Graph Learning for Fashion Compatibility Modeling
This book sheds light on state-of-the-art theories for more challenging outfit compatibility modeling scenarios. In particular, this book presents several cutting-edge graph learning techniques that can be used for outfit compatibility modeling. Due to its remarkable economic value, fashion compatibility modeling has gained increasing research attention in recent years. Although great efforts have been dedicated to this research area, previous studies mainly focused on fashion compatibility modeling for outfits that only involved two items and overlooked the fact that each outfit may be composed of a variable number of items. This book develops a series of graph-learning based outfit compatibility modeling schemes, all of which have been proven to be effective over several public real-world datasets. This systematic approach benefits readers by introducing the techniques for compatibility modeling of outfits that involve a variable number of composing items. To deal with the challenging task of outfit compatibility modeling, this book provides comprehensive solutions, including correlation-oriented graph learning, modality-oriented graph learning, unsupervised disentangled graph learning, partially supervised disentangled graph learning, and metapath-guided heterogeneous graph learning. Moreover, this book sheds light on research frontiers that can inspire future research directions for scientists and researchers.
Verification and Evaluation of Computer and Communication Systems
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Verification and Evaluation of Computer and Communication Systems, VECoS 2023, held in Marrakech, Morocco, during October 18-20, 2023. The 12 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 36 submissions. The topics presented covered a range of subjects, including approaches to improving the scalability and efficiency of formal verification and their applications to blockchain, smart contracts and neural networks.
Proximity and Epidata
This book provides a new model to explore discoverability and enhance the meaning of information. The authors have coined the term epidata, which includes items and circumstances that impact the expression of the data in a document, but are not part of the ordinary process of retrieval systems. Epidata affords pathways and points to details that cast light on proximities that might otherwise go unknown. In addition, epidata are clues to mis-and dis-information discernment. There are many ways to find needed information; however, finding the most useable information is not an easy task. The book explores the uses of proximity and the concept of epidata that increases the probability of finding functional information. The authors sketch a constellation of proximities, present examples of attempts to accomplish proximity, and provoke a discussion of the role of proximity in the field. In addition, the authors suggest that proximity is a thread between retrieval constructs based on known topics, predictable relations, and types of information seeking that lie outside constructs such as browsing, stumbling, encountering, detective work, art making, and translation.
Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision
The 13-volume set LNCS 14425-14437 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th Chinese Conference on Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision, PRCV 2023, held in Xiamen, China, during October 13-15, 2023. The 532 full papers presented in these volumes were selected from 1420 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Action Recognition, Multi-Modal Information Processing, 3D Vision and Reconstruction, Character Recognition, Fundamental Theory of Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Vision Problems in Robotics, Autonomous Driving, Pattern Classification and Cluster Analysis, Performance Evaluation and Benchmarks, Remote Sensing Image Interpretation, Biometric Recognition, Face Recognition and Pose Recognition, Structural Pattern Recognition, Computational Photography, Sensing and Display Technology, Video Analysis and Understanding, Vision Applications and Systems, Document Analysis and Recognition, Feature Extraction and Feature Selection, Multimedia Analysis and Reasoning, Optimization and Learning methods, Neural Network and Deep Learning, Low-Level Vision and Image Processing, Object Detection, Tracking and Identification, Medical Image Processing and Analysis.
Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision
The 13-volume set LNCS 14425-14437 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th Chinese Conference on Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision, PRCV 2023, held in Xiamen, China, during October 13-15, 2023. The 532 full papers presented in these volumes were selected from 1420 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: Action Recognition, Multi-Modal Information Processing, 3D Vision and Reconstruction, Character Recognition, Fundamental Theory of Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Vision Problems in Robotics, Autonomous Driving, Pattern Classification and Cluster Analysis, Performance Evaluation and Benchmarks, Remote Sensing Image Interpretation, Biometric Recognition, Face Recognition and Pose Recognition, Structural Pattern Recognition, Computational Photography, Sensing and Display Technology, Video Analysis and Understanding, Vision Applications and Systems, Document Analysis and Recognition, Feature Extraction and Feature Selection, Multimedia Analysis and Reasoning, Optimization and Learning methods, Neural Network and Deep Learning, Low-Level Vision and Image Processing, Object Detection, Tracking and Identification, Medical Image Processing and Analysis.
