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Advances and problems in the field of compiler compilers are the subject of the 2nd CCHSC Workshop which took place in Berlin, GDR, in October 1988. The 18 papers which were selected for the workshop are now included in this volume, among them three invited papers. They discuss the requirements, properties and theoretical aspects of compiler compilers as well as tools and metatools for software engineering. The papers cover a wide spectrum in the field of compiler compilers ranging from overviews of existing compiler compilers and engineering of compiler compilers to special problems of attribute evaluation generation and code generation. In connection with compiler compiler projects means of supporting high speed compilation are pointed out. Special attention is given to problems of incremental compilation.
Beginning in the mid 1980's, VLSI technology had begun to advance in two directions. Pushing the limit of integration, ULSI (Ultra Large Scale Integration) represents the frontier of the semiconductor processing technology in the campaign to conquer the submicron realm. The application of ULSI, however, is at present largely confined in the area of memory designs, and as such, its impact on traditional, microprocessor-based system design is modest. If advancement in this direction is merely a natural extrapolation from the previous integration generations, then the rise of ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) is an unequivocal signal that a directional change in the discipline of system design is in effect. In contrast to ULSI, ASIC employs only well proven technology, and hence is usually at least one generation behind the most advanced processing technology. In spite of this apparent disadvantage, ASIC has become the mainstream of VLSI design and the technology base of numerous entrepreneurial opportunities ranging from PC clones to supercomputers. Unlike ULSI whose complexity can be hidden inside a memory chip or a standard component and thus can be accommodated by traditional system design methods, ASIC requires system designers to master a much larger body of knowledge spanning from processing technology and circuit techniques to architecture principles and algorithm characteristics. Integrating knowledge in these various areas has become the precondition for integrating devices and functions into an ASIC chip in a market-oriented environment. But knowledge is of two kinds.
Research in discrete systems is expanding rapidly, and specialized languages are proliferating. This book is a remarkable attempt to bring together researchers from a diverse range of application areas. This is the proceeding of a workshop on Discrete Event Systems Models. The 30 participants included researchers working in communication networks, manufacturing, digital signal processing, Markov decision theory, and automatic control. The purpose of the workshop was to establish the common features of the mathematical models, techniques and goals pursued in these diverse areas. The papers demonstrate that there is a large common core underlying these efforts, that researchers in one area can benefit from advances in other areas of discrete systems, and that it is not difficult to translate results expressed in one discrete event formation into another. The papers cover formal description methods, logical verification, simulation, performance evaluation, and optimization. Techniques covered include finite state machines, Petri nets, communicating sequential processes, queuing analysis, and perturbation analysis.
Most of us do not realize that we are living in revolutionary times. To a large degree, we are in a time of massive economic and industrial change, and perhaps history will one day record this era as the Second Industrial Revolution. Certainly we have been made aware of the decline of "smoke stack industries" and of the rapid rise of what might be called the "infor mation industries" in the United States and, presumably, in most of the western world. Several best-selling authors have assured us that we must change or perish, and a great many industrialists appear to agree. Ironically, we have also been all but promised a return to a modern form of that very cottage industry economy that the first Industrial Revolution wiped out: Some of our leading savants envision individuals working at home on desktop computers, connected via hardwire (telephone) to an employer's large, central computer. Will this come to pass? Perhaps; the industrial/economic indicators appear to point in that direction, although there are the problems of numerous laws and regulations -labor laws and OSHA laws, to name only two areas, and ignoring for the moment the reaction of our labor unions - that would be most difficult to reconcile with such an arrangement. In a sense, it is the computer that has brought about this condition."
