iPad for Seniors in Easy Steps
This bestselling guide, iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 13th edition, is updated to cover iPadOS 17. Written in larger type, it'll help senior folks learn how to use and enjoy myriad iPad features with ease: Choose the right model for you, master Multitasking Gestures, and customize the iPad for your needs.Use your iPad to keep in touch with family and friends. Make video calls; send fun messages; take and share photos. Shop and order food and more online; take a virtual tour of your favorite art galleries and museums; plan and book your trips. Explore the new and enhanced features in iPadOS 17, such as the Health app, and make the most of your new device! Written in large type, in full color, and using non-technical language, iPad for Seniors in easy steps 13th edition will help you get much more out of your iPad - so you don't have to ask the kids!
Soft Computing and Its Engineering Applications
The two-volume proceedings constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Soft Computing and its Engineering Applications, icSoftComp 2023, held in Changa, Anand, India, in December 2023. The 42 full papers and 2 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 351 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: Volume number 2020: Theory and Methods; Systems and ApplicationsVolume number 2031: Systems and Applications; Hybrid Techniques.
Chinese Lexical Semantics
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th Workshop on Chinese Lexical Semantics, CLSW 2023, held in Singapore, during May 19-21, 2023. The 61 full papers and 15 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 215 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: lexical semantics and related fields, including Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Computational Lexicography, Phycological Linguistics, and Sociological linguistics.
Soft Computing and Its Engineering Applications
The two-volume proceedings constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Soft Computing and its Engineering Applications, icSoftComp 2023, held in Changa, Anand, India, in December 2023. The 42 full papers and 2 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 351 submissions. They are organized in topical sections as follows: Volume number 2020: Theory and Methods; Systems and ApplicationsVolume number 2031: Systems and Applications; Hybrid Techniques.
Tools for Design, Implementation and Verification of Emerging Information Technologies
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 18th EAI International Conference on Tools for Design, Implementation and Verification of Emerging Information Technologies, TridentCom 2023, which was held in Nanjing, China, during November 11-13, 2023. The 9 full papers were selected from 30 submissions and deal the emerging technologies of big data, cyber-physical systems and computer communications. The papers are grouped in thematical sessions on blockchain and its applications; emerging applications; AI and its security.
Human-Centered Data Discovery
This book synthesizes existing research on human-centered data discovery, as well as the recommendations which exist for supporting the design of sustainable, user-centered data search systems. While information-seeking in various settings has been well-researched within computer and information science, not much is known about human-centered data discovery, or how people discover, understand and interact with data that others create. This is particularly relevant given the ever-increasing amounts of data being produced and made available, and the creation of data-specific discovery tools and systems. This book examines how people find the data they need, which search strategies and tools they use, how they understand data, and how search systems can be better designed to meet people's needs.
Trustworthy Communications and Complete Genealogies
This book discusses how a genealogical history of the modern world can be created by linking the Royal Families of Western Europeans database to Unifying Ancestry. This new edition extends the original analysis by including a coherence metric to evaluate the content of the Unifying Ancestry database, which is freely available online educational software within the CoreGen3 analysis workbench. The author discusses why common ancestors of the Royal Families of Western Europe comprise an optimal Unifying Ancestry experience and further illustrates this by using historically influential people as examples. Specifically, algorithms for validating the Unifying Ancestry are applied to a 330,000-person Research Genealogy and then used to link to historical royal descendants. Genealogical evaluation properties for consistency, correctness, closure, connectivity, completeness and coherence are demonstrated. These properties are applied to a Research Genealogy to generate a unifying ancestry for western Europeans. The unifying ancestry is then used to create a genealogical history of the modern world. All the analyses can be reproduced by readers using the Unifying Ancestry CoreGen3 program.
