Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), a type of deep neural network that has become dominant in a variety of computer vision tasks, in recent few years has attracted interest across a variety of domains due to their high efficiency at extracting meaningful information from visual imagery. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) excel at a wide range of machine learning and deep learning tasks. As sensor-enabled internet of things (IoT) devices pervade every aspect of modern life, it is becoming increasingly critical to run CNN inference, a computationally intensive application, on resource-constrained devices. Through this edited volume we aim to provide a structured presentation of CNN enabled IoT applications in vision, speech, and natural language processing. This book discusses a variety of CNN techniques and applications, including but not limited to, IoT enabled CNN for speech de-noising, a smart app for visually impaired people, disease detection, ECG signal analysis, weather monitoring, texture analysis, etc. Unlike other books on the market, this book covers the tools, techniques, and challenges associated with the implementation of CNN algorithms, computation time, and the complexity associated with reasoning and modelling various types of data. We have included CNN's current research trends and future directions.

Blockchain: Principles and Applications in IoT covers all the aspects of Blockchain and its application in IOT. The book focuses on Blockchain, its features, and the core technologies that are used to build the Blockchain network. The gradual flow of chapters traces the history of blockchain from cryptocurrencies to blockchain technology platforms and applications that are adopted by mainstream financial and industrial domains worldwide due to their ease of use, increased security and transparency. * Focuses on application of Blockchain on IoT domain * Focuses on Blockchain as a data repository * Most books on Blockchain cover bitcoins and crypto currency. This book will also cover blockchain in other areas like healthcare, supply chain management, etc * Covers consensus algorithms like PAROX, RAFT etc. and its applications This book is primarily aimed at graduates and researchers in computer science and IT.

Provides an overview of the role engineering plays in climate change and environmental pollution Presents an updated overview of Green Engineering focusing on green technology Innovations Explores energy management strategies Discusses green communication technologies, green computing technologies, green smart buildings, green smart lighting, green smart mobility management, fuel-efficient transportation, paperless offices, energy efficiency measures, waste recycling, etc. Identifies the development of sustainable plans and programs at the urban level within the current legislative framework

This new volume, Empowering Artificial intelligence Through Machine Learning: New Advances and Applications, discusses various new applications of machine learning, a subset of the field of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is considered to be the next-big-game changer in research and technology, The volume looks at how computing has enabled machines to learn, making machine and tools become smarter in many sectors, including science and engineering, healthcare, finance, education, gaming, security, and even agriculture, plus many more areas. Topics include techniques and methods in artificial intelligence for making machines intelligent, machine learning in healthcare, using machine learning for credit card fraud detection, using artificial intelligence in education using gaming and automatization with courses and outcomes mapping, and much more. The book will be valuable to professionals, faculty, and students in electronics and communication engineering, telecommunication engineering, network engineering, computer science and information technology.

This book looks at industry change patterns and innovations (such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analysis, and blockchain support and efficiency technology) that are speeding up industrial transformation, industrial infrastructure, biodiversity, and productivity. This book focuses on real-world industrial applications and case studies to provide for a wider knowledge of intelligent manufacturing. It also offers insights into manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain, where systems have undergone an industrial transformation. It discusses current research of machine learning along with blockchain techniques that can fill the gap between research and industrial exposure. It goes on to cover the effects that the Fourth Industrial Revolution has on industrial infrastructures and looks at the current industry change patterns and innovations that are accelerating industrial transformation activities. Researchers, scholars, and students from different countries will appreciate this book for its real-world applications and knowledge acquisition. This book targets manufacturers, industry owners, product developers, scientists, logistics, and supply chain engineers. Focuses on real-world industrial applications and case studies to provide for a wider knowledge of intelligent manufacturing Offers insights into manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain where systems have undergone an industrial transformation Discusses current research of machine learning along with blockchain techniques that can fill the gap between research and industrial exposure Covers the effects that the 4th Industrial Revolution has on industrial infrastructures Looks at industry change patterns and innovations that are speeding up industrial transformation activities Om Prakash Jena is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India. Sabyasachi Pramanik is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Haldia Institute of Technology, India. Ahmed A. Elngar is an associate professor in the Faculty of Computers & Artificial Intelligence, Beni-Suef University, Egypt. He is also an associate professor in the College of Computer Information Technology, chair of the Scientific Innovation Research Group (SIRG), and director of the Technological and Informatics Studies Center (TISC), American University in the Emirates, United Arab Emirates.

