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Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment

9th International Conference, INTETAIN 2017, Funchal, Portugal, June 20-22, 2017, Proceedings

Edited by Yoram Chisik, Jussi Holopainen, Rilla Khaled, José Luis Silva, Paula Alexandra Silva ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and ... Read more

$53.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies for Interactive Entertainment, INTETAIN 2017, held in Funchal, Portugal, in June 2017. The 15 full papers were selected from 19 submissions and present developments and insights in art, design, science and engineering regarding novel entertainment-focused devices, paradigms, and
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Smart Maintenance for Human–Robot Interaction

An Intelligent Search Algorithmic Perspective

by Bo Xing, Tshilidzi Marwala ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This self-contained book, written by active researchers, presents up-to-date information on smart maintenance strategies for human–robot interaction (HRI) and the associated applications of novel search algorithms in a single volume, eliminating the need to consult scattered resources. Unlike other books, it addresses maintaining a smart HRI from three dimensions, namely, hardware, cyberware, and ... Read more

$143.09 USD

This self-contained book, written by active researchers, presents up-to-date information on smart maintenance strategies for human–robot interaction (HRI) and the associated applications of novel search algorithms in a single volume, eliminating the need to consult scattered resources. Unlike other books, it addresses maintaining a smart HRI from three dimensions, namely, hardware, cyberware, and
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AI-Driven Decision-Making in Finance

Edited by Bilal Bagis ...

Series series Security, Audit and Leadership Series
This book explores the deep impact of AI and digital transformation on finance, its practices and decision intelligence processes. The book and its practical, analytical chapters present further insights regarding ways to effectively utilize AI, potentially even beyond the existing theoretical and practical knowledge. Regulatory, ethical, security, and moral challenges and concerns associated with ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book explores the deep impact of AI and digital transformation on finance, its practices and decision intelligence processes. The book and its practical, analytical chapters present further insights regarding ways to effectively utilize AI, potentially even beyond the existing theoretical and practical knowledge. Regulatory, ethical, security, and moral challenges and concerns associated with
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Formal Languages and Computation

Models and Their Applications

by Alexander Meduna ...

Formal Languages and Computation: Models and Their Applications gives a clear, comprehensive introduction to formal language theory and its applications in computer science. It covers all rudimental topics concerning formal languages and their models, especially grammars and automata, and sketches the basic ideas underlying the theory of computatio ... Read more

$86.99 USD

Formal Languages and Computation: Models and Their Applications gives a clear, comprehensive introduction to formal language theory and its applications in computer science. It covers all rudimental topics concerning formal languages and their models, especially grammars and automata, and sketches the basic ideas underlying the theory of computatio
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Shaping Tomorrow

The Human Journey with AI

Edited by Vishal Rana, Govand Khalid Azeez, Ray Parker, Alan Nankervis ...

Every major technological regime in human history has reorganised not only how societies produce but how they think, govern, and define what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is no exception. What sets it apart is the speed, scale, and intimacy with which it is penetrating the epistemic and institutional fabric of contemporary life.Shaping Tomorrow: The Human Journey with AI draws on ... Read more

$72.99 USD

Every major technological regime in human history has reorganised not only how societies produce but how they think, govern, and define what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is no exception. What sets it apart is the speed, scale, and intimacy with which it is penetrating the epistemic and institutional fabric of contemporary life.Shaping Tomorrow: The Human Journey with AI draws on
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Languages for Digital Embedded Systems

by Stephen A. Edwards ...

Series Book 572 - The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science
Appropriate for use as a graduate text or a professional reference, Languages for Digital Embedded Systems is the first detailed, broad survey of hardware and software description languages for embedded system design.Instead of promoting the one language that will solve all design problems (which does not and will not ever exist), this book takes the view that different problems demand different ... Read more

$143.09 USD

Appropriate for use as a graduate text or a professional reference, Languages for Digital Embedded Systems is the first detailed, broad survey of hardware and software description languages for embedded system design.Instead of promoting the one language that will solve all design problems (which does not and will not ever exist), this book takes the view that different problems demand different
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Python Data Analysis

Master Python Analytics with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, GenAI, LLMs, and Data Engineering

by Avinash Navlani, Cornellius Yudha Wijaya ...