6gn for Future Wireless Networks
This 2-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 6th EAI International Conference on 6GN for Future Wireless Networks, 6GN 2023, held in Shanghai, China, in October 7-8, 2023. The 60 full papers were selected from 151 submissions and present the state of the art and practical applications of 6G technologies. The papers are arranged thematically in tracks as follows: intelligent systems; big data mining, D2D communication, security and privacy for 6G networks; artificial intelligent techniques for 6G networks; power and energy systems I; power and energy system; power and energy systems; image, video, and signal processing; image, video, and signal processing & software engineering; communications systems and networking & control and automation systems; computer systems and applications.
6gn for Future Wireless Networks
This 2-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 6th EAI International Conference on 6GN for Future Wireless Networks, 6GN 2023, held in Shanghai, China, in October 7-8, 2023.The 60 full papers were selected from 151 submissions and present the state of the art and practical applications of 6G technologies. The papers are arranged thematically in tracks as follows: intelligent systems; big data mining, D2D communication, security and privacy for 6G networks; artificial intelligent techniques for 6G networks; power and energy systems I; power and energy system; power and energy systems; image, video, and signal processing; image, video, and signal processing & software engineering; communications systems and networking & control and automation systems; computer systems and applications.
How to Harness the Power of Jenkins on Mainframes
In the rapidly evolving world of software development and deployment, the integration of modern DevOps tools with traditional computing platforms, like mainframes, has become increasingly vital. This book, "How to Harness the Power of Jenkins on Mainframes: A Comprehensive Guide," is crafted to bridge the gap between cutting-edge automation practices and the robust, time-tested mainframe systems that underpin much of the global IT infrastructure.The aim of this book is twofold. Firstly, it seeks to provide readers with a thorough understanding of Jenkins, a leading automation server, and its application in the unique environment of mainframes. Secondly, the book focuses on practical, real-world implementations, eschewing abstract theories in favor of actionable guidance, illustrated with examples from successful deployments in diverse industries.Our journey begins with an introduction to Jenkins and mainframes, explaining their individual significance and the synergies of their combination. We then delve into the prerequisites and requirements necessary for implementing Jenkins in a mainframe environment, ensuring that even readers new to either Jenkins or mainframes can confidently navigate this terrain.Subsequent chapters deal with setting up and configuring the environment, detailing the steps to prepare both Jenkins and the mainframe for seamless integration. We address job configuration, advanced features, and provide strategies for monitoring, maintenance, and optimization, all tailored specifically for mainframe applications.In lieu of detailed case studies, which often delve into specifics that may not be broadly applicable, we present examples of successful implementations. These examples, drawn from various sectors, demonstrate the versatility and efficiency gains achievable through the integration of Jenkins with mainframes.As technology continues to advance, understanding how to effectively utilize tools like Jenkins in a mainframe context will become increasingly crucial. Whether you are a seasoned professional seeking to update your skills or a newcomer eager to explore the intersection of modern DevOps and traditional computing, this book is designed to be your guide through the fascinating world of Jenkins on mainframes.
Innovative Intelligent Industrial Production and Logistics
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference, IN4PL 2023, held in Rome, Italy, during November 15-17, 2023The 11 full papers and the 13 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. The book focuses on research and development involving innovative methods, software and hardware, whereby intelligent systems are applied to industrial production and logistics. This is currently related to the concept of industry 4.0 - an expression reflecting the trend towards automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies and processes which include cyber-physical systems, the industrial internet of things, industrial robotics, cloud computing, cognitive computing and artificial intelligence.
Emerging Technologies in Computing
This book constitutes the refereed conference proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Emerging Technologies in Computing, iCETiC 2023, held at Southend-on-Sea, UK, in August 2023.The 15 revised full papers were reviewed and selected from 41 submissions and are organised in topical sections covering AI, expert systems and big data analytics; information and network security; cloud, IoT and distributed computing.
Distributed Computing for Emerging Smart Networks
This book constitutes revised selected papers from the 4th International Workshop on Distributed Computing for Emerging Smart Networks, DiCES-N 2023, which took place in Bizerte, Tunisia, on May 27, 2023.The 6 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 13 submissions. The book also contains one invited talk. The contributions focus on vehicular networks and emerging technologies and cyber safety and security of intelligent transportation systems.