Machine Learning and Models for Optimization in Cloud's main aim is to meet the user requirement with high quality of service, least time for computation and high reliability. With increase in services migrating over cloud providers, the load over the cloud increases resulting in fault and various security failure in the system results in decreasing reliability. To fulfill this requirement cloud system uses intelligent metaheuristic and prediction algorithm to provide resources to the user in an efficient manner to manage the performance of the system and plan for upcoming requests. Intelligent algorithm helps the system to predict and find a suitable resource for a cloud environment in real time with least computational complexity taking into mind the system performance in under loaded and over loaded condition. This book discusses the future improvements and possible intelligent optimization models using artificial intelligence, deep learning techniques and other hybrid models to improve the performance of cloud. Various methods to enhance the directivity of cloud services have been presented which would enable cloud to provide better services, performance and quality of service to user. It talks about the next generation intelligent optimization and fault model to improve security and reliability of cloud. Key Features * Comprehensive introduction to cloud architecture and its service models. * Vulnerability and issues in cloud SAAS, PAAS and IAAS * Fundamental issues related to optimizing the performance in Cloud Computing using meta-heuristic, AI and ML models * Detailed study of optimization techniques, and fault management techniques in multi layered cloud. * Methods to improve reliability and fault in cloud using nature inspired algorithms and artificial neural network. * Advanced study of algorithms using artificial intelligence for optimization in cloud * Method for power efficient virtual machine placement using neural network in cloud * Method for task scheduling using metaheuristic algorithms. * A study of machine learning and deep learning inspired resource allocation algorithm for cloud in fault aware environment. This book aims to create a research interest & motivation for graduates degree or post-graduates. It aims to present a study on optimization algorithms in cloud for researchers to provide them with a glimpse of future of cloud computing in the era of artificial intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Business Management The focus of this book is to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies into the context of business management. The book gives insights into the implementation and impact of AI and ML to business leaders, managers, technology developers, and implementers. With the maturing use of AI or ML in the field of business intelligence, this book examines several projects with innovative uses of AI beyond data organization and access. It follows the Predictive Modeling Toolkit for providing new insight on how to use improved AI tools in the field of business. It explores cultural heritage values and risk assessments for mitigation and conservation and discusses on-shore and off-shore technological capabilities with spatial tools for addressing marketing and retail strategies, and insurance and healthcare systems. Taking a multidisciplinary approach for using AI, this book provides a single comprehensive reference resource for undergraduate, graduate, business professionals, and related disciplines.

Presents the knowledge and history of Bitcoin Offers recent Blockchain applications Discusses developing working code for real-world Blockchain applications Includes many real-life examples Covers going from the original bitcoin protocol to the second generation Ethereum platform

This book seamlessly connects the topics of Industry 4.0 and cyber security. It discusses the risks and solutions of using cyber security techniques for Industry 4.0. Cyber Security and Operations Management for Industry 4.0 covers the cyber security risks involved in the integration of Industry 4.0 into businesses and highlights the issues and solutions. The book offers the latest theoretical and practical research in the management of cyber security issues common in Industry 4.0 and also discusses the ethical and legal perspectives of incorporating cyber security techniques and applications into the day-to-day functions of an organization. Industrial management topics related to smart factories, operations research, and value chains are also discussed. This book is ideal for industry professionals, researchers, and those in academia who are interested in learning more about how cyber security and Industry 4.0 are related and can work together.

