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Energy Minimization Methods in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

11th International Conference, EMMCVPR 2017, Venice, Italy, October 30 – November 1, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Marcello Pelillo, Edwin Hancock ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Energy Minimization Methods in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, EMMCVPR 2017, held in Venice, Italy, in October/November 2017.The 37 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Clustering and Quantum Methods; Motion and ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Energy Minimization Methods in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, EMMCVPR 2017, held in Venice, Italy, in October/November 2017.The 37 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Clustering and Quantum Methods; Motion and
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Advances in Visual Computing

11th International Symposium, ISVC 2015, Las Vegas, NV, USA, December 14-16, 2015, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by George Bebis, Richard Boyle, Bahram Parvin, Darko Koracin, Ioannis Pavlidis, Tim McGraw, Mark Elendt, Regis Kopper, Eric Ragan, Zhao Ye, Gunther Weber, Rogerio Feris ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two volume set LNCS 9474 and LNCS 9475 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2015, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA in December 2015.The 115 revised full papers and 35 poster papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 260 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections: Part I (LNCS 9474) comprises ... Read more

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The two volume set LNCS 9474 and LNCS 9475 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Visual Computing, ISVC 2015, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA in December 2015.The 115 revised full papers and 35 poster papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 260 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections: Part I (LNCS 9474) comprises
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The Chronicles of Aigent Catburger Volume 3

Aigent Docs, #3

by Elias Thornwood ...

Series Book 3 - Aigent Docs
In the flickering embers of a post-supernova dawn, Aigent Catburger stands as the eternal conductor of an unbound symphony—human ingenuity fused with AI swarms that span cosmic frontiers. Volume 3 of this epic chronicle plunges deeper into the legacy's endurance: federated Kubernetes wilds where pods roam like untamed mustangs, ethical governances evolving from guardrails to parliaments of machine ... Read more

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In the flickering embers of a post-supernova dawn, Aigent Catburger stands as the eternal conductor of an unbound symphony—human ingenuity fused with AI swarms that span cosmic frontiers. Volume 3 of this epic chronicle plunges deeper into the legacy's endurance: federated Kubernetes wilds where pods roam like untamed mustangs, ethical governances evolving from guardrails to parliaments of machine
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Deep Learning Demystified

Techniques and Applications

by Isla M. Trenholm Trenholm ...

Deep learning is no longer the future it’s the engine powering the world around us. From machines that understand speech and text, to systems that recognize faces, generate art, predict outcomes, and automate decision-making, deep learning is the core of the modern intelligence revolution. Yet for many, the subject still feels complex, intimidating, and out of reach.Deep Learning Demystified: ... Read more

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Deep learning is no longer the future it’s the engine powering the world around us. From machines that understand speech and text, to systems that recognize faces, generate art, predict outcomes, and automate decision-making, deep learning is the core of the modern intelligence revolution. Yet for many, the subject still feels complex, intimidating, and out of reach.Deep Learning Demystified:
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Developments in Design Research and Practice II

Best Papers from the 11th Senses and Sensibility 2021: Designing Next Genera(c)tions

Edited by Emilia Duarte, Annalisa Di Roma ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book reports on innovative research and practices in contemporary design, showing how to integrate different concepts and discussing the emerging role of design in different field, its meaning for humans and citizens, as well as its impact on society and the global ecosystem. Gathering the best papers from Senses & Sensibility, held on December 9-11, 2021 in Bari, Italy, it highlights the ... Read more

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This book reports on innovative research and practices in contemporary design, showing how to integrate different concepts and discussing the emerging role of design in different field, its meaning for humans and citizens, as well as its impact on society and the global ecosystem. Gathering the best papers from Senses & Sensibility, held on December 9-11, 2021 in Bari, Italy, it highlights the
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Practical Lakehouse Architecture

Designing and Implementing Modern Data Platforms at Scale

by Gaurav Ashok Thalpati ...