Distributed Ledger Technology
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Symposium, SDLT 2023, held in Brisbane, QLD, Australia, during November 30 - December 1, 2023.The 8 full papers and the short paper included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 32 submissions. The volume focuses on current systems and new solutions to create a scientific background for a solid development of innovative Distributed Ledger Technology application.
Smart Cities
This book constitutes the revised selected papers of the 6th Ibero-American Congress on Smart Cities, ICSC-Cities 2023, held in Mexico City and Cuernavaca, Mexico, during November 13-17, 2023. The 19 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 94 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Urban Informatics for Smart Cities; Optimization, Smart Industry, and Smart Public Services; Internet of Things; Computational Intelligence and Urban Informatics for Smart Cities and Innovative Informatic Approaches for Smart Cities.
Future Access Enablers for Ubiquitous and Intelligent Infrastructures
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Future Access Enablers for Ubiquitous and Intelligent Infrastructures, FABULOUS 2023, held in Bratislava, Slovakia, in October 2023. The 14 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. The papers are organized in thematic sessions on: future access networks; sustainable communications and computing infrastructures; smart environment applications / scenarios.
Big Data Technologies and Applications
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Big Data Technologies and Applications, BDTA 2023, held in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, in August 2023. The 8 full papers and 3 short papers of BDTA 2023 were selected from 23 submissions and present new advances and research results in the fields of big data technologies, collection and storage, big data management and retrieval, big data mining and approaches.
iPhone for Seniors in Easy Steps
iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers all models of iPhone using iOS 17 and shows you how to: Send messages, make and receive calls.Use FaceTime to make video calls, and to share music or videos while on a call. Find apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and keep on top of everyday tasks. Make secure payments using your iPhone. Explore the iTunes Music Library; share music, videos, apps, calendars and photos with children and grandchildren. Master neat features like personalizing your Call screen and setting up your iPhone to get real-time data even when on StandBy. Written in larger type and using non-technical language, iPhone for Seniors in easy steps, 10th edition will help you get more out of your iPhone - so you don't have to ask the kids!
Mobile, Secure, and Programmable Networking
This book constitutes the refereed post-proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mobile, Secure, and Programmable Networking, MSPN 2023, held in Paris, France, during October 26-27, 2023.The 15 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 31 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows vertical tools on machine leaning and artificial intelligence, network programming and Cloud computing, Industrial Internet of things, Digital Twins and Security.
Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing, GPC 2023, held in Harbin, China, during September 23-24, 2023.The 38 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Industrial Digitization and Applications, Edge Intelligence, Mobile Sensing and Computing, Cyber-Physical-Social Systems, Pervasive and Green Computing and Wireless and Ubiquitous Networking.
Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing, GPC 2023, held in Harbin, China, during September 23-24, 2023.The 38 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Industrial Digitization and Applications, Edge Intelligence, Mobile Sensing and Computing, Cyber-Physical-Social Systems, Pervasive and Green Computing and Wireless and Ubiquitous Networking.
