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Cambridge University Press Wcdma Design Handbook
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Cambridge University Press Ultra Low Power Bioelectronics
Book SynopsisLearn how to architect ultra low power robust electronics with applications to implantable and non-invasive medicine, and how bio-inspired principles from cell biology and neurobiology can revolutionize low power electronics design, with this all-inclusive guide. Efficient, sustainable energy harvesting is also covered, and a wealth of practical examples and case studies are included.Trade Review'… an excellent overview of ten key fundamental principles related to ultra low power circuit and system design. Examples of many practical, experimental micro-power systems in cardiac, neural,and other medical-electronics applications make the text highly useful. Practitioners in this field will gain insight from his system-level analysis, which is presented at a level deeper than that found in most texts. In fact, the focus on systems thinking and connections made to a diverse set of problems - natural and man-made, from medical implants, to cells, to low-power cars - truly sets this book apart.' Tim Denison, Medtronic Fellow'This truly interdisciplinary book is about much more than circuits. It contains the most comprehensive and deep treatment I have seen of the interplay and parallels between biology and circuits, and of how one discipline can inform the other. The comparisons between analog, digital, and biological implementations are fundamental and highly valuable. The breadth of the book is unique, ranging from feedback and antennas to battery chemistry.' Yannis Tsividis, Columbia University'Sarpeshkar's focus on modeling cells as analog rather than digital circuits offers a new approach that will expand the frontiers of synthetic biology. Rahul has nicely laid a foundation that many of us in synthetic biology will be able to build on.' James Collins, Boston UniversityTable of ContentsPart I. Foundations: Ten chapters lay a foundation in device physics, noise, and feedback systems including nano scales in a highly original fashion, emphasizing intuitive thinking. This foundation is important in designing and analyzing ultra-low-power systems in both electronics and biology; Part II. Low-Power Analog and Biomedical Circuits: Five chapters present building-block circuits that are useful for ultra-low-power biomedical electronics and analog electronic systems in general; Part III. Low-Power RF and Energy-Harvesting Circuits for Biomedical Systems: Three chapters provide an in-depth description of energy-efficient power and data radio-frequency (RF) links that are fundamental to biomedical systems; Part IV. Biomedical Electronic Systems: Two chapters provide an in-depth look at ultra-low-power implantable electronics and ultra-low-power noninvasive electronics for biomedical applications, respectively. Case studies for cochlear implants for the deaf, brain implants for the blind and paralyzed, wearable cardiac devices, and biomolecular sensing are provided; Part V. Principles for Ultra-Low-Power Analog and Digital Design: Two chapters discuss principles for ultra-low-power digital design and ultra-low-power analog and mixed-signal design, respectively. The chapters identify ten fundamental principles that are common in both biology and electronics, analog and digital design; Part VI. Bio-Inspired Systems: A chapter on neuromorphic electronics discusses electronics inspired by neurobiology followed by a chapter that discusses a novel form of electronics termed Cytomorphic Electronics, electronics inspired by cell biology. These chapters discuss applications of bio-inspired systems to engineering and medicine, deep connections between chemistry and electronics, and provide a unifying viewpoint of ultra-low-power design in biology and in electronics; Part VII. Energy Sources: A chapter on batteries and electrochemistry discusses how batteries work from a unique circuit viewpoint. The last chapter discusses energy harvesting in biomedical systems at portable scales (vibration and body heat) and at larger scales (low-power cars and solar cells). Principles of low-power design are shown to extend from small scales in electronics to larger scales and to non-electrical systems. This book reveals the deep connections between energy use and energy generation, vital for sustainable energy systems of the future.
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Cambridge University Press Markov Processes Gaussian Processes and Local Times 100 Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics Series Number 100
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Cambridge University Press Cooperative Communications and Networking
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Cambridge University Press Digital Signal Compression Principles and Practice
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Cambridge University Press Physics and Engineering of GradedIndex Media
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Cambridge University Press Affective Touching
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Cambridge University Press Random Matrix Methods for Wireless Communications
Book SynopsisBlending theoretical results with practical applications, this book provides an introduction to random matrix theory and shows how it can be used to tackle a variety of real-world problems in wireless communications. Intuitive yet rigorous, it demonstrates how to choose the correct approach for obtaining mathematically accurate results.Table of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Theoretical Aspects: 2. Random matrices; 3. The Stieltjes transform method; 4. Free probability theory; 5. Combinatoric approaches; 6. Deterministic equivalents; 7. Spectrum analysis; 8. Eigen-inference; 9. Extreme eigenvalues; 10. Summary and partial conclusions; Part II. Applications to Wireless Communications: 11. Introduction to applications in telecommunications; 12. System performance of CDMA technologies; 13. Performance of multiple antenna systems; 14. Rate performance in multiple access and broadcast channels; 15. Performance of multi-cellular and relay networks; 16. Detection; 17. Estimation; 18. System modeling; 19. Perspectives; 20. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press Introduction to Communication Systems
Book SynopsisAn accessible undergraduate textbook introducing key fundamental principles behind modern communication systems, supported by exercises, software problems and lab exercises.Trade Review'Madhow does it again: Introduction to Communication Systems is an accessible yet rigorous new text that does for undergraduates what his [Fundamentals of] Digital Communication book did for graduate students. It provides a superior treatment of not only the fundamentals of analog and digital communication, but also the theoretical underpinnings needed to understand them, including frequency domain analysis and probability. The book is unusual in that it also includes newer topics of pressing current relevance like multiple antenna communication and OFDM. I strongly recommend this book for faculty teaching senior level courses on communication systems.' Jeffrey G. Andrews, University of Texas, Austin'This is an excellent undergraduate text on analog and digital communications. It covers everything from classic analog techniques to recent wireless systems. Students will enjoy the inclusion of advanced topics such as channel coding and MIMO.' David Love, Purdue University, Indiana'Introduction to Communication Systems by Madhow is truly unique in the vast landscape of introductory books on communication systems. From the basics of signal processing, probability, and communications, to the advanced topics of coding, multipath mitigation, and multiple antenna systems, the book deftly interweaves abstract theory, design principles, and applications in a highly effective and insightful manner. This masterfully written book will play a key role in teaching and inspiring the next generation of communication system engineers.' Andrea Goldsmith, Stanford University, California'This is the textbook on communications I have wanted for a while. Crisply written, it forms the basis for an ideal two-semester sequence. It nicely balances rigor, concepts and practice.' Saoura Dasgupta, University of Iowa'This is a unique introduction to the basic principles of communication system design, with a remarkable combination of rigour and accessibility. The MATLAB exercises are expertly weaved together with theoretical principles making it an excellent textbook for training undergraduate communication systems engineers.' Suhas Diggavi, University of California, Los Angeles'This is a valuable addition to the current set of textbooks on communication systems. It is comprehensive, and offers a modern perspective shaped by the author's research that has pushed the state of the art. The software labs enhance the practicality of the text and serve to illustrate more advanced material in an accessible way.' Michael Honig, Northwestern University, Illinois'… an interesting introduction to communication systems that offers the readers an overview of problems related to signals and systems. It covers theoretical analysis of communications systems together with more practical approaches … It gives an appropriate background for those who have a limited knowledge in this area … [The book] offer[s] to readers a good introduction to linearly modulated signals, and different signalling constellations used for baseband and passband channels …' Jozef Wozniak, Zentralblatt MATHTable of ContentsPart I. Introduction: 1.1 Analog or digital?; 1.2 A technology perspective; 1.3 The scope of this textbook; 1.4 Why study communication systems?; 1.5 Concept summary; 1.6 Notes; Part II. Signals and Systems: 2.1 Complex numbers; 2.2 Signals; 2.3 Linear time-invariant systems; 2.4 Fourier series; 2.5 The Fourier transform; 2.6 Energy spectral density and bandwidth; 2.7 Baseband and passband signals; 2.8 The structure of a passband signal; 2.9 Wireless-channel modeling in complex baseband; 2.10 Concept summary; 2.11 Notes; 2.12 Problems; Software labs; Part III. Analog Communication Techniques: 3.1 Terminology and notation; 3.2 Amplitude modulation; 3.3 Angle modulation; 3.3.1 Limiter-discriminator demodulation; 3.4 The superheterodyne receiver; 3.5 The phase-locked loop; 3.6 Some analog communication systems; 3.7 Concept summary; 3.8 Notes; 3.9 Problems; Software labs; Part IV. Digital Modulation: 4.1 Signal constellations; 4.2 Bandwidth occupancy; 4.3 Design for bandlimited channels; 4.4 Orthogonal and biorthogonal modulation; 4.5 Proofs of the Nyquist theorems; 4.6 Concept summary; 4.7 Notes; 4.8 Problems; Software lab; Appendices; Part V. Probability and Random Processes: 5.1 Probability basics; 5.2 Random variables; 5.3 Multiple random variables, or random vectors; 5.4 Functions of random variables; 5.5 Expectation; 5.6 Gaussian random variables; 5.7 Random processes; 5.8 Noise modeling; 5.9 Linear operations on random processes; 5.10 Concept summary; 5.11 Notes; 5.12 Problems; Appendices; Part VI. Optimal Demodulation: 6.1 Hypothesis testing; 6.2 Signal-space concepts; 6.3 Performance analysis of ML reception; 6.4 Bit error probability; 6.5 Link-budget analysis; 6.6 Concept summary; 6.7 Notes; 6.8 Problems; Software labs; Part VII. Channel Coding: 7.1 Motivation; 7.2 Model for channel coding; 7.3 Shannon's promise; 7.4 Introducing linear codes; 7.5 Soft decisions and belief propagation; 7.6 Concept summary; 7.7 Notes; 7.8 Problems; Part VIII. Dispersive Channels and MIMO: 8.1 The single-carrier system model; 8.2 Linear equalization; 8.3 Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing; 8.4 MIMO; 8.5 Concept summary; 8.6 Notes; 8.7 Problems; Software labs.
