Space requirement of the suffix vector structure is compared to the space requirement of alternative suffix tree representations. We also make a theoretical comparison on the number of operations required to run algorithms on the suffix vector.
Management and Information Systems for the Information Age,3e, 3rd edition
Authors: Stephen Haag, Donald J. McCubbrey, Maeve Cummings
Venue:  (2001)

:Management Information Systems for the Information Age,3rd edition maintains the unique overall approach of the successful second edition: the right mix of traditional and leading edge topical coverage along with LOTS of hands-on,problem-solving projects. Haag works well for professors (and students) who want a very interactive,engaging experience,and for those who want to see a strong tie to the latest and greatest on the Internet and corresponding textbook website. Haag is equally appropriate for both business and non-business majors. This revision now clearly distinguishes between technical and managerial topics key to MIS by organizing the technology coverage into Modules and the managerial material into Chapters. In response to feedback from both users and non-users,the chapters have been slightly reorganized to incorporate increased coverage of E-Commerce and E-Business (now a full chapter 5). Pedagogical features have been retained but fine-tuned and the vibrant design has been toned down to reflect fewer features on a page.
Social Work and the Web, 1st edition
Authors: Darlene Lynch, Robert Vernon
Venue:  (1999)

:This groundbreaking book is the first workbook to teach analysis and application of the Web for social work students and practitioners in a non-technical manner. It goes beyond a mere listing of Web sites by teaching students how to find, evaluate, and use social work information and resources on the Web. It also addresses ethical and practice issues related to the Web and designing Web sites for agencies and practice. This workbook addresses a growing need for instructors to infuse technology into coursework across the social work curriculum as required by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Design of a structured APL
Authors: Franklin Kemp
Venue: ACM SIGAPL APL Quote Quad (1978)

A Structured APL language (SAPL) is suggested to provide structured programming in APL. The feature of SAPL is an APL preprocessor that interprets Edsger Dijkstra's IF-FI and DO-OD structured program constructs to achieve program flow in APL. The flavor of SAPL is given in several examples.
Solving Large-Scale Problems in Mechanics: The Development and Application of Computational Solution Methods, 1st edition
Authors: Manolis Papadrakakis
Venue:  (1993)

:Prominent experts in computational mechanics analyze the latest developments and current research in this rapidly growing field. Demonstrates the most efficient methods to solve a wide range of engineering problems including finite element, boundary element and finite difference techniques. Focuses on ``large'' problems in which only a certain class of solution method is applicable due to computer storage and time limitations.
Designing GroupWare: A Guidebook for Designers, Implementors and Users
Authors: Geoffrey E. Bock, David A. Marca
Venue:  (1995)

:With the help of this unique guide, you'll be able to develop effective, state-of-the-art solutions specifically for workgroups. Groupware experts Geoffrey Bock and David Marca go beyond basic categories and technologies to show the deeper issues involved in analyzing, designing, implementing, and maintaining collaborative computing environments. Designing Groupware translates these essential learning issues and technical foundations into the kind of practical, "learn-by-doing" features you can use to devise and construct more productive group software.
Talking Nets: An Oral History of Neurocomputing
Authors: James A. Anderson, Edward Rosenfeld
Venue:  (1998)

:Since World War II, a group of scientists has been attempting to understand the human nervous system and to build computer systems that emulate the brian's abilities. Many of the workers in this field of neural networks came from cybernetics; others came from neuroscience, physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology, even economics. In this collection of interviews, those who helped to shape the field share their childhood memories, their influences, how they became interested in neural networks, and how they envision its future.
An experimental application of cryptography to a remotely accessed data system
Authors: J. L. Smith, W. A. Notz, P. R. Osseck
Venue: Proceedings of the ACM annual conference - Volume 1 (1972)

An experimental system has been developed which illustrates ways cryptography can be applied to certain data-security problems concerning remotely accessible data files. These problems are in two main classes: security of data while in transit over communications lines and security of data while in storage. The system makes use of a combination of software and special hardware to provide enciphering and deciphering of messages between a terminal and a data processor. Not only is the content of messages secured from eaves-droppers but also special means are employed to ensure the validity and integrity of messages, of particular significance for file-updating commands. It is also shown how a more restricted kind of protection is afforded data stored in files.
Stereo-Micro-Lithography
Authors: Vijay K. Varadan, V. K. Varadan
Venue:  (2001)

:Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) refer to a collection of micro--sensors and actuators which can react to environmental change under micro-circuit control. Stereo-micro-lithography (SML) is one of number of micro-machining techniques for the fabrication of MEMS. Using semiconductor processing technology, SML is the process of fabricating 3D micro-devices, such as micro-mirrors, inkjet valves, springs etc, for use in micro-systems. Applications potential ranges from fields such as chemical analysis to wireless communications, bio-medicine and data storage.
MCSE: Windows 2000 Network Security Design Study Guide, 2nd edition
Authors: Gary Govanus, Rob Amini, Robert King
Venue:  (2002)

:The new Windows 2000 MCSE certification track is here! And Sybex, the leader in certification self-study material, has what you need to approach the exams with confidence. The MCSE: Windows 2000 Network Security Design Study Guide provides in-depth coverage of all official exam objectives. In addition to the practical, real-world instruction in the book, the accompanying CD comes with the following valuable study tools: * Pre-Assessment Exams * Case Study Questions * Electronic Flashcards for PCs and Palm Devices * Sample Adaptive Exams * Bonus Review Questions * Searchable Electronic Version of Entire Book
An Introduction to the Intel Family of Microprocessors: A Hands-On Approach Utilizing the 80x86 Microprocessor Family, 3rd edition
Authors: James L. Antonakos
Venue:  (1998)

:A handy reference for engineers and technicians, this useful guide fully explores the design and capabilities of today's microprocessor , offering a practical and in-depth study of the Intel 80X86 microprocessor family with thorough and detailed coverage of its hardware and software. Written in a clear and progressive manner and enhanced with over 250 illustrations, it provides more than 70 examples of a variety of real-world applications, and guides users through the construction of their own 8088-based computer. Highlights the main features of the 80X86, with detailed chapters covering data types, addressing modes and more. Discusses programming with DOS and BIOS function calls, and introduces users to many advanced concepts, such as linking multiple object files, instruction execution time, and memory management. Examines three peripherals designed to interface with the 80X86, and comes with a ready-to-use companion disk that contains all source code and project files. Includes a troubleshooting techniques section in each chapter, with real-world tips, and adds two new chapters on the advanced Intel processor Pentium -one on its hardware; one on protected mode operation.
Asynchronous Pulse Logic
Authors: Mika Nystrom, Alain J. Martin
Venue:  (2002)

:"Asynchronous Pulse Logic is a comprehensive analysis of a newly developed asynchronous circuit family. The book covers circuit theory, practical circuits, design tools and an example of the design of a simple asynchronous microprocessor using the circuit family." Asynchronous Pulse Logic will be of interest to the industrial and academic researcher working on high-speed VLSI systems. Graduate students will find this a useful reference for computer-aided design of asynchronous or related VLSI systems.
Windows 2000 Cluster Server Guidebook: A Guide to Creating and Managing a Cluster. Second Edition with CDROM, 2nd edition
Authors: David Libertone
Venue:  (2000)

From the Book:A cluster is a group of independent computers that work together to run a common set of applications and provide the image of a single system to the client and application. The computers are physically connected by cables and programmatically connected by cluster software. Computer clusters have been built and used for decades. In fact, in the mid eighties Dave Libertone managed and taught VAX Cluster technologies for Digital Equipment Corporation and it's customers. Today, as Web-based applications continue to gain importance, it becomes increasingly necessary to host these applications on a flexible platform that provides scalability, reliability, and availability. Clustering technologies can satisfy these needs, providing a solid infrastructure on which to deploy demanding Web applications with confidence. Microsoft first designed the Cluster service for the Windows NT Server 4.0 operating system. Dave's first book on the subject, Windows NT Cluster Server Guidebook, was written to deliver expert guidance for planning, installing, managing, troubleshooting and optimizing Windows NT clusters. This book quickly became a bestseller! Windows 2000 Advanced and Datacenter Servers provide integrated Cluster Services to deliver higher levels of service and availability. Microsoft Cluster Services technology monitors the health of standard applications and services and can automatically recover mission-critical data and applications from many common types of failure. This remarkable new book, written in Dave's highly readable and instructive style, is a straightforward and practical guide for anyone who wants to exploit and learn these new features to quickly create,manage, and utilize high-availability servers. About the Book Several features of Windows 2000 clustering, such as load balancing services designed to enable the even distribution of network traffic across a clustered servers, are introduced early in the book. A step-by-step discussion of Server software installation follows, including a discussion on fiber channel bus, dual NIC configuration, and instructions on how to build a cluster consisting of several computers. A real-world case study of an E-Commerce Web Server demonstrates the implementation of Cluster resources. Detailed sections follow this on implementing Internet Information Server 4.0, SQL Server 7.0, and Exchange Server in a cluster. The remainder of the book contains an expanded section on cluster troubleshooting and detailed information cluster-specific performance issues.
Planar Cable-Direct-Driven Robots: Design for Wrench Exertion
Authors: Robert L. Williams, Paolo Gallina
Venue: Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems (2002)