This book provides information on interdependencies of medicine and telecommunications engineering and how the two must rely on each other to effectively function in this era. The book discusses new techniques for medical service improvisation such as clear-cut views on medical technologies. The authors provide chapters on communication essentiality in healthcare, processing of medical amenities using medical images, the importance of data and information technology in medicine, and machine learning and artificial intelligence in healthcare.  Authors include researchers, academics, and professionals in the field.

This book covers advances and applications of smart technologies including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and deep learning in areas such as manufacturing, production, renewable energy, and healthcare. It also covers wearable and implantable biomedical devices for healthcare monitoring, smart surveillance, and monitoring applications such as the use of an autonomous drone for disaster management and rescue operations. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in the areas such as electrical engineering, electronics and communications engineering, computer engineering, and information technology. * Covers concepts, theories, and applications of artificial intelligence and deep learning, from the perspective of the Internet of Things. * Discusses powers predictive analysis, predictive maintenance, and automated processes for making manufacturing plants more efficient, profitable, and safe. * Explores the importance of blockchain technology in the Internet of Things security issues. * Discusses key deep learning concepts including trust management, identity management, security threats, access control, and privacy. * Showcases the importance of intelligent algorithms for cloud-based Internet of Things applications. This text emphasizes the importance of innovation and improving the profitability of manufacturing plants using smart technologies such as artificial intelligence, deep learning, and the Internet of Things. It further discusses applications of smart technologies in diverse sectors such as agriculture, smart home, production, manufacturing, transport, and healthcare.

The Handbook of Computational Sciences is a comprehensive collection of research chapters that brings together the latest advances and trends in computational sciences and addresses the interdisciplinary nature of computational sciences, which require expertise from multiple disciplines to solve complex problems. This edited volume covers a broad range of topics, including computational physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, finance, and social sciences. Each chapter provides an in-depth discussion of the state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies used in the respective field. The book also highlights the challenges and opportunities for future research in these areas. The volume pertains to applications in the areas of imaging, medical imaging, wireless and WS networks, IoT with applied areas, big data for various applicable solutions, etc. This text delves deeply into the core subject and then broadens to encompass the interlinking, interdisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary sections of other relevant areas. Those areas include applied, simulation, modeling, real-time, research applications, and more. Audience Because of the book’s multidisciplinary approach, it will be of value to many researchers and engineers in different fields including computational biologists, computational chemists, and physicists, as well as those in life sciences, neuroscience, mathematics, and software engineering.

This new volume discusses the applications and challenges of deep learning and the internet of things for applications in healthcare. It describes deep learning techniques in conjunction with IoT used by practitioners and researchers worldwide. The authors explore the convergence of IoT and deep learning to enable things to communicate, share information, and coordinate decisions. The book includes deep feedforward networks, regularization, optimization algorithms, convolutional networks, sequence modeling, and practical methodology. Chapters look at assistive devices in healthcare, alerting and detection devices, energy efficiency in using IoT, data mining for gathering health information for individuals with autism, IoT for mobile applications, and more. The text also offers mathematical and conceptual background that presents the latest technology as well as a selection of case studies.

This book presents chapters from diverse range of authors on different aspects of how Blockchain and IoT are converging and the impacts of these developments. The book provides an extensive cross-sectional and multi-disciplinary look into this trend and how it affects artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, and robotics with a look at applications in aerospace, agriculture, automotive, critical infrastructures, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, smart transport systems, smart cities, and smart healthcare. Cases include the impact of Blockchain for IoT Security; decentralized access control systems in IoT; Blockchain architecture for scalable access management in IoT; smart and sustainable IoT applications incorporating Blockchain, and more. The book presents contributions from international academics, researchers, and practitioners from diverse perspectives. Presents how Blockchain and IoT are converging and the impacts of these developments on technology and its application; Discusses IoT and Blockchain from cross-sectional and multi-disciplinary perspectives; Includes contributions from researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world.