Egal welches Android-Tablet Sie Ihr Eigen nennen - ob von Samsung, Google oder Amazon, um nur einige Hersteller zu nennen -, in diesem Buch erfahren Sie, wie Sie alles aus Ihrem GerAt herausholen kAnnen. Richten Sie Ihr Tablet gemAA Ihren BedA1/4rfnissen ein, surfen Sie im Internet, lesen Sie Ihre Mails, nutzen Sie soziale Netzwerke wie Facebook und Twitter, laden Sie Apps, Musik, BA1/4cher und Filme auf Ihr Tablet, finden Sie alle wichtigen Funktionen und noch ein paar mehr. Dieses Buch fA1/4hrt Sie in die verborgenen Tiefen Ihres Android-Tablets. Es geht auf die Funktionen ein, A1/4ber die jedes Android-Tablet verfA1/4gt, auf Besonderheiten von Samsung-GerAten und auf die neuen Features der Nougat-Version. Wenn Sie alle Tablet-Tricks beherrschen wollen, aber nicht so viel Zeit investieren kAnnen, dann ist dieses Buch genau das richtige fA1/4r Sie.
Das Internet ist inzwischen ein fester Bestandteil des Alltags. Die Autoren erl utern die technologischen Grundlagen, auf denen es beruht. Ausgehend von den physikalischen Grundlagen der Daten bertragung erfahren Leser, nach welchen Prnzipien und auf Grundlage welcher Technologien lokale Netzwerke (LANs) und Weitverkehrsnetzwerke (WANs) funktionieren. Das Kompendium zur Internet-Technologie vermittelt allgemein verst ndlich das dem Internet zugrunde liegende TCP/IP-Referenzmodell sowie dessen Protokolle und zahlreichen Anwendungen.
The Intel Edison is a crowning achievement of Intel's adaptation of its technology into maker-friendly products. They've packed the dual-core power of the Atom CPU, combined it with a sideboard microcontroller brain, and added in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, and a generous amount of RAM (1GB) and flash storage (4GB). This book, written by Stephanie Moyerman, a research scientist with Intel's Smart Device Innovation Team, teaches you everything you need to know to get started making things with Edison, the compact and powerful Internet of Things platform. Projects and tutorials include: Controlling devices over Bluetooth Using Python and Arduino programming environments on Edison Tracking objects with a webcam and OpenCV Responding to voice commands and talking back Using and configuring Linux on Edison
The text comprehensively discusses the essentials of the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning algorithms, industrial and medical IoT, robotics, data analytics tools, and technologies for smart cities. It further covers fundamental concepts, advanced tools, and techniques, along with the concept of energy-efficient systems. It also highlights software and hardware interfacing into the IoT platforms and systems for better understanding. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, and computer engineering. Features: Covers cognitive Internet of Things and emerging network, IoT in robotics, smart cities, and health care Discusses major issues in the field of the IoTsuch as scalable and secure issues, energy-efficient, and actuator devices Highlights the importance of industrial and medical IoT Illustrates applications of the IoT in robotics, smart grid, and smart cities Presents real-time examples for better understanding The text comprehensively discusses design principles, modernization techniques, advanced developments in artificial intelligence.This will be helpful for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and academic researchers in diverse engineering fields including electrical, electronics and communication, and computer science.
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Create physical interfaces that interact with the Internet and web pages. With Arduino and JavaScript you can create interactive physical displays and connected devices that send data to or receive data from the web. You'll take advantage of the processes needed to set up electronic components, collect data, and create web pages able to interact with electronic components. Through exercises, projects, and explanations, this book will give you the core front end web development and electronics skills needed to create connected physical interfaces and build compelling visualizations with a range of JavaScript libraries. By the end of the book you will have developed fully working interactive prototypes capable of sending data to and receiving data from a physical interface. Most importantly, Connecting Arduino to the Web will give you a taste of what is possible and the knowledge to create your own connected physical interfaces and bring the web into your electronics projects. What You'll Learn Build an Internet of Things dashboard that updates with electronics attached to an Arduino Use components to interact with online 3D displays Create web pages with HTML and CSS Set up a Node.js server Use WebSockets to process live data Interact with scalable vector graphics (SVG) Who This Book Is For Technologists, developers, and enthusiasts looking to extend their skills, be able to develop physical prototypes with connected devices, and with an interest in getting started with IoT. Also, those excited by the possibilities of connecting the physical and the web.
