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Personality Capture and Emulation

by William Sims Bainbridge ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Personality Capture and Emulation is the gateway to an amazing future that actually may be achieved, enabling the preservation and simulation of human personalities at progressively higher levels of fidelity. This challenge is no longer the province merely of uninhibited visionaries, but has become a solid field of research, drawing upon a wide range of information technologies in human-centered ... Read more

$44.54 USD

Personality Capture and Emulation is the gateway to an amazing future that actually may be achieved, enabling the preservation and simulation of human personalities at progressively higher levels of fidelity. This challenge is no longer the province merely of uninhibited visionaries, but has become a solid field of research, drawing upon a wide range of information technologies in human-centered
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Computational Social Networks

Security and Privacy

Edited by Ajith Abraham ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book is the second of three volumes that illustrate the concept of social networks from a computational point of view. The book contains contributions from a international selection of world-class experts, concentrating on topics relating to security and privacy (the other two volumes review Tools, Perspectives, and Applications, and Mining and Visualization in CSNs). Topics and features: ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This book is the second of three volumes that illustrate the concept of social networks from a computational point of view. The book contains contributions from a international selection of world-class experts, concentrating on topics relating to security and privacy (the other two volumes review Tools, Perspectives, and Applications, and Mining and Visualization in CSNs). Topics and features:
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Epoch Synchronous Overlap Add (ESOLA)

A Concatenative Synthesis Procedure for Speech

by Asoke Kumar Datta ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents details of a text-to-speech synthesis procedure using epoch synchronous overlap add (ESOLA), and provides a solution for development of a text-to-speech system using minimum data resources compared to existing solutions. It also examines most natural speech signals including random perturbation in synthesis. The book is intended for students, researchers and industrial ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book presents details of a text-to-speech synthesis procedure using epoch synchronous overlap add (ESOLA), and provides a solution for development of a text-to-speech system using minimum data resources compared to existing solutions. It also examines most natural speech signals including random perturbation in synthesis. The book is intended for students, researchers and industrial
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Cuteness Engineering

Designing Adorable Products and Services

by Ayako Hashizume, Aaron Marcus, Masaaki Kurosu, Xiaojuan Ma ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This state of the art monographpresents a unique introduction to thinking about cuteness and its incorporation into modern, especially computer-based, products and services. Cuteness is defined and explored in relation to user-centered design concepts and methods, in addition to considering the history of cuteness and cuteness in other cultures, especially in relation to eastern Asia.The authors ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This state of the art monographpresents a unique introduction to thinking about cuteness and its incorporation into modern, especially computer-based, products and services. Cuteness is defined and explored in relation to user-centered design concepts and methods, in addition to considering the history of cuteness and cuteness in other cultures, especially in relation to eastern Asia.The authors
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Computer Science

The Hardware, Software and Heart of It

Edited by Edward K. Blum, Alfred V Aho ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Computer Science: The Hardware, Software and Heart of It focuses on the deeper aspects of the two recognized subdivisions of Computer Science, Software and Hardware. These subdivisions are shown to be closely interrelated as a result of the stored-program concept. Computer Science: The Hardware, Software and Heart of It includes certain classical theoretical computer science topics such as ... Read more

$44.54 USD

Computer Science: The Hardware, Software and Heart of It focuses on the deeper aspects of the two recognized subdivisions of Computer Science, Software and Hardware. These subdivisions are shown to be closely interrelated as a result of the stored-program concept. Computer Science: The Hardware, Software and Heart of It includes certain classical theoretical computer science topics such as
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Compact Models and Measurement Techniques for High-Speed Interconnects

by Rohit Sharma, Tapas Chakravarty ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
Compact Models and Measurement Techniques for High-Speed Interconnects provides detailed analysis of issues related to high-speed interconnects from the perspective of modeling approaches and measurement techniques. Particular focus is laid on the unified approach (variational method combined with the transverse transmission line technique) to develop efficient compact models for planar ... Read more

$44.54 USD

Compact Models and Measurement Techniques for High-Speed Interconnects provides detailed analysis of issues related to high-speed interconnects from the perspective of modeling approaches and measurement techniques. Particular focus is laid on the unified approach (variational method combined with the transverse transmission line technique) to develop efficient compact models for planar
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Game Dynamics