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Cambridge University Press Optimization Models
Book SynopsisEmphasizing practical understanding over the technicalities of specific algorithms, this elegant textbook is an accessible introduction to the field of optimization, focusing on powerful and reliable convex optimization techniques. Students and practitioners will learn how to recognize, simplify, model and solve optimization problems - and apply these principles to their own projects. A clear and self-contained introduction to linear algebra demonstrates core mathematical concepts in a way that is easy to follow, and helps students to understand their practical relevance. Requiring only a basic understanding of geometry, calculus, probability and statistics, and striking a careful balance between accessibility and rigor, it enables students to quickly understand the material, without being overwhelmed by complex mathematics. Accompanied by numerous end-of-chapter problems, an online solutions manual for instructors, and relevant examples from diverse fields including engineering, data Trade Review'In Optimization Models, Calafiore and El Ghaoui have created a beautiful and very much needed on-ramp to the world of modern mathematical optimization and its wide range of applications. They lead an undergraduate, with not much more than basic calculus behind her, from the basics of linear algebra all the way to modern optimization-based machine learning, image processing, control, and finance, to name just a few applications. Until now, these methods and topics were accessible only to graduate students in a few fields, and the few undergraduates who brave the daunting prerequisites. The book's seamless integration of mathematics and applications, and its focus on modeling practical problems and algorithmic solution methods, will be very appealing to a wide audience.' Stephen Boyd, Stanford University, CaliforniaTable of Contents1. Introduction; Part I. Linear Algebra: 2. Vectors; 3. Matrices; 4. Symmetric matrices; 5. Singular value decomposition; 6. Linear equations and least-squares; 7. Matrix algorithms; Part II. Convex Optimization: 8. Convexity; 9. Linear, quadratic and geometric models; 10. Second-order cone and robust models; 11. Semidefinite models; 12. Introduction to algorithms; Part III. Applications: 13. Learning from data; 14. Computational finance; 15. Control problems; 16. Engineering design.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe The Internet of Things DoItYourself at Home
Book SynopsisPublisher'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 thTable of ContentsCh 1: IntroductionCh 2: Raspberry Pi Home Temperature MeasurementsCh 3: Introduction to Object Orientation Programming (OOP) with Java Ch 4: Raspberry Pi Surveillance WebcamsCh 5: Raspberry Pi Home Weather StationCh 6: Arduino Garage Door ControllerCh 7: Arduino Irrigation ControllerCh 8: Arduino Outdoor Lighting ControllerCh 9: Beaglebone Message ControllerCh 10: BeagleBone Black with Cloud ServiceCh 11: Machine-to-Machine Demonstration Project
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits
Book SynopsisDesign of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits by Behzad Razavi, deals with the analysis and design of analog CMOS integrated circuits, emphasizing fundamentals, as well as new paradigms that students and practicing engineers need to master in today's industry. Because analog design requires both intuition and rigor, each concept is first introduced from an intuitive perspective and subsequently treated by careful analysis. The objective is to develop both a solid foundation and methods of analyzing circuits by inspection so that the reader learns what approximations can be made in which circuits, and how much error to expect in each approximation. This approach also enables the reader to apply the concepts to bipolar circuits with little additional effort.Table of Contents1) Introduction to Analog Design2) Basic MOS Device Physics3) Single-Stage Amplifiers4) Differential Amplifiers5) Current Mirrors and Biasing Techniques6) Frequency Response of Amplifiers7) Noise8) Feedback9) Operational Amplifiers10) Stability and Frequency Compensation11) Nanometer Design Studies12) Bandgap References13) Introduction to Switched-Capacitor Circuits14) Nonlinearity and Mismatch15) Oscillators16) Phase-Locked Loops17) Short-Channel Effects and Device Models18) CMOS Processing Technology19) Layout and PackagingIndex
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Introduction to Logic Design
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Logic Design by Alan Marcovitz is intended for the first course in logic design, taken by computer science, computer engineering, and electrical engineering students. As with the previous editions, this edition has a clear presentation of fundamentals and an exceptional collection of examples, solved problems and exercises.The text integrates laboratory experiences, both hardware and computer simulation, while not making them mandatory for following the main flow of the chapters. Design is emphasized throughout, and switching algebra is developed as a tool for analyzing and implementing digital systems. The presentation includes excellent coverage of minimization of combinational circuits, including multiple output ones, using the Karnaugh map and iterated consensus. There are a number of examples of the design of larger systems, both combinational and sequential, using medium scale integrated circuits and programmable logic devices. The third edition features twoTable of Contents1 Introduction2 Combinational Systems3 The Karnaugh Map4 Function Minimization Algorithms5 Designing Combinational Systems6 Analysis of Sequential Systems7 The Design of Sequential Systems8 Solving Larger Sequential Problems9 Simplification of Sequential CircuitsAppendix A Relating the Algebra to the Karnaugh MapAppendix B Answers to Selected ExercisesAppendix C Chapter Tests AnswersAppendix D Laboratory Experiments Appendix E Complete Examples
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McGraw-Hill Education Contemporary Electronics Fundamentals Devices
Book SynopsisContemporary Electronics: Fundamentals, Devices, Circuits and Systems offers a modern approach to fundamental courses for the electronics and electrical fields. It is designed for the first two or three electronic courses in the typical associate degree program in electronic technology. It includes both DC and AC circuits as well as semiconductor fundamentals and basic linear circuits. It addresses the numerous changes that have taken place over the past years in electronics technology, industry, jobs, and the knowledge and skills required by technicians and other technical workers. It can be used in separate DC and AC courses but also in a combined DC/AC course that some schools have adopted in the past years. Contemporary Electronics offers the student the benefit of being able to use a single text in two or three courses minimizing expenses.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Survey of Electronics Chapter 2 Electricity Chapter 3 ResistorsChapter 4 Ohm's LawChapter 5 Series CircuitsChapter 6 Parellel CircuitsChapter 7 Series-Parallel Circuits/Voltage-Current Dividers Chapter 8 Network Theorems Chapter 9 Conductors, Insulators and Semiconductors Chapter 10 BatteriesChapter 11 MagnetismChapter 12 Analog and Digital MultimetersChapter 13 DC TroubleshootingChapter 14 Alternating Voltage & Current Chapter 15 Capacitance Chapter 16 Capacitive ReactanceChapter 17 Capacitive Circuits Chapter 18 Inductance and Transformers Chapter 19 Inductive Reactance Chapter 20 Inductive Circuits Chapter 21 RC and L/R Time Constants Chapter 22 ResonanceChapter 23 FiltersChapter 24 AC Power Wiring and Components (New) Chapter 25 Wiring, Cabling and Connectors (New) Chapter 26 AC Test and Troubleshooting (New)Chapter 27 A System Overview of Electronics (New)Chapter 28 Semiconductors Chapter 29 Diode Types and Operation Chapter 30 Power Supply Circuits Chapter 31 Introduction to Transistors (New)Chapter 32 Field Effect Transistors, Amplifiers and Switches Chapter 33 Bipolar Transistors, Amplifiers and Switches Chapter 34 Amplifier Fundamentals Chapter 35 Operational Amplifiers Chapter 36 Op Amp Applications Chapter 37 Power Amplifiers Chapter 38 Oscillators and Frequency SynthesizersChapter 39 Regulated Power Supplies Chapter 40 Thyristors Chapter 41 Systems Troubleshooting
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Communication Systems
Book SynopsisThis exciting revision of Communication Systems, a classic text in the communications field, presents an introduction to electrical communication systems, including analysis methods, design principles, and hardware considerations. The fifth edition has been updated to reflect current technology covering both analog and digital communication in this ever-evolving field. Conceptual/descriptive/thought questions have been added throughout the book as well as MATLAB questions and lecture Powerpoint files on the website. The text covers both analog and digital communications. It features worked examples and exercises for students to solve within chapters, helping them to master new concepts as they are introduced.Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Signals and Spectra3 Signal Transmission and Filtering4 Linear CW Modulation5 Exponential CW Modulation6 Sampling and Pulse Modulation7 Analog Communication Systems8 Probability and Random Variables9 Random Signals and Noise10 Noise in Analog Modulation Systems11 Baseband Digital Transmission12 Digitization Techniques for Analog Messages and Computer Networks13 Channel Coding and Encryption14 Bandpass Digital Transmission15 Spread Spectrum Systems16 Information and Detection TheoryAppendix: Circuit and System Noise
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Fitzgerald Kingsleys Electric Machinery
Book SynopsisThis seventh edition of Fitzgerald and Kingsley's Electric Machinery by Stephen Umans was developed recognizing the strength of this classic text since its first edition has been the emphasis on building an understanding of the fundamental physical principles underlying the performance of electric machines. Much has changed since the publication of the first edition, yet the basic physical principles remain the same, and this seventh edition is intended to retain the focus on these principles in the context of today's technology.Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Magnetic Circuits and Magnetic MaterialsChapter 2 - TransformersChapter 3 - Electromechanical-Energy-Conversion PrinciplesChapter 4 - Introduction to Rotating MachinesChapter 5 - Synchronous MachinesChapter 6 - Polyphase Induction MachinesChapter 7 - DC MachinesChapter 8 - Variable-Reluctance Machines and Stepping MotorsChapter 9 - Single-and Two-Phase MotorsChapter 10 - Speed and Torque ControlAppendix A - Three-Phase CircuitsAppendix B - Voltages, Magnetic Fields, and Inductances of Distributed AC WindingsAppendix C - The dq0 TransformationAppendix D - Engineering Aspects of Practical Electric Machine Performance and OperationAppendix E - Table of Constants and Conversion Factors for SI Units
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Fundamentals of Digital Logic with Verilog Design
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Digital Logic With Verilog Design is intended for an introductory course in digital logic design. The main goals are (1) to teach students the fundamental concepts in classical manual digital design, and (2) illlustrate clearly the way in which digital circuits are designed today, using CAD tools.Use of CAD software is well integrated into the book. Some excellent CAD tools are available free of charge. For example, the Altera Corporation has its Quartus II CAD software, used for implementing designs in programmable logic devices such as FPGAs. The Web Edition of the Quartus II software can be downloaded from Altera's website and used free of charge, without the need to obtain a license. Previous editions of this book a set of tutorials for using Quartus II software was provided in the appendices. These tutorials can now be found on the Author's website. Another set of useful tutorials about Quartus II can be found on Altera's University Program website, whiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Introduction to Logic Circuits Chapter 3 Number Representation and Arithmetic Circuits Chapter 4 Combinational-Circuit Building Blocks Chapter 5 Flip-Flop, Registers, and Counters Chapter 6 Synchronous Sequential Circuits Chapter 7 Digital System Design Chapter 8 Optimized Implementation of Logic Functions Chapter 9 Asynchronous Sequential CircuitsChapter 10 Computer Aided Design ToolsChapter 11 Testing of Logic Circuits Appendix A Verilog Reference Appendix B Implementation Technology Answers Index
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Microelectronics Circuit Analysis and Design
Book SynopsisMicroelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design is intended as a core text in electronics for undergraduate electrical and computer engineering students. The fourth edition continues to provide a foundation for analyzing and designing both analog and digital electronic circuits. The goal has always been to make this book very readable and student friendly.An accessible approach to learning through clear writing and practical pedagogy has become the hallmark of Microelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design by Donald Neamen. Now in its fourth edition, the text builds upon its strong pedagogy and tools for student assessment with key updates as well as revisions that allow for flexible coverage of op-amps.Table of ContentsPart I: Semiconductor Devices and Basic ApplicationsChapter 1: Semiconductor Materials and DiodesChapter 2: Diode CircuitsChapter 3: The Field-Effect TransistorChapter 4: Basic FET AmplifiersChapter 5: The Bipolar Junction TransistorChapter 6: Basic BJT AmplifiersChapter 7: Frequency ResponseChapter 8: Output Stages and Power AmplifiersPart II: Analog ElectronicsChapter 9: Ideal Operational Amplifiers and Op-Amp CircuitsChapter 10: Integrated Circuit Biasing and Active LoadsChapter 11: Differential and Multistage AmplifiersChapter 12: Feedback and StabilityChapter 13: Operational Amplifier CircuitsChapter 14: Nonideal Effects in Operational Amplifier CircuitsChapter 15: Applications and Design of Integrated CircuitsPart III: Digital ElectronicsChapter 16: MOSFET Digital CircuitsChapter 17: Bipolar Digital Circuits
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Computer Organization and Embedded Systems
Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of this book covers the key topics in computer organization and embedded systems. It presents hardware design principles and shows how hardware design is influenced by the requirements of software. The book carefully explains the main principles supported by examples drawn from commercially available processors. The book is suitable for undergraduate electrical and computer engineering majors and computer science specialists. It is intended for a first course in computer organization and embedded systems.Table of Contents1 Basic Structure of Computers2 Instruction Set Architecture3 Basic Input/Output4 Software5 Basic Processing Unit6 Pipelining7 Input/output Organization8 The Memory System9 Arithmetic10 Embedded Systems11 System-On-A-Chip -- A Case StudyAppendix A Logic CircuitsAppendix B The Altera Nios II ProcessorAppendix C The ColdFire ProcessorAppendix D The ARM ProcessorAppendix E The Intel IA-32 Architecture
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Power Electronics
Book SynopsisPower Electronics is intended to be an introductory text in power electronics, primarily for the undergraduate electrical engineering student. The text is written for some flexibility in the order of the topics. Much of the text includes computer simulation using PSpice as a supplement to analytical circuit solution techniques.Table of ContentsChapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Power ComputationsChapter 3 Half-Wave RectifiersChapter 4 Full-Wave RectifiersChapter 5 AC Voltage ControllersChapter 6 DC-DC ConvertersChapter 7 DC Power SuppliesChapter 8 InvertersChapter 9 Resonant ConvertersChapter 10 Drive Circuits, Snubber Circuits, and HeatsinksAppendix A Fourier Series for Some Common WaveformsAppendix B State-Space AveragingIndex
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McGraw-Hill Education Introduction to Graphics Communications for
Book SynopsisBertoline's texts are the leading books in the engineering and technical graphics fields. Introduction to Graphics Communication for Engineers presents both traditional and modern approaches to engineering graphics, providing engineering and technology students a strong foundation in graphics methods through visualization, drawing, drafting, CAD software, and 3-D modeling. A strong emphasis on design in industry is found throughout, reinforcing the real and practical ways that technical graphics skills are used by engineers. Introduction to Graphics Communications for Engineers is part of McGraw-Hill's B.E.S.T. series that introduces students to standard practices and tools used by engineers and engineering students.