Games and Learning Alliance
This LNCS volume constitutes the proceedings of 12th International Conference, GALA 2023, in Dublin, Ireland, held during November/December 2023. The 36 full papers and 13 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 88 submissions. The papers contained in this book have been organized into six categories, reflecting the variety of theoretical approaches and application domains of research into serious games: 1. The Serious Games and Game Design2. User experience, User Evaluation and User Analysis in Serious Games3. Serious Games for Instruction4. Serious Games for Health, Wellbeing and Social Change5. Evaluating and Assessing Serious Games Elements6. Posters
Formal Methods for the Analysis of Biomedical Ontologies
The book synthesizes research on the analysis of biomedical ontologies using formal concept analysis, including through auditing, curation, and enhancement. As the evolution of biomedical ontologies almost inevitably involves manual work, formal methods are a particularly useful tool for ontological engineering and practice, particularly in uncovering unexpected "bugs" and content materials. The book first introduces simple but formalized strategies for discovering undesired and incoherent patterns in ontologies before exploring the application of formal concept analysis for semantic completeness. The book then turns to formal concept analysis, a classical approach used in the mathematical treatment of orders and lattices, as an ontological engineering principle, focusing on the structural property of ontologies with respect to its conformation to lattice or not (non-lattice). The book helpfully covers the development of more efficient algorithms for non-latticedetection and extraction required by exhaustive lattice/non-lattice analysis. The book goes on to highlight the power and utility of uncovering non-lattice structure for debugging ontologies and describes methods that leverage the linguistic information in concept names (labels) for ontological analysis. It also addresses visualization and performance evaluation issues before closing with an overview and forward-looking perspectives on the field. This book is intended for graduate students and researchers interested in biomedical ontologies and their applications. It can be a useful supplement for courses on knowledge representation and engineering and also provide readers with a reference for related scientific publications and literature to assist in identifying potential research topics. All mathematical concepts and notations used in this book can be found in standard discrete mathematics textbooks, and the appendix at the end of the book provides a list of key ontological resources, as well as annotated non-lattice and lattice examples that were discovered using the authors' methods, demonstrating how "bugs are fixed" by converting non-lattices to lattices with minimal edit changes.
Entertainment Computing - Icec 2023
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd IFIP TC 14 International Conference on Entertainment Computing, ICEC 2023, which was held in Bologna, Italy, during November 15-17, 2023. The 13 full papers, 5 short papers, 8 work-in-progress papers, 7 interactive entertainment demonstrations, 2 student competition papers, 5 workshop papers and tutorials, and 10 papers from a special section on aesthetics and empowerment were carefully reviewed and selected from 85 submissions. They cover a large range of topics in the following thematic areas: Game Experience; Player Engagement and Analysis; Serious Gameplay; Entertainment Methods and Tools; Extended Reality; Game Design; Interactive Entertainment; Student Game Competition; Workshops and Tutorials; and Aesthetics and Empowerment. .
Computer Science and Education in Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computer Science and Education in Computer Science, CSECS 2023, held in June 2023 in Boston, MA, USA.The 23 full papers and 9 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 88 submissions. The papers cover many systems technologies, applications, and services as well as solutions. Multiple topics have been addressed including the theory of computation, models of computation, computational complexity and cryptography, logic, design, and analysis of algorithms, network architectures, performance evaluation, network services, software engineering, software creation, and management, applied computing, machine learning, and education.
Opportunistic Networks
This textbook provides an exhaustive exploration of Opportunistic Networks (OppNets). Divided into three parts, it starts with the foundational principles and metrics of OppNets, detailing their mobility and data dissemination. Significant focus is given to the security challenges faced by OppNets, including strategies to counter various attacks. The second part evaluates OppNets, introducing methods and metrics for assessment, theoretical and simulation models, and tools such as OMNeT++, The ONE and ns-3.This textbook also offers comparative analyses and discussions on benchmarking. The third part delves into the implementation of OppNets, discussing technologies from Mobile Ad Hoc Networks to satellite communication and their integration with cellular technologies like 4G, 5G and 6G. Detailed insight into device characterization reveals the potential and limitations of devices within OppNets. Practical applications of OppNets in scenarios such as disaster management, remotecommunication, IoT challenges, smart cities and satellite networks are presented as well. Through detailed discussions and case studies, readers gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure, operation and practical implications of OppNets. It equips readers with knowledge to appreciate the vast potential of OppNets in various applications and settings.This textbook targets advanced-level students and postdocs in computer science and electrical engineering as well as researchers, who are starting new in the area and need a comprehensive view of opportunistic networks. Practitioners who are interested in applying the concepts of opportunistic networks in their products and services, and would like to have a jump start into the development and applications of opportunistic networks will also want to purchase this book as a reference.