Developing IoT Projects with ESP32 - Second Edition
From smart sensors to cloud integration and the world of TinyML, this book is your comprehensive guide to the IoT ecosystem, using the ESP32 and industry-standard tools and technologiesKey Features: Build IoT projects from scratch using ESP32Customize solutions, take them to cloud, visualize real-time data, implement security featuresPractice using a variety of hands-on projects such as an audio player, smart home, and moreBook Description: ESP32, a low-cost and energy-efficient system-on-a-chip microcontroller, has become the backbone of numerous WiFi devices, fueling IoT innovation. This book offers a holistic approach to building an IoT system from the ground up, ensuring secure data communication from sensors to cloud platforms, empowering you to create production-grade IoT solutions using the ESP32 SoC.Starting with IoT essentials supported by real-world use cases, this book takes you through the entire process of constructing an IoT device using ESP32. Each chapter introduces new dimensions to your IoT applications, covering sensor communication, the integration of prominent IoT libraries like LittleFS and LVGL, connectivity options via WiFi, security measures, cloud integration, and the visualization of real-time data using Grafana. Furthermore, a dedicated section explores AI/ML for embedded systems, guiding you through building and running ML applications with tinyML and ESP32-S3 to create state-of-the-art embedded products.This book adopts a hands-on approach, ensuring you can start building IoT solutions right from the beginning. Towards the end of the book, you'll tackle a full-scale Smart Home project, applying all the techniques you've learned in real-time.Embark on your journey to build secure, production-grade IoT systems with ESP32 today!What You Will Learn: Explore ESP32 with IDE and debugging tools for effective IoT creationDrive GPIO, I2C, multimedia, and storage for seamless integration of external devicesUtilize handy IoT libraries to enhance your ESP32 projectsManage WiFi like a pro with STA & AP modes, provisioning, and ESP Rainmaker framework featuresEnsure robust IoT security with secure boot and OTA firmware updatesHarness AWS IoT for data handling and achieve stunning visualization using GrafanaEnhance your projects with voice capabilities using ESP AFE and Speech RecognitionInnovate with tinyML on ESP32-S3 and the Edge Impulse platformWho this book is for: If you are an embedded software developer, an IoT software architect or developer, a technologist, or anyone who wants to learn how to use ESP32 and its applications, this book is for you.A basic understanding of embedded systems, programming, networking, and cloud computing concepts is necessary to get started with the book.Table of Contents: Introduction to IoT development and the ESP32 platformUnderstanding the Development ToolsUsing ESP32 PeripheralsEmploying Third-Party Libraries in ESP32 ProjectsProject - Audio playerUsing Wi-Fi Communication for ConnectivityESP32 Security Features for Production-Grade DevicesConnecting to Cloud Platforms and Using ServicesProject - Smart HomeMachine Learning with ESP32Developing on Edge ImpulseProject - Baby Monitor
Edge Computing - Edge 2023
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Edge Computing, EDGE 2023, held in Shenzhen, China, during December 17-18, 2023. The 8 full papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 14 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Practice of Edge Computing, identify emerging research topics, and define the future of Edge Computing.
Cloud Computing - Cloud 2023
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Cloud Computing, CLOUD 2023, held in Shenzhen, China, during December 17-18, 2023.The 5 full papers and 3 short papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 13 submissions. The conference facilitates the exploration of emerging research areas and the shaping of the future landscape of cloud computing.
IaaS Mastery
Unlock the Power of Cloud Infrastructure with "IaaS Mastery" Book Bundle!Are you ready to conquer the dynamic world of cloud infrastructure? Look no further than the "IaaS Mastery: Infrastructure as a Service" book bundle, your comprehensive guide to mastering cloud technology with a focus on the industry's leading providers.Discover What's Inside: Book 1 - IaaS Fundamentals: A Beginner's Guide to Cloud Infrastructure Begin your journey with a solid foundation. Learn the essentials of cloud computing and understand the core principles of Infrastructure as a Service. Perfect for newcomers and those seeking a refresher on cloud basics.Book 2 - Mastering IaaS: Building Scalable Cloud Solutions with AWS and GCE Dive into practical applications with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Engine (GCE). Gain hands-on experience in creating scalable and resilient cloud solutions using these renowned platforms.Book 3 - Advanced IaaS Architectures: Optimizing Microsoft Azure for Enterprises Elevate your expertise with a deep dive into Microsoft Azure. Explore advanced topics such as high-performance networks, scalable compute solutions, security measures, and automation tailored for enterprise workloads.Book 4 - IaaS Expertise: Harnessing the Power of IBM Cloud for Enterprise Solutions Unleash the potential of IBM Cloud as a tool for enterprise transformation. Discover infrastructure offerings, networking strategies, security features, and advanced automation capabilities. Real-world enterprise success stories provide valuable insights.Why Choose "IaaS Mastery"?- Comprehensive Coverage: From beginner to expert, this bundle covers everything you need to know about IaaS.- Hands-On Experience: Practical examples and real-world scenarios ensure you're ready to apply your knowledge.- Top Cloud Providers: Learn from the best-AWS, GCE, Microsoft Azure, and IBM Cloud.- Enterprise Focus: Equip yourself with skills tailored for the demands of large organizations.- Future-Proof Your Career: Cloud technology is the future; stay ahead of the curve with this invaluable resource.Don't miss this opportunity to become an IaaS expert. Whether you're an IT professional, aspiring cloud enthusiast, or business leader, "IaaS Mastery" empowers you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the digital age. Purchase the bundle today and embark on your journey to mastering cloud infrastructure!