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices
Book SynopsisFundamentals of Semiconductor Devices provides a realistic and practical treatment of modern semiconductor devices. A solid understanding of the physical processes responsible for the electronic properties of semiconductor materials and devices is emphasized. With this emphasis, the reader will appreciate the underlying physics behind the equations derived and their range of applicability. The authorâs clear writing style, comprehensive coverage of the core material, and attention to current topics are key strengths of this book.Table of ContentsPart 1 - Materials1) Electron Energy and States in Semiconductors2) Homogeneous Semiconductors3) Current Flow in Homogeneous Semiconductors4) Nonhomogeneous SemiconductorsSupplement to Part 1Supplement 1ASupplement 1B Part 2 - Diodes5) Prototype pn Homojunctions6) Additional Considerations for DiodesSupplement to Part 2Part 3 - Field-Effect Transistors7) The MOSFET8) Additional Considerations for FETsSupplement to Part 3Part 4 - Bipolar Junction Transistors9) Bipolar Junction Devices: Statics10) Time-Dependent Analysis of BJTsSupplement to Part 4Part 5 - Optoelectronic Devices11) Optoelectronic DevicesAppendix A - ConstantsAppendix B - List of SymbolsAppendix C - FabricationAppendix D - Density-of-States Function, Density-of-States Effective Mass, Conductivity Effective MassAppendix E - Some Useful IntegralsAppendix F - Useful EquationsAppendix G - List of Suggested Readings
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Semiconductor Physics And Devices
Book SynopsisWith its strong pedagogy, superior readability, and thorough examination of the physics of semiconductor material, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, 4/e provides a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation, and limitations of semiconductor devices.Neamen's Semiconductor Physics and Devices deals with the electrical properties and characteristics of semiconductor materials and devices. The goal of this book is to bring together quantum mechanics, the quantum theory of solids, semiconductor material physics, and semiconductor device physics in a clear and understandable way.Table of ContentsPart I Semiconductor Material Properties Chapter 1: The Crystal Structure of Solids Chapter 2: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Chapter 3: Introduction to the Quantum Theory of Solids Chapter 4: The Semiconductor in Equilibrium Chapter 5: Carrier Transport Phenomena Chapter 6: Nonequilibrium Excess Carriers in Semiconductors Part II Fundamental Semiconductor Devices Chapter 7: The pn Junction Chapter 8: The pn Junction Diode Chapter 9: Metal-Semiconductor and Semiconductor Heterojunctions Chapter 10: Fundamentals of the Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor Chapter 11: Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor: Additional Concepts Chapter 12: The Bipolar Transistor Chapter 13: The Junction Field-Effect Transistor Part III Specialized Semiconductor Devices Chapter 14: Optical Devices Chapter 15: Semiconductor Microwave and Power Devices Appendix A: Selected List of Symbols Appendix B: System of Units, Conversion Factors, and General Constants Appendix C: The Periodic Table Appendix D: Unit of Energy-The Electron-Volt Appendix E: "Derivation" of Schrodinger's Wave Equation Appendix F: Effective Mass Concepts Appendix G: The Error Function Appendix H: Answers to Selected Problems
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Experiments Manual for Contemporary Electronics
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Signals and Systems Analysis Using Transform
Book SynopsisSignals and Systems: Analysis Using Transform Methods and MATLAB has been extensively updated, while retaining the emphasis on fundamental applications and theory. The text includes a wealth of exercises, including drill exercises, and more challenging conceptual problems.McGraw-Hill's Connect, is also available as an optional, add on item. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, how they need it, so that class time is more effective. Connect allows the professor to assign homework, quizzes, and tests easily and automatically grades and records the scores of the student's work. Problems are randomized to prevent sharing of answers an may also have a "multi-step solution" which helps move the students' learning along if they experience difficulty.Table of Contents1) Introduction2) Mathematical Description of Continuous-Time Signals3) Discrete-Time Signal Description4) Description of Systems5) Time-Domain System Analysis6) Continuous-Time Fourier Methods7) Discrete-Time Fourier Methods8) The Laplace Transform9) The z Transform10) Sampling and Signal Processing11) Frequency Response Analysis12) Laplace System Analysis13) z-Transform System Analysis14) Filter Analysis and DesignAppendix I – Useful Mathematical RelationsAppendix II – Continuous-Time Fourier Series PairsAppendix III – Discrete Fourier Transform PairsAppendix IV – Continuous-Time Fourier Transform PairsAppendix V – Discrete-Time Fourier Transform PairsAppendix VI – Tables of Laplace Transform PairsAppendix VII – z-Transform PairsBibliographyIndex
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Design With Operational Amplifiers And Analog
Book SynopsisDesign with Operational Amplifiers and Analog Integrated Circuits combines theory with real-life applications to deliver a straightforward look at analog design principles and techniques. An emphasis on the physical picture helps the student develop the intuition and practical insight that are the keys to making sound design decisions. This book is intended for a design-oriented course in applications with operational amplifiers and analog ICs. It also serves as a comprehensive reference for practicing engineers. This new edition includes enhanced pedagogy (additional problems, more in-depth coverage of negative feedback, more effective layout), updated technology (current-feedback and folded-cascode amplifiers, and low-voltage amplifiers), and increased topical coverage (current-feedback amplifiers, switching regulators and phase-locked loops).Table of Contents1) Operational Amplifier Fundamentals2) Circuits with Resistive Feedback3) Active Filters: Part I4) Active Filters: Part II5) Static Op Amp Limitations6) Dynamic Op Amp Limitations7) Noise8) Stability9) Nonlinear Circuits10) Signal Generators11) Voltage References and Regulators12) D-A and A-D Converters13) Nonlinear Amplifiers and Phase-Locked Loops
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe Analog Circuit Design Discrete Integrated
Book SynopsisAnalog Circuit Design: Discrete and Integrated is written by enthusiastic circuit practitioner, Sergio Franco. This text places great emphasis on developing intuition and physical insight. The numerous examples and problems have been carefully thought out to promote problem solving methodologies of the type engineers apply daily on the job. Each chapter provides a fairly comprehensive coverage of its title subject. SPICE has been integrated throughout the text both as a pedagogical aid to confer more immediately to a new concept, and as a validation tool for hand calculations. PSPICE is used to bring out nuances that would be too complex for hand calculations.Table of Contents1) Diodes and the pn Junction2) The Bipolar Junction Transistor3) The MOS Field-Effect Transistor4) Building Blocks for Analog Integrated Circuits5) Analog Integrated Circuits6) Frequency and Time Responses7) Feedback, Stability, and Noise
£254.58
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Mpeg21 Book
Book SynopsisUnderstand the MPEG-21 Multimedia Framework, the standard for the creation, delivery and consumption of multimedia. This text is the comprehensive guide to MPEG-21, the technology that provides an open framework for multimedia applications. Whereas previous MPEG standards defined compression techniques, MPEG-21 offers methods for the search, access, storage and Rights protection of content. The MPEG-21 Book offers a complete introduction to standardisation, before proceeding to discuss the vision behind MPEG-21, what Digital Items' are, how they are adapted and how their contents can be protected. The book provides coverage of the individual parts of the standard to an advanced level, with chapters dedicated to each of the core technologies. The authors describe not only the present situation, but also emerging developments and the relation of MPEG-21 to the other MPEG standards, giving essential insights into the future of MPEG and its impact on multimedia.Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acronyms and Abbreviations. List of Contributors. 1 MPEG: Context, Goals and Working Methodologies (Fernando Pereira and Rob Koenen). 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 MPEG Mission. 1.3 MPEG Standards Preceding MPEG-21. 1.4 The MPEG-21 Standard. 1.5 MPEG’s Standardization Process. 1.6 After an MPEG Standard is Ready. 1.7 Final Remarks. References. 2 An Introduction to MPEG-21 (Ian S Burnett and Fernando Pereira). 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Motivation and Objectives. 2.3 Terms – Digital Items, Users and Resources. 2.4 The MPEG-21 Vision. 2.5 Digital Items – What is New? 2.6 Walkthrough for a Broadcasting Use Case. 2.7 MPEG-21 Standard Organization. 2.8 MPEG-21 Standard Overview. 2.9 MPEG-21 Schemas. 2.10 Conclusion. References. 3 Digital Item Declaration and Identification (Frederik De Keukelaere and Rik Van de Walle). 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Digital Item Declaration. 3.3 Digital Item Identification. 3.4 Summary. References. 4 IPMP Components (Shane Lauf and Eva Rodriguez). 4.1 Background and Objectives. 4.2 IPMP DIDL. 4.3 IPMP Info. 4.4 Using IPMP Components in a Digital Item. 4.5 Relationship Between IPMP Components and the Other Parts of MPEG-21. 4.6 Future Outlook. 4.7 Summary. References. 5 Rights Expression Language (Thomas DeMartini, Jill Kalter, Mai Nguyen, Edgar Valenzuela and Xin Wang). 5.1 About this Chapter. 5.2 Introduction to Rights Expression Languages. 5.3 Understanding Licenses. 5.4 Understanding Authorization. 5.5 Selected Features. 5.6 Conclusion. 5.7 Element Index. References. 6 The MPEG-21 Rights Data Dictionary and New Approaches to Semantics (Chris Barlas, Martin Dow and Godfrey Rust). 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Background. 6.3 The RDD Specification. 6.4 Using the RDD. 6.5 Automating the RDD Process. 6.6 Building on the RDD. 6.7 Conclusion. References. 7 Digital Item Adaptation – Tools for Universal Multimedia Access (Anthony Vetro, Christian Timmerer and Sylvain Devillers). 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Universal Multimedia Access. 7.3 Overview Of Digital Item Adaptation. 7.4 Usage Environment Description Tools. 7.5 Metadata Adaptability. 7.6 Session Mobility. 7.7 DIA Configuration. 7.8 Concluding Remarks. 7.9 Acknowledgments. References. 8 Digital Item Adaptation – Coding Format Independence (Christian Timmerer, Sylvain Devillers and Anthony Vetro). 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Binary Resource Adaptation Based on Bitstream Syntax Descriptions. 8.3 Relating Constraints, Adaptation Operations and Resource Quality. 8.4 Linking BSD-Based DIA Tools. 8.5 Universal Constraints Description Tool. 8.6 Concluding Remarks. 8.7 Acknowledgments. References. 9 Digital Item Processing (Frederik De Keukelaere and Gerrard Drury). 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Terms and Definitions. 9.3 Architecture and Relationship with other MPEG-21 Parts. 9.4 Including Digital Item Processing Information in a Digital Item. 9.5 Usage of Digital Item Processing Information. 9.6 Digital Item Methods. 9.7 Usage of Digital Item Processing Information. 9.8 DIP Reference Software and Other Implementations. 9.9 Summary. References. 10 Event Reporting (FX Nuttall, Andrew Tokmakoff and Kyunghee Ji ). 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Scope of the Event Reporting Standard. 10.3 The General Event Reporting Mechanism. 10.4 Events. 10.5 Event Report Requests. 10.6 Event Reports. 10.7 Relationship with Other Parts of MPEG-21. 10.8 Examples. 10.9 Conclusion. References. 11 Future MPEG Developments (Fernando Pereira and Ian S Burnett). 11.1 MPEG-21 under Development. 11.2 Beyond MPEG-21. 11.3 Conclusions. References. Index.
£124.40
John Wiley & Sons Inc UltraWideband Wireless Communications and
Book SynopsisLearn about Ultra-wideband (UWB) transmission - the most talked about application in wireless communications. UWB wireless communication is a revolutionary technology for transmitting large amounts of digital data over a wide spectrum of frequency bands with very low power for a short distance.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xi Preface xiii 1 Introduction 1Robert Caiming Qiu, Xuemin (Sherman) Shen, Mohsen Guizani and Tho Le-Ngoc 1.1 Fundamentals 1 1.1.1 Overview of UWB 1 1.1.2 History 2 1.1.3 Regulatory 2 1.1.4 Applications 2 1.1.5 Pulse- or Multicarrier-Based UWB 3 1.2 Issues Unique to UWB 4 1.2.1 Antennas 4 1.2.2 Propagation and Channel Model 4 1.2.3 Modulations 5 1.2.4 A/D Sampling 6 1.2.5 Timing Acquisition 7 1.2.6 Receiver Structures 7 1.2.7 Multiple Access 8 1.3 Emerging Technologies 8 1.3.1 Low-Complexity Noncoherent Receivers 8 1.3.2 Location-Based Sensor Networks 9 1.3.3 Time Reversal 9 1.3.4 MAC 10 1.3.5 Future Directions 12 References 13 2 Modulation and Signal Detection in UWB 15Uzoma A. Onunkwo and Ye (Geoffrey) Li 2.1 Overview 15 2.1.1 Evolution and Definition 15 2.1.2 Major Differences from Narrowband and CDMA Systems 16 2.1.3 Types of UWB Modulation 16 2.1.4 UWB Applications 16 2.2 Single-Carrier–Based Modulation 17 2.2.1 Time-Hopping PPM 17 2.2.2 Other Types of Modulations 21 2.2.3 Channel Estimation 23 2.2.4 Signal Detection 27 2.3 OFDM-Based Modulation 29 2.3.1 Basic OFDM for UWB 29 2.3.2 Channel Estimation 30 2.3.3 Interference Suppression 31 2.4 Conclusion and Further Reading 34 References 34 3 UWB Pulse Propagation and Detection 37Robert Caiming Qiu 3.1 Introduction 37 3.2 UWB Pulse Propagation 37 3.2.1 Generalized Multipath Model 37 3.2.2 IEEE 802.15.4a Channel Model 39 3.3 UWB Pulse Signal Detection 39 3.3.1 Optimum Receiver 39 3.3.2 Generalized RAKE Receiver 41 3.3.3 Optimum Receiver with Intersymbol Interference 44 3.3.4 Receiver with Time-Reversal Channel Impulse Response 47 3.3.5 Optimum Receiver with Multiuser Detection 48 References 51 4 Timing Synchronization for UWB Impulse Radios 53Zhi Tian and Georgios B. Giannakis 4.1 Introduction 53 4.2 Signal Model 55 4.3 Signal Detection and Symbol-Level Acquisition 57 4.3.1 Analog Energy Detectors 57 4.3.2 Discrete-Time Energy Detectors 57 4.4 SAT and MAT: Templates with and without Timing 59 4.5 Coarse Synchronization Using Symbol-Rate Samples 60 4.5.1 Discrete-Time Correlator Output Model under Mistiming 61 4.5.2 CML Timing Synchronization 62 4.5.3 Analytic and Simulated Performance 62 4.6 Synchronization with Flexible Timing Resolution 64 4.6.1 Timing-Offset Search via Sample Mean Square 64 4.6.2 Timing-Offset Search via Cross-Correlation Mean Square 66 4.6.3 Comparative Study and Implementation Aspects 68 4.7 Timing Acquisition for Ad Hoc Multiple Access 70 4.7.1 Training-Based Multiuser TOE 70 4.7.2 Blind Synchronization for Multiuser Ad Hoc Access 71 4.7.3 TOE Performance Analysis 75 4.8 Demodulation and BER Sensitivity to Mistiming 76 4.9 Concluding Summary 78 References 79 5 Error Performance of Pulsed Ultra-wideband Systems in Indoor Environments 83Huaping Liu 5.1 Introduction 83 5.2 System Model 85 5.3 Error Performance in Indoor Environments 89 5.3.1 Pulse Amplitude Modulation and Pulse Position Modulation 90 5.3.2 Receiver with Self-Derived Template Waveforms 92 5.3.3 System with Multiple Antennas 95 References 101 6 Mixed-Signal Ultra-wideband Communications Receivers 103Sebastian Hoyos and Brian M. Sadler 6.1 Introduction 103 6.2 Analog-to-Digital Conversion via Signal Expansion 105 6.3 Mixed-Signal Communication Receivers Based on A/D Conversion via Signal Expansion 107 6.3.1 Transmitted Signal and Channel Model 107 6.3.2 Digital Linear Receivers Based on ADC via Signal Expansion 107 6.4 Analog-to-Digital Conversion in the Frequency Domain 109 6.5 Frequency-Domain Mixed-Signal Receivers 111 6.5.1 Multicarrier Communication Systems Based on A/D Conversion in the Frequency Domain 111 6.5.2 Relationship to the Fourier Series Coefficients 117 6.5.3 Mixed-Signal Transmitted-Reference Receiver 118 6.6 Conclusions 124 References 125 7 Trends in Ultra-wideband Transceiver Design 127Zhengyuan Xu 7.1 Introduction 127 7.2 Status of UWB Transceiver Design 128 7.3 Digital UWB Receivers 130 7.3.1 PPM-Based TH-UWB System Model 131 7.3.2 Channel Estimation Techniques 132 7.3.3 Design of Linear Receivers 133 7.3.4 Some Thoughts about Complexity Reduction 134 7.3.5 Finite Resolution Digital Receivers 135 7.4 Analog/Digital UWB Transceivers 136 7.4.1 Near Full-Rate TR Transceivers 136 7.4.2 Full-Rate TR Transceivers 144 7.5 Conclusions 149 Acknowledgments 149 References 149 8 UWB MAC and Ad Hoc Networks 155Zihua Guo and Richard Yao 8.1 Introduction 155 8.1.1 Overview of IEEE 802.15.3 MAC 155 8.1.2 Overview of MBOA MAC 157 8.2 QoS Scheduling in PNC 158 8.2.1 Problem Definition 159 8.2.2 Deadline-Aware Scheduling Algorithm 160 8.2.3 Calculation of the Reserved CTA 161 8.2.4 Simulation Results 161 8.3 Power Management in IEEE 802.15.3 163 8.3.1 Problem Definition 164 8.3.2 Proposed Approach 165 8.3.3 Simulation Results 167 8.4 Adaptive Dly-ACK 168 8.4.1 Problem Definition 170 8.4.2 Adaptive Dly-ACK 172 8.4.3 Simulation Results 177 8.5 Ad Hoc Networks 183 8.5.1 Child Piconet 183 8.5.2 Independent Piconets 184 8.6 Summary 187 References 187 9 Radio Resource Management for Ultra-wideband Communications 189Xuemin (Sherman) Shen, Weihua Zhuang, Hai Jiang and Jun Cai 9.1 Introduction 189 9.2 Radio Resource Management 191 9.2.1 Pulse-Based UWB Physical Layer Characteristics 191 9.2.2 Challenges and Opportunities 192 9.3 Multiple Access 193 9.3.1 Exclusive versus Concurrent Transmissions 193 9.3.2 Code Assignment 194 9.3.3 Interference Mitigation in TH-UWB 196 9.4 Overhead Reduction 197 9.4.1 ACK Mechanisms 198 9.4.2 Long Acquisition Time 199 9.5 Power/Rate Allocation 200 9.5.1 Power Allocation 200 9.5.2 Rate Guarantee 202 9.5.3 Rate Control 203 9.5.4 Cross-Layer Design 205 9.6 Conclusions 206 References 207 10 Pulsed UWB Interference to Narrowband Receivers 211Jay E. Padgett 10.1 Introduction 211 10.2 Pulsed UWB Signal Model 212 10.3 Narrowband Receiver Model 216 10.4 Equivalent Receiver Model and Response to a Pulse 218 10.5 Response to a Pulse Sequence 220 10.6 Simulating the Response to a Pulse Sequence 223 10.6.1 I/Q Component Formulation 223 10.6.2 Simulation Parameters 224 10.6.3 Normalization 224 10.6.4 Example Filter Response: The n-Pole Filter 225 10.7 General Properties of the IF Output 227 10.7.1 Case 1: Pulse Rate Less than IF Bandwidth 227 10.7.2 Case 2: Pulse Rate Greater than IF Bandwidth 228 10.8 Power Spectral Density 230 10.9 Discrete PDF PSD Example: Equally Spaced, Equally Likely Time Offsets 233 10.10 Continuous PDF PSD Examples 239 10.10.1 The Poisson Process 239 10.10.2 Continuous PDF Uniform Random Pulse Position 240 10.11 Comparison of PSD and Simulation Results 242 10.12 Statistical Properties of the Output Envelope 247 10.13 Summary 249 References 250 11 Digital-Carrier Spreading Codes for Baseband UWB Multiaccess 251Liuqing Yang and Georgios B. Giannakis 11.1 Introduction 251 11.2 Digital-Carrier Multiband User Codes 252 11.2.1 Baseband Single-Carrier UWB 252 11.2.2 Baseband Multicarrier UWB 254 11.3 Low Duty-Cycle Access in the Presence of NBI 255 11.3.1 General Rake Reception Model 255 11.3.2 SINR Analysis 259 11.3.3 Simulations and Numerical Results 260 11.4 Improved Rate Access in the Presence of Multipath 263 11.4.1 Rake Reception Model with IFI 263 11.4.2 Performance Comparisons 266 11.4.3 Simulated Examples 271 11.5 Multiuser Interference Mitigation 273 11.6 Summary 276 References 276 12 Localization 279Kegen Yu, Harri Saarnisaari, Jean-Philippe Montillet, Alberto Rabbachin, Ian Oppermann and Giuseppe Thadeu Freitas de Abreu 12.1 Introduction 279 12.2 Time-of-Arrival Estimation 279 12.2.1 Estimation Accuracy 280 12.2.2 Energy-Collection–Based TOA Estimation 281 12.2.3 Two-Stage TOA Estimation 282 12.2.4 Simulation Results 286 12.3 Location and Tracking 286 12.3.1 Position Estimation 287 12.3.2 Tracking 292 12.3.3 Simulation Results 292 12.4 Location in Distributed Architectures 294 12.4.1 Overview 294 12.4.2 Proposed Algorithm 295 12.4.3 Simulation Results 296 12.5 Theoretical Positioning Accuracy 297 12.5.1 Analysis Tool 298 12.5.2 Hyperbolic Location Accuracy 299 12.6 Conclusions 301 Acknowledgment 301 References 301 Index 305
£110.15
John Wiley & Sons Inc EndtoEnd Quality of Service over Cellular
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive resource contains a detailed methodology for assessing, analyzing and optimizing End-to-End Service Performance under different cellular technologies (GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA and CDMA2000). It includes guidelines for analyzing numerous different services, including FTP, WEB streaming and POC, including examples of analysis and troubleshooting from a user point-of-view. Focuses on the end-user perspective, with a detailed analysis of the main sources of service performance degradation and a comprehensive description of mobile data services Includes a detailed presentation of generic key performance indicators (KPIs) which can be re-defined to comply with each particular network Provides service performance benchmarking for different technologies from real networks Explores a new approach to service management known as customer experience management, including the reasons why it is overcoming traditional service management and its impact Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1 Introduction (John Cullen, Mattias Wahlqvist and Gerardo Gómez). 1.1 Mobile Services in Perspective. 1.2 Mobile Technology Evolution. 1.3 Motivation for QoS. References. 2 Cellular Wireless Technologies (Petteri Hakalin, Pablo Tapia, Juan Ramiro-Moreno, Raquel Rodríguez, Ma Carmen Aguayo-Torres and Rafael Sánchez). 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 GSM/GPRS/EDGE. 2.3 WCDMA/HSDPA. 2.4 IS-95/CDMA2000-1x, EV-DV, EV-DO. 2.5 WLAN. 2.6 Future Outlook. References. 3 Data Services Architecture and Standardization (Salvador Hierrezuelo, Alejandro Gil, Juan Guerrero, Raquel Rodríguez, Juan Torreblanca, Mattias Wahlqvist and Gerardo Gómez) 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Services Architecture. 3.3 Data Protocols Characteristics. 3.4 SMS/MMS. 3.5 WAP. 3.6 Web. 3.7 Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC). 3.8 Network Gaming Services. References. 4 Quality of Service Mechanisms (Raquel Rodríguez, Daniel Fernández, Héctor Montes, Salvador Hierrezuelo and Gerardo Gómez). 4.1 What is Quality of Service? 4.2 IP-Based QoS. 4.3 QoS Architecture in 3GPP and 3GPP2. 4.4 QoS Policy Management. References. 5 End-to-End Service Performance Analysis (Rafael Sánchez, Gerardo Gómez, Pablo Ameigeiras, Jorge Navarro and Gabriel Ramos). 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Service Performance Characterization. 5.3 Data Link Effects. 5.4 Transport and Application Layer Effects. 5.5 Impact of Network Dimensioning in the Service Performance. References. 6 Service Performance Verification and Benchmarking (Rafael Sánchez, Manuel Martínez, Salvador Hierrezuelo, Juan Guerrero and Juan Torreblanca). 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Key Performance Indicators. 6.3 Trial Methodology. 6.4 Technology Benchmarking. 6.5 Performance Analysis Example. References. 7 Customer Experience Management (Brian Carroll). 7.1 Overview of Customer Experience Management. 7.2 CEM and Service Management. 7.3 Advantages CEM Brings to an Operator. 7.4 Summary. References. 8 Service Performance Optimization (Gerardo Gómez, Juan Torreblanca and Mattias Wahlqvist). 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Network-Level Optimization. 8.3 Transport-Level Optimization. 8.4 Compression Techniques. 8.5 Performance Enhancing Proxies. References. Glossary. Index.
£110.25
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Mobile Multimedia Business Requirements and
Book SynopsisAs the wireless world opens up, The Mobile Multimedia Business: Requirements and Solutions explores the evolving role of multimedia and the UMTS technology in the mobile communications sector.Trade Review"…a useful reference volume for telecommunications lecturers, managers, and researchers who need a good picture of emerging worldwide standards." (Computing Reviews.com, January 5, 2006)Table of ContentsPreface. Foreword by Jean-Pierre Bienaimé. Foreword by Tom Wheeler. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 1.1 The 3G Mobile Pathfinders: Existing Wireless Communication Systems. 1.2 The History of 3G. 2. Mobile Communications Markets. 2.1 Market Analysis. 2.2 The Market Studies of the UMTS Forum. 2.3 Calculations. 2.4 Expectations. 3. Services and Applications. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Description of Some Services and Applications. 3.3 Portals and their Business Models. 3.4 Service Providers’ Business Strategies. 3.5 Mobile Internet Protocol. 3.6 IP Multimedia Subsystem: Service Aspects. 3.7 Naming, Addressing and Other Identifiers. 4. Technology. 4.1 The ITU IMT-2000 Family Concept. 4.2 Technology Competitors. 4.3 Impact on Standardisation. 4.4 Terminals and Devices. 4.5 Names and Addresses Used in GPRS. 4.6 IMS. 4.7 WLAN/Wi-Fi. 5. Spectrum for UMTS. 5.1 Spectrum Availability. 5.2 WARC-92 Spectrum Sharing Scenarios. 5.3 More Spectrum Needed: Extension Bands for UMTS/IMT-2000 and WRC-2000 Results. 5.4 The Situation After WRC-2000. 5.5 Spectrum Beyond 3G and Preparation for WRC-07. 6. Regulation, Licensing and Global Terminal Usage. 6.1 Regulation. 6.2 Licensing. 6.3 Recommendations for Administrations. 6.4 Lessons Learned from the Licensing Process. 6.5 Global Terminal Circulation and Certification. 7. Mobile Communication and its Impact on Social Behaviour. 7.1 Executive Summary. 7.2 Theme 1: Social Connectivity. 7.3 Theme 2: Emotion and Mobiles. 7.4 Theme 3: Public and Private. 7.5 How GSM was Shaped by the Consumer. 8. 3G and Beyond. 8.1 A Long-Term Business Issue. 8.2 The Research and Development Path. 8.3 Research Programmes. 8.4 Impact on New Spectrum and WRC-2007. 8.5 Implications for System Design. References. Abbreviations. Index.
£104.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Broadband Wireless Communications Business
Book SynopsisWith the emergence of broadband wireless communication systems, new business opportunities have appeared for operators, content provides, and manufacturers. Broadband wireless communications technologies promise the freedom of constant access to the Internet at high speeds, without the limitation of connection cables. Broadband Wireless Communications Business provides comprehensive coverage of the present status and future evolution of these technologies, giving vital practical cost and benefit advice on design, construction and implementation. The author focuses on the costs associated with network design and operation, examining resources, maintenance and billing considerations in terms of Quality of Service provisioning. The future of 4G is explained, with enhancing technologies, cellular design topologies and ad-hoc technologies all covered in-depth.This book will enable the reader to make key business decisions: how to evaluate a technology, which to use, how toTable of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. Background. 1.1 Fixed-line Data Communications. 1.2 Mobile Communications. 1.3 Wireless Data Communications. 1.4 BroadbandWireless. 1.5 DuplexModes. 1.6 Voice to Data. 1.7 Traffic Profiles. 1.8 Access Technologies. 1.9 Telecommunications Operator Business. Further Reading. 2. Wireless Communications. 2.1 Signal Fading. 2.2 Modulation. 2.3 Equalisation. 2.4 Single Carrier andMulti Carrier. 2.5 Diversity Reception. 2.6 Channel Coding. 2.7 From Circuit Switched to Packet Switched. 2.8 System Capacity. 2.9 Coverage. Further Reading. 3. Enhancing Technologies. 3.1 Frequency Reuse. 3.2 Capacity Limit. 3.3 Signal and Interference. 3.4 Advanced Antennas. 3.5 Coverage Extension. 3.6 Interference Reduction. 3.7 Hybrid ARQ. 3.8 MIMO Antennas. 3.9 Voice Coding. Further Reading. 4. Cellular Topologies. 4.1 Cell Structure. 4.2 Wireless LAN Cellular Structure. 4.3 Distributed Base Stations. 4.4 Mini-cell Structure. 4.5 Handover. 4.6 Ad hoc Networking. Further Reading. 5. Cost of Spectrum. 5.1 Voice Systems. 5.2 Data Systems. 5.3 Data Throughput Efficiency. 5.4 Spectrum Cost. Further Reading. 6. Cost of Equipment. 6.1 Base Station Structure. 6.2 IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Access Point. 6.3 Network Nodes Costs. 6.4 End-user Equipment. Further Reading. 7. Network Design and Operation. 7.1 Network Design and Planning. 7.2 Site Cost. 7.3 Backbone Fixed Connection. 7.4 Networking Based on Access Points. 7.5 Customer Costs. 7.6 Other Operating Costs. 7.7 Wholesale Operators – Network-less Operators. Further Reading. 8. Services. 8.1 Revenue Flow. 8.2 Value Chain. 8.3 Service Classifications. 8.4 Total Revenue Forecast. 8.4.1 Flat rate. Further Reading. 9. Scenarios. 9.1 Technologies. 9.2 Market Size. 9.3 Services and Revenues. 9.4 Service Classification. 9.5 Costs. 9.6 Cash Flow Scenarios. Further Reading. Glossary. Index.
£75.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc SelfSimilar Processes in Telecommunications
Book SynopsisFor the first time the problems of voice services self-similarity are discussed systematically and in detail with specific examples and illustrations. Self-Similar Processes in Telecommunications considers the self-similar (fractal and multifractal) models of telecommunication traffic and efficiency based on the assumption that its traffic has fractal or multifractal properties (is self-similar). The theoretical aspects of the most well-known traffic models demonstrating self-similar properties are discussed in detail and the comparative analysis of the different models' efficiency for self-similar traffic is presented. This book demonstrates how to use self-similar processes for designing new telecommunications systems and optimizing existing networks so as to achieve maximum efficiency and serviceability. The approach is rooted in theory, describing the algorithms (the logical arithmetical or computational procedures that define how a task is performed) for modelingTrade ReviewForeword. About the authors. Acknowledgements. 1 Principal Concepts of Fractal Theory and Self--Similar Processes. 1.1 Fractals and Multifractals. 1.1.1 Fractal Dimension of a Set. 1.1.2 Multifractals. 1.1.3 Fractal Dimension D0 and Informational Dimension D1. 1.1.4 Legendre Transform. 1.2 Self--Similar Processes. 1.2.1 Definitions and Properties of Self--Similar Processes. 1.2.2 Multifractal Processes. 1.2.3 Long--Range and Short--Range Dependence. 1.2.4 Slowly Decaying Variance. 1.3 'Heavy Tails'. 1.3.1 Distribution with 'Heavy Tails' (DHT). 1.3.2 'Heavy Tails' Estimation. 1.4 Hurst Exponent Estimation. 1.4.1 Time Domain Methods of Hurst Exponent Estimation. 1.4.2 Frequency Domain Methods of Hurst Exponent. Estimation. 1.5 Hurst Exponent Estimation Problems. 1.5.1 Estimation Problems. 1.5.2 Nonstationarity Problems. 1.5.3 Computational Problems. 1.6 Self--Similarity Origins in Telecommunication Traffic. 1.6.1 User's Behaviour. 1.6.2 Data Generation Data Structure and Its Search. 1.6.3 Traffic Aggregation. 1.6.4 Means of Network Control. 1.6.5 Control Mechanisms based on Feedback. 1.6.6 Network Development. References. 2 Simulation Methods for Fractal Processes. 2.1 Fractional Brownian Motion. 2.1.1 RMD Algorithm for FBM Generation. 2.1.2 SRA Algorithm for FBM Generation. 2.2 Fractional Gaussian Noise. 2.2.1 FFT Algorithm for FGN Synthesis. 2.2.2 Advantages and Shortcomings of FBM/FGN Models. in Network Applications. 2.3 Regression Models of Traffic. 2.3.1 Linear Autoregressive (AR) Processes. 2.3.2 Processes of Moving Average (MA). 2.3.3 Autoregressive Models of Moving Average, ARMAethp; qT. 2.3.4 Fractional Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average. (FARIMA) Process. 2.3.5 Parametric Estimation Methods. 2.3.6 FARIMAethp,d,qT Process Synthesis. 2.4 Fractal Point Process. 2.4.1 Statistical Characteristics of the Point Process. 2.4.2 Fractal Structure of FPP. 2.4.3 Methods of FPP Formation. 2.5 Fractional Levy Motion and its Application to Network. Traffic Modelling. 2.5.1 Fractional Levy Motion and Its Properties. 2.5.2 Algorithm of Fractional Levy Motion Modelling. 2.5.3 Fractal Traffic Formation Based on FLM. 2.6 Models of Multifractal Network Traffic. 2.6.1 Multiplicative Cascades. 2.6.2 Modified Estimation Method of Multifractal Functions. 2.6.3 Generation of Traffic the Multifractal Model. 2.7 LRD Traffic Modelling with the Help of Wavelets. 2.8 M/G/1Model. 2.8.1 M/G/1Model and Pareto Distribution. 2.8.2 M/G/1Model and Log--Normal Distribution. References. 3 Self--Similarity of Real Time Traffic. 3.1 Self--Similarity of Real Time Traffic Preliminaries. 3.2 Statistical Characteristics of Telecommunication Real Time Traffic. 3.2.1 Measurement Organization. 3.2.2 Pattern of TN Traffic. 3.3 Voice Traffic Characteristics. 3.3.1 Voice Traffic Characteristics at the Call Layer. 3.3.2 Voice Traffic Characteristics at the Packet Layer. 3.4 Multifractal Analysis of Voice Traffic. 3.4.1 Basics. 3.4.2 Algorithm for the Partition Function SmethqT Calculation. 3.4.3 Multifractal Properties of Multiplexed Voice Traffic. 3.4.4 Multifractal Properties of Two--Component Voice Traffic. 3.5 Mathematical Models of VoIP Traffic. 3.5.1 Problem Statement. 3.5.2 Voice Traffic Models at the Call Layer. 3.5.3 Estimation of Semi--Markovian Model Parameters and the Modelling. Results of the Voice Traffic at the Call Layer. 3.5.4 Mathematical Models of Voice Traffic at the Packets Layer. 3.6 Simulation of the Voice Traffic. 3.6.1 Simulation Structure. 3.6.2 Parameters Choice of Pareto Distributions for Voice. Traffic Source in ns2. 3.6.3 Results of Separate Sources Modelling. 3.6.4 Results of Traffic Multiplexing for the Separate. ON/OFF Sources. 3.7 Long--Range Dependence for the VBR--Video. 3.7.1 Distinguished Characteristics of Video Traffic. 3.7.2 Video Conferences. 3.7.3 Video Broadcasting. 3.7.4 MPEG Video Traffic. 3.7.5 Nonstationarity of VBR Video Traffic. 3.8 Self--Similarity Analysis of Video Traffic. 3.8.1 Video Broadcasting Wavelet Analysis. 3.8.2 Numerical Results. 3.8.3 Multifractal Analysis. 3.9 Models and Modelling of Video Sequences. 3.9.1 Nonstationarity Types for VBR Video Traffic. 3.9.2 Model of the Video Traffic Scene Changing Based on the. Shifting Level Process. 3.9.3 Video Traffic Models in the Limits of the Separate Scene. 3.9.4 Fractal Autoregressive Models of p--Order. 3.9.5 MPEG Data Modelling Using I, P and B Frames Statistics. 3.9.6 ON/OFF Model of the Video Sequences. 3.9.7 Self--Similar Norros Model. 3.9.8 Hurst Exponent Dependence on N. References. 4 Self--Similarity of Telecommunication Networks Traffic. 4.1 Problem Statement. 4.2 Self--Similarity and 'Heavy Tails' in Lan Traffic. 4.2.1 Experimental Investigations of Ethernet Traffic Self--Similar. Structure. 4.2.2 Estimation of Testing Results. 4.3 Self--Similarity of WAN Traffic. 4.3.1 WAN Traffic at the Application Level. 4.3.2 Some Limiting Results for Aggregated WAN Traffic. 4.3.3 The Statistical Analysis of WAN Traffic at the. Application Level. 4.3.4 Multifractal Analysis of WAN Traffic. 4.4 Self--Similarity of Internet Traffic. 4.4.1 Results of Experimental Studies. 4.4.2 Stationarity Analysis of IP Traffic. 4.4.3 Nonstationarity of Internet Traffic. 4.4.4 Scaling Analysis. 4.5 Multilevel ON/OFF Model of Internet Traffic. 4.5.1 Problem Statement. 4.5.2 Estimation of Parameters and Model Parameterization. 4.5.3 Parallel Buffer Structure for Active Queue Control. References. 5 Queuing and Performance Evaluation of Telecommunication. Networks under Traffic Self--Similarity Conditions. 5.1 Traffic Fractality Influence Estimate on Telecommunication. Networks Queuing. 5.1.1 Monofractal Traffic. 5.1.2 Communication System Model and the Packet Loss Probability. Estimate for the Asymptotic Self--Similar Traffic Described by. Pareto Distribution. 5.1.3 Queuing Model with Fractal Levy Motion. 5.1.4 Estimate of the Effect of Traffic Multifractality Effect on Queuing. 5.2 Estimate of Voice Traffic Self--Similarity Effects on the iP Networks. Input Parameter Optimization. 5.2.1 Problem Statement. 5.2.2 Simulation Structure. 5.2.3 Estimate of the Traffic Self--Similarity Influence on QoS. 5.2.4 TN input Parameter Optimization for Given QoS Characteristics. 5.2.5 Conclusions. 5.3 Telecomminication Network Parameters Optimization Using the Tikhonov. Regularization Approach. 5.3.1 Problem Statement. 5.3.2 Telecommunication Network Parameter Optimization on the Basis of. the Minimization of the Discrepancy Functional of QoS Parameters. 5.3.3 Optimization Results. 5.3.4 TN Parameter Optimization on the Basis of Tikhonov. Functional Minimization. 5.3.5 Regularization Results. 5.3.6 Conclusions. 5.4 Estimation of the Voice Traffic Self--Similarity Influence on QoS. with Frame Relay Networks. 5.4.1 Pocket Delay at Transmission through the Frame Relay Network. 5.4.2 Frame Relay Router Modelling. 5.4.3 Simulation Results. 5.5 Bandwidth Prediction in Telecommunication Networks. 5.6 Congestion Control of Self--Similar Traffic. 5.6.1 Unimodal Ratio Loading/Productivity. 5.6.2 Selecting Aggressiveness Control (SAC) Scheme. References. Appendix A List of Symbols. Appendix B List of Acronyms. Index.Table of ContentsForeword. About the authors. Acknowledgements. 1 Principal Concepts of Fractal Theory and Self-Similar Processes. 1.1 Fractals and Multifractals. 1.1.1 Fractal Dimension of a Set. 1.1.2 Multifractals. 1.1.3 Fractal Dimension D0 and Informational Dimension D1. 1.1.4 Legendre Transform. 1.2 Self-Similar Processes. 1.2.1 Definitions and Properties of Self-Similar Processes. 1.2.2 Multifractal Processes. 1.2.3 Long-Range and Short-Range Dependence. 1.2.4 Slowly Decaying Variance. 1.3 ‘Heavy Tails’. 1.3.1 Distribution with ‘Heavy Tails’ (DHT). 1.3.2 ‘Heavy Tails’ Estimation. 1.4 Hurst Exponent Estimation. 1.4.1 Time Domain Methods of Hurst Exponent Estimation. 1.4.2 Frequency Domain Methods of Hurst Exponent. Estimation. 1.5 Hurst Exponent Estimation Problems. 1.5.1 Estimation Problems. 1.5.2 Nonstationarity Problems. 1.5.3 Computational Problems. 1.6 Self-Similarity Origins in Telecommunication Traffic. 1.6.1 User’s Behaviour. 1.6.2 Data Generation Data Structure and Its Search. 1.6.3 Traffic Aggregation. 1.6.4 Means of Network Control. 1.6.5 Control Mechanisms based on Feedback. 1.6.6 Network Development. References. 2 Simulation Methods for Fractal Processes. 2.1 Fractional Brownian Motion. 2.1.1 RMD Algorithm for FBM Generation. 2.1.2 SRA Algorithm for FBM Generation. 2.2 Fractional Gaussian Noise. 2.2.1 FFT Algorithm for FGN Synthesis. 2.2.2 Advantages and Shortcomings of FBM/FGN Models. in Network Applications. 2.3 Regression Models of Traffic. 2.3.1 Linear Autoregressive (AR) Processes. 2.3.2 Processes of Moving Average (MA). 2.3.3 Autoregressive Models of Moving Average, ARMAðp; qÞ. 2.3.4 Fractional Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average. (FARIMA) Process. 2.3.5 Parametric Estimation Methods. 2.3.6 FARIMAðp,d,qÞ Process Synthesis. 2.4 Fractal Point Process. 2.4.1 Statistical Characteristics of the Point Process. 2.4.2 Fractal Structure of FPP. 2.4.3 Methods of FPP Formation. 2.5 Fractional Levy Motion and its Application to Network. Traffic Modelling. 2.5.1 Fractional Levy Motion and Its Properties. 2.5.2 Algorithm of Fractional Levy Motion Modelling. 2.5.3 Fractal Traffic Formation Based on FLM. 2.6 Models of Multifractal Network Traffic. 2.6.1 Multiplicative Cascades. 2.6.2 Modified Estimation Method of Multifractal Functions. 2.6.3 Generation of Traffic the Multifractal Model. 2.7 LRD Traffic Modelling with the Help of Wavelets. 2.8 M/G/1Model. 2.8.1 M/G/1Model and Pareto Distribution. 2.8.2 M/G/1Model and Log-Normal Distribution. References. 3 Self-Similarity of Real Time Traffic. 3.1 Self-Similarity of Real Time Traffic Preliminaries. 3.2 Statistical Characteristics of Telecommunication Real Time Traffic. 3.2.1 Measurement Organization. 3.2.2 Pattern of TN Traffic. 3.3 Voice Traffic Characteristics. 3.3.1 Voice Traffic Characteristics at the Call Layer. 3.3.2 Voice Traffic Characteristics at the Packet Layer. 3.4 Multifractal Analysis of Voice Traffic. 3.4.1 Basics. 3.4.2 Algorithm for the Partition Function SmðqÞ Calculation. 3.4.3 Multifractal Properties of Multiplexed Voice Traffic. 3.4.4 Multifractal Properties of Two-Component Voice Traffic. 3.5 Mathematical Models of VoIP Traffic. 3.5.1 Problem Statement. 3.5.2 Voice Traffic Models at the Call Layer. 3.5.3 Estimation of Semi-Markovian Model Parameters and the Modelling. Results of the Voice Traffic at the Call Layer. 3.5.4 Mathematical Models of Voice Traffic at the Packets Layer. 3.6 Simulation of the Voice Traffic. 3.6.1 Simulation Structure. 3.6.2 Parameters Choice of Pareto Distributions for Voice. Traffic Source in ns2. 3.6.3 Results of Separate Sources Modelling. 3.6.4 Results of Traffic Multiplexing for the Separate. ON/OFF Sources. 3.7 Long-Range Dependence for the VBR-Video. 3.7.1 Distinguished Characteristics of Video Traffic. 3.7.2 Video Conferences. 3.7.3 Video Broadcasting. 3.7.4 MPEG Video Traffic. 3.7.5 Nonstationarity of VBR Video Traffic. 3.8 Self-Similarity Analysis of Video Traffic. 3.8.1 Video Broadcasting Wavelet Analysis. 3.8.2 Numerical Results. 3.8.3 Multifractal Analysis. 3.9 Models and Modelling of Video Sequences. 3.9.1 Nonstationarity Types for VBR Video Traffic. 3.9.2 Model of the Video Traffic Scene Changing Based on the. Shifting Level Process. 3.9.3 Video Traffic Models in the Limits of the Separate Scene. 3.9.4 Fractal Autoregressive Models of p-Order. 3.9.5 MPEG Data Modelling Using I, P and B Frames Statistics. 3.9.6 ON/OFF Model of the Video Sequences. 3.9.7 Self-Similar Norros Model. 3.9.8 Hurst Exponent Dependence on N. References. 4 Self-Similarity of Telecommunication Networks Traffic. 4.1 Problem Statement. 4.2 Self-Similarity and ‘Heavy Tails’ in Lan Traffic. 4.2.1 Experimental Investigations of Ethernet Traffic Self-Similar. Structure. 4.2.2 Estimation of Testing Results. 4.3 Self-Similarity of WAN Traffic. 4.3.1 WAN Traffic at the Application Level. 4.3.2 Some Limiting Results for Aggregated WAN Traffic. 4.3.3 The Statistical Analysis of WAN Traffic at the. Application Level. 4.3.4 Multifractal Analysis of WAN Traffic. 4.4 Self-Similarity of Internet Traffic. 4.4.1 Results of Experimental Studies. 4.4.2 Stationarity Analysis of IP Traffic. 4.4.3 Nonstationarity of Internet Traffic. 4.4.4 Scaling Analysis. 4.5 Multilevel ON/OFF Model of Internet Traffic. 4.5.1 Problem Statement. 4.5.2 Estimation of Parameters and Model Parameterization. 4.5.3 Parallel Buffer Structure for Active Queue Control. References. 5 Queuing and Performance Evaluation of Telecommunication. Networks under Traffic Self-Similarity Conditions. 5.1 Traffic Fractality Influence Estimate on Telecommunication. Networks Queuing. 5.1.1 Monofractal Traffic. 5.1.2 Communication System Model and the Packet Loss Probability. Estimate for the Asymptotic Self-Similar Traffic Described by. Pareto Distribution. 5.1.3 Queuing Model with Fractal Levy Motion. 5.1.4 Estimate of the Effect of Traffic Multifractality Effect on Queuing. 5.2 Estimate of Voice Traffic Self-Similarity Effects on the iP Networks. Input Parameter Optimization. 5.2.1 Problem Statement. 5.2.2 Simulation Structure. 5.2.3 Estimate of the Traffic Self-Similarity Influence on QoS. 5.2.4 TN input Parameter Optimization for Given QoS Characteristics. 5.2.5 Conclusions. 5.3 Telecomminication Network Parameters Optimization Using the Tikhonov. Regularization Approach. 5.3.1 Problem Statement. 5.3.2 Telecommunication Network Parameter Optimization on the Basis of. the Minimization of the Discrepancy Functional of QoS Parameters. 5.3.3 Optimization Results. 5.3.4 TN Parameter Optimization on the Basis of Tikhonov. Functional Minimization. 5.3.5 Regularization Results. 5.3.6 Conclusions. 5.4 Estimation of the Voice Traffic Self-Similarity Influence on QoS. with Frame Relay Networks. 5.4.1 Pocket Delay at Transmission through the Frame Relay Network. 5.4.2 Frame Relay Router Modelling. 5.4.3 Simulation Results. 5.5 Bandwidth Prediction in Telecommunication Networks. 5.6 Congestion Control of Self-Similar Traffic. 5.6.1 Unimodal Ratio Loading/Productivity. 5.6.2 Selecting Aggressiveness Control (SAC) Scheme. References. Appendix A List of Symbols. Appendix B List of Acronyms. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Path Routing in Mesh Optical Networks
Book SynopsisWritten by authors whose products have been deployed in service provider networks, Path Routing in Mesh Optical Networks combines both theoretical aspects as well as practical aspects of routing and dimensioning for mesh optical networks. The book covers most aspects of routing path-protected connections in restorable mesh optical networks.Trade Review"Lecturers of advanced-communications courses, graduate students, and researchers will profit most from reading this book." (IEEE Communications, October 2008)Table of ContentsList of Figures. List of Tables. Foreword. Preface. 1 Optical Networking. 1.1 Evolution of Optical Network Architectures. 1.1.1 Transparent Networks. 1.1.2 Opaque Networks. 1.1.3 Translucent Networks. 1.2 Layered Network Architecture. 1.2.1 Optical Layer. 1.2.2 Logical Layer. 1.2.3 Service/Application Layer. 1.3 Multi-Tier Optical Layer. 1.3.1 One-Tier Network Architecture. 1.3.2 Two-Tier Network Architecture. 1.3.3 Network Scalability. 1.4 The Current State of Optical Networks. 1.5 Organization of the Book. 2 Recovery in Optical Networks. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Failure Recovery. 2.3 Fault Recovery Classifications. 2.4 Protection of Point-to-Point Systems. 2.4.1 (1 + 1) Protection. 2.4.2 (1 : 1) Protection. 2.4.3 (M :N) Protection. 2.5 Ring-Based Protection. 2.5.1 Failure Recovery in SONET Networks with Ring Topologies. 2.5.2 Ring-Based Failure Recovery in Optical Networks with Mesh Topologies. 2.6 Path-Based Protection. 2.6.1 Dedicated Backup Path Protection (DBPP) in Mesh Networks. 2.6.2 Shared Back Path Protection (SBPP) in Mesh Networks. 2.7 Link/Span-Based Protection. 2.8 Segment-Based Protection. 2.9 Island-Based Protection. 2.10 Mesh Network Restoration. 2.10.1 Centralized Restoration Techniques. 2.10.2 Distributed Restoration Techniques. 2.11 Multi-Layer Recovery. 2.12 Recovery Triggers and Signaling Mechanisms. 2.13 Conclusion. 3 Mesh Routing and Recovery Framework. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Mesh Protection and Recovery Techniques. 3.2.1 Link-Based Protection. 3.2.2 Path-Based Protection. 3.2.3 Segment-Based Protection. 3.3 Concept of Shared Risk Groups. 3.3.1 Shared Link Risk Groups. 3.3.2 Shared Node Risk Groups. 3.3.3 Shared Equipment Risk Groups. 3.4 Centralized vs Distributed Routing. 3.4.1 Centralized Routing. 3.4.2 Distributed Routing. 3.4.3 Centralized vs Distributed Routing Performance Results. 3.5 Conclusion. 4 Path Routing and Protection. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Routing in Path-Protected Mesh Networks. 4.3 Protection in Path-Protected Mesh Networks. 4.3.1 Dedicated Backup Path-Protected Lightpaths. 4.3.2 Shared Backup Path-Protected Lightpaths. 4.3.3 Preemptible Lightpaths. 4.3.4 Diverse Unprotected Lightpaths with Dual-Homing. 4.3.5 Multiple Simultaneous Backup Path-Protected Lightpaths. 4.3.6 Relaxing the Protection Guarantees. 4.3.7 Impact of Multi-Port Card Diversity Constraints. 4.4 Experiments and Capacity Performance Results. 4.4.1 Performance Results for Path-Based Protection Techniques. 4.4.2 Experiments with Multi-Port Card Diversity. 4.5 Recovery Time Analysis. 4.6 Recovery Time and Capacity Trade-Offs. 4.7 Conclusion. 5 Path Routing – Part 1: Complexity. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Network Topology Abstraction. 5.2.1 Service Definition. 5.2.2 Operational Models: Online vs Offline Routing. 5.3 Shortest-Path Routing. 5.3.1 Dijkstra’s Algorithm. 5.3.2 Dijkstra’s Algorithm Generalization to K-Shortest Paths. 5.3.3 Shortest-Path Routing with Constraints. 5.4 Diverse-Path Routing. 5.4.1 SRG Types. 5.4.2 Diverse-Path Routing with Default SRGs. 5.4.3 Diverse-Path Routing with Fork SRGs. 5.4.4 Diverse-Path Routing with General SRGs. 5.5 Shared Backup Path Protection Routing. 5.5.1 Protection Guarantees and Rules of Sharing. 5.5.2 Complexity of Shared Backup Path Protection Routing. 5.6 Routing ILP. 5.6.1 ILP Description. 5.6.2 Implementation Experience. 5.7 Conclusion. 5.8 Appendix. 5.8.1 Complexity of Diverse-Path Routing with General SRGs. 5.8.2 Complexity of SBPP Routing. 6 Path Routing – Part 2: Heuristics. 6.1 Introduction. 6.1.1 Operational Models: Centralized vs Distributed Routing. 6.1.2 Topology Modeling Example. 6.2 Motivating Problems. 6.2.1 Heuristic Techniques. 6.3 K-Shortest Path Routing. 6.3.1 Yen’s K-Shortest Path Algorithm. 6.3.2 Constrained Shortest-Path Routing. 6.4 Diverse-Path Routing. 6.4.1 Best-Effort Path Diversity. 6.5 Shared Backup Path Protection Routing. 6.5.1 Sharing-Independent Routing Heuristic. 6.5.2 Sharing-Dependent Routing Heuristic. 6.6 Routing Preemptible Services. 6.7 General Constrained Routing Framework. 6.7.1 Implementation Experience. 6.8 Conclusion. 7 Enhanced Routing Model for SBPP Services. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Routing Metric. 7.3 Routing Algorithm. 7.4 Experiments. 7.4.1 Effect of . 7.4.2 Effect of α. 7.5 Conclusion. 8 Controlling Sharing for SBPP Services. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Express Links. 8.2.1 Routing with Express Links. 8.2.2 Analysis and Results. 8.2.3 Express Links–Conclusion. 8.3 Limiting Sharing. 8.3.1 Example. 8.3.2 Solution Alternatives. 8.3.3 Analysis of Capping. 8.3.4 Analysis of Load-Balancing. 8.3.5 Limiting Sharing–Conclusion. 8.4 Analysis of Active Reprovisioning. 8.4.1 Evaluation of Active Reprovisioning. 8.4.2 Active Reprovisioning–Conclusion. 8.5 Conclusion. 9 Path Computation with Partial Information. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Complexity of the Deterministic Approach. 9.2.1 Complexity of the Failure Dependent Strategy. 9.2.2 Complexity of the Failure Independent Strategy. 9.3 Probabilistic Approach. 9.3.1 A Problem of Combinations. 9.3.2 Analogy with SRG Arrangement into a Set of Backup Channels. 9.4 Probabilistic Routing Algorithm with Partial Information. 9.5 Locally Optimized Channel Selection. 9.5.1 Shared Mesh Protection Provisioning Using Vertex Coloring. 9.5.2 Implementation and Applications. 9.6 Required Extensions to Routing Protocols. 9.7 Experiments and Performance Results. 9.7.1 Accuracy and Distributions of Probability Functions. 9.7.2 Comparison of Deterministic vs ProbabilisticWeight Functions on Real Networks. 9.7.3 Benefits of Locally Optimized Lightpath Provisioning. 9.7.4 Summary. 9.8 Conclusion. 10 Path Reoptimization. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Routing Algorithm. 10.2.1 Cost model. 10.2.2 Online Routing Algorithm. 10.3 Reoptimization Algorithm. 10.4 The Complexity of Reoptimization. 10.4.1 No Prior Placement of Protection Channels or Primary Paths. 10.4.2 Prior Placement of Protection Channels or Primary Paths. 10.5 Experiments. 10.5.1 Calibration. 10.5.2 Real Networks. 10.5.3 Static Network Infrastructure. 10.5.4 Growing Network Infrastructure. 10.5.5 Network Dynamics. 10.6 Conclusion. 11 Dimensioning of Path-Protected Mesh Networks. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Network and Traffic Modeling. 11.3 Mesh Network Characteristics. 11.3.1 Path Length Analysis. 11.3.2 Protection-to-Working Capacity Ratio Analysis. 11.3.3 Sharing Analysis. 11.4 Asymptotic Behavior of the Protection-to-Working Capacity Ratio. 11.4.1 Examples. 11.4.2 General Results. 11.5 Dimensioning Mesh Optical Networks. 11.5.1 Node Model and Traffic Conservation Equations. 11.5.2 Dimensioning Examples and Results. 11.6 The Network Global Expectation Model. 11.7 Accuracy of Analytical Estimates. 11.8 Recovery Time Performance. 11.9 Conclusion. 12 Service Availability in Path-Protected Mesh Networks. 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Network Service Availability. 12.2.1 Motivation. 12.2.2 Focus on Dual-Failure Scenarios. 12.2.3 Reliability and Availability. 12.3 Service Availability in Path-Protected Mesh Networks. 12.3.1 Dual-Failure Recoverability. 12.3.2 A Markov Model Approach to Service Availability. 12.3.3 Modeling Sharing of Backup Channels. 12.3.4 Impact of Channel Protection. 12.3.5 Impact of Reprovisioning. 12.4 Availability in Single and Multiple Domains. 12.4.1 Network Recovery Architecture–Single Domain. 12.4.2 Network Recovery Architecture–Multiple Domains. 12.4.3 Results and Discussion. 12.4.4 A Simple Model. 12.5 Availability in Ring and Path-Protected Networks. 12.5.1 Ring Availability Analysis. 12.5.2 Results and Discussion. 12.5.3 The Simple Model Again. 12.6 Conclusion. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Delivering Utility Computing
Book SynopsisLearn how to design and deploy utility computing systems to save costs and improve the value that IT delivers. The economic downturn that occurred after the .com boom and bust has put the cost of IT in the spotlight. By following the principles of utility computing, also known as on-demand computing, real-time infrastructure, or adaptive enterprise, businesses can improve the IT services they offer, whilst reducing costs and improving agility. Delivering Utility Computing proposes and documents a methodology for delivering utility computing, and provides detailed advice on its principles and benefits. The authors describe a complete and step-by-step process for adapting to a utility computing system, based on proven methodology. Delivering Utility Computing: Provides a comprehensive description of the utility model, offering guidance on design, deployment and maintenance issues, and a strong section on service level agreemenTable of ContentsTime and IT March on. About the Authors. Foreword. Acknowledgments. Who Should Read This Book and Why? List of Figures. List of Tables. Part One: Introducing Utility Computing. 1 Introduction. 2 What is Utility Computing? 2.1 Overview. 2.2 The Changing Role of IT. 2.3 Utility Computing. 2.4 Return on Investment. 2.5 Why Now? 2.6 It is Not All or Nothing. 2.7 Further Implications of Utility Computing. 2.8 Summary. Reference. 3 Historical Trends, or ‘Is Utility Computing Really New?’ 3.1 Overview. 3.2 Back to the Beginning. 3.3 Connectivity: The Great Enabler. 3.4 The Web and the Return to Utility Computing. 3.5 Pay-As-You-Grow Data Processing. 3.6 Utility Computing and the Industry. 3.7 Summary. 4 The Utility Model in Detail. 4.1 Overview. 4.2 The Essentials of a Utility. 4.3 The Utility Model in Detail (An Analogy). 4.4 Should Information Services Be any Different? 4.5 Summary. 5 Service Level Agreements. 5.1 Overview. 5.2 An Everyday Event. 5.3 Defining Services and the Service Level Agreement. 5.4 Creating Complex Services. 5.5 Managing Services. 5.6 Sharing Risk with Suppliers. 5.7 Summary. Part Two: Transformational Modeling. 6 Project Justification and Focus. 6.1 Overview. 6.2 Business Drivers and Project Justification. 6.3 How to Find Where to Start. 7 The Utility Computing Reference Model. 7.1 Overview. 7.2 The Service Layer. 7.3 The Process Layer. 7.4 The Organizational Layer. 8 A Maturity Model for Utility Computing. 8.1 Overview. 8.2 The Maturity Levels in Detail. 8.3 Creating a Utility Computing Scorecard. 8.4 Moving Up the Maturity Model (Generic Tasks). 9 A Transformational Approach. 9.1 Overview. 9.2 The Prepare Phase. 9.3 The Model Phase. 9.4 The Transform Phase. 9.5 The Operate/Innovate Phase. 10 Technology for Utility Computing. 10.1 Overview. 10.2 Virtualization. 10.3 Performance Monitoring. 10.4 Reporting. 10.5 Automation. 10.6 Chargeback Accounting. 10.7 Service Level Management. 10.8 Hardware. 10.9 Summary. Reference. Part Three: Implications of Utility Computing. 11 Cultural Implications. 11.1 Overview. 11.2 What to Expect, Getting Ready for Transformation. 11.3 Moving From Asset Ownership to Service Level Agreements. 11.4 Effective Corporate Communications. 11.5 Summary. 12 Developing a Successful Adoption Strategy. 12.1 Overview. 12.2 Types of Adoption Strategy. 12.3 Choosing a Partner. 12.4 The Comparison to Outsourcing. 12.5 Security. 12.6 Good Targets for Utility Computing Adoption. 12.7 Brown Field Versus Green Field Opportunities. 12.8 Using IT Consolidation as a Starting Point. 12.9 Summary. 13 Future Trends. 13.1 Overview. 13.2 Standards. 13.3 Packaged Solutions. 13.4 Service-Oriented Architecture. 13.5 Virtualization. 13.6 The End of Applications as we Know Them? 13.7 Grid Computing. 13.8 The Future: An Object Application Environment? 13.9 Summary. 14 Afterword: Avoiding the Pitfalls. 14.1 Overview. 14.2 Returning to Chaos. 14.3 Innovation. 14.4 Summary. Appendix A: Case Studies. A.1 Case Study: Dartmouth College's Campus-Wide Backup Utility. A.2 Case Study: Digital TV Co’s Disaster Recovery Utility. A.3 Case Study: Arsenal Digital Solutions’ Information Storage Utility. A.4 Case Study: A Telecommunications Server and Application Utility. Appendix B: Utility Computing Planning Forms. B.1 Baselining. B.2 Baselining 2. B.3 User Department View. B.4 IT View. B.5 IT Technology Support. B.6 IT Planning. B.7 Cost Savings. B.8 Hard Metrics. Appendix C: Initial Utility Computing Reference Model Assessment. C.1 Utility Reference Model Assessment. C.2 Plotting Your Utility Assessment Results. Appendix D: Stakeholders and Objections. Glossary. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Mobile Web Services