Understand data analysis pipelines using Python Data Analysis, machine learning, pandas, scikit-learn, and data visualization techniques. Build scalable workflows for time series, NLP, image analytics, and big data processing. Key FeaturesPrepare, clean, and transform data with Python, pandas, and exploratory data analysis techniquesApply machine learning with Python using regression, ... Read more

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Understand data analysis pipelines using Python Data Analysis, machine learning, pandas, scikit-learn, and data visualization techniques. Build scalable workflows for time series, NLP, image analytics, and big data processing. Key FeaturesPrepare, clean, and transform data with Python, pandas, and exploratory data analysis techniquesApply machine learning with Python using regression,
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SAP HANA – Datenmodellierung

by Ingo Rötting, Dickson Anane Adusei, Stefan Yamada ...

Über dieses BuchSo meistern Sie die Datenmodellierung für SAP HANA! Erfahren Sie, welche Modellierungsfunktionen, -objekte und Werkzeuge es gibt und wie Sie diese einsetzen, um für Ihr Unternehmen passende Datenmodelle zu erstellen. Die Autoren zeigen Ihnen an praxisrelevanten Beispielen die Modellierung der Daten für alle SAP-Komponenten: SAP HANA (nativ), SAP BW auf SAP HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S ... Read more

$84.49 USD

Über dieses BuchSo meistern Sie die Datenmodellierung für SAP HANA! Erfahren Sie, welche Modellierungsfunktionen, -objekte und Werkzeuge es gibt und wie Sie diese einsetzen, um für Ihr Unternehmen passende Datenmodelle zu erstellen. Die Autoren zeigen Ihnen an praxisrelevanten Beispielen die Modellierung der Daten für alle SAP-Komponenten: SAP HANA (nativ), SAP BW auf SAP HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP S
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Tableau at Work

by Cathy Young ...

With data and AI increasingly at the forefront of business today, you have a significant advantage when you can manage data, and uncover and communicate data insights effectively. By thoroughly cataloging, indexing, and cross-referencing material, this book flattens the steep Tableau learning curve, starting you on your data journey and serving as a comprehensive reference and study guide.Where do ... Read more

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With data and AI increasingly at the forefront of business today, you have a significant advantage when you can manage data, and uncover and communicate data insights effectively. By thoroughly cataloging, indexing, and cross-referencing material, this book flattens the steep Tableau learning curve, starting you on your data journey and serving as a comprehensive reference and study guide.Where do
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HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems

6th International Conference, MobiTAS 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Heidi Krömker ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 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 carefully reviewed and ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems, MobiTAS 2024, held as part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 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 carefully reviewed and
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Gamification Design for Educational Contexts

Theoretical and Practical Contributions

Edited by Armando Toda, Alexandra I. Cristea, Seiji Isotani ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Have you ever wondered how to best add game-like elements to your (online) courses? What makes some game features desirable, and others boring? This book covers gamification design in educational domains. It is aimed at practitioners, researchers and academics alike. Gamification design is a recent and relevant topic in many domains; however, it is not well explored in the domain of education, ... Read more

$125.09 USD

Have you ever wondered how to best add game-like elements to your (online) courses? What makes some game features desirable, and others boring? This book covers gamification design in educational domains. It is aimed at practitioners, researchers and academics alike. Gamification design is a recent and relevant topic in many domains; however, it is not well explored in the domain of education,
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Expert Systems

Introduction to First and Second Generation and Hybrid Knowledge Based Systems

by Chris Nikolopoulos ...

Offering an introduction to the field of expert/knowledge based systems, this text covers current and emerging trends as well as future research areas. It considers both the system shell and programming environment approaches to expert system development. ... Read more

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Offering an introduction to the field of expert/knowledge based systems, this text covers current and emerging trends as well as future research areas. It considers both the system shell and programming environment approaches to expert system development.
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Agents and Multi-agent Systems: Technologies and Applications 2024

Proceedings of 18th KES International Conference, KES-AMSTA 2024, June 2024

Edited by Gordan Jezic, Y.-H. Chen-Burger, Mario Kušek, Roman Šperka, Robert J. Howlett, Lakhmi C. Jain ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book highlights new trends and challenges in research on agents and the new digital and knowledge economy. It includes papers on business process management, agent-based modeling and simulation and anthropic-oriented computing that were originally presented at the 18th International KES Conference on Agents and Multi-Agent Systems: Technologies and Applications (KES-AMSTA 2024), held in ... Read more

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This book highlights new trends and challenges in research on agents and the new digital and knowledge economy. It includes papers on business process management, agent-based modeling and simulation and anthropic-oriented computing that were originally presented at the 18th International KES Conference on Agents and Multi-Agent Systems: Technologies and Applications (KES-AMSTA 2024), held in
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Diseño de experiencia de usuario (UX)

Cómo diseñar interfaces digitales amigables para las personas y rentables para las compañías

by Juan Manuel Carraro, Yanina Duarte ...