Kindle Paperwhite User Guide 2023
* * * 11th GENERATION PAPERWHITE * * * I am glad to have this book...It has been really helpful for me - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I really liked how this book did not use big words, that normal people do not use, & how easy, plain, & concise the instructions are - Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wonderful guide on Kindle Paperwhite! Short, easy to understand chapters that clearly explain all the ins & outs of a kindle. Great tips & tricks - LibraryThing reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Like any new device, the 11th generation kindle paperwhite can be overwhelming, even for seasoned techos. However, a quick tour will get most people reading their first book in no time. As with many things in life though, the devil is in the detail. That's where my Kindle 11th Generation Paperwhite User Guide comes in.Let me help you unlock the power of your paperwhite to make reading a book a greater joy than you ever imagined it could be. I start by outlining why I love my paperwhite, & I spend the remainder of the book teaching them to you.I address challenges as simple as finding the on button & the charging port. Then I walk you through the setup process. Next, using labelled screen-captures, I take you on a tour of your paperwhite & show you how to buy your first kindle book & how to read your first kindle book. Finally, advanced topics like note taking, using the in-built dictionary, the kindle cloud reader, & troubleshooting setup when things go wrong.Here's what's inside my kindle manual: Chapter 1: Introduction. Why I love my paperwhite (excuse my prose). Chapter suggestions for different groups of readers (first timers, language learners, nonfiction readers, accessibility, . . .)Chapter 2: Five minute overviewChapter 3: Step-by-step kindle paperwhite setupChapter 4: Paperwhite tour & how to use kindle paperwhite. The home screen, the library screen, reading a book, toolbars, the kindle store, bookmarking & table of contents (includes 4 labelled figures)Chapter 5: Paperwhite as a learning aid. Dictionary, Wikipedia, translation, X-Ray, highlighting & note taking, vocabulary builderChapter 6: Personalize the appearance of your screen. Read a book with text size & screen brightness that's most comfortable for you (labelled figure)Chapter 7: Acquiring & managing content. Where to get FREE eBooks, & how to buy & borrow books from your paperwhite, smartphone & web browser. Borrow books from US public libraries. The three ways to transfer book to kindle (I only recommend one)Chapter 8: The settings menu. Kindle paperwhite settings, Voiceview screen reader, . . .Chapter 9: Manage your paperwhite from a web browser. Manage kindle content & manage kindle devices, a tour of the free Kindle cloud reader (3 labelled figs)Chapter 10: Subscriptions, programs & categories. How does Prime Reading work & how does Kindle Unlimited work, Vella, First Reads, Short Reads, Audible narration, . . .Chapter 11: Twelve in-depth troubleshooting tips. Problems with setup, wi-fi, screen taps, content, charging, hardwareChapter 12: Twenty six FAQs answered. Content, charging, subscriptions, the amazon ecosystem, hardware, . . .Download the 8 labelled screen captures from my website & print them out
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, ISAIR 2023, held in Beijing, China, during October 21-23, 2023. The 50 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. They focus on three important areas of Pattern Recognition: Artificial Intelligence; Robotics and Internet of Things, Covering Various Technical Aspects.