Best Practices in Procedural and Dynamic Game Content Generation

Edited by Oliver Korn, Newton Lee ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book offers a compendium of best practices in game dynamics. It covers a wide range of dynamic game elements ranging from player behavior over artificial intelligence to procedural content generation. Such dynamics make virtual worlds more lively and realistic and they also create the potential for moments of amazement and surprise. In many cases, game dynamics are driven by a combination of ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This book offers a compendium of best practices in game dynamics. It covers a wide range of dynamic game elements ranging from player behavior over artificial intelligence to procedural content generation. Such dynamics make virtual worlds more lively and realistic and they also create the potential for moments of amazement and surprise. In many cases, game dynamics are driven by a combination of
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Functional Programming in R

Advanced Statistical Programming for Data Science, Analysis and Finance

by Thomas Mailund ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Master functions and discover how to write functional programs in R. In this concise book, you'll make your functions pure by avoiding side-effects; you’ll write functions that manipulate other functions, and you’ll construct complex functions using simpler functions as building blocks.In Functional Programming in R, you’ll see how we can replace loops, which can have side-effects, with recursive ... Read more

$36.44 USD

Master functions and discover how to write functional programs in R. In this concise book, you'll make your functions pure by avoiding side-effects; you’ll write functions that manipulate other functions, and you’ll construct complex functions using simpler functions as building blocks.In Functional Programming in R, you’ll see how we can replace loops, which can have side-effects, with recursive
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HCI and Design in the Context of Dementia

Edited by Rens Brankaert, Gail Kenning ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Old age is currently the greatest risk factor for developing dementia. Since older people make up a larger portion of the population than ever before, the resulting increase in the incidence of dementia presents a major challenge for society. Dementia is complex and multifaceted and impacts not only the person with the diagnosis but also those caring for them and society as a whole.Human-Computer ... Read more

$80.18 USD

Old age is currently the greatest risk factor for developing dementia. Since older people make up a larger portion of the population than ever before, the resulting increase in the incidence of dementia presents a major challenge for society. Dementia is complex and multifaceted and impacts not only the person with the diagnosis but also those caring for them and society as a whole.Human-Computer
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Human Information Processing in Speech Quality Assessment

by Stefan Uhrig ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a new multi-method, process-oriented approach towards speech quality assessment, which allows readers to examine the influence of speech transmission quality on a variety of perceptual and cognitive processes in human listeners. Fundamental concepts and methodologies surrounding the topic of process-oriented quality assessment are introduced and discussed. The book further ... Read more

$68.84 USD

This book provides a new multi-method, process-oriented approach towards speech quality assessment, which allows readers to examine the influence of speech transmission quality on a variety of perceptual and cognitive processes in human listeners. Fundamental concepts and methodologies surrounding the topic of process-oriented quality assessment are introduced and discussed. The book further
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Generative Art with JavaScript and SVG

Utilizing Scalable Vector Graphics and Algorithms for Creative Coding and Design

by David Matthew ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This book introduces you to the exciting world of generative art and creative coding through the medium of JavaScript and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). Using tried and trusted techniques, you’ll tackle core topics such as randomness and regularity, noise and naturalistic variance, shape and path creation, filter effects, animation, and interactivity.In the process you’ll learn SvJs, a JavaScript ... Read more

$40.49 USD

This book introduces you to the exciting world of generative art and creative coding through the medium of JavaScript and Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG). Using tried and trusted techniques, you’ll tackle core topics such as randomness and regularity, noise and naturalistic variance, shape and path creation, filter effects, animation, and interactivity.In the process you’ll learn SvJs, a JavaScript
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Macrotask Crowdsourcing

Engaging the Crowds to Address Complex Problems

Edited by Vassillis-Javed Khan, Konstantinos Papangelis, Ioanna Lykourentzou, Panos Markopoulos ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Crowdsourcing is an emerging paradigm that promises to transform several domains: creative work, business work, cultural cooperation, etc. Crowdsourcing reflects the close-knit interplay between the latest computer technologies, the rapidly changing work model of the 21st century, and the very nature of people. The interplay makes for an exciting but at the same time challenging new field to ... Read more

$80.18 USD

Crowdsourcing is an emerging paradigm that promises to transform several domains: creative work, business work, cultural cooperation, etc. Crowdsourcing reflects the close-knit interplay between the latest computer technologies, the rapidly changing work model of the 21st century, and the very nature of people. The interplay makes for an exciting but at the same time challenging new field to
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Natural Interaction in Medical Training

