International contributors in computer science, electronics engineering, and networks present the latest research on mobile networking in this overview and update for researchers from academia and ind
Offering case studies in each chapter, this book details theory, models, patterns, technologies, platforms, and applications of large-scale distributed computing. It covers major issues related such a
"This book explores membrane computing in the context of the fast developing field of robotics and presents the fundamental concepts of decentralized control, local interaction, stigmergy, and emergin
This book reveals conceptual and algorithmic perspectives on research issues, findings, and approaches to mobile and wireless peer-to-peer (P2P) computing. Chapters are in sections on information retr
The subject is very hot as "smart" systems are finding applications in many enterprises, including finance, risk management, fraud detection, supply chain management, environmental monitoring and warn
Social media and new social facilities have made it necessary to develop new media design processes with different communication strategies in order to promote sustainable communication. Visual commun
Computer scientists and electrical engineers present a reference on designing secure wireless networks in the context of current network and security technologies. Their topics include a framework
Asharaf and Adarsh present readers with a comprehensive guide to emerging academic research into block chain innovation and their application in contractural agreements of various types. The author
Editors Turuk, Sahoo, and Addya present readers with a collection of academic and independent research into contemporary best practices in efficient resource management in cloud computing environme
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
Computer scientists, software engineers, and other basic and application researchers explore approaches to computing that have emerged from distributed systems and exploit the ubiquity of computers an
The chapters of this volume offer a wide range of areas where the technology of soft computing, fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computation, and probabilistic reasoning are applied, includi
The opening chapters of this collection describe a systematic approach to managing natural disasters, a multimedia educational game for disaster risk reduction in Venezuela, public awareness and train
For academics and researchers in the auto industry, Watfa (computer science and engineering, U. of Wollongong, UAE) assembles 15 chapters on the applications, communication protocols, and research cha
Visitors to the velvet underground of computing are apt to encounter fuzzy sets, neural networks, genetic algorithms, Bayesian belief networks, rough sets, and other methodologies of uncertainty. Comp
International contributors report on new technologies, research, applications, and trends in ubiquitous and pervasive computing. Some topics explored include low power considerations, managing context
For students, researchers, educators, and practitioners in wireless technology and network systems, Adibi, an electrical and computer engineer who has worked for many high-tech companies, et al. compi
Sixteen contributions describe the role of pervasive computing in intelligent decision making, online advertising, manufacturing systems, quality control, human resource management, and financial syst
This collection explains cutting-edge handheld computing technologies for mobile commerce, related techniques for wireless networks and security, and new approaches to delivering image and videos to m
The opening section of this collection introduces vehicular network architectures, intelligent transportation systems, and wireless access techniques for vehicular environments. The rest of the 22 pap
The 17 chapters in this collection present architectures and platforms for the development and adoption of the next generation of mobile learning systems in terms of non-functional requirements, such
Contributors from around the world overview emerging optical access network solutions that promise to deliver extremely high data rates to end-users. Coverage encompasses not only technology, but also
This compilation for academicians, researchers, and practitioners examines the fast growing area of wireless sensor networks and localization techniques, and explains fundamental theories underpinning
Thirty-seven international academics, researchers, and professionals from a variety of fields including computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and telecommun
Ding (University of Illinois) combines ideas from cognitive science, mathematical modeling, and computer simulation to establish a theoretical framework for addressing homeland security issues related
Artificial higher order neural networks (HONNs) are used in economics and business areas for nonlinear data simulation and prediction. With chapters by international contributors, this book provides p
In an introductory chapter intriguingly titled "The Ape that Used E-Mail," Kock (international business and technology studies, Texas A&M International U.) introduces an evolution-based theory of
Visual languages are the defining component of interactive computing environments, yet in spite of the rapid pace of evolution of this domain, significant challenges remain. Visual Languages for Inter
"This book addresses cloud-based development concepts that offer a new way to educate the way we think, share, learn and collaborate inside and outside of the classroom, the impact of cloud computing
Munir presents a collection of academic and professional perspectives on current and emerging trends in the security management of mobile cloud computing devices and networks. The eight selections tha
In recent years, Higher Order Neural Networks (HONNs) have been widely adopted by researchers for applications in control signal generating, pattern recognition, nonlinear recognition, classification,
The volume, complexity, and irregularity of computational data in modern algorithms and simulations necessitates an unorthodox approach to computing. Understanding the facets and possibilities of soft
Stand-alone chapters in this book look at autonomous peer-to-peer web services models and emerging technologies. Major themes are multi-agent systems development, context searching, framework design,
