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MediaSync

Handbook on Multimedia Synchronization

Edited by Mario Montagud, Pablo Cesar, Fernando Boronat, Jack Jansen ...

This book provides an approachable overview of the most recent advances in the fascinating field of media synchronization (mediasync), gathering contributions from the most representative and influential experts. Understanding the challenges of this field in the current multi-sensory, multi-device, and multi-protocol world is not an easy task. The book revisits the foundations of mediasync, ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book provides an approachable overview of the most recent advances in the fascinating field of media synchronization (mediasync), gathering contributions from the most representative and influential experts. Understanding the challenges of this field in the current multi-sensory, multi-device, and multi-protocol world is not an easy task. The book revisits the foundations of mediasync,
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Edge Artificial Intelligence

Algorithms, Applications, Challenges and Ethical Issues

by Parikshit Narendra Mahalle, Mandar Pramod Diwakar, Vijaykumar Raghunath Ghule, Yashwant Sudhakar Ingle ...

Edge Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms, Applications, Challenges and Ethical Issues introduces the essentials of Edge AI and machine learning. It delves into the architecture, algorithms, and applications of Edge AI, offering insights into regulation and governance. Real-world case studies and practical examples are included, providing readers with the knowledge and tools to harness the ... Read more

$161.99 USD

Edge Artificial Intelligence: Algorithms, Applications, Challenges and Ethical Issues introduces the essentials of Edge AI and machine learning. It delves into the architecture, algorithms, and applications of Edge AI, offering insights into regulation and governance. Real-world case studies and practical examples are included, providing readers with the knowledge and tools to harness the
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Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management

Methodology, System Architecture, and Applications

by Tin-Chih Toly Chen ...

Series series Mechanical Engineering (R0)
This book systematically reviews XAI techniques and introduces how these XAI techniques can be systematically applied to SCM, including methodology, system architecture, and applications. Relevant references, examples, or cases are also used as supporting evidence.So far, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have been widely used in the field of supply chain management (SCM) for supply chain ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book systematically reviews XAI techniques and introduces how these XAI techniques can be systematically applied to SCM, including methodology, system architecture, and applications. Relevant references, examples, or cases are also used as supporting evidence.So far, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have been widely used in the field of supply chain management (SCM) for supply chain
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Advances in Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design

Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Interdisciplinary Practice in Industrial Design, July 21-25, 2018, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA

Edited by WonJoon Chung, Cliff Sungsoo Shin ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book provides readers with a snapshot of cutting-edge methods and procedures in industrial design, with a particular focus on human-centered and user-experience design, service design, sustainable design and applications of virtual & augmented reality. Reporting on both theoretical and practical investigations aimed at improving industrial design through interdisciplinary collaboration, it ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book provides readers with a snapshot of cutting-edge methods and procedures in industrial design, with a particular focus on human-centered and user-experience design, service design, sustainable design and applications of virtual & augmented reality. Reporting on both theoretical and practical investigations aimed at improving industrial design through interdisciplinary collaboration, it
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Social Interaction, Globalization and Computer-Aided Analysis

A Practical Guide to Developing Social Simulation

by Alexander Osherenko ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Tackling globalization is a great challenge – it is both extremely beneficial and essentially problematic.This comprehensive, multidisciplinary study confronts this ambivalence through the use of computer simulation. It discusses the findings of social interaction and social simulation through the use of understandable global examples. Readers can use this book as a tool to outline significant ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Tackling globalization is a great challenge – it is both extremely beneficial and essentially problematic.This comprehensive, multidisciplinary study confronts this ambivalence through the use of computer simulation. It discusses the findings of social interaction and social simulation through the use of understandable global examples. Readers can use this book as a tool to outline significant
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Formal Methods: Foundations and Applications

19th Brazilian Symposium, SBMF 2016, Natal, Brazil, November 23-25, 2016, Proceedings

Edited by Thierry Lecomte, Leila Ribeiro ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th Brazilian Symposium on Formal Methods, SBMF 2016, which took place in Natal, Brazil, in November 2016.The 12 papers presented together with two invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: analysis and verification; modeling and logic; and model checking. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th Brazilian Symposium on Formal Methods, SBMF 2016, which took place in Natal, Brazil, in November 2016.The 12 papers presented together with two invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: analysis and verification; modeling and logic; and model checking.
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Elementary Approach To Design And Analysis Of Algorithms, An

by Shalini Vermani, Lekh Rej Vermani ...