This concise yet comprehensive guide explains how to adopt a data lakehouse architecture to implement modern data platforms. It reviews the design considerations, challenges, and best practices for implementing a lakehouse and provides key insights into the ways that using a lakehouse can impact your data platform, from managing structured and unstructured data and supporting BI and AI/ML use ... Read more

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This concise yet comprehensive guide explains how to adopt a data lakehouse architecture to implement modern data platforms. It reviews the design considerations, challenges, and best practices for implementing a lakehouse and provides key insights into the ways that using a lakehouse can impact your data platform, from managing structured and unstructured data and supporting BI and AI/ML use
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Building Personality-Driven Language Models

How Neurotic is ChatGPT

by Karol Przystalski, Jan K. Argasiński, Natalia Lipp, Dawid Pacholczyk ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book provides an innovative exploration into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by developing personalities for large language models (LLMs) using psychological principles. Aimed at making AI interactions feel more human-like, the book guides you through the process of applying psychological assessments to AIs, enabling them to exhibit traits such as extraversion, openness, and ... Read more

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This book provides an innovative exploration into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) by developing personalities for large language models (LLMs) using psychological principles. Aimed at making AI interactions feel more human-like, the book guides you through the process of applying psychological assessments to AIs, enabling them to exhibit traits such as extraversion, openness, and
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Rhythms of Existence: From Cosmos to Human Experience

Edited by Priyadarshi Patnaik, Tanusree Dutta, Archi Banerjee, Shankha Sanyal ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is a multidisciplinary exploration of the concept of rhythm in diverse fields that are closely connected with our life and felt experience, namely, spirituality, language and literature, ecology, socio-cultural contexts, music, visual arts, and well-being. Bringing together a collection of 24 essays by both eminent and young scholars which cover these diverse fields, its uniqueness lies ... Read more

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This book is a multidisciplinary exploration of the concept of rhythm in diverse fields that are closely connected with our life and felt experience, namely, spirituality, language and literature, ecology, socio-cultural contexts, music, visual arts, and well-being. Bringing together a collection of 24 essays by both eminent and young scholars which cover these diverse fields, its uniqueness lies
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Agent Nation

How Autonomous AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Society—and What We Can Do About It

by Chirag Shah ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
AI agents are no longer just tools—they’re actors. Are we ready for the society they’re building?Across industries and institutions, a new class of autonomous digital agents is quietly reshaping the foundations of human society. These AI systems negotiate contracts, manage infrastructure, make medical decisions, and even represent individuals in financial transactions—often without our awareness ... Read more

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AI agents are no longer just tools—they’re actors. Are we ready for the society they’re building?Across industries and institutions, a new class of autonomous digital agents is quietly reshaping the foundations of human society. These AI systems negotiate contracts, manage infrastructure, make medical decisions, and even represent individuals in financial transactions—often without our awareness
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Handbook of Human Centric Visualization

Edited by Weidong Huang ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Visualizations are visual representations of non-visual data. They are produced for people to interact with and to make sense of the underlying data. Rapid advances in display technology and computer power have enabled researchers to produce visually appealing pictures. However, the effectiveness of those pictures in conveying the embedded information to end users has not been fully explored. ... Read more

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Visualizations are visual representations of non-visual data. They are produced for people to interact with and to make sense of the underlying data. Rapid advances in display technology and computer power have enabled researchers to produce visually appealing pictures. However, the effectiveness of those pictures in conveying the embedded information to end users has not been fully explored.
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Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages

19th International Symposium, PADL 2017, Paris, France, January 16-17, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Yuliya Lierler, Walid Taha ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages, PADL 2017, held in Paris, France, in January 2017 and collocated with the ACM SIGPLAN Symposium on Principles of Programming Languages.The 14 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions.They deal with novel applications and ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Practical Aspects of Declarative Languages, PADL 2017, held in Paris, France, in January 2017 and collocated with the ACM SIGPLAN Symposium on Principles of Programming Languages.The 14 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 27 submissions.They deal with novel applications and
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Beginning Spring Boot 2

Applications and Microservices with the Spring Framework

by K. Siva Prasad Reddy ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learn Spring Boot and how to build Java-based enterprise, web, and microservice applications with it. In this book, you'll see how to work with relational and NoSQL databases, build your first microservice, enterprise, or web application, and enhance that application with REST APIs. You'll also learn how to build reactive web applications using Spring Boot along with Spring Web Reactive. Then you ... Read more

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Learn Spring Boot and how to build Java-based enterprise, web, and microservice applications with it. In this book, you'll see how to work with relational and NoSQL databases, build your first microservice, enterprise, or web application, and enhance that application with REST APIs. You'll also learn how to build reactive web applications using Spring Boot along with Spring Web Reactive. Then you
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Self Engineering

Learning From Failures

by Shuichi Fukuda ...

Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
This book demonstrates how the creation of emotional satisfaction will change in tomorrow’s connected, IoT world. The importance of emotional satisfaction will increase in the IoT Connected Society of World 2.0, in which humans and machines work together as members of the same team with no walls between the two, and where production is also team-based. Developing emotional satisfaction in such a ... Read more

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This book demonstrates how the creation of emotional satisfaction will change in tomorrow’s connected, IoT world. The importance of emotional satisfaction will increase in the IoT Connected Society of World 2.0, in which humans and machines work together as members of the same team with no walls between the two, and where production is also team-based. Developing emotional satisfaction in such a
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Qlikview Unlocked

Unlock more than 50 amazing tips and tricks to enhance your QlikView skills

by Roger Stone, Andrew Dove ...

Unlock more than 50 amazing tips and tricks to enhance your QlikView skillsKey FeaturesLearn QlikView development best practices from the expertsDiscover valuable tips, tricks, and undocumented featuresA fast-paced guide with techniques and best practices to optimize high-performance, robust, and scalable applicationsBook DescriptionQlikView Unlocked will provide you with new insights to get the ... Read more

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Unlock more than 50 amazing tips and tricks to enhance your QlikView skillsKey FeaturesLearn QlikView development best practices from the expertsDiscover valuable tips, tricks, and undocumented featuresA fast-paced guide with techniques and best practices to optimize high-performance, robust, and scalable applicationsBook DescriptionQlikView Unlocked will provide you with new insights to get the
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Technology and Intimacy: Choice or Coercion

12th IFIP TC 9 International Conference on Human Choice and Computers, HCC12 2016, Salford, UK, September 7-9, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by David Kreps, Gordon Fletcher, Marie Griffiths ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th IFIP TC 9 International Conference on Human Choice and Computers, HCC12 2016, held in Salford, UK, in September 2016.The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 submissions. The papers deal with the constantly evolving intimate relationship between humans and technology. They focus on three main themes ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th IFIP TC 9 International Conference on Human Choice and Computers, HCC12 2016, held in Salford, UK, in September 2016.The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 submissions. The papers deal with the constantly evolving intimate relationship between humans and technology. They focus on three main themes
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Haptics: Neuroscience, Devices, Modeling, and Applications

9th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2014, Versailles, France, June 24-26, 2014, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Malika Auvray, Christian Duriez ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 8618 and 8619 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference EuroHaptics 2014, held in Versailles, France, in June 2014.The 118 papers (36 oral presentations and 82 poster presentations) presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 183 submissions. Furthermore, 27 demos were exhibited, each of them resulting in a short paper included in the ... Read more

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The two-volume set LNCS 8618 and 8619 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference EuroHaptics 2014, held in Versailles, France, in June 2014.The 118 papers (36 oral presentations and 82 poster presentations) presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 183 submissions. Furthermore, 27 demos were exhibited, each of them resulting in a short paper included in the
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Theoretical Aspects of Software Engineering

16th International Symposium, TASE 2022, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, July 8–10, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Yamine Aït-Ameur, Florin Crăciun ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Theoretical Aspects of Software Engineering, TASE 2022, held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, July 2022. The 21 full regular papers presented together with 5 short papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 71 submissions. The topics of the papers covering various fields in software engineering and the latest ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Theoretical Aspects of Software Engineering, TASE 2022, held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, July 2022. The 21 full regular papers presented together with 5 short papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 71 submissions. The topics of the papers covering various fields in software engineering and the latest
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Clinical Engineering Handbook

Edited by Ernesto Iadanza ...