En los últimos años, el diseño de experiencia de usuario se ha convertido en una tendencia consolidada en Latinoamérica. En países como Inglaterra o Estados Unidos User Experience (UX ) lleva ya un par de décadas de existencia y, en los últimos años, ha comenzado incluso a expandirse hacia otras áreas como el diseño de servicios y modelos de negocio. En un contexto de "incubación" del campo de UX ... Read more

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En los últimos años, el diseño de experiencia de usuario se ha convertido en una tendencia consolidada en Latinoamérica. En países como Inglaterra o Estados Unidos User Experience (UX ) lleva ya un par de décadas de existencia y, en los últimos años, ha comenzado incluso a expandirse hacia otras áreas como el diseño de servicios y modelos de negocio. En un contexto de "incubación" del campo de UX
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Theory of JIZAI Body

Towards Mastery Over the Extended Self

Edited by Masahiko Inami ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book proposes a novel body image to bridge gap between self-transformation and preserving sense of self: the Jizai body. Automation and digitization have served to transform our lives. Digital transformation, for example, is rapidly changing the world every day, making life more convenient and comfortable. However, there is a worrying trend of removing the human element from human-centric ... Read more

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This book proposes a novel body image to bridge gap between self-transformation and preserving sense of self: the Jizai body. Automation and digitization have served to transform our lives. Digital transformation, for example, is rapidly changing the world every day, making life more convenient and comfortable. However, there is a worrying trend of removing the human element from human-centric
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HCI Outdoors: Theory, Design, Methods and Applications

Edited by D. Scott McCrickard, Michael Jones, Timothy L. Stelter ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Advances in network connectivity, power consumption, and physical size create new possibilities for using interactive computing outdoors. However, moving computing outdoors can drastically change the human outdoor experience. This impact is felt in many kinds of outdoor activities such as citizen science, personal recreation, search and rescue, informal education, and others. It is also felt ... Read more

$152.09 USD

Advances in network connectivity, power consumption, and physical size create new possibilities for using interactive computing outdoors. However, moving computing outdoors can drastically change the human outdoor experience. This impact is felt in many kinds of outdoor activities such as citizen science, personal recreation, search and rescue, informal education, and others. It is also felt
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La réalité virtuelle démystifiée

Principe - Interfaces - Applications - Perspectives

by Indira Thouvenin, Romain Lelong ...

Rendre la réalité virtuelle accessible à tous.Facile à lire et très illustré, cet ouvrage passionnant fait entrer le lecteur dans le monde incroyable de la réalité virtuelle. On y parlera d'avatars, de théières, de chats virtuels à caresser, de perception, d'interaction, d'immersion, d'intelligence artificielle, de philosophie, d'éthique... Avec une approche simple et pratique, il dresse un ... Read more

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Rendre la réalité virtuelle accessible à tous.Facile à lire et très illustré, cet ouvrage passionnant fait entrer le lecteur dans le monde incroyable de la réalité virtuelle. On y parlera d'avatars, de théières, de chats virtuels à caresser, de perception, d'interaction, d'immersion, d'intelligence artificielle, de philosophie, d'éthique... Avec une approche simple et pratique, il dresse un
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Moving to Responsive Web Design

Bring existing static sites into today's multi-device world with responsive web design

by Inayaili de León ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Redesign your static website into a modern, fully responsive website. As the usage of mobile devices of all shapes and sizes increases exponentially every year, and dominates the manner in which many users access the web, it is now imperative for any business to have a responsive website that adapts seamlessly to any screen size and resolution — a change that will impact not only your designs but ... Read more

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Redesign your static website into a modern, fully responsive website. As the usage of mobile devices of all shapes and sizes increases exponentially every year, and dominates the manner in which many users access the web, it is now imperative for any business to have a responsive website that adapts seamlessly to any screen size and resolution — a change that will impact not only your designs but
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You & AI: A Guide to Understanding How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping Our Lives

by Anne Scherer, Cindy Candrian ...

As we increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into our everyday lives, many pressing questions remain: What exactly is AI, and how does it differ from human intelligence? How will AI influence our future, and what challenges must we overcome to develop ethical AI? Explore the exciting world of AI and its impact on our daily lives and society with this ultimate guide. Dr. Anne Scherer ... Read more

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As we increasingly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into our everyday lives, many pressing questions remain: What exactly is AI, and how does it differ from human intelligence? How will AI influence our future, and what challenges must we overcome to develop ethical AI? Explore the exciting world of AI and its impact on our daily lives and society with this ultimate guide. Dr. Anne Scherer
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Revit 2024 for Architecture

No Experience Required

by Eric Wing ...