Series Book 4 - Primers In Electronics And Computer Science
'The book under review is an interesting elaboration that fills the gaps in libraries for concisely written and student-friendly books about essentials in computer science … I recommend this book for anyone who would like to study algorithms, learn a lot about computer science or simply would like to deepen their knowledge … The book is written in very simple English and can be understood even by ... Read more

$42.99 USD

'The book under review is an interesting elaboration that fills the gaps in libraries for concisely written and student-friendly books about essentials in computer science … I recommend this book for anyone who would like to study algorithms, learn a lot about computer science or simply would like to deepen their knowledge … The book is written in very simple English and can be understood even by
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Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions: Understanding Humans

6th International Conference, DAPI 2018, Held as Part of HCI International 2018, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 15–20, 2018, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Norbert Streitz, Shin’ichi Konomi ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2018, held as part of the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2018, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA in July 2018. The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters presented at the 14 colocated HCII 2018 conferences.The papers were ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This two volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Distributed, Ambient and Pervasive Interactions, DAPI 2018, held as part of the 20th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2018, held in Las Vegas, NV, USA in July 2018. The total of 1171 papers and 160 posters presented at the 14 colocated HCII 2018 conferences.The papers were
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Accelerator Programming Using Directives

7th International Workshop, WACCPD 2020, Virtual Event, November 20, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Sridutt Bhalachandra, Sandra Wienke, Sunita Chandrasekaran, Guido Juckeland ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Accelerator Programming Using Directives, WACCPD 2020, which took place on November 20, 2021. The workshop was initially planned to take place in Atlanta, GA, USA, and changed to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.WACCPD is one of the major forums for bringing together users, developers, and the software and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Accelerator Programming Using Directives, WACCPD 2020, which took place on November 20, 2021. The workshop was initially planned to take place in Atlanta, GA, USA, and changed to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.WACCPD is one of the major forums for bringing together users, developers, and the software and
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Trends in Functional Programming

17th International Conference, TFP 2016, College Park, MD, USA, June 8-10, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by David Van Horn, John Hughes ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Trends in Functional Programming, TFP 2016, held in College Park, USA, in June 2016.The 10 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named: implementation techniques; types and verification; and programming. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Trends in Functional Programming, TFP 2016, held in College Park, USA, in June 2016.The 10 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named: implementation techniques; types and verification; and programming.
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Pyside GUI Application Development- Second Edition

Develop more dynamic and robust GUI applications using PySide, an open source cross-platform UI framework

by Gopinath Jaganmohan, Venkateshwaran Loganathan ...

Develop more dynamic and robust GUI applications using PySide, an open source cross-platform UI frameworkKey Features\[\*\]Designed for beginners to help you get started with GUI application development\[\*\]Develop your own applications by creating customized widgets and dialogs\[\*\]Written in a simple and elegant structure so you easily understand how to program various GUI componentsBook ... Read more

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Develop more dynamic and robust GUI applications using PySide, an open source cross-platform UI frameworkKey Features\[\*\]Designed for beginners to help you get started with GUI application development\[\*\]Develop your own applications by creating customized widgets and dialogs\[\*\]Written in a simple and elegant structure so you easily understand how to program various GUI componentsBook
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Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata Based Digital Logic Circuits: A Design Perspective

by Trailokya Nath Sasamal, Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Anand Mohan ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book covers several futuristic computing technologies like quantum computing, quantum-dot cellular automata, DNA computing, and optical computing. In turn, it explains them using examples and tutorials on a CAD tool that can help beginners get a head start in QCA layout design. It discusses research on the design of circuits in quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) with the objectives of ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book covers several futuristic computing technologies like quantum computing, quantum-dot cellular automata, DNA computing, and optical computing. In turn, it explains them using examples and tutorials on a CAD tool that can help beginners get a head start in QCA layout design. It discusses research on the design of circuits in quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) with the objectives of
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Graph Transformation, Specifications, and Nets

