Virtual technology is increasingly prevalent in all spheres of daily life, including infiltration into governmental policies, processes, infrastructures, and frameworks. E-Government Research: Policy and Management provides scholars and practitioners with a critical mass of research on the integration, management, implications, and application of e-government. Covering such issues as e-government adoption and diffusion; social and performance issues of e-government; and information security, privacy, and policy, this book is an essential resource to any library collection.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Tap into the Internet of Things (IoT) with innovative projects! The Internet of Things:Do-It-Yourself at Home Projects for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone Black gets you started working with the most popular processing platforms and wireless communication technologies to connect devices and systems to the Internet using sensors. You'll learn the basics of object-oriented programming and relational databases so you can complete your projects with ease. Each project features a list of required tools and components, how-to explanations with photos and illustrations, and complete programming code. Take advantage of the power and versatility of the IoT with help from this practical, easy-to-follow guide. Inventive DIY projects include: Home temperature monitoring system Raspberry Pi home weather station Webcam and Raspberry Pi camera Internet-enabled, Arduino-powered garage door opener Arduino irrigation control system Arduino lighting controller BeagleBone Black message controller BeagleBone Black temperature sensor with cloud service Machine-to-Machine communications Software downloads for the book are available at www.mhprofessional.com/iot

Build and program your own electronics projects with MicroPython in no time! This practical guide offers a hands-on introduction to Python-based microcontroller programming with MicroPython and the open-source Pyboard hardware platform. The book shows, step-by-step, how to set up and interface with the board, install the necessary software, and develop custom MicroPython programs. Written by an experienced hobbyist, Python for Microcontrollers: Getting Started with MicroPython and Pyboard features start-to-finish, DIY projects that clearly demonstrate each technique. You will learn how to use the built-in sensor, store data to an SD card, control the LCD and matrix keyboard, interface with the Web-even build a cool robotic car! From there, you will discover how to assemble, program, and troubleshoot all kinds of entertaining and practical projects of your own. * Serves both as a hobbyists' guide and as an introduction for engineers and techs * Features clear explanations, well-illustrated examples, and hands-on projects * Written in clear, easy-to-follow language by an experienced maker

Create your own STM32 programs with ease! Get up and running programming the STM32 line of microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics using the hands-on information contained in this easy-to-follow guide. Written by an experienced electronics hobbyist and author, Programming with STM32: Getting Started with the Nucleo Board and C/C++ features start-to-finish projects that clearly demonstrate each technique. Discover how to set up a stable development toolchain, write custom programs, download your programs to the development board, and execute them. You will even learn how to work with external servos and LED displays! *Explore the features of STM32 microcontrollers from STMicroelectonics*Configure your Nucleo-64 Microcontroller development board*Establish a toolchain and start developing interesting applications *Add specialized code and create cool custom functions*Automatically generate C code using the STM32CubeMX application*Work with the ARM Cortex Microcontroller Software Interface Standard and the STM hardware abstraction layer (HAL).*Control servos, LEDs, and other hardware using PWM*Transfer data to and from peripheral devices using DMA*Generate waveforms and pulses through your microcontroller's DAC

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Ten brand new, hands-on DIY projects for the Raspberry Pi! This fully illustrated guide shows how to create all kinds of entertaining and practical gadgets with the Raspberry Pi.Raspberry Pi Electronics Projects for the Evil Genius features ten fun DIY projects that showcase the RasPi's applications in computing, communications, robotics, photography, and video. Each Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and clear, step-by-step assembly and programming instructions. Readers will get up and running right away by learning how to program a touchscreen, interface with an Arduino processor, build a fully working cell phone-even build a super computer using a cluster of RasPis! Advanced projects include a Software Defined Radio, BrickPi robot controller, robotic arm, point-and-shoot camera, and a complete infrared surveillance system. Covers all RasPi models, including the latest A+, B+ and B model 2 units Features C, Java, and Python programming techniques Software downloads available through mhprofessional.com

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Gain the skills needed to create a hi-tech home affordably and easily This hands-on guide shows, step by step, how to use the powerful Raspberry Pi for home automation. Written in an easy-to-follow style, the book features DIY projects for Amazon Echo, Google Home, smart lightbulbs and thermostats, and more. Home Automation with Raspberry Pi: Projects Using Google Home, Amazon Echo, and Other Intelligent Personal Assistants lays out essential skills for hobbyists and makers of all ages and experience levels. You will discover how to build gadgets that can work in conjunction with or in some cases replace commercially available smart home products. Inside, you'll learn how to: *Design and build custom home automation devices *Interface a Google Home device to your Raspberry Pi *Connect Google Voice Assistant to RasPi *Incorporate GPIO control using the Amazon Echo *Navigate home automation operating systems *Use Z-Wave in your RasPi HA projects *Apply fuzzy logic techniques to your projects *Work with sensors and develop home security systems *Utilize two open-source AI applications, Mycroft and Picroft *Tie your projects together to create an integrated home automation system

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn To Easily Create Robotic, IoT, and Wearable Electronic Gadgets! Get up-and-running building cutting-edge Edison devices with help from this DIY guide. Programming the Intel Edison: Getting Started with Processing and Python lays out the Edison's powerful features and teaches the basics of Internet-enabled embedded programming. Discover how to set up components, connect your PC or Mac, build Python applications, and use USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth connections. Start-to-finish example projects include a motor controller, home temperature system, robotic car, and wearable hospital alert sensor. Explore the capabilities and features of the Edison Connect Sparkfun, Break-out, and Arduino boards Program your Edison through the Arduino IDE Set up USB, GPIO, WiFi, and Bluetooth connections

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A dozen fiendishly fun projects for the Raspberry Pi! This wickedly inventive guide shows you how to create all kinds of entertaining and practical projects with Raspberry Pi operating system and programming environment. In Raspberry Pi Projects for the Evil Genius, you'll learn how to build a Bluetooth-controlled robot, a weather station, home automation and security controllers, a universal remote, and even a minimalist website. You'll also find out how to establish communication between Android devices and the RasPi. Each fun, inexpensive Evil Genius project includes a detailed list of materials, sources for parts, schematics, and lots of clear, well-illustrated instructions for easy assembly. The larger workbook-style layout makes following the step-by-step instructions a breeze. Build these and other devious devices: LED blinker MP3 player Camera controller Bluetooth robot Earthquake detector Home automation controller Weather station Home security controller RFID door latch Remote power controller Radon detector Make Great Stuff! TAB, an imprint of McGraw-Hill Professional, is a leading publisher of DIY technology books for makers, hackers, and electronics hobbyists.