An Illustrated Guide to Mobile Technology
Have you ever wondered how wireless communication has evolved from the clack-clack-clack of the telegraph key to the high speed wireless networks of today? Have you wanted to know the difference between 0G, 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G networks? And what exactly is a digital cellular network anyway? And why does it matter to you that your smart phone can talk to a network that is "digital" and "cellular", and not analog and hub-and-spoke? We'll answer all these questions in this book.And speaking of the smart phone in your hands, if you have wanted to "get in" on the mobile apps ecosystem and build a business around selling mobile apps, I'll show you how to do that in this book as well. In the section of consumer mobile apps, we'll analyze the DNA of immensely successful smart phone apps. We'll look at what it takes to make your app stand out from the crowd. I'll also explain the revenue models that you need to know to capitalize on your's app success.Similarly, if you are the owner, CEO, CTO, VP or a senior decision maker, this book will help you answer three important questions: How can I use mobile technology to: Increase sales and improve my top lineImprove customer satisfactionImprove operational efficiency and boost my bottom lineIn the section on enterprise mobility, I do a deep-dive into several business segments, namely Retail, Logistics and Supply Chain, Field Service, Healthcare, Insurance, Banking and Financial Services, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism. You will learn about mobile-enabled multi-channel and orthogonal selling strategies, brand projection and augmented reality based selling techniques. You will learn how to do mobile enabled context based selling, and how to use technologies such as GPS, Beacons, VLC, etc. to drive footfalls into your store and increase the customer's basket size. You will learn about mobile marketing and promotions systems, and how to use mobile technology to improve customer satisfaction. I will also explain how to harness the full power of mobile technology to perform delivery management, direct store delivery, warehouse management and field service. In the chapter on healthcare, I explain how mobile medical apps, consumer medical apps, and mobile technology enabled healthcare systems are bringing about a renaissance in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment on an anytime, anywhere basis. You will also learn about member self-service apps and field service automation apps for the health insurance domain. In the chapter on banking, I will explain the concept of the "mobile bank branch", and how SMS banking works, how mobile to mobile money transfer systems work and how digital wallet services work. In the chapter on Hospitality, I will show how you can harness mobile technology in all three phases of your customer's travel experience, i.e. before, during and after their return from travel.In the section on mobile technology, I dive into the technological underpinnings of mobile enabled ecosystems. This section is for you, if you have wanted to know what is FDMA, TDMA, CDMA, FDD, TDD and other curiously named wireless protocols, and why millions of people can talk on the open airwaves all at the same time without getting overheard, or why mobile spectrum is so expensive. If you are curious about what exactly lies inside your cellular phone, or how your mobile phone connects to the network and starts a call, this section will satisfy your curiosity. You will also learn about the internal workings of mobile operating systems what makes mobile OSes and processors so special, and how push notifications, mobile device management, MEAPs, mobile enabled websites or a dozen other mobile enabled eco-systems work.And finally, in the epilogue we'll try to peer over the horizon to see where mobile technology is headed and in doing so, I'll touch upon 'wearables' and automotive mobility and the internet of things.
E-Business and Telecommunications
This book includes extended and revised versions of a set of selected papers presented at the 19th International Conference on Smart Business Technologies, ICSBT 2022, Lisbon, Portugal, July 14-16, 2022, and 19th International Conference on Security and Cryptography, SECRYPT 2022, Lisbon, Portugal, July 11-13, 2022.The 7 full papers included in the volume were carefully selected from the 143 submissions accepted to participate in the conference. The papers present reciting research on e-Business technology and its current applications; and all aspects of security and privacy.
Information and Communication Technologies
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 11th Ecuadorian Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, TICEC 2023, held in Cuenca, Ecuador, during October 18-20, 2023.The 31 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. The papers cover a great variety of topics, such as internet of things, cyber-physical systems, human-machine interface, artificial Intelligence, e-Learning, smart healthcare, smart healthcare and others. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: data science and machine learning; ICTs and their applications; and software development.
Guide to Computer Network Security
This timely textbook presents a comprehensive guide to the core topics in computing and information security and assurance realms, going beyond the security of networks to the ubiquitous mobile communications and online social networks that have become part of daily life.In the context of growing human dependence on a digital ecosystem, this book stresses the importance of security awareness--whether in homes, businesses, or public spaces. It also embraces the new and more agile and artificial-intelligence-boosted computing systems models, online social networks, and virtual platforms that are interweaving and fueling growth of an ecosystem of intelligent digital and associated social networks. This fully updated edition features new material on new and developing artificial intelligence models across all computing security systems spheres, blockchain technology, and the metaverse, leading toward security systems virtualizations.Topics and features: Explores the range of risks and vulnerabilities in all connected digital systemsPresents exercises of varying levels of difficulty at the end of each chapter, and concludes with a diverse selection of practical projectsDescribes the fundamentals of traditional computer network security, and common threats to securityDiscusses the role and challenges of artificial intelligence in advancing the security of computing systems' algorithms, protocols, and best practicesRaises thought-provoking questions regarding legislative, legal, social, technical, and ethical challenges, such as the tension between privacy and securityOffers supplementary material for students and instructors at an associated website, including slides, additional projects, and syllabus suggestionsThis important textbook/reference is an invaluable resource for students of computer science, engineering, and information management, as well as for practitioners working in data- and information-intensive industries.Professor Joseph Migga Kizza is a professor, former Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and a former Director of the UTC InfoSec Center, at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, USA. He also authored the successful Springer textbooks Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age and Ethical and Secure Computing: A Concise Module.
Impact Measurement and Outcomes Evaluation Using Salesforce for Nonprofits
Conduct impact measurement and outcomes evaluation, with a specific focus on nonprofits, using Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (aka Salesforce for Nonprofits). As funding grows more challenging for nonprofits, having a robust technology system in place allows nonprofits to better seek out funding and receive more when they do. Readers of this book will be better positioned to ensure the long-term success of their organization and make maximum use of their technology. The book begins with an introduction to Salesforce and to Nonprofit Cloud for users who may be new to the platform. Next, you will learn the fundamentals of impact measurement and outcomes evaluation. You will understand why these are important and discover several frameworks that can be used to select outcomes that make sense for your organization to prove that its work is successful. These frameworks include Social Return on Investment (SROI), Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), and Pre and Post Comparison (and others). You will use your chosen framework to develop a logic model or theory of change which demonstrates how the work that nonprofits do translates into the outputs and outcomes that clients experience and that nonprofits seek funding to deliver. After covering the theory, author Dustin MacDonald teaches you how to translate the framework you chose into Salesforce. You will learn how to create reports, dashboards, formula fields, roll up summaries, and other basic Salesforce tools in order to collect the information you need to validate your framework. This book also demonstrates how to report on the outcomes you have achieved, tweak results to improve performance, and see the entire end-to-end experience in practice through a set of case studies. The book concludes with a discussion of advanced tools and techniques available inside Salesforce, such as Einstein Prediction Builder, as well as information on how you can immediately apply what you have learned to your own organization. What You Will Learn Understand how to use Nonprofit Cloud to collect and analyze dataKnow how to create a theory of change that shows your impactBecome adept at working with impact measurement frameworksBuild everything you need in Salesforce without writing a single line of codeTurn your insights into new funding to keep your organization strong Who This Book Is For Salesforce administrators, nonprofit staff members, and others working at nonprofits who are required to conduct impact measurement and outcomes evaluation. Additionally, business analysts and technical architects who are designing and implementing solutions for nonprofits at implementation partners will benefit from this book.
