Fifty-nine international academics, researchers, and computer science and engineering professionals contribute 15 chapters addressing the issues of which modeling languages are good for embedded syste
"This book identifies the role of digital technology in personalized learning, brings together research in personalized learning with a focus on cognitive, affective and metacogntive functionality of
Robotics and autonomous systems can aid disabled individuals in daily living or make a workplace more productive, but these tools are only as effective as the technology behind them. Robotic systems m
"This book is a collection of work representing leading research in the area of systems analysis and design practices and methodologies"--Provided by publisher.
Researchers in the human-computer interaction community are developing new methods for describing user behavior, analyzing user needs and expectations, and designing and evaluating user-friendly compu
The role of computer-aided designs in modern manufacturing process is examined by Xu (mechanical engineering, U. of Auckland, New Zealand), who maintains that the integration of technology is absolute
"This book focuses on non-traditional education, schools, non-profit or corporate learning and development and delves into the quilt that makes up the higher education space. It explores connectedness
"This book emphasizes the need for a differentiated approach to curriculum development for a multicultural group of students. Presenting curriculum in a format that a multicultural audience can unders
"This book is an innovative reference source that examines the latest trends in 2D curve interpolation and modeling methodologies. Focusing on a range of pertinent topics such as 3D surface modeling,
This book outlines recent advances in the theoretical study of the collection of basic physical and thermodynamic processes in the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere. It focuses on the hydr
Model-based design uses a physical model of equipment or a process for system design, simulation, verification, and validation against requirements throughout the product development cycle, says Wu
Editors Saeed, Bamarouf, Ramayah, and Safar Iqbal present readers with a collection of academic and professional perspectives on design solutions to be used in the creation and evolution of user-c
"This book is an essential publication outlining the future research opportunities and emerging technologies in the field of image processing, and the ways multi-core processing can further the field"
Design researchers from Asia, the US, Europe, and Australia present 10 chapters that examine the role of design education in fostering creativity and innovation in China as the country transitions tow
Scholars of architecture, history, art, information, and other fields survey emerging technologies for the digital preservation and analysis of architectural-archaeological heritage. Their topics are
Designers and architects from Europe, Australia, and China provide 20 chapters that describe innovations in interior design and civic art. They first discuss cultural and social paradigms in interior
"This book evaluates the different approaches and issues faced in integrating games into computer education settings, featuring emergent trends on the application of gaming to pedagogical strategies a
Researchers from Greece, Portugal, and Canada present 10 chapters on digital tools for computer music production and distribution, covering audiovisual tools for rich multimedia interaction, including
Internet usage has become a facet of everyday life, especially as more technological advances have made it easier to connect to the web from virtually anywhere in the developed world. However, with th
Editors Saxena, Singh, and Pant present readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles focused on the use of contemporary and emerging optimization techniques as solutions for pro
The 15 contributions in this volume propose frameworks for building pervasive computing systems and address the challenges posed by pervasive communications, context awareness, security, privacy, and
This collection of twenty-two articles drawn from the inaugural volume of the journal International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction highlights current scholarship in user interface design
Mostly Czech scientists in a wide range of natural and social sciences explore processing methods and their applications that are practical for decision making and task management at the regional leve
Computer scientists, electrical engineers, and related researchers explore aspects of system design and efficient modeling, but also introduce various fault modes and fault mechanisms associated with
In the preface this book notes how computer vision is still at an "immature" stage of development and how much research, until recently, has only been devoted to specific tasks. This volume is intende
Researchers in computer science, information technology, and psychology explore interfaces between agent-based systems and education, from perspectives of teaching such systems within and beyond compu
This collection explores the role of knowledge management in organizational learning (OL) processes and the development of innovative products. Three of the papers apply knowledge management principle
Education researchers Fuller (Robert Morris U.), Gary W. Kuhne (Pennsylvania State U.), and Barbara A. Frey (U. of Pittsburgh) offer educators and instructional designers guidance on planning, conduct
Ontologies and formal representations of knowledge are extremely powerful tools for modeling and managing large applications in several domains ranging from knowledge engineering, to data mining, to
Contributors from European and other countries describe recent developments in the theory and practice of network-on-chip (NoC) design, highlighting emerging issues such as communication protocols, in
