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261. |  Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 04-OCT-2012 Insert Date: 05-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 |
The development and application of multivariate statistical techniques in process monitoring has gained substantial interest over the past two decades in academia and industry alike. Initially developed for monitoring and fault diagnosis in complex systems, such techniques have been refined and applied in various engineering areas, for example mechanical and manufacturing, chemical, electrical and electronic, and power engineering. The recipe for the tremendous interest in multivariate statistical techniques lies in its simplicity and adaptability for developing monitoring applications. In...
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262. |  Industrial Production Management in Flexible Manufacturing Systems By: Ioan Dima Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Industrial Production Management in Flexible Manufacturing Systems Industrial Production Management in Flexible Manufacturing Systems addresses the present discussions surrounding flexible production systems based on automation, robotics and cybernetics as they continue to replace the traditional production systems. The book also covers issues related to the use of multi-servicing in the operational management of the industrial production and its scheduling systems....
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263. |  Swarm Intelligence for Electric and Electronic Engineering By: Girolamo Fornarelli; Luciano Mescia Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Swarm Intelligence for Electric and Electronic Engineering With growing developments in artificial intelligence and focus on swarm behaviors; algorithms have been utilized in solving a variety of problems in the field of engineering. This approach has been specifically suited to face the challenges in electric and electronic engineering. Swarm Intelligence for Electric and Electronic Engineering provides an exchange of knowledge on the advances, discoveries, and improvements of swarm intelligence in electric and electronic engineering. This comprehensive collection aims to bring together new swarm-based algorithms as well as approaches to...
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264. |  Mobile Ad Hoc Robots and Wireless Robotic Systems By: Raul Santos; Omar Lengerke; Arthur Edwards-Block Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mobile Ad Hoc Robots and Wireless Robotic Systems The emergence of wireless robotic systems has provided new perspectives on technology. With the combination of several disciplines such as robotic systems, ad hoc networking, telecommunications and more, mobile ad hoc robots have been essential towards the future possibilities of technology.Mobile Ad Hoc Robots and Wireless Robotic Systems: Design and Implementation aims to introduce robotic theories, wireless technologies, and routing applications involved in the development of mobile ad hoc robots. This reference source brings together topics on the communication and control of network ad...
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265. |  Advances in Abstract Intelligence and Soft Computing By: Yingxu Wang Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Advances in Abstract Intelligence and Soft Computing Continuous developments in software and intelligence sciences have brought together the studies of both natural and machine intelligence and the relationship between the function of the brain and the abstract soft mind; creating a new multidisciplinary field of study.Advances in Abstract Intelligence and Soft Computing brings together the latest research in computer science: theoretical software engineering, cognitive science and informatics, and also their influence on the processes of natural and machine intelligence. This book is a collection of widespread research in the constant...
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266. |  Developing and Applying Biologically-Inspired Vision Systems By: Marc Pomplun; Junichi Suzuki Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 30-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Developing and Applying Biologically-Inspired Vision Systems When comparing machine vision systems to the visual systems of humans and animals, there is much to be learned in terms of object segmentation, lighting invariance, and recognition of object categories. Studying the biological systems and applying the findings to the structure of computational vision models and artificial vision systems aims to be an essential approach of advancing the field of machine vision.Developing and Applying Biologically-Inspired Vision Systems: Interdisciplinary Concepts provides interdisciplinary research which evaluates the performance of machine visual models and...
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267. |  Human Olfactory Displays and Interfaces By: Takamichi Nakamoto Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 30-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Human Olfactory Displays and Interfaces Although good devices exist for presenting visual and auditory sensations, there has yet to be a device for presenting olfactory stimulus. Nevertheless, the area for smell presentation continues to evolve and smell presentation in multimedia is not unlikely in the future. Human Olfactory Displays and Interfaces: Odor Sensing and Presentation provides the opportunity to learn about olfactory displays and its odor reproduction. Covering the fundamental and latest research of sensors and sensing systems as well as presentation technique, this book is vital for researchers, students,...
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268. |  Mobile and Web Innovations in Systems and Service-Oriented Engineering By: Dickson Chiu Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 30-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mobile and Web Innovations in Systems and Service-Oriented Engineering The continuous advances in mobile and web technology are forming the areas of software and systems development and the connection between service users and providers. Mobile and Web Innovations in Systems and Service-Oriented Engineering offers widespread knowledge on modern organizations and the complications of the current globalized computing environment. This book is aimed at both industry and academia on the multidisciplinary field of service-oriented engineering. ...
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269. |  Network and Communication Technology Innovations for Web and IT Advancement By: Ghazi Alkhatib Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-OCT-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Network and Communication Technology Innovations for Web and IT Advancement With the steady stream of new web based information technologies being introduced to organizations, the need for network and communication technologies to provide an easy integration of knowledge and information sharing is essential. Network and Communication Technology Innovations for Web and IT Advancement presents studies on trends, developments, and methods on information technology advancements through network and communication technology. This collection brings together integrated approaches for communication technology and usage for web and IT advancements....
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270. |  Advancements and Innovations in Wireless Communications and Network Technologies By: Michael Bartolacci; Steven Powell Publisher: IGI Global Publication Date: 31-OCT-2012 Insert Date: 04-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Advancements and Innovations in Wireless Communications and Network Technologies The constant advancements of wireless technologies have influenced modern business practices as well as social interaction. As a result, the continuing study of communications and networking is important to better understand existing modes of information transfer, as well as developing and managing new methods.Advancements and Innovations in Wireless Communications and Network Technologies is a collection of research and case studies which tackle the issues, advancements and techniques on wireless communications and network technologies. This book offers expansive knowledge and different...
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271. |  All-Digital Frequency Synthesizer in Deep-Submicron CMOS By: Robert B. Staszewski; Poras T. Balsara Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 11-SEP-2006 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: All-Digital Frequency Synthesizer in Deep-Submicron CMOS
A new and innovative paradigm for RF frequency synthesis and wireless transmitter design
Learn the techniques for designing and implementing an all-digital RF frequency synthesizer. In contrast to traditional RF techniques, this innovative book sets forth digitally intensive design techniques that lead the way to the development of low-cost, low-power, and highly integrated circuits for RF functions in deep submicron CMOS processes. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate how the architecture enables readers to integrate an RF front-end with the digital back-end onto a single silicon die...
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272. |  Introduction to Digital Signal Processing and Filter Design By: B. A. Shenoi Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 19-OCT-2005 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Introduction to Digital Signal Processing and Filter Design
A practical and accessible guide to understanding digital signal processing
Introduction to Digital Signal Processing and Filter Design was developed and fine-tuned from the author's twenty-five years of experience teaching classes in digital signal processing. Following a step-by-step approach, students and professionals quickly master the fundamental concepts and applications of discrete-time signals and systems as well as the synthesis of these systems to meet specifications in the time and frequency domains. Striking the right balance between mathematical derivations and theory, the...
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273. |  Random Processes: Filtering, Estimation, and Detection Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press Publication Date: 06-JAN-2003 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Random Processes: Filtering, Estimation, and Detection
An understanding of random processes is crucial to many engineering fields-including communication theory, computer vision, and digital signal processing in electrical and computer engineering, and vibrational theory and stress analysis in mechanical engineering. The filtering, estimation, and detection of random processes in noisy environments are critical tasks necessary in the analysis and design of new communications systems and useful signal processing algorithms. Random Processes: Filtering, Estimation, and Detection clearly explains the basics of probability and random processes and...
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274. |  Digital Speech: Coding for Low Bit Rate Communication Systems, 2nd Edition By: A. M. Kondoz Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 29-OCT-2004 Insert Date: 28-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Speech: Coding for Low Bit Rate Communication Systems, 2nd Edition
Building on the success of the first edition Digital Speech offers extensive new, updated and revised material based upon the latest research. This Second Edition continues to provide the fundamental technical background required for low bit rate speech coding and the hottest developments in digital speech coding techniques that are applicable to evolving communication systems.
Features new chapters on Pitch Estimation and Voice-Unvoiced Classification of Speech, Harmonic Speech Coding and Multimode Speech Coding
Presents a comprehensively revised chapter entitled Analysis by...
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275. |  By: Satheesh Gopi Publisher: Pearson Education India Publication Date: 15-SEP-2009 Insert Date: 21-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Basic Civil Engineering
Basic Civil Engineering is designed to enrich the preliminary conceptual knowledge about civil engineering to the students of non-civil branches of engineering. The coverage includes materials for construction, building construction, basic surveying and other major topics like environmental engineering, geo-technical engineering, transport traffic & urban engineering, irrigation and water supply engineering and CAD.
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276. |  By: John C. Lommler Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Publication Date: 10-APR-2012 Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Geotechnical Problem Solving
Devised with a focus on problem solving, Geotechnical Problem Solving bridges the gap between geotechnical and soil mechanics material covered in university Civil Engineering courses and the advanced topics required for practicing Civil, Structural and Geotechnical engineers. By giving newly qualified engineers the information needed to apply their extensive theoretical knowledge, and informing more established practitioners of the latest developments, this book enables readers to consider how to confidently approach problems having thought through the various options available. Where...
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277. |  Verification of Systems and Circuits Using LOTOS, Petri Nets, and CCS By: Michael Yoeli; Rakefet Kol Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 07-MAR-2008 Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Verification of Systems and Circuits Using LOTOS, Petri Nets, and CCS
A Step-by-Step Guide to Verification of Digital Systems
This practical book provides a step-by-step, interactive introduction to formal verification of systems and circuits. The book offers theoretical background and introduces the application of three powerful verification toolsets: LOTOS-based CADP, Petri nets–based PETRIFY, and CCS-based CWB. The book covers verification of modular asynchronous circuits, alternating-bit protocols, arbiters, pipeline controllers, up-down counters, and phase converters, as well as many other verification examples.
Using the given detailed examples,...
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278. |  Logically Determined Design: Clockless System Design with NULL Convention Logic By: Karl Fant Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 25-JAN-2005 Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Logically Determined Design: Clockless System Design with NULL Convention Logic
This seminal book presents a new logically determined design methodology for designing clockless circuit systems. The book presents the foundations, architectures and methodologies to implement such systems. Based on logical relationships, it concentrates on digital circuit system complexity and productivity to allow for more reliable, faster and cheaper products.
Transcends shortcomings of Boolean logic.
Presents theoritical foundations, architecture and analysis of clockless (asynchronous) circuit design.
Contains examples and exercises making it ideal for those studying the...
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279. |  Digital Logic Testing and Simulation, 2nd Edition By: Alexander Miczo Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 22-JUL-2003 Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Logic Testing and Simulation, 2nd Edition
Your road map for meeting today's digital testing challenges
Today, digital logic devices are common in products that impact public safety, including applications in transportation and human implants. Accurate testing has become more critical to reliability, safety, and the bottom line. Yet, as digital systems become more ubiquitous and complex, the challenge of testing them has become more difficult. As one development group designing a RISC stated, "the work required to . . . test a chip of this size approached the amount of effort required to design it." A valued reference for nearly...
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280. |  Verilog Coding for Logic Synthesis By: Weng Fook Lee Publisher: Wiley-Interscience Publication Date: 17-APR-2003 Insert Date: 20-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Verilog Coding for Logic Synthesis
Provides a practical approach to Verilog design and problem solving.
Bulk of the book deals with practical design problems that design engineers solve on a daily basis.
Includes over 90 design examples.
There are 3 full scale design examples that include specification, architectural definition, micro-architectural definition, RTL coding, testbench coding and verification.
Book is suitable for use as a textbook in EE departments that have VLSI courses
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