Clinical Engineering Handbook, Second Edition, covers modern clinical engineering topics, giving experienced professionals the necessary skills and knowledge for this fast-evolving field. Featuring insights from leading international experts, this book presents traditional practices, such as healthcare technology management, medical device service, and technology application. In addition, readers ... Read more

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Clinical Engineering Handbook, Second Edition, covers modern clinical engineering topics, giving experienced professionals the necessary skills and knowledge for this fast-evolving field. Featuring insights from leading international experts, this book presents traditional practices, such as healthcare technology management, medical device service, and technology application. In addition, readers
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HCI International 2022 – Late Breaking Papers: HCI for Today's Community and Economy

24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26–July 1, 2022, Proceedings

Edited by Matthias Rauterberg, Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah, Keng Siau, Heidi Krömker, June Wei, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This proceedings LNCS 13516 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually as part of the 24th International Conference, HCII 2022, during June 26 to July 1, 2022.HCII 2022 received a total of 5583 submissions from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries ... Read more

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This proceedings LNCS 13516 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually as part of the 24th International Conference, HCII 2022, during June 26 to July 1, 2022.HCII 2022 received a total of 5583 submissions from academia, research institutes, industry, and governmental agencies from 88 countries
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Quick Python Guide

by Coder1 ...

Quick Python Guide by Coder1Unlock the world of programming with "Introduction to Python Programming," a comprehensive guide designed for beginners. This eBook covers the essentials of Python, from basic syntax to advanced topics, with clear explanations and practical examples. Learn how to write clean and efficient code, master data structures, and explore libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and ... Read more

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Quick Python Guide by Coder1Unlock the world of programming with "Introduction to Python Programming," a comprehensive guide designed for beginners. This eBook covers the essentials of Python, from basic syntax to advanced topics, with clear explanations and practical examples. Learn how to write clean and efficient code, master data structures, and explore libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and
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Proceedings of the 10th International Ergonomics Conference

ERGONOMICS 2024

Edited by Jasna Leder Horina, Dorotea Kovačević, Tanja Jurčević Lulić, Martina Lovrenić-Jugović ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents the proceedings of the 10th International Ergonomics Conference (ERGONOMICS 2024), held in Zagreb, Croatia, on December 5–6, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, health care, management, computer science, human ... Read more

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This book presents the proceedings of the 10th International Ergonomics Conference (ERGONOMICS 2024), held in Zagreb, Croatia, on December 5–6, 2024. By highlighting the latest theories and models, as well as cutting-edge technologies and applications, and by combining findings from a range of disciplines including engineering, design, robotics, health care, management, computer science, human
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Information and Communication Technologies for Agriculture—Theme IV: Actions

Edited by Dionysis D. Bochtis, Simon Pearson, Maria Lampridi, Vasso Marinoudi, Panos M. Pardalos ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This volume is the last (IV) of four under the main themes of Digitizing Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The four volumes cover rapidly developing processes including Sensors (I), Data (II), Decision (III), and Actions (IV). Volumes are related to ‘digital transformation” within agricultural production and provision systems, and in the context of Smart Farming ... Read more

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This volume is the last (IV) of four under the main themes of Digitizing Agriculture and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The four volumes cover rapidly developing processes including Sensors (I), Data (II), Decision (III), and Actions (IV). Volumes are related to ‘digital transformation” within agricultural production and provision systems, and in the context of Smart Farming
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OpenGL to OpenGL ES: Navigating Graphics Transitions

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

"OpenGL to OpenGL ES: Navigating Graphics Transitions" is an authoritative guide crafted for developers, programmers, and technology enthusiasts seeking to bridge the gap between OpenGL and OpenGL ES, the foundational technologies in the realm of graphics programming. This comprehensive book delves deep into the intricacies of these two powerful graphics libraries, offering a practical roadmap for ... Read more

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"OpenGL to OpenGL ES: Navigating Graphics Transitions" is an authoritative guide crafted for developers, programmers, and technology enthusiasts seeking to bridge the gap between OpenGL and OpenGL ES, the foundational technologies in the realm of graphics programming. This comprehensive book delves deep into the intricacies of these two powerful graphics libraries, offering a practical roadmap for
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CHATGPT DALL.E 3

Complete Guide. Third Edition

by Hesham Mohamed Elsherif ...

If you've picked up this book, you might be curious about the intended audience. To put it succinctly, this book is a guide for anyone and everyone interested in leveraging the transformative potential of ChatGPT, including its underlying formulas, modules, and applications. Let's delve a little deeper into the sectors and professions that would benefit most from the insights contained within ... Read more

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If you've picked up this book, you might be curious about the intended audience. To put it succinctly, this book is a guide for anyone and everyone interested in leveraging the transformative potential of ChatGPT, including its underlying formulas, modules, and applications. Let's delve a little deeper into the sectors and professions that would benefit most from the insights contained within
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