Advanced Research and Trends in Human-Computer Interaction: Volume II
This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under human-computer interactions and how it has ramifications in our lives. The various projects that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and the evolution of this field are looked at in detail. Researchers and students in search of information to further their knowledge of this field will be greatly assisted by this book.
Cloud Architecture and Engineering
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the emerging field of cloud architecture and engineering. The chapters included herein are an assimilation of concepts such as cloud storage, framework and algorithms for cloud structures, cloud database systems, etc. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline as well as elucidate the prominent concepts and applications of cloud computing. The aim of this book is to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the field.
Cloud Computing: Security and Management
Cloud computing is an internet-based computing mechanism which uses virtual databases for sharing and providing information to different computers. However, database security becomes an important concern in cloud applications. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts that deal with security and management in the field of cloud computing. Some of the significant topics encompassed in this book are cloud security, trust and governance, evaluation and management of cloud resources, information authentication and privacy, etc. Researches and case studies incorporated herein are bound to provide innovative insights to the students and researchers looking to pursue this field further.
Multi-Agent Systems: Design, Synthesis and Analysis
A computer based system which consists of multiple intelligent agents interacting with each other is called a multi-agent system. It is very advanced when compared to an individual agent or monolithic system and can solve problems. The three fundamental characteristics of multi-agent systems are autonomy, local views and decentralization. Multi-agent systems have applications in computer games, films, defense systems, logistics, transportation, graphics, GIS, etc. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the different areas of multi-agent systems, and their applications. The topics covered herein offer the readers new insights in the design, synthesis and analysis of multi-agent systems. As this field is emerging at a fast pace, this book will help the readers to better understand multi-agent systems.
Latest Research in Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing: Volume I
This book is focused on applied and soft computation which is one of the most important aspects of computer science in present day scenario due to its endless applications in different fields of engineering and sciences. This book has several contributors, all of them leading authorities from various parts of the world. All the chapters have been thoroughly reviewed and updated while preserving the contributor's view in a uniform format. This book will help computer engineers in their future, and will serve as an advanced guide on soft computing.
Advanced Research and Trends in Human-Computer Interaction: Volume I
This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under human-computer interactions and how it has ramifications in our lives. The various projects that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies and the evolution of this field are looked at in detail. Researchers and students in search of information to further their knowledge of this field will be greatly assisted by this book.
New Approaches in Fuzzy Logic
Fuzzy logic has significant applications in numerous fields. The novel approaches in fuzzy logic have been described in this insightful book. The effectiveness of fuzzy logic in the advancement of rising technologies is elucidated in this book. It describes several applications in the field of health, communication, bioinformatics, transportations, financial management, security, energy and environment systems. This book will serve as a primary source of reference for all those interested in applied intelligent systems including researchers, medical practitioners, engineers and students.
Study of Self-Organizing Maps
This book presents analysis and applications of self-organizing maps in various domains. The self-organizing map, first explained by Finnish scientist Teuvo Kohonen, can be used for a broad spectrum of fields and this book explains how the original self-organizing map along with its variants and extensions can be applied in diverse fields. These applications comprise of the examination of financial stability, the fault diagnosis of plants, the generation of well-composed heterogeneous teams and the application of the self-organizing map to atmospheric sciences.