If you're already a comfortable programmer, familiar with your single board computer and microcontroller, and are ready to refine your projects, then let's get started! This book covers advanced methods and techniques for creating, implementing, monitoring and controlling your experiments and projects with your Raspberry Pi and Arduino. Projects will use Python and the Tkinter GUI and will also cover software development for adding real time data display to the Raspberry Pi. You'll review concepts of frequency occurring in nature and the techniques used to measure the frequency of electrically varying signal voltages. You'll also study procedures for safe design, implementation and operation of experimental measurement systems operating at high heats and high temperatures. Throughout the book you'll look at sources and types of errors, and best practices for minimizing and reducing them. Often times there are simple environmental issues hindering what would seem to be simple projects: high temperatures, controlling the power for elevated temperature with the proportional integral and derivative (PID) algorithm, and the limitations imposed by eight bit code, the influence of noise and errors in measured data, and many more. Advanced Arduino Techniques in Science provides the best tools to move past those restrictions. What You'll Learn Implement an experimental control system and graphical data display for the Raspberry Pi and Arduino Manage experimental control with PID algorithm implementation, tuning and limitations imposed by eight bit digital signals Build an analytical front end Examine data smoothing capability of the Kalman filter Explore available methods for measuring both high and low frequency values in electronic signals Who This Book Is For Educators, researchers, students, makers, citizen scientists, or hobbyists can all extend their measuring capability or improve upon the quality of their collected data. The book is directed to those with intermediate skills in programming and those who are comfortable with Python programming and Arduino C.
Unique selling point: * This book teaches readers how to build IoT products through practical projects, ranging from beginners to advanced level, so that they can build knowledge through hands-on tasks rather than theoretical knowledge. Core audience: * IoT enthusiasts, students and tutors Place in the market: * This is a new approach and distinctly different from all of the books which focus only on theory.
This book provides knowledge, skills, and strategies an engineer requires to effectively integrate Internet of Things (IoT) into the field of mechanical engineering. Divided into three sections named IoT Strategies, IoT Foundation topics, and IoT system development, the volume covers introduction to IoT framework, its components, advantages, challenges, and practical process for effective implementation of IoT from mechanical engineering perspective. Further, it explains IoT systems and hands-on training modules, implementation, and execution of IoT Systems. Features: Presents exclusive material on application of IoT in mechanical engineering. Combines theory and practice including relevant terminologies and hands-on. Emphasis on use of IoT to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increased profits. Focusses on development and implementation of Raspberry Pi and Arduino based IoT systems. Illustrates use IoT data to improve performance of robots, machines, and systems. This book aims at Researchers, Graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Programming, Automobile, Robotics, and Industry 4.0/automation.
The Architecture of Computer Hardware, Systems Software and Networking is designed help students majoring in information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) understand the structure and operation of computers and computer-based devices. Requiring only basic computer skills, this accessible textbook introduces the basic principles of system architecture and explores current technological practices and trends using clear, easy-to-understand language. Throughout the text, numerous relatable examples, subject-specific illustrations, and in-depth case studies reinforce key learning points and show students how important concepts are applied in the real world. This fully-updated sixth edition features a wealth of new and revised content that reflects today's technological landscape. Organized into five parts, the book first explains the role of the computer in information systems and provides an overview of its components. Subsequent sections discuss the representation of data in the computer, hardware architecture and operational concepts, the basics of computer networking, system software and operating systems, and various interconnected systems and components. Students are introduced to the material using ideas already familiar to them, allowing them to gradually build upon what they have learned without being overwhelmed and develop a deeper knowledge of computer architecture.