Book SynopsisMobile Web Services create new possibilities for the mobile telecommunications market. Through mobile Web services, operators can offer new value-added services for their users, spanning PC and mobile devices, explore new business opportunities and increase revenue and customer retention.Trade Review"…this is an excellent reference for developing the cutting edge mobile applications...well as a text for the readers wanting to know the future direction that evolution of mobile web services is envisaged." (Desicritics.org, November 13, 2006)Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction. 1.1 Structure of this Book. Chapter 2: Introduction to XML. 2.1 Markup and Elements. 2.2 Attributes. 2.3 XML Declaration. 2.4 Namespaces. 2.5 Well-Formedness and Validity. 2.6 XML Schema. 2.7 Summary. Chapter 3: Introduction to Service-Oriented Architectures. 3.1 Service-Oriented Architecture. 3.2 Web Services Messaging. 3.3 Web Service Description. 3.4 Web Service Discovery. 3.5 Summary. Chapter 4: Agreement. 4.1 Web Services Addressing. 4.2 Background. 4.3 Purpose of WS-Addressing. 4.4 Mobile Application Example. 4.5 WS-Addressing Core. 4.6 Binding Specifications. 4.7 Conclusions. 4.8 Policy. Chapter 5: Identity and Security. 5.1 Identity and Web Services. 5.2 Security and Web Services. 5.3 Summary. Chapter 6: Liberty Alliance Identity Technologies. 6.1 Liberty Identity Federation Framework (ID-FF). 6.2 Liberty Identity Web Service Framework (ID-WSF). 6.3 Liberty Identity Service Interface Specifications (ID-SIS). 6.4 Summary. Chapter 7: Enabling Mobile Web Services. 7.1 Mobile Web Services Software Development Environment. 7.2 SOA for S60 Platform Architecture. 7.3 A Simple Example. 7.4 Identity Web Services Support. 7.5 Web Service Providers. 7.6 SOA for S60 Platform as a Pluggable Architecture. 7.7 SOA for S60 Platform XML Processing. 7.8 Writing Code for Web Service Consumer Applications. 7.9 Summary. Chapter 8: Summary and Next Steps. Chapter 9: Java Client Development. 9.1 Prerequisites. 9.2 Nokia Web Services Framework for Java Architecture. 9.3 XML Processing in NWSF. 9.4 HelloWS Example. 9.5 Connecting to Web Services. 9.6 Using the Service Database. 9.7 Identity and Security. 9.8 HelloWS.java. 9.9 AddressBook Example. Chapter 10: C++ Client Development. 10.1 Nokia Service Development API. 10.2 Hello Web Service Example. 10.3 NWSF Service Connection Library. 10.4 Sending Messages to a Web Service. 10.5 NWSF Service Manager Library. 10.6 NWSF Service Description Library. 10.7 NWSF and Identity. 10.8 Policy and Services. 10.9 Configuration. 10.10 NWSF Utility Library. 10.11 Description of wscexample Client Code. 10.12 Test Service Code. 10.13 PhonebookEx Example Application. Appendix A: Web Services Standards Organizations. A.1 W3C. A.2 OASIS. A.3 WS-I. A.4 Liberty Alliance. A.5 W3C Document Notice and License. Appendix B: Nokia Web Services Development API – Quick Reference. B.1 Service Connection Library. B.2 Service Manager Library. B.3 Service Description Library. B.5 XML Library. B.6 Utilities Library. Appendix C: References. Chapter 2: Introduction to XML. Chapter 3: Introduction to Service-Oriented Architectures. Chapter 4: Agreement. Chapter 5: Identity and Security. Chapter 6: Liberty Alliance Identity Technologies. Chapter 7: Enabling Mobile Web Services. Chapter 9: Java Client Development. Chapter 10: C++ Client Development. Appendix A: Web Services Standards Organizations. Appendix B: Nokia Web Services Development API – Quick Reference. Index.
£71.20
Wiley Data Lifecycles
Book SynopsisBusinesses now rely almost entirely on applications and databases, causing data and storage needs to increase at astounding rates. It is therefore imperative for a company to optimize and simplify the complexity of managing its data resources. Plenty of storage products are now available, however the challenge remains for companies to proactively manage their storage assets and align the resources to the various departments, divisions, geographical locations and business processes to achieve improved efficiency and profitability. Data Lifecycles identifies ways to incorporate an intelligent service platform to manage and map the storage of data. The authors give an overview of the latest trends and technologies in storage networking and cover critical issues such as world-wide compliance. Data Lifecycles: Provides a single-source guide to data and storage methodologies, processes, technologies and compliance issues. Addresses the neTrade Review"This quick and easy read is recommended for decision makers…" (Computing Reviews.com, May 31, 2007)Table of ContentsPreface. Who should read this book. Purpose of this book. 1 Introducing Utility Computing. 1.1 Real problems and real solutions. 1.2 New storage management. 2 The Changing IT Imperative. 2.1 Introduction to utility computing. 2.2 General market highlights. 2.3 Real challenges and opportunities. 2.4 Summary. 3 Being Compliant. 3.1 So what are the regulations? 3.2 Financial services companies. 3.3 Telecommunications companies. 3.4 Utilities companies. 3.5 Public authorities and government. 3.6 Managing data for compliance is just a specialised form of data management. 3.7 Just plain junk data! 3.8 The bottom line–what is mandated? 4 Data Taxonomy. 4.1 A new data management consciousness level. 4.2 Data personification. 4.3 Classification model and framework. 4.4 Customer reporting. 4.5 Summary. 5 Email Retention. 5.1 Email management to achieve compliance. 5.2 What is archiving? 5.3 How should organisations manage their email records? 5.4 Email retention policies are for life–not just for Christmas. 5.5 How companies can gain competitive advantage using compliance. 5.6 What laws govern email retention? 5.7 Write once, secure against tampering. 5.8 Storage recommendations for email. 5.9 Conclusion. 6 Security. 6.1 Alerting organisations to threats. 6.2 Protecting data and IT systems. 6.3 Conclusions. Reference. 7 Data Lifecycles and Tiered Storage Architectures. 7.1 Tiered storage defined. 7.2 RAID review. 7.3 Tape-based solutions. 7.4 Recoverability of data: you get what you pay for. 7.5 Conclusion. Bibliography. Recommended Reading. 8 Continuous Data Protection (CDP). 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 CDP data-taps. 8.3 CDP operations. 8.4 Conclusion. 9 What is the Cost of an IT Outage? 9.1 Failure is not an option. 9.2 Finding the elusive ROI. 9.3 Building a robust and resilient infrastructure. 9.4 Conclusion–Analysing business impact. 10 Business Impact. 10.1 Business impact. 10.2 The paradigm shift in the way IT does business. 10.3 The Holy Grail: standard software platform. 10.4 Summary. Bibliography. 11 Integration. 11.1 Understanding compliance requirements. 11.2 Understanding hardware and its constructions. 11.3 Understanding user expectations. 11.4 Knowing the capabilities of your data management tools. 11.5 Solution integration–business data and workflow applications. 11.6 A ten-point plan to successful DLM, ILM and TLM strategy. 11.7 Conclusion. References. Index.
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Fast and Efficient ContextAware Services
Book SynopsisFast and Efficient Context-Aware Services gives a thorough explanation of the state-of-the-art in Context-Aware-Services (CAS). The authors describe all major terms and components of CAS, defining context and discussing the requirements of context-aware applications and their use in 3rd generation services. The text covers the service creation problem as well as the network technology alternatives to support these services and discusses active and programmable networks in detail. It gives an insight into the practical approach followed in the CONTEXT project, supplying concrete guidelines for building successful context-aware services. Fast and Efficient Context-Aware Services: * Provides comprehensive and in-depth information on state-of-the-art CAS technology. * Proposes a system architecture for CAS creation and delivery, discussing service management and active network layers. * Describes the service lifecycle functional architecture, covering serviceTable of ContentsForeword. Abbreviations. 1. Introduction. 1.1. Context-Aware Services. 1.2. The Context Project. 1.3. Structure of the Book. 1.4. Acknowledgements. 2. Context Awareness and Modeling: Background. 2.1. Some Context Definitions. 2.2. Context-Aware Service. 2.3. Context-Awareness System Research. 2.3.1. Context-Aware Ubiquitous Computing Applications. 2.3.2. Context-Aware Frameworks. 2.3.3. Context-Aware Application Life Cycle. 2.3.4. Context in GRID Computing. 2.3.5. Context-Aware Sensors’ Computing. 2.3.6. Context-Aware Ontologies. 2.3.7. Context in Mobile Systems and Devices. 2.3.8. Context Aware Communications. 2.3.9. Context-Aware Flows. References. 3. The Service Life Cycle Functional Architecture. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Service Life Cycle Model for Context-Aware Services. 3.3. Service Creation. 3.3.1. CAS Authoring. 3.3.2. Service Customization. 3.3.3. Code and Policies Generation Engine. 3.4. Service Management. 3.4.1. Code Distributor. 3.4.2. Code Execution Controller. 3.4.3. Invocation Service Listener. 3.4.4. Service Assurance. 3.5. Conclusions. References. 4. Context-Aware Services and the Network Layer. 4.1. Network Layer Requirements for Context-Aware Services. 4.2. Current State of Service-Aware Networks and Open Network Interfaces. 4.3. Requirements for Network Context Information Collection and Dissemination. 4.3.1. Access to Local Network Level Information. 4.3.2. Gathering and Disseminating Global Network Information. 4.4. Requirements for Network Level Control. 4.5. Security Considerations. 4.5.1. Implementation Aspects. 4.6. Conclusions. References. 5. Baseline Technology Review. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. Open Signaling Approach. 5.3. IFTF ForCES Approach. 5.4. DARPA Active Networks Approach. 5.5. Programmable Networks Components. 5.5.1. Node OS: Node Operating Systems. 5.5.2. EE: Execution Environments. 5.5.3. Programmable Management Services. References. 6. CAS Creation and Management – System Architecture and Design Considerations. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Service Layer Overview. 6.2.1. Policy Management Components. 6.2.2. Service Execution Components. 6.2.3. Interfaces Between Service Layer Components. 6.3. Service Layer Implementation Considerations. 6.3.1. Why Policies? 6.3.2. Objectives of the Policy-Based Service Management System. 6.4. Context Policy-Based Service Management System. 6.4.1. On System Components. 6.4.2. Domain-Specific Policies. 6.4.3. Service Assurance. References. 7. The Service Execution Environment and Context Delivery. 7.1. A Bird’s-Eye View. 7.2. The Active Platform. 7.2.1. The Session Broker. 7.2.2. Execution Environment. 7.2.3. Management of Active Nodes. 7.2.4. DINA Active Packets. 7.2.5. Security. 7.2.6. The IP-Related Brokers. 7.2.7. VoIP Support: the SIP Broker. 7.2.8. Wireless Support: The WLAN Broker. 7.3. Context Delivery System. 7.3.1. Functional Overview. 7.3.2. Functional Decomposition. 7.3.3. Context Broker Interfaces. 7.4. Conclusions. References 167 8. System Evaluation. 8.1. The Scenarios. 8.1.1. Work From Anywhere (WFA). 8.1.2. Crisis-Aware Telecommunications Services. 8.1.3. Moving Campus Services. 8.1.4. Testbed and Service Layer Set Up. 8.2. Performance Evaluation. 8.2.1. CPU Load. 8.2.2. Info-Broker Load. 8.3. Conclusions. 9. Conclusions. 9.1. Context-Aware Services. 9.2. Autonomic Communications Vision. References. Index.