Artificial Neural Networks with Java
Develop neural network applications using the Java environment. After learning the rules involved in neural network processing, this second edition shows you how to manually process your first neural network example. The book covers the internals of front and back propagation and helps you understand the main principles of neural network processing. You also will learn how to prepare the data to be used in neural network development and you will be able to suggest various techniques of data preparation for many unconventional tasks. This book discusses the practical aspects of using Java for neural network processing. You will know how to use the Encog Java framework for processing large-scale neural network applications. Also covered is the use of neural networks for approximation of non-continuous functions. In addition to using neural networks for regression, this second edition shows you how to use neural networks for computer vision.It focuses on image recognition such as the classification of handwritten digits, input data preparation and conversion, and building the conversion program. And you will learn about topics related to the classification of handwritten digits such as network architecture, program code, programming logic, and execution. The step-by-step approach taken in the book includes plenty of examples, diagrams, and screenshots to help you grasp the concepts quickly and easily. What You Will LearnUse Java for the development of neural network applicationsPrepare data for many different tasksCarry out some unusual neural network processingUse a neural network to process non-continuous functionsDevelop a program that recognizes handwritten digitsWho This Book Is For Intermediate machine learning and deep learning developers who are interested in switching to Java
UX Management Methods
UX Management Methods is a guide for how to lead your UX team to greatness. Learn proven methods for hiring, managing, motivating, and aligning your UX team. Use these insights to hire the best UX unicorns, focus your team with a roadmap of key UX deliverables, and measure your team's success and ROI with analytics. A game-changer for anyone leading or working in a team of UX designers or researchers.Written by Jon Binder, an MIT-trained User Experience Researcher with a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and UX Manager with over 20 years of leading and working with diverse teams. Discover What All Successful UX Managers Have In CommonHow Steve Jobs Hired and Grew Apple's UX TeamsCultivate A Powerful Human-Centered Design and CultureMonitor the Return on Investment of Your UX With AnalyticsFuel Your UX Team With Inspiration and AccountabilityStreamline your UX Operations with proven methods and processes that you can follow to deliver projects on time and under budget. Plus, a detailed Q&A section provides answers to the most frequently asked UX Management related questions.If you want to sharpen your user experience leadership skills and build a strong team of talented experts, then start learning UX management today.
Petri Nets and Manufacturing Systems
This book concentrates on the applications of Petri Nets in manufacturing. Petri Nets are graphical and mathematical tools, and the synchronism of executed actions is the natural phenomenon because of which Petri Nets are considered as mathematical tools for modeling synchronous systems. The primary idea of this theory was modified by several researchers according to their needs, owing to the odd "flexibility" of this theory. The theory is still cultivating and some directions of investigations are also encompassed in this book.
Concepts and Applications of Fuzzy Inference System
This book aims to compile all important researches on the versatile and wide subject of engineering and management using Fuzzy Inference System (FIS). The book talks about the theoretical approaches of FIS, deals with the functions of FIS in management related issues and discusses FIS usage in mechanical and factory engineering issues. It also describes FIS relevance to image forming and related issues.
Cloud Computing: Concepts and Technology
The on-demand availability of computer system resources without direct active management by the user is known as cloud computing. It is usually used to refer to the data centers, which are available over the Internet to many users. A few major types of clouds are enterprise clouds, public clouds and hybrid cloud. Enterprise clouds, also called private clouds, are usually limited to a single organization while public clouds are available to many organizations. A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing service, which is made up of a fusion of public, private and community cloud services. Cloud computing majorly relies on sharing of resources to achieve economies of scale and coherence. Cloud computing is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. Different approaches, concepts and technologies related to this field have been included in this book. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.
Latest Research in Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing: Volume II
This book is focused on applied and soft computation which is one of the most important aspects of computer science in present day scenario due to its endless applications in different fields of engineering and sciences. This book has several contributors, all of them leading authorities from various parts of the world. All the chapters have been thoroughly reviewed and updated while preserving the contributor's view in a uniform format. This book will help computer engineers in their future, and will serve as an advanced guide on soft computing.
Contemporary Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the field of computer science that is concerned with creation and design of software and machines exhibiting intelligence as in case of human beings. Intelligence means that the machines must be capable of adapting to changing environments and changing goals. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes mathematics, computer science, philosophy, neuroscience, linguistics, and psychology. There are certain varieties of tools that are employed in this field for example methods based on economics and probability, logic, mathematical optimization and many others. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects related to this area of study. As this field is emerging at a fast pace, this book will help the readers to better understand the concepts of artificial intelligence. It is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and emerging trends in this discipline. It is a ripe text for computer engineers, software developers, researchers and students associated with artificial intelligence
Robotics: Current Advances and Future Prospects
This book is an attempt to collate the data available on the multifaceted field of study of robotics and the complexities of what makes a robot what it is. The book explores the possibility of interactions between robots of different capabilities and how it can impact Robotics. Certain broad general categorizations of robots as well as existing and new applications for them are discussed here. These topics will be helpful to those who want to gather some advanced knowledge in the field of Robotics.
Human Machine Interaction: Processes and Advances
This book consists of a set of researches focusing on various proposals centred on the human-machine interaction development process. The reader is also introduced to various forms of interaction, with a particular emphasis on physical interaction.