Tools and Applications

by Alberto Del Bimbo, Andrea Ferracani, Daniele Pezzatini, Lorenzo Seidenari ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book covers state of the art techniques for health personnel training using natural interfaces, immersive systems and serious games paradigms.Opening with a comprehensive introduction to the state of immersive visualisation techniques of interaction and simulation used in the industry and training research, the authors then focus on computer vision techniques used to develop realtime training ... Read more

$44.54 USD

This book covers state of the art techniques for health personnel training using natural interfaces, immersive systems and serious games paradigms.Opening with a comprehensive introduction to the state of immersive visualisation techniques of interaction and simulation used in the industry and training research, the authors then focus on computer vision techniques used to develop realtime training
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Objective-C Programmer's Reference

by Carlos Oliveira ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Objective-C Programmer's Reference provides the tools necessary to write software in Objective-C—the language of choice for developing iOS and OS X applications. Author Carlos Oliveira begins from the basic building blocks of the language. He shows how to create correct and efficient applications by applying your knowledge of object-oriented and structured programming. This book:Takes you quickly ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Objective-C Programmer's Reference provides the tools necessary to write software in Objective-C—the language of choice for developing iOS and OS X applications. Author Carlos Oliveira begins from the basic building blocks of the language. He shows how to create correct and efficient applications by applying your knowledge of object-oriented and structured programming. This book:Takes you quickly
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Object-Oriented Design with ABAP

A Practical Approach

by James E. McDonough ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Conquer your fear and anxiety learning how the concepts behind object-oriented design apply to the ABAP programming environment. Through simple examples and metaphors this book demystifies the object-oriented programming model.Object-Oriented Design with ABAP presents a bridge from the familiar procedural style of ABAP to the unfamiliar object-oriented style, taking you by the hand and leading you ... Read more

$44.54 USD

Conquer your fear and anxiety learning how the concepts behind object-oriented design apply to the ABAP programming environment. Through simple examples and metaphors this book demystifies the object-oriented programming model.Object-Oriented Design with ABAP presents a bridge from the familiar procedural style of ABAP to the unfamiliar object-oriented style, taking you by the hand and leading you
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Musicality of Human Brain through Fractal Analytics

by Dipak Ghosh, Archi Banerjee, Ranjan Sengupta, Shankha Sanyal ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive overview of how fractal analytics can lead to the extraction of interesting features from the complex electroencephalograph (EEG) signals generated by Hindustani classical music. It particularly focuses on how the brain responses to the emotional attributes of Hindustani classical music that have been long been a source of discussion for musicologists and ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This book provides a comprehensive overview of how fractal analytics can lead to the extraction of interesting features from the complex electroencephalograph (EEG) signals generated by Hindustani classical music. It particularly focuses on how the brain responses to the emotional attributes of Hindustani classical music that have been long been a source of discussion for musicologists and
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Genetic Algorithms in Java Basics

by Burak Kanber, Lee Jacobson ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Genetic Algorithms in Java Basics is a brief introduction to solving problems using genetic algorithms, with working projects and solutions written in the Java programming language. This brief book will guide you step-by-step through various implementations of genetic algorithms and some of their common applications, with the aim to give you a practical understanding allowing you to solve your own ... Read more

$48.59 USD

Genetic Algorithms in Java Basics is a brief introduction to solving problems using genetic algorithms, with working projects and solutions written in the Java programming language. This brief book will guide you step-by-step through various implementations of genetic algorithms and some of their common applications, with the aim to give you a practical understanding allowing you to solve your own
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Migratory Interactive Applications for Ubiquitous Environments

Edited by Fabio Paternò ...

Series series Human–Computer Interaction Series
Ubiquitous environments are important because they allow users to move about freely and continue the interaction with the available applications through a variety of interactive devices (including cell phones, PDA's, desktop computers, digital television sets, and intelligent watches). A frustrating limitation is that people have to start their session over again from the beginning at each ... Read more

$80.18 USD

Ubiquitous environments are important because they allow users to move about freely and continue the interaction with the available applications through a variety of interactive devices (including cell phones, PDA's, desktop computers, digital television sets, and intelligent watches). A frustrating limitation is that people have to start their session over again from the beginning at each
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Mechatronics for Cultural Heritage and Civil Engineering