Applied Embedded Electronics
Embedded controller electronics are at the heart of virtually all modern electronic devices today with a market of more than $86 billion per year and growing. To serve the needs of designers creating products for this huge market, this practical book covers topics crucial for modern electronics design. Author Jerry Twomey examines the methods necessary to help you create a trouble-free integrated system for your product, with an emphasis on hardware design. You'll explore topics from the perspective of real-world applications, including discussions about non-ideal components, noise, and methods for avoiding problematic scenarios. Topics include: Ideal versus actual connections, components, digital, signals Architecting an embedded system Digital interface selection by application, speed, distance Multivoltage power supplies High frequency power integrity Battery and charging systems EMI reduction and ESD protection Driving and sensing peripherals Digital feedback control Optimization of power consumption and cost Specialty systems: medical, industrial, aerospace PCB design including manufacturability, yield, and low noise This book guides you through all of the techniques listed, which are required for a reliable integrated system. Through extensive illustrations and minimal equations, anyone with an interest in electronics will quickly grasp the ideas discussed.
Fashion Tech Applied
Provide a more tactile experience for your customers, who won't even need to physically visit stores while optimizing conventional production processes and eradicating the tenuous tasks that nobody really likes to do. Reevaluate all parts of the value chain. You'll see the ways technology has been used by fashion brands so far within design, production, marketing, and retail. Then discover the market opportunity that technologies such as 3D printing, augmented reality, and more bring into the chain. Challenge the ways in which you implement basic functions in your own practices. Despite the dominance of brick & mortar stores, digital platforms have emerged to pave the way for more diverse retail experiences with the adoption of technology in the fashion industry.We're talking about more than just online shopping. Tap into NFTs, online fitting rooms, and tech solutions for better customer acquisition and increased sales. Fashion tech is more than just clothing covered in LEDs. It is the adoption of value chain optimizations, customer experience enhancing tools, and advanced operations management into existing business models. When taken seriously by the industry, it will be the future of how we all sell and purchase our products and interact with them. With a particular focus on apparel, each section of this book will put a lens on the existing conventions practiced in the industry at all stages of the value chain and how the help of technology could completely transform fashion for a more cost efficient, sustainable and time efficient industry.Use augmented reality, virtual reality, NFTs, body scanning, 3D design, and more to completely revolutionize how you approach fashion. Both as a consumer and as an amazing designer! What You'll LearnBecome more creative in the way you hack any part of the fashion value chainSpark inspiration for implementations of new technologiesin fashion for both customers and designersAdopt and stay forward-thinking by diving into where the industry currently is and where it is goingWho This Book Is ForDecision makers in fashion corporate companies and emerging fashion brands wondering how to innovate in the saturated fashion market, as well as, fashion students with an interest in building the future of fashion. No prior technology knowledge is needed.
Arduino Data Communications
Build real-world, scalable, and fault-tolerant IoT systems using Arduino MKR boards that collect, transmit, and store data on a massive scale in a structured databaseKey Features: Set up databases to store and retrieve information collected from various sensorsIngest your data into your database for storage with REST APIs and MQTTCommunicate with your application layer using different communication technologies from Arduino MKR and Portenta H7Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: In our modern, internet-connected world, where billions of devices constantly collect and send data to systems to be stored and processed, it's surprising how the intricacies of data transmission and storage are often overlooked in the IoT domain. With Arduino Data Communications, you'll bridge the knowledge gap and become an expert in collecting data from IoT sensors, transmitting data, and configuring your own databases.This book is an exploration of IoT's inner workings, guiding you through the process of setting up an end-to-end system that you can employ to prototype your own IoT solutions, using easy-to-follow examples. It begins with a general overview of the Arduino ecosystem, acquainting you with various sensors and shields and unveiling the art of data collection. You'll then explore data formats and methods to store data, both locally and on database servers. As you progress through the chapters, you'll learn how to set up REST and MQTT infrastructure to communicate with databases and get hands-on with LoRaWAN, Ethernet, cellular, HC-12, and RS-485. The final chapters are your training ground for real-world projects, imparting the essential knowledge you need to tackle complex challenges with confidence.By the end of this Arduino book, you'll have seamlessly configured an end-to-end system, all while immersing yourself in practical scenarios that bring the world of IoT to life.What You Will Learn: Explore data storage formats for both local and remote storage solutionsBuild projects that leverage the variety of communication standardsSet up a database to host data transmitted from various projectsUse MQTT and RESTful APIs to send data from devices to remote systemsPrepare for multiple devices using high availability measuresUse LoRa by implementing a gateway and a clientTransmit temperature and humidity data over RS-485 and HC-12Who this book is for: This book is for embedded systems engineers and electronics engineers who want to build IoT devices and gain insights into storing data collected from these devices, as well as establish communication between devices. The skills you learn in this book will come in handy even if your final product isn't built on Arduino. While prior experience with computers is assumed, expertise with embedded systems such as Arduino is not a prerequisite. Familiarity with Arduino programming will be beneficial, but not necessary.