Machine Vision: Technology and Applications
Vision plays a significant role for human beings by permitting them to communicate with their surroundings in an effective and efficient way. The major aim of machine vision is to bestow artificial systems with enough efficiency to manage without prior predetermined conditions. For this conclusion, the computing constraints of the hosting architectures and the particulars of the tasks to be performed have to be taken into consideration, along with constant adapting and optimizing of the visual processing techniques. However, by exploiting the low cost computational power of off-the-shell computing devices, machine vision is not restricted to industrial environments, where conditions and tasks are made easy and specific, but it is now pervasive to support system solutions of everyday life difficulties.
Innovation and Progress in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is the field which aims to develop digital computers, softwares, artificial robotics and systems which can mimic and emulate human intellectual processes like the capability to reason, apprehend, analyse and learn from past experiences. It is widely used for designing and programming advanced systems that can perform complex tasks with high proficiency and accuracy. There has been rapid progress in this field and its applications are finding their way across multiple industries. The book aims to shed light on some of the important aspects of A.I. such as knowledge reasoning and knowledge engineering, cognitive stimulation, general and social intelligence, and also the recent researches within this field. For all those who are interested in artificial intelligence, this book can prove to be an essential guide.
Modern Approach to Artificial Intelligence: Volume I
This book is an effort to bring together data on the various researches going on at present around the world in the field of artificial intelligence. A discussion on the various methods of research as well as a glance at the new and evolving concepts in this field is provided. This book aims to present the data in the most comprehensible form. It compiles contributions from renowned experts from across the globe to keep the readers up-to-date with the progress of this field.
Recent Progress in Artificial Neural Networks
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are computing systems that are motivated by the design and functioning of biological neural networks. Its design is driven by the goal of solving problems in a manner that mimics the working of the human brain. To achieve this, a system of artificial neurons is constructed, which transmits signals through connections. ANN can be programmed to deliver on the functionalities of data processing, classification, function approximation, robotics and control. Its use, however, requires an understanding of the learning algorithm, choice of model and robustness. Due to its diverse capabilities, ANN has potential applications in medical diagnosis, finance, ocean modeling, vehicle control, face identification, among many others. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of artificial neural networks. The ever-growing need of advanced technology is the reason that has fueled the research in the field of artificial neural networks in recent times. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.
Machine Vision and Its Applications
This book provides insights on the past, present and future of machine vision. It also delves into the questions of man vs. machine and economic changes that can be brought about by the insertion of machine vision into more and more areas of the industrial and scientific workforce. It will be helpful to those who are looking for collected work that explains the intricacies of machine vision and its importance in today's world.
Modern Approach to Artificial Intelligence: Volume II
This book is an effort to bring together data on the various researches going on at present around the world in the field of artificial intelligence. A discussion on the various methods of research as well as a glance at the new and evolving concepts in this field is provided. This book aims to present the data in the most comprehensible form. It compiles contributions from renowned experts from across the globe to keep the readers up-to-date with the progress of this field.
Advances in Soft Computing
The two-volume set LNAI 13067 and 13068 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, MICAI 2021, held in Mexico City, Mexico, in October 2021.The total of 58 papers presented in these two volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 129 submissions. The first volume, Advances in Computational Intelligence, contains 30 papers structured into three sections: - Machine and Deep Learning - Image Processing and Pattern Recognition - Evolutionary and Metaheuristic Algorithms The second volume, Advances in Soft Computing, contains 28 papers structured into two sections: - Natural Language Processing - Intelligent Applications and Robotics
Hacking Kubernetes
Want to run your Kubernetes workloads safely and securely? This practical book provides a threat-based guide to Kubernetes security. Each chapter examines a particular component's architecture and potential default settings and then reviews existing high-profile attacks and historical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). Authors Andrew Martin and Michael Hausenblas share best-practice configuration to help you harden clusters from possible angles of attack. This book begins with a vanilla Kubernetes installation with built-in defaults. You'll examine an abstract threat model of a distributed system running arbitrary workloads, and then progress to a detailed assessment of each component of a secure Kubernetes system. Understand where your Kubernetes system is vulnerable with threat modelling techniques Focus on pods, from configurations to attacks and defenses Secure your cluster and workload traffic Define and enforce policy with RBAC, OPA, and Kyverno Dive deep into sandboxing and isolation techniques Learn how to detect and mitigate supply chain attacks Explore filesystems, volumes, and sensitive information at rest Discover what can go wrong when running multitenant workloads in a cluster Learn what you can do if someone breaks in despite you having controls in place
Intelligent Connectivity
INTELLIGENT CONNECTIVITY AI, IOT, AND 5G Explore the economics and technology of AI, IOT, and 5G integration Intelligent Connectivity: AI, IoT, and 5G delivers a comprehensive technological and economic analysis of intelligent connectivity and the integration of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G. It covers a broad range of topics, including Machine-to-Machine (M2M) architectures, edge computing, cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, IoT architectures, and more. The book offers readers robust statistical data in the form of tables, schematic diagrams, and figures that provide a clear understanding of the topic, along with real-world examples of applications and services of intelligent connectivity in different sectors of the economy. Intelligent Connectivity describes key aspects of the digital transformation coming with the 4th industrial revolution that will touch on industries as disparate as transportation, education, healthcare, logistics, entertainment, security, and manufacturing. Readers will also get access to: A thorough introduction to technology adoption and emerging trends in technology, including business trends and disruptive new applications Comprehensive explorations of telecommunications transformation and intelligent connectivity, including learning algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning Practical discussions of the Internet of Things, including its potential for disruption and future trends for technological development In-depth examinations of 5G wireless technology, including discussions of the first five generations of wireless tech Ideal for telecom and information technology managers, directors, and engineers, Intelligent Connectivity: AI, IoT, and 5G is also an indispensable resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students in telecom and computer science programs.