Take a guided tour of macOS High Sierra and discover just how much your Mac can do Teach Yourself VISUALLY macOS High Sierra is the perfect introduction to Apple's operating system. With clear, step-by-step instructions and plenty of rich visuals, it walks you through the new macOS High Sierra and demonstrates the essential tasks you need to know. You'll learn how to manipulate Preferences to customize your experience, make the most of your digital media, and streamline your workflow while having a little fun. You'll tour Photos, Messages, and Notifications, and get acquainted with Mission Control, the App Store, and Siri. New Mac users will appreciate the straightforward instruction, while veteran users will enjoy getting up to speed on the latest features introduced or upgraded in macOS High Sierra. macOS High Sierra is the latest incarnation of Apple's macOS, boasting elegant new visuals, several new features, and more seamless integration of Mac and iOS devices. If you use a Mac, you're going to want a guided tour that shows you just what macOS can do for you. Teach Yourself VISUALLY macOS High Sierra is your go-to guide, from the fundamentals to the neat little tricks that make the Mac experience something far beyond computing. - Edit and enhance photos with the powerful new tools on the Photos app - Browse the web safely with Safari's new privacy features - Share files quickly and easily using iCloud Drive - Use Siri to accomplish more in less time Like any computer, your Mac is a tool. And like any tool, the more you know about it, the more you get out of it. Discover the beauty, simplicity, and sheer functionality that millions already enjoy--and get ready to master your Mac with Teach Yourself VISUALLY macOS High Sierra.
Using the Pi Camera and a Raspberry Pi board, expand and replicate interesting machine learning (ML) experiments. This book provides a solid overview of ML and a myriad of underlying topics to further explore. Non-technical discussions temper complex technical explanations to make the hottest and most complex topic in the hobbyist world of computing understandable and approachable. Machine learning, also commonly referred to as deep learning (DL), is currently being integrated into a multitude of commercial products as well as widely being used in industrial, medical, and military applications. It is hard to find any modern human activity, which has not been "touched" by artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Building on the concepts first presented in Beginning Artificial Intelligence with the Raspberry Pi, you'll go beyond simply understanding the concepts of AI into working with real machine learning experiments and applying practical deep learning concepts to experiments with the Pi board and computer vision. What you learn with Machine Learning with the Raspberry Pi can then be moved on to other platforms to go even further in the world of AI and ML to better your hobbyist or commercial projects. What You'll Learn Acquire a working knowledge of current ML Use the Raspberry Pi to implement ML techniques and algorithms Apply AI and ML tools and techniques to your own work projects and studies Who This Book Is For Engineers and scientists but also experienced makers and hobbyists. Motivated high school students who desire to learn about ML can benefit from this material with determination.
This book shows latest research on the role Artificial inelegance in enabling IoT to evoke IoI, and how IoI flourish inside technologies like social media platforms, social networks: communities of practice/interest, to assure a globally sustainable unit where humans integrate with machines to collaboratively share ideas and solve complex problems. Such a book holds several benefits. It will reveal theoretical practical, and managerial implications through discussions that will embrace a wide array of technologies focused on the role of AI enabled IoT to evoke IoI. EAMMIS 2022 was organized by the Bridges Foundation in cooperation with Coventry University, UK on the 10th and 11th of June 2022. EAMMIS 2022 theme was From the Internet of Things to the Internet of Ideas: The role of Artificial Intelligence. The papers presented at the conference provide a holistic view of AI and its applications, IOT and the IOI which will help societies to better use and benefit from AI, IOT and IOI to develop future strategies and actions.
Der vorliegende Band beschaftigt sich mit Mediennetzen. Vorgestellt werden die Techniken, die beim Transport von Informationen durch unterschiedliche Netze zum Einsatz kommen. Schwerpunkte bilden also die "Verpackung" der Information z.B. durch Kompressionsverfahren und der Transport digitalisierter Information. Die nachste Frage, die sich beim Transport von Information stellt, ist die nach der Mediensicherheit. Verfahren wie Digitale Wasserzeichen und Digital-Rights-Management-Systeme werden erlautert. Schliesslich werden verschiedene Multimediennetze und insbesondere Mobile Netze prasentiert."