Cable-direct-driven robots and haptic interfaces are appealing because of their structural simplicity, high stiffness, and high exerted wrench-to-weight ratio. A major drawback is that cables can only exert tension. Therefore, actuation redundancy is required to apply general wrenches (force&sol;moment vectors). Even with actuation redundancy, not all desired wrenches can be applied in some configurations due to one or more negative cable forces required. In addition, cable interference can be a serious problem for these devices. The objective of this article is to present the best design for planar cable-direct-driven robots and&sol;or haptic interfaces with one degree of actuation redundancy, with regard to general wrench exertion and cable interference. Results indicate that the cable interference constraint dominates which suggests the need for future design work to alleviate this interference.
Microsoft Mastering MFC Development Using Microsoft Visual C++ with Cdrom, 1st edition
Authors: Microsoft Corporation
Venue:  (2000)

:With this Microsoft Mastering learning system, programmers with basic C++ and object-oriented programming skills learn how to build Windows-based solutions using the Microsoft Foundation Class (MFC) Library and the Visual C++ 6.0 development system. Instruction begins with an introduction to the Visual C++ environment (though some familiarity with Visual Studio tools and Windows architecture is assumed), and progresses through essential development topics_including user interface design, working with controls, data access strategies, debugging and error- handling, and building Internet applications. The companion lab exercises provide "learn-by-doing" practice with critical MFC development tasks. By the end of the course, students have created a full-featured Windows-based application_ready to run. Microsoft Mastering series products are straight-from-the-source training designed to help you build your expertise in creating custom solutions using Microsoft developer tools and technologies The ultimate self-study solution for creating Windows-based applications using MFC and Visual C++ 6.0 Produced by the award-winning Microsoft Mastering series team at MSDN Training_Microsoft's content experts for professional developer training Delivers professional level instruction through a combination of text-based and interactive lessons, narrated demonstrations, and hands-on lab exercises Serves as a supplemental resource for MCP Exam 70-016, Designing and Implementing Desktop Applications with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 (a core requirement) and 70-024, Developing Applications with C++ Using the Microsoft Foundation Class Library (an elective) CD also contains complete code from lessons, which students can reuse in their own applications
3d Studio Max R3 F/X and Design with Cdrom
Authors: Jon A. Bell, Tom Hudson, Ken Allen Robertson, Michael Spaw, Scot Tumlin, Johnny Ow
Venue:  (1999)

:Discusses the latest enhancements to the software. Shows in a step-by-step format how to create advanced special effects, such as building a human face, modeling creatures, and more. Addresses MAX's compatibility with other products, such as NewTek LightWave 3D, Adobe Photoshop, and others. Provides tools to create such effects as animation, illusion, camouflage, illumination, simulation, and unusual effects such as optical processing to inverse kinematics.. Includes several effects-filled AVI-format animation files that describe ways to break each complex scene into its component shots. Written by Jon A. Bell, one of Hollywood's leading graphics and animation experts, whose credits include: Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Honey, I Blew Up the Kids, and Sega of America's "Jurassic Park", and "Wild Woody" games. The previous edition is a bestseller; in addition, the author brings insider's knowledge of the latest features. Contributors include well-known, Hollywood studio animators, such as James Green, Michael Span, and Scot Tumlin. Includes exclusive plug-in created by 3D Studio MAX co-creator Tom Hudson. Features a 48-page Color Studio that illustrates project results and designer capabilities. Provides custom MAX plug-in files, written by 3D Studio MAX co-creator Tim Hudson. Includes all of the MAX scene files, Material Editor settings, Material Libraries, texture maps, image file lists (IFLs), Photoshop ATN batch settings, and other files contained in the book's tutorial examples. Features various third party plug-ins. Contains additional original texture maps.
Appropriate Technology; Tools, Choices, and Implications, 1st edition
Authors: Barrett Hazeltine, Christopher Bull
Venue:  (1998)