Advances in Computational Intelligence
The two-volume set LNAI 13067 and 13068 constitutes the proceedings of the 20th Mexican International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, MICAI 2021, held in Mexico City, Mexico, in October 2021.The total of 58 papers presented in these two volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 129 submissions. The first volume, Advances in Computational Intelligence, contains 30 papers structured into three sections: - Machine and Deep Learning - Image Processing and Pattern Recognition - Evolutionary and Metaheuristic Algorithms The second volume, Advances in Soft Computing, contains 28 papers structured into two sections: - Natural Language Processing - Intelligent Applications and Robotics
Continuous API Management
A lot of work is required to release an API, but the effort doesn't always pay off. Overplanning before an API matures is a wasted investment, while underplanning can lead to disaster. The second edition of this book provides maturity models for individual APIs and multi-API landscapes to help you invest the right human and company resources for the right maturity level at the right time. How do you balance the desire for agility and speed with the need for robust and scalable operations? Four experts show software architects, program directors, and product owners how to maximize the value of their APIs by managing them as products through a continuous lifecycle. Learn which API decisions you need to govern Design, deploy, and manage APIs using an API-as-a-product (AaaP) approach Examine 10 pillars that form the foundation of API product work Learn how the continuous improvement model governs changes throughout an API's lifetime Explore the five stages of a complete API product lifecycle Delve into team roles needed to design, build, and maintain your APIs Learn how to manage APIs published by your organization
The New Digital Enterprise
To keep up with a fluctuating business environment, new demographics in their workforce and an increasingly dispersed organization, organizations have implemented three (3) basic advances in the development of their digital solutions: Low-code/no-code software. New platforms allow software to be developed using a suite of built-in, easy-to-use functions.Collaborative design. This human-centered design framework provides the steps needed to understand problems, provide innovative solutions, and roll out systems using prototypes. Digital design hubs. These networks of co-workers and end-users bring knowledge and innovation to the development process. They are able to span both the informal and formal organization.By combining these recent advances into a hybrid system of design, organizations have a more reliable way to develop their software while at the same time reducing time and resources needed on their projects.
Logic and Argumentation
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Logic and Argumentation, CLAR 2021, held in Hangzhou, China, in October 2021. The 20 full and 10 short papers presented together with 5 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The topics of accepted papers cover the focus of the CLAR series, including formal models of argumentation, a variety of logic formalisms, nonmonotonic reasoning, dispute and dialogue systems, formal treatment of preference and support, and well as applications in areas like vaccine information and processing of legal texts.
Intelligent Robotics and Applications
The 4-volume set LNAI 13013 - 13016 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2021, which took place in Yantai, China, during October 22-25, 2021.The 299 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 386 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Robotics dexterous manipulation; sensors, actuators, and controllers for soft and hybrid robots; cable-driven parallel robot; human-centered wearable robotics; hybrid system modeling and human-machine interface; robot manipulation skills learning; micro_nano materials, devices, and systems for biomedical applications; actuating, sensing, control, and instrumentation for ultra-precision engineering; human-robot collaboration; robotic machining; medical robot; machine intelligence for human motion analytics; human-robot interaction for service robots; novel mechanisms, robots and applications; space robot and on-orbit service; neural learning enhanced motion planning and control for human robot interaction; medical engineering.
The Internet Of Minds (IOM). An Essay.
"In 2015, the basic principle of flying a plane using a surgically implanted microchip was demonstrated, but continued development of the brain-computer interface (BCI) has created a two-way connection enabling the pilot to not only send commands to the craft but also to receive signals."DARPAThe immediate goal to that branch of research which is carried out in the framework of Darpa (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)in the USA, is to be used to allow crippled people to connect to artificial limbs (arms, legs) and control them in order to for example start walking without the need of any external means such as a wheelchair. But even for those in the team of research their final goals are much larger and comprehensive and diverse: -Creating the super-soldier that can activate weapon systems with his bare thoughts.-Creating the super-engineer that without moving a limb of his physical body can activate virtually any system connected to the internet for example by means of the Internet Of Things.My goal in this essay is to go a step further and assume that the technology of the connection between the human brain and microchips and though them to everything else is reachable relatively in the near future and affordable so that nearly everybody could be safely connected to a microchip. What could be then done with this emerging technology? To connect almost everybody to the INTERNET OF MINDS(IOM).Using a new concept that borrows from that of the Internet of Things.I will discuss what could be done with the IOM and some positive and negative implications of the general adoption of the technology.
Keys To Develop A Productivity Plan
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unproductive, and are you having trouble with procrastination? You're not alone! This book will teach you the tips to become more productive and how to stop procrastinating. Learn about the tools that can help you achieve your goals! Productivity is defined as employment or output per unit of time. So when we say "becoming more productive" it means using one's time wisely and completing tasks efficiently. Being productive is not going to be easy. You need to make a change from how you are currently working. Make a change by setting goals, brainstorming and using certain tools that will help you become more productive. This will help you feel accomplished and happy!This book covers: - A Simple Change in Perspective - Power of a Good Mood - Eat Healthy Diet - to Boost Energy & Mental Clarity - Physical Exercise - to Boost Energy & Focus - Recharge Your Emotional Energy - Develop a Sense of Urgency - When You Don't See Any Progress - Find Things You Like About Your Work - Reward Yourself at the End of the Day - Make a BetAnd much more!Procrastination is often caused by this fault: Lack of planning. This is why it is important to do a little planning before beginning tasks. Planning a task ahead of time will make yourself more productive. By thinking about how you will organize and complete tasks, you can get things done quicker and better than ever! If you are afraid of failing, or becoming successful, than don't worry! It is part of life experiences and how you get there is what counts! As long as you are making progress and moving from where you're at now to where you want to be, than that is all that matters!Buy it NOW and get addicted to this amazing book
Intelligent Robotics and Applications
The 4-volume set LNAI 13013 - 13016 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2021, which took place in Yantai, China, during October 22-25, 2021.The 299 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 386 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Robotics dexterous manipulation; sensors, actuators, and controllers for soft and hybrid robots; cable-driven parallel robot; human-centered wearable robotics; hybrid system modeling and human-machine interface; robot manipulation skills learning; micro_nano materials, devices, and systems for biomedical applications; actuating, sensing, control, and instrumentation for ultra-precision engineering; human-robot collaboration; robotic machining; medical robot; machine intelligence for human motion analytics; human-robot interaction for service robots; novel mechanisms, robots and applications; space robot and on-orbit service; neural learning enhanced motion planning and control for human robot interaction; medical engineering.
Swarm Systems in Art and Architecture
This book presents the recent computational developments inspired by swarms in art known as swarm art and discusses applying swarm intelligence concepts in architecture. Non-human art is a great leap in the evolution of contemporary art, removing the requirement of an artist's production from the creative process. Furthermore, it is a critical declaration in opposition to the anthropomorphic vision which is so destructive for all other life forms and the planet's ecology. When accepted and integrated into human culture, non-human art done by artificial systems or machines boosts creativity and stimulates innovative fusions. We analyze 120 swarm systems with unique and diverse conceptual contexts, agent design, and audience engagement that can be utilized as inspiration for future projects or to design new swarm algorithms by artists, architects, or computer scientists.
Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Relational and Algebraic Methods in Computer Science, RAMiCS 2021, which took place in Marseille, France, during November 2-5, 2021. The 29 papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. They deal with the development and dissemination of relation algebras, Kleene algebras, and similar algebraic formalisms. Topics covered range from mathematical foundations to applications as conceptual and methodological tools in computer science and beyond.