In Memory of Hartmut Ehrig

Edited by Reiko Heckel, Gabriele Taentzer ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This volume pays tribute to the scientific achievements of Hartmut Ehrig, who passed away in March 2016.The contributions represent a selection from a symposium, held in October 2016 at TU Berlin, commemorating Hartmut’ s life and work as well as other invited papers in the areas he was active in.These areas include Graph Transformation, Model Transformation, Concurrency Theory, in particular ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This volume pays tribute to the scientific achievements of Hartmut Ehrig, who passed away in March 2016.The contributions represent a selection from a symposium, held in October 2016 at TU Berlin, commemorating Hartmut’ s life and work as well as other invited papers in the areas he was active in.These areas include Graph Transformation, Model Transformation, Concurrency Theory, in particular
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Digital Hampi: Preserving Indian Cultural Heritage

Edited by Sharada Srinivasan, Anupama Mallik, Vijay Chandru, Santanu Chaudhury ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
The book represents the culmination of a hugely successful heritage preservation project initiated by the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology. It presents extensive research on the digital preservation of the history, mythology, art, architecture and culture of the world heritage site Hampi in Karnataka, the seat of the Vijayanagara dynasty in medieval India. Further, the ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The book represents the culmination of a hugely successful heritage preservation project initiated by the Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology. It presents extensive research on the digital preservation of the history, mythology, art, architecture and culture of the world heritage site Hampi in Karnataka, the seat of the Vijayanagara dynasty in medieval India. Further, the
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Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality: Interaction, Navigation, Visualization, Embodiment, and Simulation

10th International Conference, VAMR 2018, Held as Part of HCI International 2018, Las Vegas, NV, USA, July 15-20, 2018, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Jessie Y.C. Chen, Gino Fragomeni ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 10909 and 10910 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2018, held as part of HCI International 2018 in Las Vegas, NV, USA.HCII 2018 received a total of 4346 submissions, of which 1171 papers and 160 posters were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 65 papers presented ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 10909 and 10910 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality, VAMR 2018, held as part of HCI International 2018 in Las Vegas, NV, USA.HCII 2018 received a total of 4346 submissions, of which 1171 papers and 160 posters were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process.The 65 papers presented
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Intelligent Systems

Advances in Biometric Systems, Soft Computing, Image Processing, and Data Analytics

Edited by Chiranji Lal Chowdhary ...

This volume helps to fill the gap between data analytics, image processing, and soft computing practices. Soft computing methods are used to focus on data analytics and image processing to develop good intelligent systems. To this end, readers of this volume will find quality research that presents the current trends, advanced methods, and hybridized techniques relating to data analytics and ... Read more

$169.99 USD

This volume helps to fill the gap between data analytics, image processing, and soft computing practices. Soft computing methods are used to focus on data analytics and image processing to develop good intelligent systems. To this end, readers of this volume will find quality research that presents the current trends, advanced methods, and hybridized techniques relating to data analytics and
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Inclusive Design of a Smart Device for People with Parkinson’s Disease

by Silvia Imbesi ...

Series Book 4 - Design For Inclusion
This book reports on an inclusive design project aimed at developing IoT-based wearable devices for special populations. Specifically, it covers the design, the implementation and testing of a smart mHealth system that uses sensory cues to monitor and train the gait and posture of people with Parkinson’s disease. It presents a user-centred strategy to better involve the users in defining the most ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book reports on an inclusive design project aimed at developing IoT-based wearable devices for special populations. Specifically, it covers the design, the implementation and testing of a smart mHealth system that uses sensory cues to monitor and train the gait and posture of people with Parkinson’s disease. It presents a user-centred strategy to better involve the users in defining the most
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Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development

5th International Conference, MODELSWARD 2017, Porto, Portugal, February 19-21, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Luís Ferreira Pires, Slimane Hammoudi, Bran Selic ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes thoroughly revised and selected papers from the 5th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development, MODELSWARD 2017, held in Porto, Portugal, in February 2017.The 20 thoroughly revised and extended papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 91 submissions. They contribute to the development of highly relevant ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes thoroughly revised and selected papers from the 5th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development, MODELSWARD 2017, held in Porto, Portugal, in February 2017.The 20 thoroughly revised and extended papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 91 submissions. They contribute to the development of highly relevant
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Serviceology for Services