:The introduction of technology into developing communities around the world is closely tied to the everyday jobs of international aid workers, engineers, health professionals, social workers, and members of religious organizations. A majority of people involved with international development have a non-technical background. In addition, engineers have not been trained to consider societal implications of introducing new technologies into developing communities.Appropriate Technology is written for both non-technical and technical students and professionals who are interested in or currently working in international and community development. The book presents a thorough coverage of the engineering design process as well as complete coverage of commonly used technological systems, processes, and devices. Of equal importance is the book's thorough coverage of the societal impact, political influence, and financial implications of introducing new systems and technologies. Appropriate Technology provides interesting and challenging end-of-chapter projects and problems for self study. It teaches the non-engineer the principles and process of design, and encourages readers to create and design appropriate technologies for various situations.
What Is Six SIGMA?
Authors: Pete S. Pande, Larry Holpp
Venue:  (2001)

:The First Six Sigma Primer Written Especially for Employees. Six Sigma has gained an avid following among executives and managers for its ability to reduce cycle time, eliminate product defects, and dramatically increase customer involvement and satisfaction. But Six Sigma can't work without widespread employee involvement and commitment. What Is Six Sigma? explains, for employees, the core ideas behind Six Sigma, the crucial roles and responsibilities employees have in a Six Sigma initiative, and how Six Sigma can benefit them. This concise introduction to Six Sigma explains what questions to ask when Six Sigma is first introduced in an organization, then answers those questions in straightforward and easy-to-read style. Look to it for real-world descriptions of: The fundamentals and foundations of Six Sigma The essential roles employees play in Six Sigma The changes and challenges they are likely to see Case studies of employees using Six Sigma to identify--and correct--major problems More than a "quality" program, Six Sigma is a business initiative that helps every area of an organization meet the changing needs of its customers, profitably. What Is Six Sigma? will help spread the message of Six Sigma around any organization simply and clearly.
Jini and Java Spaces Application Development
Authors: Robert Flenner
Venue:  (2001)

:Jini and JavaSpaces Application Development demonstrates real-world usage and application of the Jini technology. Specifically the book presents and builds on the concept of a "virtual development center." It will use the concepts of distributed development, open-source, virtual corporations, and the borderless world as a backdrop to developing products and services using Jini and JavaSpaces technologies.
Alphabetic Indexing, 5th edition
Authors: Mearl R. Guthrie, Carolyn V. Norwood
Venue:  (1999)

:The Sixth Edition of this popular text-workbook has been totally revised to reflect the latest advances and applications of alphabetic indexing rules in business today. With its short completion time, it's ideal for any course in which students must learn to file.
B&eacute;zier curves: topological convergence of the control polygon
Authors: Manuela Neagu, Emmanuelle Calcoen, Bernard Lacolle
Venue: Mathematical Methods for Curves and Surfaces: Oslo 2000 (2001)

In terms of distance (e.g., Hausdorff distance), the control polygon of a Bzier curve converges to the curve via de Casteljau subdivision. This convergence is widely studied in the literature. In this paper, we adapt a different point of view for the convergence problem. We study whether the control polygon preserves the topology of the associated curve. For this purpose, we deal with two main topological features of the Bzier curve, the existence of multiple points and the convexity.
Web-based Training
Authors: Badrul H. Khan
Venue:  (2001)

The purpose of this book is to provide readers with information related to design, development, delivery, management, implementation, and evaluation aspects of WBT. The book is divided into three main Sections - Section I: Web-Based Training: Introduction; Section II: Web-Based Training: Design and Development Perspectives; and Section III: Web-Based Training: Implementation and Evaluation Perspectives. The book, containing 63 chapters, contributed by more than one hundred authors from throughout the world, explains how to use the Internet's World Wide Web for training in corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions.