This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2023, held in Kolkata, India, during April 27–28, 2023.  The 47 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. The papers focus on advances of next generation computing technologies in the areas of advanced computing and data sciences.

This book introduces the fundamental concepts of modern digital image processing. It aims to help the students, scientists, and practitioners to understand the concepts through clear explanations, illustrations and examples. The discussion of the general concepts is supplemented with examples from applications and ready-to-use implementations of concepts in MATLAB (R). Program code of some important concepts in programming language 'C' is provided. To explain the concepts, MATLAB (R) functions are used throughout the book. MATLAB (R) Version 9.3 (R2017b), Image Acquisition Toolbox Version 5.3 (R2017b), Image Processing Toolbox, Version 10.1 (R2017b) have been used to create the book material. Meant for students and practicing engineers, this book provides a clear, comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to Digital Image Processing in a pragmatic manner.

This two-volume book constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2021, held in Nashik, India, in April 2021.* The 103 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 781 submissions. The papers in Part I and II are centered around topics like distributed systems organizing principles, development frameworks and environments, software verification and validation, computational complexity and cryptography, machine learning theory, database theory, probabilistic representations database management system engines, data mining, information retrieval query processing, database and storage security, ubiquitous and mobile computing, parallel computing methodologies, and others. *The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This book describes various methods and recent advances in predictive computing and information security. It highlights various predictive application scenarios to discuss these breakthroughs in real-world settings. Further, it addresses state-of-art techniques and the design, development and innovative use of technologies for enhancing predictive computing and information security. Coverage also includes the frameworks for eTransportation and eHealth, security techniques, and algorithms for predictive computing and information security based on Internet-of-Things and Cloud computing. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers interested in exploring predictive modeling techniques and architectures to solve information security, privacy and protection issues in future communication.

This two-volume set (CCIS 905 and CCIS 906) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2018, held in Dehradun, India, in April 2018. The 110 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 598 submissions. The papers are centered around topics like advanced computing, data sciences, distributed systems organizing principles, development frameworks and environments, software verification and validation, computational complexity and cryptography, machine learning theory, database theory, probabilistic representations.

This two-volume set (CCIS 905 and CCIS 906) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2018, held in Dehradun, India, in April 2018. The 110 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 598 submissions. The papers are centered around topics like advanced computing, data sciences, distributed systems organizing principles, development frameworks and environments, software verification and validation, computational complexity and cryptography, machine learning theory, database theory, probabilistic representations.

This book describes various methods and recent advances in predictive computing and information security. It highlights various predictive application scenarios to discuss these breakthroughs in real-world settings. Further, it addresses state-of-art techniques and the design, development and innovative use of technologies for enhancing predictive computing and information security. Coverage also includes the frameworks for eTransportation and eHealth, security techniques, and algorithms for predictive computing and information security based on Internet-of-Things and Cloud computing. As such, the book offers a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers interested in exploring predictive modeling techniques and architectures to solve information security, privacy and protection issues in future communication.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2016, held in Ghaziabad, India, in November 2016. The 64 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 502 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Advanced Computing; Communications; Informatics; Internet of Things; Data Sciences.

This book introduces the fundamental concepts of modern digital image processing. It aims to help the students, scientists, and practitioners to understand the concepts through clear explanations, illustrations and examples. The discussion of the general concepts is supplemented with examples from applications and ready-to-use implementations of concepts in MATLAB (R). Program code of some important concepts in programming language 'C' is provided. To explain the concepts, MATLAB (R) functions are used throughout the book. MATLAB (R) Version 9.3 (R2017b), Image Acquisition Toolbox Version 5.3 (R2017b), Image Processing Toolbox, Version 10.1 (R2017b) have been used to create the book material. Meant for students and practicing engineers, this book provides a clear, comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to Digital Image Processing in a pragmatic manner.

The two-volume proceedings CCIS 1613 + 1614 constitute revised selected papers from the 6th International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2022, which was held in Kurnool, India in April 2022.The total of 69 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 411 submissions. The papers focus on advances of next generation computing technologies in the areas of advanced computing and data sciences.

The two-volume proceedings CCIS 1613 + 1614 constitute revised selected papers from the 6th International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2022, which was held in Kurnool, India in April 2022. The total of 69 full papers presented in the proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 411 submissions. The papers focus on advances of next generation computing technologies in the areas of advanced computing and data sciences

This two-volume book constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2021, held in Nashik, India, in April 2021.* The 103 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 781 submissions. Part II is devoted to data sciences, organizing principles, medical technologies, computational linguistics etc. *The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This book constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2020, held in Valletta, Malta, in April 2020.* The 46 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 354 submissions. The papers are centered around topics like advanced computing, data sciences, distributed systems organizing principles, development frameworks and environments, software verification and validation, computational complexity and cryptography, machine learning theory, database theory, probabilistic representations. * The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This two-volume set (CCIS 1045 and CCIS 1046) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2019, held in Ghaziabad, India, in April 2019. The 112 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 621 submissions. The papers are centered around topics like advanced computing, data sciences, distributed systems organizing principles, development frameworks and environments, software verification and validation, computational complexity and cryptography, machine learning theory, database theory, probabilistic representations.

This two-volume set (CCIS 1045 and CCIS 1046) constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Advances in Computing and Data Sciences, ICACDS 2019, held in Ghaziabad, India, in April 2019. The 112 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 621 submissions. The papers are centered around topics like advanced computing, data sciences, distributed systems organizing principles, development frameworks and environments, software verification and validation, computational complexity and cryptography, machine learning theory, database theory, probabilistic representations.

As artificial intelligence (AI) processing moves from the cloud to the edge of the network, battery-powered and deeply embedded devices are challenged to perform AI functions such as computer vision and voice recognition. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Silicon Storage Technology (SST) subsidiary, is addressing this challenge by significantly reducing power with its analog memory technology, the memBrain Memory Solution. The memBrain solution is being adopted by today's companies looking to advance machine learning capacities in edge devices. Due to its ability to significantly reduce power, this analog in-memory computer solution is ideal for an AI application. Neuromorphic Computing Systems for Industry 4.0 covers the available literature in the field of neural computing-based microchip technology. It provides further research opportunities in this dynamic field. Covering topics such as emotion recognition, biometric authentication, and neural network protection, this premier reference source is an essential resource for technology developers, computer scientists, engineers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

As artificial intelligence (AI) processing moves from the cloud to the edge of the network, battery-powered and deeply embedded devices are challenged to perform AI functions such as computer vision and voice recognition. Microchip Technology Inc., via its Silicon Storage Technology (SST) subsidiary, is addressing this challenge by significantly reducing power with its analog memory technology, the memBrain Memory Solution. The memBrain solution is being adopted by today's companies looking to advance machine learning capacities in edge devices. Due to its ability to significantly reduce power, this analog in-memory computer solution is ideal for an AI application. Neuromorphic Computing Systems for Industry 4.0 covers the available literature in the field of neural computing-based microchip technology. It provides further research opportunities in this dynamic field. Covering topics such as emotion recognition, biometric authentication, and neural network protection, this premier reference source is an essential resource for technology developers, computer scientists, engineers, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.