3D Printing for Dummies
Print out whatever you can dream up 3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. (Pretty amazing stuff, right?) It's also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated for the latest generation of machines and materials, this book walks you through creating models and printing 3D objects. You'll get the scoop on the impact of these versatile machines in production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and more. It's an exciting time to get into 3D printing, and this friendly Dummies guide is here to help you do it. Wrap your mind around the technology of 3D printing Understand how 3D printing is transforming industries Get an intro to making your own digital models Consider the pros and cons of 3D printing for your hobby or business needs3D Printing For Dummies is a perfect resource for anyone interested in learning about and taking advantage of 3D printing technology.
Industrial Networks and Intelligent Systems
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th EAI International Conference on Industrial Networks and Intelligent Systems, INISCOM 2023, held in Ho-Chi-Minh City, Vietnam, during August 2-3, 2023. The 23 full papers were selected from 55 submissions and are organized thematically in tracks on telecommunications systems and networks; information processing and data analysis; industrial networks and intelligent systems; security and privacy.
Digital Health Transformation, Smart Ageing, and Managing Disability
This open access book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Digital Health Transformation and Smart Ageing, ICOST 2023, held in Wonju, South Korea, during July 7-8, 2023.The 18 full papers and 16 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: IoT and AI Solutions for E-health, Biomedical and Health Informatics, Wellbeing Technologies, Short Contributions: Medical Systems and E-health Solutions and Short Contributions: Wellbeing Technologies.
Similarity Search and Applications
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Similarity Search and Applications, SISAP 2023, held in A Coru簽a, Spain, during October 9-11, 2023.The 16 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: similarity queries, similarity measures, indexing and retrieval, data management, feature extraction, intrinsic dimensionality, efficient algorithms, similarity in machine learning and data mining.
Advances in Quantitative Ethnography
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Quantitative Ethnography, ICQE 2023, held in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, during October 8-12, 2023.The 33 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: understanding learners and learning; society, culture, identity, and justice; and advances in QE methodologies.
Collaborative Networks in Digitalization and Society 5.0
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd IFIP WG 5.5 Working Conference on Virtual Enterprises, PRO-VE 2022, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in September 2022. The 55 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 119 submissions. They provide a comprehensive overview of major challenges and recent advances in various domains related to the digital transformation and collaborative networks and their applications with a strong focus on the following areas related to the main theme of the conference: sustainable collaborative networks; sustainability via digitalization; analysis and assessment of business ecosystems; human factors in collaboration 4.0; maintenance and life-cycle management; policies and new digital services; safety and collaboration management; simulation and optimization; complex collaborative systems and ontologies; value co-creation in digitally enabled ecosystems; digitalization strategy in collaborative enterprises' networks; pathways and tools for DIHs; socio-technical perspectives on smart product-service systems; knowledge transfer and accelerated innovation in FoF; interoperability of IoT and CPS for industrial CNs; sentient immersive response network; digital tools and applications for collaborative healthcare; collaborative networks and open innovation in education 4.0; collaborative learning networks with industry and academia; and industrial workshop.
Mastering Digitally Controlled Machines
Take control of your machine building and production processes with computer-run tools to safely use, or even build, a durable machine for use in your garage or even a startup company. This book provides best practices for laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC mills, vinyl cutters, and more. You'll begin by learning the history of digitally controlled tools, as well as how they work and what materials you can use with them. With this knowledge, you won't just learn how to make common machines work, you'll go to the next level and build your own machine-whether that be a plasma cutter or a CNC milling machine.You will learn how they use these tools to create amazing products, art, and even new machines! You'll also find handy overviews of tools, software, and materials to use in a reference appendix. After reading Mastering Digitally Controlled Machines you'll be able to create something for yourself, your community, or your company.What You'll LearnUse accessible computer-controlled machines safely to make anything you want to buildFit the right tool and materials with the right projectsBuild your own CNC machine custom tailored to your project's needs Who This Book Is ForPeople who want to understand how accessible computer-controlled tools work and build any kind of product themselves. Makerspaces, Fab Labs, and similar spaces will benefit. And people who want to create prototypes and products for themselves or their company/ startup, or to start creating prototypes without much prior knowledge.
Metaverse - Metaverse 2023
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Metaverse, METAVERSE 2023, held in Honolulu, HI, USA, during September 23-26, 2023.The 9 full papers and 3 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 15 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: answer set programming; metaverse engineering foundations and applications, with a focus on novel approaches for engineering requirements, design and architectures, testing, maintenance and evolution, model-driven development, software processes, metrics, quality assurance and new software economics models, search-based software engineering, benefiting day-to-day services sectors and derived through experiences, with appreciation to scale, pragmatism, transparency, compliance and/or dependability.