The latest and most authoritative version of the popular step-by-step tutorial for Revit ArchitectureThe newly revised third edition of Revit 2024 for Architecture: No Experience Required is the latest update to the market-leading, real-world guide for learning and building with Revit—the powerful and sophisticated Building Information Modeling (BIM) software used by professionals around the world ... Read more

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The latest and most authoritative version of the popular step-by-step tutorial for Revit ArchitectureThe newly revised third edition of Revit 2024 for Architecture: No Experience Required is the latest update to the market-leading, real-world guide for learning and building with Revit—the powerful and sophisticated Building Information Modeling (BIM) software used by professionals around the world
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Foundations of Data Intensive Applications

Large Scale Data Analytics under the Hood

by Supun Kamburugamuve, Saliya Ekanayake ...

PEEK “UNDER THE HOOD” OF BIG DATA ANALYTICSThe world of big data analytics grows ever more complex. And while many people can work superficially with specific frameworks, far fewer understand the fundamental principles of large-scale, distributed data processing systems and how they operate. In Foundations of Data Intensive Applications: Large Scale Data Analytics under the Hood, renowned big-data ... Read more

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PEEK “UNDER THE HOOD” OF BIG DATA ANALYTICSThe world of big data analytics grows ever more complex. And while many people can work superficially with specific frameworks, far fewer understand the fundamental principles of large-scale, distributed data processing systems and how they operate. In Foundations of Data Intensive Applications: Large Scale Data Analytics under the Hood, renowned big-data
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Digital Transformation with Dataverse for Teams

Become a citizen developer and lead the digital transformation wave with Microsoft Teams and Power Platform

by Srikumar Nair ...

Design, build, and deploy multi-platform apps to overcome crucial business problems by leveraging the capabilities of low-code and no-code development enabled through Microsoft Power Platform and TeamsKey FeaturesFind out how you can accelerate the digital transformation of your organization as a citizen developerBuild your first app with the help of step-by-step guidance and add capabilities with ... Read more

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Design, build, and deploy multi-platform apps to overcome crucial business problems by leveraging the capabilities of low-code and no-code development enabled through Microsoft Power Platform and TeamsKey FeaturesFind out how you can accelerate the digital transformation of your organization as a citizen developerBuild your first app with the help of step-by-step guidance and add capabilities with
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Scientific Computing with Python

High-performance scientific computing with NumPy, SciPy, and pandas

by Claus Fuhrer, Jan Erik Solem, Olivier Verdier, Claus Führer ...

Leverage this example-packed, comprehensive guide for all your Python computational needsKey FeaturesLearn the first steps within Python to highly specialized conceptsExplore examples and code snippets taken from typical programming situations within scientific computing.Delve into essential computer science concepts like iterating, object-oriented programming, testing, and MPI presented in strong ... Read more

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Leverage this example-packed, comprehensive guide for all your Python computational needsKey FeaturesLearn the first steps within Python to highly specialized conceptsExplore examples and code snippets taken from typical programming situations within scientific computing.Delve into essential computer science concepts like iterating, object-oriented programming, testing, and MPI presented in strong
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UX-Design überzeugend vermitteln

Erfolgreich mit Kunden und Stakeholdern kommunizieren und die bestmögliche User Experience erzielen

by Tom Greever ...

Translated by Jens Olaf Koch ...

Erfolgreich - und ohne verrückt zu werden - mit Stakeholdern kommunizierenErprobtes Know-how zu einem Frustthema im Designer-AlltagWertvolle Tipps, Use Cases und ArgumentationsbeispieleMit besseren Kommunikationsskills zu bestmöglichen DesignentscheidungenWie gut Ihr Design auch sein mag: Ohne die Unterstützung von Nicht-Designerkollegen, Stakeholdern und Kunden werden aus Ihren Entwürfen niemals ... Read more

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Erfolgreich - und ohne verrückt zu werden - mit Stakeholdern kommunizierenErprobtes Know-how zu einem Frustthema im Designer-AlltagWertvolle Tipps, Use Cases und ArgumentationsbeispieleMit besseren Kommunikationsskills zu bestmöglichen DesignentscheidungenWie gut Ihr Design auch sein mag: Ohne die Unterstützung von Nicht-Designerkollegen, Stakeholdern und Kunden werden aus Ihren Entwürfen niemals
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