Your all-inclusive guide to Windows 10 Anniversary Edition Windows 10 Bible, Anniversary Update presents the ultimate reference for enterprise and professional Windows 10 Anniversary Update users. From setup and settings to networking and the daily workflow, this book provides expert guidance on all aspects of the OS. Read from beginning to end for a comprehensive tour of all of the nooks and crannies, or dip in as needed to find quick answers to your most pressing issues formatted as a reference divided into mini-tutorials, this guide delves deep into the Windows 10 Anniversary Update to walk you through every inch of functionality. Personalize your settings, desktop, and security to augment the way you work; configure Windows 10 for enterprise with remote access, groups, and Hyper-V; set up a private network for two or 20 computers, and manage security to keep your content safe everything you need to know is explained here. This book provides clear, authoritative guidance toward every aspect of the old and new to help you take advantage of everything Windows 10 Anniversary Update has to offer. * Customize your Windows 10 Anniversary Update experience * Install and remove hardware and software * Set up your network and configure security * Manage content, connect to printers, and troubleshoot issues Clear your to-do list faster than ever with Cortana voice commands, Windows Ink, Windows Hello, and a cross-platform capability that allows you to integrate a range of platforms including tablets, phones, Raspberry Pi, and even Xbox. Even if you're an experienced user, you're probably missing out on some very cool features let the Windows 10 Bible, Anniversary Update fill the gaps and take your Windows 10 experience to the next level.
Edited in collaboration with FoLLI, the Association of Logic, Language and Information this book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 28th Workshop on Logic, Language, Information and Computation, WoLLIC 2022, Iasi, Romania, in September 2022. The 25 full papers presented included with 8 extra abstracts, 5 invited talks and 3 tutorials were fully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. The conference aims fostering interdisciplinary research in pure and applied logic.
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to improve your embedded software and benefit from author Jacob Beningo's more than 15 years developing reusable and portable software for resource-constrained microcontroller-based systems. You will explore APIs, HALs, and driver development among other topics to acquire a solid foundation for improving your own software. Reusable Firmware Development: A Practical Approach to APIs, HALs and Drivers not only explains critical concepts, but also provides a plethora of examples, exercises, and case studies on how to use and implement the concepts. What You'll Learn Develop portable firmware using the C programming language Discover APIs and HALs, explore their differences, and see why they are important to developers of resource-constrained software Master microcontroller driver development concepts, strategies, and examples Write drivers that are reusable across multiple MCU families and vendors Improve the way software documented Design APIs and HALs for microcontroller-based systems Who This Book Is For Those with some prior experience with embedded programming.
Das Buch beinhaltet die wichtigsten Themengebiete der Mikroelektronik. Der fachlich fundierte und didaktisch sehr gut dargestellte Inhalt ermoglicht das Verstandnis fur den Aufbau und die Funktionsweise elektronischer Bauelemente der Mikroelektronik und deren Einsatz in schaltungstechnischen Anwendungen. Die Verknupfung physikalischer Halbleitereffekte mit der Funktionsweise elektronischer Bauelemente und integrierter Schaltungen stellt ein Hauptmerkmal des Buches dar. Ein weiteres pragnantes Merkmal ist die Vielfalt und Beschreibungsweise der behandelten elektronischen Halbleiterbauelemente, wodurch ein umfassendes Bild des Stoffgebietes geliefert wird. "
Every solution that is in some way related to the IoT needs a platform; learn how to create that platform with us. This book is about being agile and reducing your time to market without breaking the bank. It is about designing something that can scale incrementally without rework and potentially disrupting the current work. So, the key questions are: What does it take? How long does it take? And, how much does it take to build your own IoT platform? This book answers these questions and provides you with step-by-step guide to building your own IoT platform. In this book, the author highlights what the core of an IoT platform looks like. There are always some must-haves and some nice-to-haves. This book distinguishes the two and focuses on building the must-haves. Building your IoT platform is not only the most significant cost-saver but can also be a satisfying learning experience. This edition will extend your work with a sample project to clarify the concepts and show you the possibilities. Additional chapters will also shed some light on the hardware interface and considerations. What You Will Learn * Master how to architect an interconnected system and develop a flexible platform architecture * Understand how to prioritize system requirements with a bottom-up approach * Design and build a robust IoT communications platform * Create an end-to-end application using guidelines in this book Who Is This Book For IoT developers with basic-to-intermediate programming skills, small business owners, as well as entrepreneurs and startup founders would benefit from this book |
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