7th International Conference, ICServ 2020, Osaka, Japan, March 13–15, 2020, Proceedings

Edited by Takeshi Takenaka, Spring Han, Chieko Minami ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Serviceology for Services, held in Osaka, Japan, in March 2020.The 16 full papers and 3 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The papers are organized around the following topics: hospitality management; service innovation and employee engagement; service ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Serviceology for Services, held in Osaka, Japan, in March 2020.The 16 full papers and 3 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. The papers are organized around the following topics: hospitality management; service innovation and employee engagement; service
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Human-Computer Interaction

Thematic Area, HCI 2023, Held as Part of the 25th HCI International Conference, HCII 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23–28, 2023, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu, Ayako Hashizume ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four-volume set LNCS 14011, 14012, 14013, and 14014 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.A total of 1578 papers and 396 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2023 proceedings from a total of 7472 ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The four-volume set LNCS 14011, 14012, 14013, and 14014 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2023, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2023.A total of 1578 papers and 396 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2023 proceedings from a total of 7472
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A I(M) Here to Stay

by Jonathon Wetzel ...

In an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every facet of our lives, AI(M) Here to Stay is your essential guide to mastering the AI revolution. This book takes you on a practical, hands-on journey through the cutting-edge AI tools of today, including Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Apple Intelligence. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or professional looking to ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every facet of our lives, AI(M) Here to Stay is your essential guide to mastering the AI revolution. This book takes you on a practical, hands-on journey through the cutting-edge AI tools of today, including Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Apple Intelligence. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or professional looking to
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Models, Algorithms, Logics and Tools

Essays Dedicated to Kim Guldstrand Larsen on the Occasion of His 60th Birthday

Edited by Axel Legay, Anna Ingólfsdóttir, Radu Mardare, Giovanni Bacci, Giorgio Bacci, Luca Aceto ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This Festschrift is published in honor of Kim Guldstrand Larsen, one of the earliest precursors of computer science in Denmark, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. During the last three decades, Kim Guldstrand Larsen has given major contributions across a remarkably wide range of topics, including real-time, concurrent, and probabilistic models of computation, logic in computer science, and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This Festschrift is published in honor of Kim Guldstrand Larsen, one of the earliest precursors of computer science in Denmark, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. During the last three decades, Kim Guldstrand Larsen has given major contributions across a remarkably wide range of topics, including real-time, concurrent, and probabilistic models of computation, logic in computer science, and
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Technology Enhanced Learning for Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education

19th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2024, Krems, Austria, September 16–20, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Rafael Ferreira Mello, Nikol Rummel, Ioana Jivet, Gerti Pishtari, José A. Ruipérez Valiente ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 15159 and 15160 constitutes the proceedings of 19th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2024, which took place in Krems, Austria, in September 2024.The 37 full papers, 25 poster papers, and 10 demo papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 140 submissions for research papers, and 26 poster and 19 demo submissions*. ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The two-volume set LNCS 15159 and 15160 constitutes the proceedings of 19th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning, EC-TEL 2024, which took place in Krems, Austria, in September 2024.The 37 full papers, 25 poster papers, and 10 demo papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 140 submissions for research papers, and 26 poster and 19 demo submissions*.
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Bien débuter avec Adobe InDesign

by Rémy Lentzner ...

Bienvenue dans InDesign, l’application professionnelle de mise en page. Dans ce manuel, vous découvrirez la manière de travailler efficacement avec le texte en utilisant les menus, l’espace de travail, les icônes, les raccourcis clavier, les styles ainsi que les nombreux dispositifs qui aident à régler finement la pagination. Parce qu’un document est souvent réparti sur plusieurs pages, vous ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bienvenue dans InDesign, l’application professionnelle de mise en page. Dans ce manuel, vous découvrirez la manière de travailler efficacement avec le texte en utilisant les menus, l’espace de travail, les icônes, les raccourcis clavier, les styles ainsi que les nombreux dispositifs qui aident à régler finement la pagination. Parce qu’un document est souvent réparti sur plusieurs pages, vous
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