Machine Learning and the Internet of Medical Things in Healthcare discusses the applications and challenges of machine learning for healthcare applications. The book provides a platform for presenting machine learning-enabled healthcare techniques and offers a mathematical and conceptual background of the latest technology. It describes machine learning techniques along with the emerging platform of the Internet of Medical Things used by practitioners and researchers worldwide. The book includes deep feed forward networks, regularization, optimization algorithms, convolutional networks, sequence modeling, and practical methodology. It also presents the concepts of the Internet of Things, the set of technologies that develops traditional devices into smart devices. Finally, the book offers research perspectives, covering the convergence of machine learning and IoT. It also presents the application of these technologies in the development of healthcare frameworks.

This book presents chapters from diverse range of authors on different aspects of how Blockchain and IoT are converging and the impacts of these developments. The book provides an extensive cross-sectional and multi-disciplinary look into this trend and how it affects artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, and robotics with a look at applications in aerospace, agriculture, automotive, critical infrastructures, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, smart transport systems, smart cities, and smart healthcare. Cases include the impact of Blockchain for IoT Security; decentralized access control systems in IoT; Blockchain architecture for scalable access management in IoT; smart and sustainable IoT applications incorporating Blockchain, and more. The book presents contributions from international academics, researchers, and practitioners from diverse perspectives. Presents how Blockchain and IoT are converging and the impacts of these developments on technology and its application; Discusses IoT and Blockchain from cross-sectional and multi-disciplinary perspectives; Includes contributions from researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world.

Applications of Computational Intelligence in Multi-Disciplinary Research provides the readers with a comprehensive handbook for applying the powerful principles, concepts, and algorithms of computational intelligence to a wide spectrum of research cases. The book covers the main approaches used in computational intelligence, including fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computation, learning theory, and probabilistic methods, all of which can be collectively viewed as soft computing. Other key approaches included are swarm intelligence and artificial immune systems. These approaches provide researchers with powerful tools for analysis and problem-solving when data is incomplete and when the problem under consideration is too complex for standard mathematics and the crisp logic approach of Boolean computing.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are gaining the attention of academic and industrial researchers due to the freedoms that UAVs afford when operating and monitoring activities remotely. Applying machine learning and deep learning techniques can result in fast and reliable outputs and have helped in real-time monitoring, data collection and processing, and prediction. UAVs utilizing these techniques can become instrumental tools for computer/wireless networks, smart cities, military applications, agricultural sectors, and mining. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Multidisciplinary Applications Using AI Techniques is an essential reference source that covers pattern recognition, machine and deep learning-based methods, and other AI techniques and the impact they have when applied to different real-time applications of UAVs. It synthesizes the scope and importance of machine learning and deep learning models in enhancing UAV capabilities, solutions to problems, and numerous application areas. Covering topics such as vehicular surveillance systems, yield prediction, and human activity recognition, this premier reference source is a comprehensive resource for computer scientists; AI engineers; data scientists; agriculturalists; government officials; military leaders; business managers and leaders; students and faculty of higher education; academic libraries; academicians; and researchers in computer science, computer vision, pattern recognition, imaging, and engineering.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has extended the freedom to operate and monitor the activities from remote locations. It has advantages of flying at low altitude, small size, high resolution, lightweight, and portability. UAV and artificial intelligence have started gaining attentions of academic and industrial research. UAV along with machine learning has immense scope in scientific research and has resulted in fast and reliable outputs. Deep learning-based UAV has helped in real time monitoring, data collection and processing, and prediction in the computer/wireless networks, smart cities, military, agriculture and mining. This book covers artificial techniques, pattern recognition, machine and deep learning - based methods and techniques applied to different real time applications of UAV. The main aim is to synthesize the scope and importance of machine learning and deep learning models in enhancing UAV capabilities, solutions to problems and numerous application areas. This book is ideal for researchers, scientists, engineers and designers in academia and industry working in the fields of computer science, computer vision, pattern recognition, machine learning, imaging, feature engineering, UAV and sensing.