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Android Recipes

A Problem-Solution Approach for Android 5.0

by Dave Smith ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Android Recipes, Fourth Edition offers more than 100 down-to-earth code recipes, and guides you step-by-step through a wide range of useful topics using complete and real-world working code examples. This book is updated to include the Android 5.0 SDK, as well as earlier releases.Instead of abstract descriptions of complex concepts, in Android Recipes, you'll find live code examples. When you ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Android Recipes, Fourth Edition offers more than 100 down-to-earth code recipes, and guides you step-by-step through a wide range of useful topics using complete and real-world working code examples. This book is updated to include the Android 5.0 SDK, as well as earlier releases.Instead of abstract descriptions of complex concepts, in Android Recipes, you'll find live code examples. When you
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Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications

13th International Joint Conference, VISIGRAPP 2018 Funchal–Madeira, Portugal, January 27–29, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Dominique Bechmann, Manuela Chessa, Ana Paula Cláudio, Francisco Imai, Andreas Kerren, Paul Richard, Alexandru Telea, Alain Tremeau ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes thoroughly revised and selected papers from the 13th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, VISIGRAPP 2018, held in Funchal-Madeira, Portugal, in January 2018. The 18 thoroughly revised and extended papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 317 submissions. The papers contribute ... Read more

$76.99 USD

This book constitutes thoroughly revised and selected papers from the 13th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, VISIGRAPP 2018, held in Funchal-Madeira, Portugal, in January 2018. The 18 thoroughly revised and extended papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 317 submissions. The papers contribute
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Advances in Human Factors in Robots and Unmanned Systems

Proceedings of the AHFE 2018 International Conference on Human Factors in Robots and Unmanned Systems, July 21-25, 2018, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA

Edited by Jessie Chen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book focuses on the importance of human factors in the development of safe and reliable unmanned systems. It discusses current challenges such as how to improve the perceptual and cognitive abilities of robots, develop suitable synthetic vision systems, cope with degraded reliability in unmanned systems, predict robotic behavior in case of a loss of communication, the vision for future ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book focuses on the importance of human factors in the development of safe and reliable unmanned systems. It discusses current challenges such as how to improve the perceptual and cognitive abilities of robots, develop suitable synthetic vision systems, cope with degraded reliability in unmanned systems, predict robotic behavior in case of a loss of communication, the vision for future
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On the Cognitive, Ethical, and Scientific Dimensions of Artificial Intelligence

Themes from IACAP 2016

Edited by Don Berkich, Matteo Vincenzo d'Alfonso ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This edited volume explores the intersection between philosophy and computing. It features work presented at the 2016 annual meeting of the International Association for Computing and Philosophy. The 23 contributions to this volume neatly represent a cross section of 40 papers, four keynote addresses, and eight symposia as they cut across six distinct research agendas.The volume begins with ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This edited volume explores the intersection between philosophy and computing. It features work presented at the 2016 annual meeting of the International Association for Computing and Philosophy. The 23 contributions to this volume neatly represent a cross section of 40 papers, four keynote addresses, and eight symposia as they cut across six distinct research agendas.The volume begins with
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Predictive Analytics using Rattle and Qlik Sense

Create comprehensive solutions for predictive analysis using Rattle and share them with Qlik Sense

by Ferran Garcia Pagans ...

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a business analyst who wants to understand how to improve your data analysis and how to apply predictive analytics, then this book is ideal for you. This book assumes you have some basic knowledge of statistics and a spreadsheet editor such as Excel, but knowledge of QlikView is not required.What you will learnSet up your desktop environment by installing ... Read more

$27.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Key FeaturesBook DescriptionIf you are a business analyst who wants to understand how to improve your data analysis and how to apply predictive analytics, then this book is ideal for you. This book assumes you have some basic knowledge of statistics and a spreadsheet editor such as Excel, but knowledge of QlikView is not required.What you will learnSet up your desktop environment by installing
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Internet and Distributed Computing Systems

10th International Conference, IDCS 2017, Mana Island, Fiji, December 11-13, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Giancarlo Fortino, A.B.M. Shawkat Ali, Mukaddim Pathan, Antonio Guerrieri, Giuseppe Di Fatta ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Internet and Distributed Computing Systems, IDCS 2017, held in Mana Island, Fiji, in December 2017.The 16 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The papers focus on emerging models, paradigms, technologies and novel applications related to Internet-based distributed systems, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Internet and Distributed Computing Systems, IDCS 2017, held in Mana Island, Fiji, in December 2017.The 16 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 40 submissions. The papers focus on emerging models, paradigms, technologies and novel applications related to Internet-based distributed systems,
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Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management. Healthcare Applications

10th International Conference, DHM 2019, Held as Part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, Orlando, FL, USA, July 26–31, 2019, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Vincent G. Duffy ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 11581 and 11582 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2019, which was held as part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, in Orlando, FL, USA, in July 2019.The total of 1275 papers and 209 posters included in the 35 ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 11581 and 11582 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Digital Human Modeling and Applications in Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Risk Management, DHM 2019, which was held as part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, in Orlando, FL, USA, in July 2019.The total of 1275 papers and 209 posters included in the 35
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Haptics: Science, Technology, and Applications

11th International Conference, EuroHaptics 2018, Pisa, Italy, June 13-16, 2018, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Domenico Prattichizzo, Hiroyuki Shinoda, Hong Z. Tan, Emanuele Ruffaldi, Antonio Frisoli ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 10893 and 10894 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference EuroHaptics 2018, held in Pisa, Italy, in June 2018.The 95 papers (40 oral presentations and 554 poster presentations) presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. These proceedings reflect the multidisciplinary nature of EuroHaptics and cover all aspects of ... Read more

$49.99 USD

The two-volume set LNCS 10893 and 10894 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference EuroHaptics 2018, held in Pisa, Italy, in June 2018.The 95 papers (40 oral presentations and 554 poster presentations) presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 138 submissions. These proceedings reflect the multidisciplinary nature of EuroHaptics and cover all aspects of
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Computing with Data

An Introduction to the Data Industry

by Guy Lebanon, Mohamed El-Geish ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book introduces basic computing skills designed for industry professionals without a strong computer science background. Written in an easily accessible manner, and accompanied by a user-friendly website, it serves as a self-study guide to survey data science and data engineering for those who aspire to start a computing career, or expand on their current roles, in areas such as applied ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book introduces basic computing skills designed for industry professionals without a strong computer science background. Written in an easily accessible manner, and accompanied by a user-friendly website, it serves as a self-study guide to survey data science and data engineering for those who aspire to start a computing career, or expand on their current roles, in areas such as applied
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Intelligent Agents for Mobile and Virtual Media

Edited by Rae Earnshaw, John Vince ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
As the Internet and the WWW impact on corporate and private activities, the human-computer interface is becoming a central issue for the designers of these systems. Such interfaces will decide the success or failure of future technologies, which will have to provide users with easy-to-use 'intelligent' problem solving tools.'Intelligent Agents' are likely to play a significant role in the design ... Read more

$49.99 USD

As the Internet and the WWW impact on corporate and private activities, the human-computer interface is becoming a central issue for the designers of these systems. Such interfaces will decide the success or failure of future technologies, which will have to provide users with easy-to-use 'intelligent' problem solving tools.'Intelligent Agents' are likely to play a significant role in the design
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Toward Brain-Computer Interaction in Paralysis

A New Approach Based on Visual Evoked Potentials and Depth-of-Field

by Anibal Cotrina ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents up-to-date information on Brain-computer Interfaces (BCI).BCIs are systems that record brain signals, extract features and translate them into computer commands. For instance, in BCIs based on the steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEP-BCI), brain potentials evoked by visual stimuli are used for controlling computer-based devices.Inspired by the optical phenomenon of depth ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book presents up-to-date information on Brain-computer Interfaces (BCI).BCIs are systems that record brain signals, extract features and translate them into computer commands. For instance, in BCIs based on the steady-state visual evoked potentials (SSVEP-BCI), brain potentials evoked by visual stimuli are used for controlling computer-based devices.Inspired by the optical phenomenon of depth
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MVVM in Delphi

Architecting and Building Model View ViewModel Applications

by John Kouraklis ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Dive into the world of MVVM, learn how to build modern Windows applications, and prepare for cross-platform development. This book introduces you to the right mindset and demonstrates suitable methodologies that allow for quick understanding of the MVVM paradigm. MVVM in Delphi shows you how to use a quick and efficient MVVM framework that allows for scalability, is of manageable complexity, and ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Dive into the world of MVVM, learn how to build modern Windows applications, and prepare for cross-platform development. This book introduces you to the right mindset and demonstrates suitable methodologies that allow for quick understanding of the MVVM paradigm. MVVM in Delphi shows you how to use a quick and efficient MVVM framework that allows for scalability, is of manageable complexity, and
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An Introduction to Silent Speech Interfaces

by João Freitas, António Teixeira, Miguel Sales Dias, Samuel Silva ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a broad and comprehensive overview of the existing technical approaches in the area of silent speech interfaces (SSI), both in theory and in application. Each technique is described in the context of the human speech production process, allowing the reader to clearly understand the principles behind SSI in general and across different methods. Additionally, the book explores the ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book provides a broad and comprehensive overview of the existing technical approaches in the area of silent speech interfaces (SSI), both in theory and in application. Each technique is described in the context of the human speech production process, allowing the reader to clearly understand the principles behind SSI in general and across different methods. Additionally, the book explores the
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A Beginners Guide to ChatGPT Step-by-Step from Start

by Armando Proa ...

This eBook is specifically designed for beginners who want to learn how to use ChatGPT from scratch, without complications or technicalities. Throughout this guide, we will take you by the hand. If you have never used an artificial intelligence tool, this eBook is the perfect place to start!What will you learn in this eBook?Introduction to ChatGPT: You will learn what ChatGPT is, how it works and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This eBook is specifically designed for beginners who want to learn how to use ChatGPT from scratch, without complications or technicalities. Throughout this guide, we will take you by the hand. If you have never used an artificial intelligence tool, this eBook is the perfect place to start!What will you learn in this eBook?Introduction to ChatGPT: You will learn what ChatGPT is, how it works and
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Seo Learning Guide

by ngencoband ...

SEO Learning GuideReading Time: 1 hour + practical applicationsDescription:In today's digital age, the most effective way to strengthen your online presence and elevate your website in search engine rankings is through SEO. This book, titled "SEO Learning Guide," opens the doors to the world of digital marketing, offering a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to learn SEO strategies.Book ... Read more

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SEO Learning GuideReading Time: 1 hour + practical applicationsDescription:In today's digital age, the most effective way to strengthen your online presence and elevate your website in search engine rankings is through SEO. This book, titled "SEO Learning Guide," opens the doors to the world of digital marketing, offering a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to learn SEO strategies.Book
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Edge Intelligence

Advanced Deep Transfer Learning for IoT Security

Edited by Jawad Ahmad, Shahid Latif, Wadii Boulila, Anis Koubaa, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Imdad Ullah Khan ...

Edge Intelligence: Advanced Deep Transfer Learning for IoT Security presents a comprehensive exploration into the critical intersection of cybersecurity, edge computing, and deep learning, offering practitioners, researchers, and cybersecurity professionals a definitive guide to protect IoT/IIoT systems. This book delves into the synergistic potential of edge computing and advanced machine/deep ... Read more

$161.99 USD

Edge Intelligence: Advanced Deep Transfer Learning for IoT Security presents a comprehensive exploration into the critical intersection of cybersecurity, edge computing, and deep learning, offering practitioners, researchers, and cybersecurity professionals a definitive guide to protect IoT/IIoT systems. This book delves into the synergistic potential of edge computing and advanced machine/deep
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Artificial Intelligence in HCI

5th International Conference, AI-HCI 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Helmut Degen, Stavroula Ntoa ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume book set LNAI 14734, 14735, and 14736 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was ... Read more

$215.99 USD

The three-volume book set LNAI 14734, 14735, and 14736 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2024, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington, DC, USA, during June 29-July 4, 2024.The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was
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Apple Watch Series 9 User Guide

by Adidas Wilson ...