Design a Z80 Computer
In July 1976 a new type of Integrated Circuit was released into the world and over half a century later it is still in production. This device is the Zilog Z80 processor and its longevity surely makes it one of the most successful electronic devices ever produced.This device spawned the rapid development of multitude of relatively low cost personal computer systems which would previously have been impossible to produce.This book is aimed at anyone who has ever wanted to design their own Z80 based computer system. From first principles to a fully working computer it delves into circuit design at the discrete logic level. Each circuit is fully described in detail and although this computer has many of the features found in many vintage computer systems it avoids the use of large scale integration devices. Each circuit is constructed using discrete logic gates to provide a fully immersive development experience.
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.
Build Autonomous Mobile Robot from Scratch Using Ros
Start from scratch and build a variety of features for autonomous mobile robots both in simulation and hardware. This book will show you how to simulate an autonomous mobile robot using ROS and then develop its hardware implementation. You'll start by gaining an understanding of the basic theoretical concepts underlying the development of autonomous robots, including history, mathematics, electronics, mechanical aspects, 3D modelling, 3D printing, Linux, and programming. In subsequent chapters, you will learn how to describe kinematics, simulate and visualize the robot, how to interface Arduino with ROS, tele-operate the robot, perform mapping, autonomous navigation, add additional sensors, sensor fusion, laser scan matching, web interface, and more. Not only will you learn theoretical aspects, you'll also review the hardware realization of mobile robots. Projects start with a very basic two-wheeled mobile robot and progress to complex features such as mapping, navigation, sensor fusion, autodocking, and web interface. Upon completing this book, you'll have incorporated important robot algorithms including SLAM, Path Finding, Localization, and Kalman Filters - and you will be ready to start designing and building your own autonomous robots. What You Will Learn Design and build your customized physical robot with autonomous navigation capability Create a map of your house using the robot's lidar scanner Command the robot to go to any accessible location on the map Interact with the robot using a mobile app, joystick, keyboard, push-button, or remote computer Monitor robot updates via LCD, a mobile app, sound, and status LEDs Automate delivery of small payloads and return to home base Utilize autodocking to home base for battery charging Leverage sensor fusion to improve accuracy Interface with the robot via the Web to monitor and control it remotely Who This Book Is For Complete beginners who want to build customized robots from scratch. No experience is expected, although basic programming knowledge could be handy.
Programming Heterogeneous Hardware Via Managed Runtime Systems
This book provides an introduction to both heterogeneous execution and managed runtime environments (MREs) by discussing the current trends in computing and the evolution of both hardware and software. To this end, it first details how heterogeneous hardware differs from traditional CPUs, what their key components are and what challenges they pose to heterogenous execution. The most ubiquitous ones are General Purpose Graphics Processing Units (GPGPUs) which are pervasive across a plethora of application domains ranging from graphics processing to training of AI and Machine Learning models. Subsequently, current solutions on programming heterogeneous MREs are described, highlighting for each current existing solution the associated advantages and disadvantages. This book is written for scientists and advanced developers who want to understand how choices at the programming API level can affect performance and/or programmability of heterogeneous hardware accelerators, how toimprove the underlying runtime systems in order to seamlessly integrate diverse hardware resources, or how to exploit acceleration techniques from their preferred programming languages.
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.
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
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.
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.