Edited by Erika Ottaviano, Assunta Pelliccio, Vincenzo Gattulli ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents recent advances in mechatronic and integrated monitoring and management systems with applications to architectural, archaeology survey, construction management and civil engineering. It consists of 16 chapters authored by recognized experts in a variety of fields including dynamics, signal processing, inverse modeling, robotics and automation, in particular, here applied to ... Read more

$96.38 USD

This book presents recent advances in mechatronic and integrated monitoring and management systems with applications to architectural, archaeology survey, construction management and civil engineering. It consists of 16 chapters authored by recognized experts in a variety of fields including dynamics, signal processing, inverse modeling, robotics and automation, in particular, here applied to
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Automotive User Interfaces

Creating Interactive Experiences in the Car

Edited by Gerrit Meixner, Christian Müller ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book focuses on automotive user interfaces for in-vehicle usage, looking at car electronics, its software of hidden technologies (e.g., ASP, ESP), comfort functions (e.g., navigation, communication, entertainment) and driver assistance (e.g., distance checking). The increased complexity of automotive user interfaces, driven by the need for using consumer electronic devices in cars as well as ... Read more

$153.08 USD

This book focuses on automotive user interfaces for in-vehicle usage, looking at car electronics, its software of hidden technologies (e.g., ASP, ESP), comfort functions (e.g., navigation, communication, entertainment) and driver assistance (e.g., distance checking). The increased complexity of automotive user interfaces, driven by the need for using consumer electronic devices in cars as well as
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Personality in Speech

Assessment and Automatic Classification

by Tim Polzehl ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This work combines interdisciplinary knowledge and experience from research fields of psychology, linguistics, audio-processing, machine learning, and computer science. The work systematically explores a novel research topic devoted to automated modeling of personality expression from speech. For this aim, it introduces a novel personality assessment questionnaire and presents the results of ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This work combines interdisciplinary knowledge and experience from research fields of psychology, linguistics, audio-processing, machine learning, and computer science. The work systematically explores a novel research topic devoted to automated modeling of personality expression from speech. For this aim, it introduces a novel personality assessment questionnaire and presents the results of
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Recent Trends in Image and Signal Processing in Computer Vision

Edited by Shruti Jain, Sudip Paul ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book highlights recent advances and emerging technologies that utilize computational intelligence in signal processing, computing, imaging science, artificial intelligence, and their applications. It covers all branches of artificial intelligence and machine learning that are based on computation at some level, e.g. artificial neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, fuzzy systems, and ... Read more

$80.18 USD

This book highlights recent advances and emerging technologies that utilize computational intelligence in signal processing, computing, imaging science, artificial intelligence, and their applications. It covers all branches of artificial intelligence and machine learning that are based on computation at some level, e.g. artificial neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, fuzzy systems, and
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Desarrollo de aplicaciones de inteligencia artificial con las API de OpenAI - 2.ª edición

Domine las API de ChatGPT, Whisper y DALL-E con el desarrollo de 10 proyectos innovadores de IA

by Martin Yanev ...

Aprenda a combinar las API de ChatGPT y abra las puertas a la creación de extraordinarias aplicaciones de IA. En un mundo donde la inteligencia artificial (IA) se ha convertido rápidamente en una parte integral de la vida, el dominio de las API de ChatGPT representa una ventaja competitiva inigualable. Al aprovechar estas API, podrá centrarse en la lógica de la aplicación y en la experiencia del ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Aprenda a combinar las API de ChatGPT y abra las puertas a la creación de extraordinarias aplicaciones de IA. En un mundo donde la inteligencia artificial (IA) se ha convertido rápidamente en una parte integral de la vida, el dominio de las API de ChatGPT representa una ventaja competitiva inigualable. Al aprovechar estas API, podrá centrarse en la lógica de la aplicación y en la experiencia del
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Modern Statistical Methods for HCI

Edited by Judy Robertson, Maurits Kaptein ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book critically reflects on current statistical methods used in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and introduces a number of novel methods to the reader.Covering many techniques and approaches for exploratory data analysis including effect and power calculations, experimental design, event history analysis, non-parametric testing and Bayesian inference; the research contained in this book ... Read more

$153.08 USD

This book critically reflects on current statistical methods used in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and introduces a number of novel methods to the reader.Covering many techniques and approaches for exploratory data analysis including effect and power calculations, experimental design, event history analysis, non-parametric testing and Bayesian inference; the research contained in this book
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