Building Smart Home Automation Solutions with Home Assistant
A step-by-step guide to building cost-effective and complete home automation DIY projects using tools such as Home Assistant, Raspberry Pi, IoT devices, the Tasmota sensor, ESP32, and GrafanaKey Features: - Learn by doing using real-life practical examples to build your own home automation system- Create, hack, and configure IoT devices through hands-on projects to be used with or without Home Assistant- Customize your home automation system using Home Assistant, Node-RED, InfluxDB, and Grafana- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Picture a home where you can adjust the lighting based on the time of day or when movement is detected. In this same home, you can also detect when a door is unexpectedly opened or an alarm is triggered in response to any suspicious activity. Such automated devices form part of a smart home, and the exciting part is that this book teaches you how to create and manage these devices all by yourself.This book helps you create your own ecosystem to automate your home using Home Assistant software. You'll begin by understanding the components of a home automation system and learn how to create, hack, and configure them to operate seamlessly. Then, you'll set up Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi to work as a home automation server, build your own IoT sensors based on ESP32/ESP8266, and set up real-life automation use cases using hands-on examples and projects. The chapters will also guide you in using software tools such as Node-RED, InfluxDB, and Grafana to manage, present, and use data collected from your Home Automation devices. Finally, you'll gain insights into new technologies and trends in the home automation space to help you continue with your learning journey.By the end of this book, you'll be able to build your own creative, IoT-based home automation system using different hardware and software technologies.What You Will Learn: - Understand the fundamental concepts of home automation systems- Set up a home automation system using Home Assistant and Raspberry Pi- Create and configure ESP8266-based sensors to work with Home Assistant- Hack a commercial actuator to work with Home Assistant using Tasmota- Create automations, customize, and use applications with Home Assistant- Leverage IoT software tools to take your home automation to the next level- Work on hands-on projects, including LED strip lights and an ESP32 five-zone temperature logger- Explore home automation FAQs, emerging technologies, and trendsWho this book is for: The book is for engineers, developers, students, makers, and enthusiasts who're working on or interested in working with electronics and IoT devices, embedded systems, systems integration, computer software, and coding to develop their own smart home automation systems. Technicians, teachers, and other professionals who want to learn home automation-related technologies will also find this book useful. Prior experience of working with Raspberry Pi, creating hardware prototypes, and software programming will be beneficial.Table of Contents- Understanding Home Automation Systems- Getting Started with Home Assistant- Hands-On Project 1 - Creating Your Own Sensor- Hacking a Commercial Actuator to Work with Home Assistant- Creating Automations Using Home Assistant- Doing More Using Integrations and Customizations- Extending Home Automation Capabilities Using Add-ons- Installing and Setting Up Home Assistant Container- Hands-On Project 2 - Creating an LED Strip Controller and Adding It to Home Assistant(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)
Selfish Routing and the Price of Anarchy
An analysis of the loss in performance caused by selfish, uncoordinated behavior in networks. Most of us prefer to commute by the shortest route available, without taking into account the traffic congestion that we cause for others. Many networks, including computer networks, suffer from some type of this "selfish routing." In Selfish Routing and the Price of Anarchy, Tim Roughgarden studies the loss of social welfare caused by selfish, uncoordinated behavior in networks. He quantifies the price of anarchy--the worst-possible loss of social welfare from selfish routing--and also discusses several methods for improving the price of anarchy with centralized control. Roughgarden begins with a relatively nontechnical introduction to selfish routing, describing two important examples that motivate the problems that follow. The first, Pigou's Example, demonstrates that selfish behavior need not generate a socially optimal outcome. The second, the counterintiuitve Braess's Paradox, shows that network improvements can degrade network performance. He then develops techniques for quantifying the price of anarchy (with Pigou's Example playing a central role). Next, he analyzes Braess's Paradox and the computational complexity of detecting it algorithmically, and he describes Stackelberg routing, which improves the price of anarchy using a modest degree of central control. Finally, he defines several open problems that may inspire further research. Roughgarden's work will be of interest not only to researchers and graduate students in theoretical computer science and optimization but also to other computer scientists, as well as to economists, electrical engineers, and mathematicians.
The Semantic Web: Eswc 2023 Satellite Events
This book constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the satellite events held at the 20th Extended Semantic Web Conference, ESWC 2023, held in Hersonissos, Greece, during May 28--June 1, 2023.The 50 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 109 submissions. They were organized in sections as follows: Posters and Demos, Industry, and PhD Symposium.
The Oxford Handbook of Philosophy of Cognitive Science
Programming can feel daunting at times, and it is especially intimidating to beginners, but with the invention of the Raspberry Pi, it became much easier to learn and more affordable. The Pi is a tiny credit card-sized computer that led to the appearance of an entirely new community of geeks. With this straightforward, easy to follow guide, aspiring programmers can now learn the craft without feeling overwhelmed and develop cool gadgets and complex robots.The Raspberry Pi has sold millions of units since its arrival on the market, and this Comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Setup, Programming (Concepts and Techniques) and Developing Cool Raspberry Pi Projects will show you why! Here's what you will gain by reading this beginner-friendly book: Set up your very own Raspberry Pi and learn how to connect other devices to it.Learn how to work with Linux and use basic commands.Enter the world of Programming with Python, a powerful language with world-wide renown for being easy to learn, but highly versatile.Grasp the more advanced concepts of object-oriented programming.Explore the process of creating cool projects, from the humble web crawler to the mighty weather station.Open your mind to an entire world of possibilities. After all, it's easy as pie!