Rfid FM
RFID Field Manual is a must have for any security specialist or those interested in RFID technologies. A comprehensive pocket guide to RFID, includes descriptions and command references for: Proxmark3 descriptions and commandsRFID ISOsCloning ToolsBlock RFIDDisable RFIDLow Frequency vs High FrequencyDIY RFID Zapper Instructions
VEXcode IQ Blocks
Written in 2019 and updated in 2021 - A textbook for a VEX robotics coach or teacher with students who are absolute beginners. VEXcode is the official software used in competitive robotics competitions. This is the first textbook written for the new programming language. Structured activities take your students from the absolute basics to a complete understanding of their VEX IQ robot and the VEXcode Blocks software in one semester.
The Art of Agile Development
Most companies developing software employ something they call "Agile." But there's widespread misunderstanding of what Agile is and how to use it. If you want to improve your software development team's agility, this comprehensive guidebook's clear, concrete, and detailed guidance explains what to do and why, and when to make trade-offs. In this thorough update of the classic Agile how-to guide, James Shore provides no-nonsense advice on Agile adoption, planning, development, delivery, and management taken from over two decades of Agile experience. He brings the latest ideas from Extreme Programming, Scrum, Lean, DevOps, and more into a cohesive whole. Learn how to successfully bring Agile development to your team and organization--or discover why Agile might not be for you. This book explains how to: Improve agility: create the conditions necessary for Agile to succeed and scale in your organization Focus on value: work as a team, understand priorities, provide visibility, and improve continuously Deliver software reliably: share ownership, decrease development costs, evolve designs, and deploy continuously Optimize value: take ownership of product plans, budgets, and experiments--and produce market-leading software
The Importance of Being Fuzzy
How has computer science changed mathematical thinking? In this first ever comprehensive survey of the subject for popular science readers, Arturo Sangalli explains how computers have brought a new practicality to mathematics and mathematical applications. By using fuzzy logic and related concepts, programmers have been able to sidestep the traditional and often cumbersome search for perfect mathematical solutions to embrace instead solutions that are "good enough." If mathematicians want their work to be relevant to the problems of the modern world, Sangalli shows, they must increasingly recognize "the importance of being fuzzy." As Sangalli explains, fuzzy logic is a technique that allows computers to work with imprecise terms--to answer questions with "maybe" rather than just "yes" and "no." The practical implications of this flexible type of mathematical thinking are remarkable. Japanese programmers have used fuzzy logic to develop the city of Sendai's unusually energy-efficient and smooth-running subway system--one that does not even require drivers. Similar techniques have been used in fields as diverse as medical diagnosis, image understanding by robots, the engineering of automatic transmissions, and the forecasting of currency exchange rates. Sangalli also explores in his characteristically clear and engaging manner the limits of classical computing, reviewing many of the central ideas of Turing and Godel. He shows us how "genetic algorithms" can solve problems by an evolutionary process in which chance plays a fundamental role. He introduces us to "neural networks," which recognize ill-defined patterns without an explicit set of rules--much as a dog can be trained to scent drugs without ever having an exact definition of "drug." Sangalli argues that even though "fuzziness" and related concepts are often compared to human thinking, they can be understood only through mathematics--but the math he uses in the book is straightforward and easy to grasp. Of equal appeal to specialists and the general reader, The Importance of Being Fuzzy reveals how computer science is changing both the nature of mathematical practice and the shape of the world around us.
Belief Functions
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Belief Functions, BELIEF 2021, held in Shanghai, China, in October 2021. The 30 full papers presented in this book were carefully selected and reviewed from 37 submissions. The papers cover a wide range on theoretical aspects on mathematical foundations, statistical inference as well as on applications in various areas including classification, clustering, data fusion, image processing, and much more.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Computing & Communications
Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in technology, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of computing and communications or gain an understanding of key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for practitioners, educators, and advanced students, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Computing & Communications: * Features 11,000 entries encompassing the language of computer science, information technology, and communications * Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations * Provides pronunciations for all terms * Covers such topics as computer science, communications, aerospace and other fields of engineering, control systems, electromagnetism, electronics, navigation, optics, and systems engineering * Includes an appendix containing measurement conversion tables, tables of useful data, and charts * Based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter century, THE standard international reference. Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Computing & Communications offers an unmatched standard of excellence.