The Apple Watch Series 9 User Guide represents the latest innovation in wearable technology, combining advanced health features, powerful performance, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Powered by the new S9 chip, the Series 9 is faster, more efficient, and provides smoother interactions than previous models, with a brighter display that enhances readability in all lighting ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Apple Watch Series 9 User Guide represents the latest innovation in wearable technology, combining advanced health features, powerful performance, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Powered by the new S9 chip, the Series 9 is faster, more efficient, and provides smoother interactions than previous models, with a brighter display that enhances readability in all lighting
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Artificial Intelligence in Oncology

Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Medical Imaging, and Personalized Medicine

Edited by Sachi Nandan Mohanty, Álvaro Rocha, Pushan Kumar Dutta ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
The book explores the integration of AI into cancer research and treatment. It covers how AI is transforming cancer diagnosis, improving the accuracy of imaging techniques, and predicting patient outcomes. The content includes discussions on machine learning algorithms for early detection, personalized medicine approaches, and AI-driven drug discovery. Additionally, the book addresses ethical ... Read more

$170.99 USD

The book explores the integration of AI into cancer research and treatment. It covers how AI is transforming cancer diagnosis, improving the accuracy of imaging techniques, and predicting patient outcomes. The content includes discussions on machine learning algorithms for early detection, personalized medicine approaches, and AI-driven drug discovery. Additionally, the book addresses ethical
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Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems

38th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference, FORTE 2018, Held as Part of the 13th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2018, Madrid, Spain, June 18-21, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Christel Baier, Luís Caires ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 38th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference on Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems, FORTE 2018, held in Madrid, Spain, in June 2018, as part of the 13th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2018.The 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 38th IFIP WG 6.1 International Conference on Formal Techniques for Distributed Objects, Components, and Systems, FORTE 2018, held in Madrid, Spain, in June 2018, as part of the 13th International Federated Conference on Distributed Computing Techniques, DisCoTec 2018.The 10 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions.
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29 – October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part XXII

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision
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Exploring Data Visualization Accessibility

by Ather Sharif ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Data visualizations are increasingly used to communicate essential insights. However, these visualizations are inaccessible to screen-reader users, further exacerbating the digital divide. Evidence shows that creators have minimal knowledge about accessibility. To address these concerns, this book provides foundational and cutting-edge knowledge about visualization accessibility.Starting with a ... Read more

$197.99 USD

Data visualizations are increasingly used to communicate essential insights. However, these visualizations are inaccessible to screen-reader users, further exacerbating the digital divide. Evidence shows that creators have minimal knowledge about accessibility. To address these concerns, this book provides foundational and cutting-edge knowledge about visualization accessibility.Starting with a
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Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics

Applications in Data Exploration

Edited by Siddhartha Bhattacharyya, Hiranmoy Roy, Jan Platos, Leo Mršić, Balamurugan Balusamy ...

Series series Hybrid Computational Intelligence for Pattern Analysis and Understanding
Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics: Applications in Data Exploration explores the most recent advances in hybrid quantum-inspired algorithms. Combining principles of quantum mechanics with metaheuristic techniques for efficient data optimization, this book examines multilevel quantum systems characterized by qudits and higher-level quantum states as more robust alternatives to conventional bilevel ... Read more

$179.99 USD

Multilevel Quantum Metaheuristics: Applications in Data Exploration explores the most recent advances in hybrid quantum-inspired algorithms. Combining principles of quantum mechanics with metaheuristic techniques for efficient data optimization, this book examines multilevel quantum systems characterized by qudits and higher-level quantum states as more robust alternatives to conventional bilevel
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Advances in Human Error, Reliability, Resilience, and Performance

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Error, Reliability, Resilience, and Performance, July 17–21,2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel,Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Ronald Laurids Boring ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book brings together studies broadly dealing with human error from different disciplines and perspectives. They concern human performance; human variability and reliability analysis; medical, driver and pilot error, as well as automation error; reports on root cause analyses; and the cognitive modeling of human error. In addition, they highlight cutting-edge applications in safety management, ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book brings together studies broadly dealing with human error from different disciplines and perspectives. They concern human performance; human variability and reliability analysis; medical, driver and pilot error, as well as automation error; reports on root cause analyses; and the cognitive modeling of human error. In addition, they highlight cutting-edge applications in safety management,
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