Architecture of Computing Systems
T​his book constitutes the proceedings of the 36th International Conference on Architecture of Computing Systems, ARCS 2023, which took place in Athens, Greece, in June 2023.The 18 full papers in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions.ARCS provides a platform covering newly emerging and cross-cutting topics, such as autonomous and ubiquitous systems, reconfigurable computing and acceleration, neural networks and artificial intelligence. The selected papers cover a variety of topics from the ARCS core domains, including energy efficiency, applied machine learning, hardware and software system security, reliable and fault-tolerant systems and organic computing.Back to top
Applied Reconfigurable Computing. Architectures, Tools, and Applications
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Applied Reconfigurable Computing, ARC 2023, which was held in Cottbus, Germany, in September 2023.The 18 full papers presented in this volume were reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The proceedings also contain 4 short PhD papers. The contributions were organized in topical sections as follows: Design methods and tools; applications; architectures; special session: near and in-memory computing; and PhD forum papers.
E-Business and Telecommunications
The present book includes extended and revised versions of a set of selected papers presented at the 18th International Joint Conference on e-Business and Telecommunications, ICETE 2021, held as an online web-based event (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) in July 2021.The 17 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 197 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: e-Business and security and cryptography.
Simulation and Gaming for Social Impact
This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 53rd International Simulation and Gaming Association Conference, ISAGA 2022, which took place in Boston, USA, during July 11-14, 2022.The 15 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: education and training; resilience and sustainability; health; and social justice.
Iot as a Service
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th EAI International Conference on IoT as a Service, IoTaaS 2022 was held virtually due to the COVID-19 crisis.The 17 full papers and 10 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 50 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: ​Next generation wireless networks, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Communications, Vehicular Networks, Resource Optimization, Satellite communications and Machine Learning, Network Security.
Cell Phone and Screen Addiction Mastery
In a world of social media and 24/7 news, screen addiction is a very real problem... but with the right guidance, you can escape its clutches and reclaim your life.Up to 47% of US citizens admit to being addicted to their cell phones.Perhaps you've even said it of yourself, laughing it off as a light addiction - like saying you're addicted to Pringles or your favorite song.But the reality is that cell phone addiction is real... and it's much more serious than being stuck with an earworm from having overplayed Rihanna.Cell phone addiction can have real consequences.Over time, it can affect your relationships and lead to social isolation. It can interfere with your sleep, and in extreme cases, can even affect your brain function, manifesting in difficulties with focus and attention, and decreased memory.These are consequences you definitely want to avoid... So if you're even slightly worried that you're spending too much time with your screen, taking steps now is a wise course of action.But how do you wean yourself off your phone in a world that encourages you to be connected 24/7?The truth is, it won't be easy... But there's a simple 12-step process that will make your journey a whole lot more manageable... And you're about to unlock the secret.Inside this supportive guide, you'll discover: And much more.If you're still not convinced you can put your phone down and wean yourself off a screen-dependent life, this might be the sign you need that it's time to give it a go.And while no one will tell you it will be easy, if you have the right support by your side and a clear program to follow, it truly is possible - and it will transform your life for the better.Everything you need is just one click away... and once you've done that, your future is bright and free.Stop your cell phone from ruining your life
Arduino Interrupts
Improve your projects by leveraging the power of interrupts. This comprehensive guide makes it easy to understand and use interrupts with the ATmega328P microcontroller found on Arduino boards. With over 20 interrupts available, this book covers almost all of them and provides background information on how they work. You'll work through the steps and code examples required to configure each of the covered interrupts. You'll also learn how to use them with Arduino, AVR C++ and with other development systems, like PlatformIO. Interrupts can be intimidating, but by the end of this book, you will have the knowledge and skills to take full advantage of them and improve the performance and efficiency of your Arduino projects. What You'll Learn Understand interrupts and how they work Make interrupts easier to use in code Use interrupts in their Arduino sketches or AVR C++ applications See how to use interrupts in the Arduino Language and in AVR C++ Avoid common pitfalls when working with interrupts Who This Book Is For Intermediate to advanced-level programmers who want to learn how to use interrupts in their Arduino sketches or AVR C++ applications..
6gn for Future Wireless Networks
This 2-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on 6G for Future Wireless Networks, 6GN 2022, held in Harbin, China, in December 2022.The 60 full papers were selected from 194 submissions and present the state of the art and practical applications of 6G technologies. The papers are arranged thematically in tracks as follows: Resource Allocation for 6G Networks; Security and Privacy for 6G Networks; Big data mining and pattern analysis techniques for 6G Networks; Artificial intelligent techniques for 6G Networks; Mobile Edge Computing for 6G Networks; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communication for 6G Networks.