Natural Language Processing and Chinese Computing
This two-volume set of LNAI 13028 and LNAI 13029 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th CCF Conference on Natural Language Processing and Chinese Computing, NLPCC 2021, held in Qingdao, China, in October 2021.The 66 full papers, 23 poster papers, and 27 workshop papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 446 submissions. They are organized in the following areas: Fundamentals of NLP; Machine Translation and Multilinguality; Machine Learning for NLP; Information Extraction and Knowledge Graph; Summarization and Generation; Question Answering; Dialogue Systems; Social Media and Sentiment Analysis; NLP Applications and Text Mining; and Multimodality and Explainability.
Artificial Intelligence
The intelligence demonstrated by machines is referred to as artificial intelligence. It also refers to the machines that are capable of mimicking the cognitive functions of the human brain such as learning and problem-solving. It is broadly classified into three types of systems, namely, human inspired, analytical and humanized artificial intelligence. A few of the capabilities of artificial intelligence include understanding human speech, competing in strategic games and intelligent routing in content delivery networks. It is also used in various other fields such as medical diagnosis, art creation, proving mathematical theorems, online assistants, search engines as well as in customer targeting in online advertisements. This book presents the complex subject of artificial intelligence in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Most of the topics introduced herein cover new techniques and the applications of this field. Those with an interest in this field would find this book helpful.
Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
The design and use of computer technology pertaining to the interfaces between human users and computers are explored within the domain of human-computer interaction. The designing of technologies which allows humans to interact with computers in new ways is explored in this field. It also observes the ways in which humans interact with computers. Human-computer interaction is an amalgamation of a variety of fields such as behavioral sciences, design, media studies and computer science. Research within this field is further divided into various subfields. Some of these are augmented reality, user customization, social computing, embedded computation and brain-computer interfaces. The various sub-fields of human-computer interaction along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. This textbook is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.
Fuzzy Logic Based in Optimization Methods and Control Systems and Its Applications
Fuzzy logic models can be used to demonstrate human decision making in complex situations, and can therefore be an important tool in examining natural complexity. Moreover, fuzzy logic can be exploited to predict chaotic behaviors. But why is fuzzy logic so valuable? The idea of fuzzy logic has been around since 1965, and since its introduction thousands of applications of fuzzy logic have been implemented in industry, medicine, and even economic applications and patents. How did this invaluable theory achieve such great success? This book aims to compare well-known and well-used membership functions to demonstrate how to select the best membership functions and show when and why to utilize them. This book also demonstrates how different fields of studies utilize fuzzy logic showing its wide reach and relevance.
Multimodal Agents for Ageing and Multicultural Societies
This book aims to explore and discuss theories and technologies for the development of socially competent and culture-aware embodied conversational agents for elderly care. To tackle the challenges in ageing societies, this book was written by experts who have a background in assistive technologies for elderly care, culture-aware computing, multimodal dialogue, social robotics and synthetic agents. Chapter 1 presents a vision of an intelligent agent to illustrate the current challenges for the design and development of adaptive systems. Chapter 2 examines how notions of trust and empathy may be applied to human-robot interaction and how it can be used to create the next generation of emphatic agents, which address some of the pressing issues in multicultural ageing societies. Chapter 3 discusses multimodal machine learning as an approach to enable more effective and robust modelling technologies and to develop socially competent and culture-aware embodied conversational agents for elderly care. Chapter 4 explores the challenges associated with real-world field tests and deployments. Chapter 5 gives a short introduction to socio-cognitive language processing that describes the idea of coping with everyday language, irony, sarcasm, humor, paralinguistic information such as the physical and mental state and traits of the dialogue partner, and social aspects. This book grew out of the Shonan Meeting seminar entitled "Multimodal Agents for Ageing and Multicultural Societies" held in 2018 in Japan. Researchers and practitioners will be helped to understand the emerging field and the identification of promising approaches from a variety of disciplines such as human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, modelling, and learning.
Discovery Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Discovery Science, DS 2021, which took place virtually during October 11-13, 2021.The 36 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. The contributions were organized in topical sections named: applications; classification; data streams; graph and network mining; machine learning for COVID-19; neural networks and deep learning; preferences and recommender systems; representation learning and feature selection; responsible artificial intelligence; and spatial, temporal and spatiotemporal data.
