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Ambient Intelligence (AmI) is an integrating technology for
supporting a pervasive and transparent infrastructure for
implementing smart environments. Such technology is used to enable
environments for detecting events and behaviors of people and for
responding in a contextually relevant fashion. AmI proposes a
multi-disciplinary approach for enhancing human machine
interaction.
Ambient Intelligence: A Novel Paradigm is a compilation of
edited chapters describing current state-of-the-art and new
research techniques including those related to intelligent visual
monitoring, face and speech recognition, innovative education
methods, as well as smart and cognitive environments.
The authors start with a description of the iDorm as an example
of a smart environment conforming to the AmI paradigm, and
introduces computer vision as an important component of the system.
Other computer vision examples describe visual monitoring for the
elderly, classic and novel surveillance techniques using clusters
of cameras installed in indoor and outdoor application domains, and
the monitoring of public spaces. Face and speech recognition
systems are also covered as well as enhanced LEGO blocks for novel
educational purposes. The book closes with a provocative chapter on
how a cybernetic system can be designed as the backbone of a human
machine interaction.
Ambient Intelligence (AmI) is an integrating technology for
supporting a pervasive and transparent infrastructure for
implementing smart environments. Such technology is used to enable
environments for detecting events and behaviors of people and for
responding in a contextually relevant fashion. AmI proposes a
multi-disciplinary approach for enhancing human machine
interaction. Ambient Intelligence: A Novel Paradigm is a
compilation of edited chapters describing current state-of-the-art
and new research techniques including those related to intelligent
visual monitoring, face and speech recognition, innovative
education methods, as well as smart and cognitive environments. The
authors start with a description of the iDorm as an example of a
smart environment conforming to the AmI paradigm, and introduces
computer vision as an important component of the system. Other
computer vision examples describe visual monitoring for the
elderly, classic and novel surveillance techniques using clusters
of cameras installed in indoor and outdoor application domains, and
the monitoring of public spaces. Face and speech recognition
systems are also covered as well as enhanced LEGO blocks for novel
educational purposes. The book closes with a provocative chapter on
how a cybernetic system can be designed as the backbone of a human
machine interaction.
Professional services firms play a vital role in the social,
environmental and economic well-being of any economy. This book
considers the key skills and elements required to successfully lead
and manage a professional services firm operating in the
infrastructure sector. Public- and private-sector clients recognise
the role that infrastructure plays in the functionality of our
cities and that most urban conurbations have a backlog of
infrastructure to deliver to meet the needs of increasing
populations, greater urbanisation and emerging economies. Just
keeping pace with projected global GDP growth will require an
enormous investment in infrastructure and skilful leadership to
deliver it. In response to this challenge, professional services
firms will need to be well-led and well-managed to be successful
and sustainable in the long-term. Such organisations must provide
high-value advice, design, knowledge and innovations to get more
out of the existing assets and to plan and design new assets with
greater integrity and construct them more productively, efficiently
and effectively. This book provides practical frameworks for
emerging operational managers and future project leaders to prepare
them to successfully manage these firms and deliver such projects
in the face of new and often disruptive technologies and shifting
corporate landscapes. The book is essential reading for aspiring
leaders operating in all infrastructure market sectors including
energy, water, sewerage, road, rail, ports, airports, education,
health, justice, retail, entertainment, property and development
sectors.
Professional services firms play a vital role in the social,
environmental and economic well-being of any economy. This book
considers the key skills and elements required to successfully lead
and manage a professional services firm operating in the
infrastructure sector. Public- and private-sector clients recognise
the role that infrastructure plays in the functionality of our
cities and that most urban conurbations have a backlog of
infrastructure to deliver to meet the needs of increasing
populations, greater urbanisation and emerging economies. Just
keeping pace with projected global GDP growth will require an
enormous investment in infrastructure and skilful leadership to
deliver it. In response to this challenge, professional services
firms will need to be well-led and well-managed to be successful
and sustainable in the long-term. Such organisations must provide
high-value advice, design, knowledge and innovations to get more
out of the existing assets and to plan and design new assets with
greater integrity and construct them more productively, efficiently
and effectively. This book provides practical frameworks for
emerging operational managers and future project leaders to prepare
them to successfully manage these firms and deliver such projects
in the face of new and often disruptive technologies and shifting
corporate landscapes. The book is essential reading for aspiring
leaders operating in all infrastructure market sectors including
energy, water, sewerage, road, rail, ports, airports, education,
health, justice, retail, entertainment, property and development
sectors.
On The Verge is a verse-novel telling the incredible story of Tom,
a young and somewhat spaced-out hitch-hiker. He is given a ride by
Arno, a bad tempered trucker who drives a gigantic juggernaut.
Arno's bullish and profit-driven world-view causes much friction
between him and his passenger as the ill-matched pair embark on a
terrifying journey, their adventures becoming ever more surreal...
Sand, sun, waves, and unforgettable holiday journeys to heavenly
bodies of water and exotic homes make up the dreams of summer,
right? But not with these seven tales . . . far from it. Murder,
blood, and death born from deception, hate, and lust are the norm
for this gathering of beach yarns. Read them in the company of the
light. They will force you to thank God that such scenes live only
in the minds of authors . . . or do they?
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