6gn for Future Wireless Networks
This 2-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on 6G for Future Wireless Networks, 6GN 2022, held in Harbin, China, in December 2022. The 60 full papers were selected from 194 submissions and present the state of the art and practical applications of 6G technologies. The papers are arranged thematically in tracks as follows: Resource Allocation for 6G Networks; Security and Privacy for 6G Networks; Big data mining and pattern analysis techniques for 6G Networks; Artificial intelligent techniques for 6G Networks; Mobile Edge Computing for 6G Networks; Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Communication for 6G Networks.
Emerging Technologies for Developing Countries
This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Developing Countries, AFRICATEK 2022, held in Bloemfontein, South Africa, in December 5-7, 2022.The 14 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: answer set programming; Education in the 4IR Era, Opportunities for driving Efficiencies and Effectiveness, Key 4IR Baseline Architectures, Application of 4IR in Environment and Agriculture Monitoring.
ESP32 Formats and Communication
Although Wi-Fi communication is incorporated in many internet-based applications, knowledge of alternative communication protocols is vital for optimal project development with a microcontroller, such as the ESP32. This book focuses on communication protocols for the ESP32 microcontroller with illustrative projects ranging from a Bluetooth Low Energy beacon communicating with your smart wristwatch to Long Range (LoRa) communication between microsatellites circling 550km above the Earth and an ESP32 microcontroller in your home. Just as there are different communication protocols, there are different ESP32 microcontroller formats. You'll examine the features of several ESP32 microcontroller formats, which enable the optimal combination of communication protocol and ESP32 format to achieve the requirements of a project. Several of the communication protocols and ESP32 formats have only been available in the last few months or years, making the book very relevant. Eachchapter focuses on a communication protocol and is stand-alone, so they can be read without having to start from the beginning of the book. The chapters are loosely grouped into short- and long-range communication, image management for transmission to a webpage or a remote LCD screen, and the required apps and IoT techniques for remote control of an ESP32-CAM robot vehicle. The advantages of each communication protocol correspond to different project types. What You'll Learn Study the MESH communication protocol and the ESP-NOW protocol with communication between ESP32 microcontrollers without a Wi-Fi connectionReview email communication projects with an ESP32 and generation of quick response codes to instruct an ESP32 to control a connected device.Look at the ESP32-CAM module built around a 2M-pixel camera for streaming images with the WebSocket protocol to a remote ESP32Control an ESP32-CAM robot car through remote communication over the internet with image streaming to an Android tablet or mobile phone.Who This Book Is For
Networked Systems
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Networked Systems, NETYS 2023, held in Benguerir, Morocco, during May 22-24, 2023. The 9 full papers and 3 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 31 submissions. The scope of the conference covers all aspects related to the design and the development of these systems, including, e.g., cloud systems, formal verification, concurrent and distributed algorithms, data management, data science, parallel/concurrent/distributed programming, machine learning, multi-core architectures, networks, and security.
Sensors and Protocols for Industry 4.0
This book Identifies the right sensors and single board computers for any application to achieve the best performance in Industry 4.0 settings and applications. You'll see what technologies apply the IIoT with elegant efficiency to drastically improve remote monitoring and controlling, decision making, and preventative maintenance. Start by learning exactly what Industry 4.0 is and advance your knowledge from simple Internet of Things projects to full-on Industrial IoT deployment. You'll automate advanced processes, incorporate professional procedures, and take your IoT skills to a professional level. Then move into the protocols and standards expected for industrial applications of sensors at an industrial level. Match the right SBCs to the right use cases and sensor technologies to optimize efficiency and ensure peak performance. Then move into setting up a smart factory and monitoring your supply chain with tech. Finally, you'll dive into programming with theNode-Red platform and Python packages for CPS. By the end of this book, you'll have jumped from simple, home-based IoT systems up to industrial and professional applications. Conquer your supply chain and both forward and backward processes with accessible Maker tech! What You'll Learn Support industrial applications of SBCs and Maker tech Achieve peak performance by combining the right sensors with the right processing boards Improve remote monitoring and controlling drastically for better decision making and preventative maintenance Who This Book Is For Students and aspiring professionals working with Internet of things technologies moving towards industrial applications. Prerequisite knowledge in basic Internet of Things, simple python concepts, automation, and industry procedures is required for this book. Engineers and scientists who are pursuing research and contributing to industrial internet of things might also benefit.
Broadband Communications, Networks, and Systems
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 13th EAI International Conference on Broadband Communications, Networks, and Systems, Broadnets 2022, which took place in March 2023. Due to COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held virtually. The 9 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. The papers are thematically grouped as follows: Mobile Communication Networks; Mobile Software Security; and Algorithm, Model and Application. The scope of this conference is the 5G-enabled digital society.
Heartbeat Sensor Projects with Pulsesensor
This book will bring live heartbeats and heart rate data into your electronics projects as an impressive feature that builds user engagement.
Computational Science and Its Applications - Iccsa 2023
The two-volume set LNCS 13956 and 13957 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2023, held at Lesvos Island, Greece, during July 3-6, 2023.The 67 full papers and 13 short papers and 6 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 283 submissions. The contributions are grouped in topics which deal with General Track 1: Computational Methods, Algorithms and Scientific Applications; General Track 2: High Performance Computing and Networks; General Track 3: Geometric Modeling, Graphics and Visualization; General Track 4: Advanced and Emerging Applications; General Track 5: Information Systems and Technologies; General Track 6: Urban and Regional Planning; and PHD Showcase Papers.
Computational Science and Its Applications - Iccsa 2023 Workshops
This nine-volume set LNCS 14104 - 14112 constitutes the refereed workshop proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2023, held at Athens, Greece, during July 3-6, 2023. The 350 full papers and 29 short papers and 2 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 876 submissions. These nine-volumes includes the proceedings of the following workshops: Advances in Artificial Intelligence Learning Technologies: Blended Learning, STEM, Computational Thinking and Coding (AAILT 2023); Advanced Processes of Mathematics and Computing Models in Complex Computational Systems (ACMC 2023); Artificial Intelligence supported Medical data examination (AIM 2023); Advanced and Innovative web Apps (AIWA 2023); Assessing Urban Sustainability (ASUS 2023); Advanced Data Science Techniques with applications in Industry and Environmental Sustainability (ATELIERS 2023); Advances in Web Based Learning (AWBL 2023); Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers: Technologies and Applications (BDLTA 2023); Bio and Neuro inspired Computing and Applications (BIONCA 2023); Choices and Actions for Human Scale Cities: Decision Support Systems (CAHSC-DSS 2023); and Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM 2023).
Computational Science and Its Applications - Iccsa 2023
The two-volume set LNCS 13956 and 13957 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2023, held at Lesvos Island, Greece, during July 3-6, 2023.The 67 full papers and 13 short papers and 6 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 283 submissions. The contributions are grouped in topics which deal with General Track 1: Computational Methods, Algorithms and Scientific Applications; General Track 2: High Performance Computing and Networks; General Track 3: Geometric Modeling, Graphics and Visualization; General Track 4: Advanced and Emerging Applications; General Track 5: Information Systems and Technologies; General Track 6: Urban and Regional Planning; and PHD Showcase Papers.
Computational Science and Its Applications - Iccsa 2023 Workshops
This nine-volume set LNCS 14104 - 14112 constitutes the refereed workshop proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2023, held at Athens, Greece, during July 3-6, 2023.The 350 full papers and 29 short papers and 2 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 876 submissions. These nine-volumes includes the proceedings of the following workshops: Advances in Artificial Intelligence Learning Technologies: Blended Learning, STEM, Computational Thinking and Coding (AAILT 2023); Advanced Processes of Mathematics and Computing Models in Complex Computational Systems (ACMC 2023); Artificial Intelligence supported Medical data examination (AIM 2023); Advanced and Innovative web Apps (AIWA 2023); Assessing Urban Sustainability (ASUS 2023); Advanced Data Science Techniques with applications in Industry and Environmental Sustainability (ATELIERS 2023); Advances in Web Based Learning (AWBL 2023); Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers: Technologies and Applications (BDLTA 2023); Bio and Neuro inspired Computing and Applications (BIONCA 2023); Choices and Actions for Human Scale Cities: Decision Support Systems (CAHSC-DSS 2023); and Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM 2023).
Computational Science and Its Applications - Iccsa 2023 Workshops
This nine-volume set LNCS 14104 - 14112 constitutes the refereed workshop proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2023, held at Athens, Greece, during July 3-6, 2023. The 350 full papers and 29 short papers and 2 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 876 submissions. These nine-volumes includes the proceedings of the following workshops: Advances in Artificial Intelligence Learning Technologies: Blended Learning, STEM, Computational Thinking and Coding (AAILT 2023); Advanced Processes of Mathematics and Computing Models in Complex Computational Systems (ACMC 2023); Artificial Intelligence supported Medical data examination (AIM 2023); Advanced and Innovative web Apps (AIWA 2023); Assessing Urban Sustainability (ASUS 2023); Advanced Data Science Techniques with applications in Industry and Environmental Sustainability (ATELIERS 2023); Advances in Web Based Learning (AWBL 2023); Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers: Technologies and Applications (BDLTA 2023); Bio and Neuro inspired Computing and Applications (BIONCA 2023); Choices and Actions for Human Scale Cities: Decision Support Systems (CAHSC-DSS 2023); and Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM 2023).
Computational Science and Its Applications - Iccsa 2023 Workshops
This nine-volume set LNCS 14104 - 14112 constitutes the refereed workshop proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science and Its Applications, ICCSA 2023, held at Athens, Greece, during July 3-6, 2023. The 350 full papers and 29 short papers and 2 PHD showcase papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 876 submissions. These nine-volumes includes the proceedings of the following workshops: Advances in Artificial Intelligence Learning Technologies: Blended Learning, STEM, Computational Thinking and Coding (AAILT 2023); Advanced Processes of Mathematics and Computing Models in Complex Computational Systems (ACMC 2023); Artificial Intelligence supported Medical data examination (AIM 2023); Advanced and Innovative web Apps (AIWA 2023); Assessing Urban Sustainability (ASUS 2023); Advanced Data Science Techniques with applications in Industry and Environmental Sustainability (ATELIERS 2023); Advances in Web Based Learning (AWBL 2023); Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers: Technologies and Applications (BDLTA 2023); Bio and Neuro inspired Computing and Applications (BIONCA 2023); Choices and Actions for Human Scale Cities: Decision Support Systems (CAHSC-DSS 2023); and Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM 2023).