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Wiley Unconventional Wisdom Counterintuitive Insights
Book SynopsisThe first time that such a complete systematic analysis of the mathematical and numerical techniques related to the orthogonal methods has been given. With the explosion of the wireless world, greater emphasis than ever before is being placed on the effective design of antennas.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Digital Data Integrity
Book SynopsisHow to plan your future strategy for efficient, cost-saving data management Businesses have historically treated data protection as an afterthought, as simply making an occasional copy of data that could be used in the future. Today, this attitude is changing rapidly. The ever-increasing amount of data, along with the emphasis on continuous availability, necessitates changes in the approach to data integrity, which results in management and protection becoming much more closely aligned. Digital Data Integrity throws light on the data integrity landscape of the future. It provides the reader with a brief overview of the historical methods and subsequent evolution of data protection. The text shows how the whole subject of data integrity is changing and describes and positions many of the new, enhanced, more intelligent protection technologies and methods. Digital Data Integrity: Takes a unique, forward look at data protection and manageTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. An Introduction to Data Protection Today. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Traditional Backup and Recovery. 1.3 Hierarchical Storage Migration (HSM). 1.4 Disaster Recovery. 1.5 Vaulting. 1.6 Encryption. 1.7 Management and Reporting. 1.8 Summary. 2. The Evolution. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Storage Virtualization. 2.3 RAID. 2.4 RAID Levels. 2.5 What Mirroring and RAID Do Not Do. 2.6 Replication. 2.6.1 Host-Based Replication. 2.6.2 RAID System Replication. 2.7 Standby or DR Site. 2.8 Summary. 3. Backup Integration. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Snapshots. 4. Bare Metal Restore. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 Background. 4.3 The Evolution of BMR Capabilities. 4.4 Filling the Gap – Integrated BMR. 4.5 The Problem of Dissimilar Disk Recovery. 4.6 The Problem of Automating Disk Mapping. 4.7 The Problem of Dissimilar System Recovery. 4.8 The Current State of Integrated BMR. 4.9 The Future of BMR. 4.10 New Capabilities and Challenges in Data Protection and the Effect on Bare Metal Recovery. 4.11 Large-Scale Automated Bare Metal Recovery. 4.12 Summary. 5. Management. 5.1 Introduction 67 5.2 Protecting Data Throughout Its Life Cycle. 5.3 Architecting for Efficient Management. 5.4 Reporting. 5.5 Business Unit Chargeback. 5.6 Conclusion. 6. Security. 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Encryption and Data Protection. 6.3 Data Protection Application Security. 6.4 Security Vulnerabilities in Data Protection Applications. 6.5 Conclusion. 7. New Features in Data Protection. 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Synthetic Backups. 7.3 Evolution of Synthetic Backups. 7.4 Benefits of Synthetic Backups. 7.5 Building a Synthetic Backup. 7.6 Technical Considerations and Limitations. 7.7 Disk-Based Solutions. 7.8 Disk to Disk. 7.9 Disk Staging. 7.10 Virtual Tape. 7.11 Disk-Based Data Protection Implementation Issues. 7.12 Conclusion. 8. Disk-Based Protection Technologies. 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Disk Synthetic Backup. 8.3 Online Protection: CDP. 8.4 Data Reduction: SIS. 8.5 New Pricing Paradigms for Disk-Based Protection. 8.6 Conclusion. 9. Managing Data Life Cycle and Storage. 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Issues Surrounding Data Life Cycle. 9.3 Data Life Cycle Management. 9.4 Application Considerations. 9.5 Additional Considerations. 9.6 Security. 9.7 Compliance. 9.8 Conclusion. 10. Quality Control. 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Quality Control as a Framework. 10.3 Managing the Service Level Agreements (SLAs). 10.4 Protection by Business Unit. 10.5 Application Considerations. 10.6 Policy and Compliance. 10.7 Cost Modelling. 10.8 Security. 10.9 Conclusion. 11. Tools for the System. 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 HA. 11.3 Provisioning. 11.4 Virtualization. 11.5 Summary. Conclusion. Glossary. Appendix A. Appendix B. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc HSDPAHSUPA for UMTS
Book SynopsisFrom the editors of the highly successful WCDMA for UMTS, this new book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date reference to High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technologies for WCDMA. The editors cover both HSDPA and HSUPA, including an in-depth description and explanation of 3GPP standards, and expected performance based on simulations and first measurements. The text also discusses the impact of HSDPA and HSUPA on network dimensioning, covers applications and end-to-end performance in detail, and includes a section on radio frequency requirements and terminal design considerations. The most comprehensive and advanced guide to the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) and HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) technologies and standardisation, HSDPA/HSUPA for UMTS: Analyses the impact of HSDPA/HSUPA on network dimensioning, discussing co-existence with R99 (Release 99) and GPRS/EDGE (General Packet Radio Services/ Enhanced Data GSM Environment) Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. 1. Introduction (Harri Holma and Antti Toskala). 1.1 WCDMA technology and deployment status. 1.2 HSPA standardization and deployment schedule. 1.3 Radio capability evolution with HSPA. 2. HSPA standardization and background (Antti Toskala and Karri Ranta-Aho) 2.1 3GPP. 2.2 References. 3. HSPA architecture and protocols (Antti Toskala and Juho Pirskanen). 3.1 Radio resource management architecture. 3.2 References. 4. HSDPA principles (Juho Pirskanen and Antti Toskala). 4.1 HSDPA vs Release 99 DCH. 4.2 Key technologies with HSDPA. 4.3 High-speed dedicated physical control channel. 4.4 BTS measurements for HSDPA operation. 4.5 Terminal capabilities. 4.6 HSDPA MAC layer operation. 4.7 References. 5. HSUPA principles (Karri Ranta-Aho and Antti Toskala). 5.1 HSUPA vs Release 99 DCH. 5.2 Key technologies with HSUPA. 5.3 E-DCH transport channel and physical channels. 5.4 Physical layer procedures. 5.5 MAC layer. 5.6 Iub parameters. 5.7 Mobility. 5.8 UE capabilities and data rates. 5.9 References and list of related 3GPP specifications. 6. Radio resource management (Harri Holma, Troels Kolding, Klaus Pedersen, and Jeroen Wigard). 6.1 HSDPA radio resource management. 6.2 HSUPA radio resource management. 6.3 References. 7. HSDPA bit rates, capacity and coverage (Frank Frederiksen, Harri Holma, Troels Kolding, and Klaus Pedersen). 7.1 General performance factors. 7.2 Single-user performance. 7.3 Multiuser system performance. 7.4 Iub transmission efficiency. 7.5 Capacity and cost of data delivery. 7.6 Round trip time. 7.7 HSDPA measurements. 7.8 HSDPA performance evolution. 7.9 Conclusions. 7.10 Bibliography. 8. HSUPA bit rates, capacity and coverage (Jussi Jaatinen, Harri Holma, Claudio Rosa, and Jeroen Wigard). 8.1 General performance factors. 8.2 Single-user performance. 8.3 Cell capacity. 8.4 HSUPA performance enhancements. 8.5 Conclusions. 8.6 Bibliography. 9. Application and end-to-end performance (Chris Johnson, Sandro Grech, Harri Holma, and Martin Kristensson) 9.1 Packet application introduction. 9.2 Always-on connectivity. 9.3 Application performance over HSPA. 9.4 Application performance vs network load. 9.5 References. 10. Voice-over-IP (Harri Holma, Esa Malkama¨ki, and Klaus Pedersen). 10.1 VoIP motivation. 10.2 IP header compression. 10.3 VoIP over HSPA. 10.4 References. 11. RF requirements of an HSPA terminal (Harri Holma, Jussi Numminen, Markus Pettersson, and Antti Toskala). 11.1 Transmitter requirements. 11.2 Receiver requirements. 11.3 Frequency bands and multiband terminals. 11.4 References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Fuel Cells Engines and Hydrogen An Exergy
Book SynopsisIn this excellent book, Fred Barclay challenges the accepted industry parameters for measuring fuel cell performance and efficiency - reviewing fuel cell technology from the outside, based on his inter-disciplinary experience in the fields of power, nuclear power, and desalination.Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction, and Commentary on Matters Affecting all Chapters. 1. Altered Perspectives. 1.1 Power Storage. 1.2 Circulators. 1.3 Incompleteness. 1.4 The Hydrogen Mine. 1.5 Coal Gasification. 1.6 SOFCs. 1.7 MCFCs. 1.8 The PEFC. 1.9 Engines. 2. Regenerative Fuel Cells or Redox Flow Batteries. 2.1 Introduction to the Regenesys System. 2.2 History and Patents. 2.3 Regenesys Technologies Ltd; Power Storage. 2.4 Elementary Chemistry. 2.5 Modus Operandi of Regenesys. 2.6 Some Construction Details. 2.7 Ion and Electron Transfer. 2.8 Power Storage Applications. 2.9 Initial Operating Experience. 2.10 Electrical Equipment. 2.11 Remarks. 2.12 Conclusions. 3. Irreversible Thermodynamics. 3.1 Cells and Electrolysers with and without Circulators. 3.2 Irreversibility – An Introduction via Joule’s Experiment. 3.3 PEFC Irreversibility. 3.4 Bacon’s Fuel Cell; Avoidance of Irreversibility. 3.5 Fuel Cell Engineering. 3.6 Irreversibility in Calculation Routes. 3.7 Juggling with Irreversibilities. 3.8 Air-Breathing Fuel Cells – Irreversibilities. 3.9 Liquid Electrolytes at the Electrode, ‘Ice’ Films, Marangoni Forces and Diffusion Irreversibilities. 3.10 Overvoltage – An Electrical Irreversibility. 3.11 Biconductor Layers at the Electrode/Electrolyte Interface. 3.12 IR Drop. 3.13 Remarks. 4. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs). 4.1 Introduction. 4.1.1 The SOFC. 4.1.2 Electrolytes. 4.1.3 Electrolyte Thickness. 4.1.4 Cell Performance. 4.1.5 Competitive Cells. 4.1.6 Oxygen Ion Concentration. 4.1.7 Unused Fuel. 4.1.8 SOFC Internal Process. 4.1.9 SOFC Preheating for Start-Up. 4.1.10 SOFC Manoeuvrability. 4.1.11 Direct Hydrocarbon Oxidation. 4.2 Siemens Westinghouse. 4.2.1 Siemens – SOFC Integration with Gas Turbines. 4.3 Rolls-Royce. 4.4 NGK Insulators. 4.5 Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (MMTL). 4.6 Imperial College London and Ceres Power Ltd. 4.7 Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd, Australia. 4.8 Forschungs Zentrum Julich (FZJ). 4.9 Global Thermoelectric. 4.10 Allied Signal. 4.11 Acumentrics. 4.12 Adelan. 4.13 Sulzer Hexis. 4.14 ECN/INDEC Petten, the Netherlands. 4.15 Remarks. 5. Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFCs). 5.1 Introduction to the MCFC. 5.1.1 MCFCs of FCE and MTU. 5.1.2 Detailed Fuel Cell Description. 5.1.3 Matrix Initiation. 5.1.4 Matrix and Cathode Deterioration. 5.1.5 Performance of Complete Cells. 5.1.6 Bipolar Plates. 5.1.7 Stacks. 5.1.8 Gas Turbine Integration with an MCFC. 5.1.9 Nickel Oxide Deposition at the Cathode at High Pressure. 5.1.10 Nickel Behaviour, Short-Circuiting. 5.1.11 MCFC Integration with Coal Gasification. 5.2 MCFC Status. 5.3 Remarks. 6. Polymer Electrolyte and Direct Methanol Fuel Cells. 6.1 Introduction. 6.1.1 Ballard Power Systems. 6.1.2 Ballard History. 6.1.3 Ballard Status. 6.1.4 Ballard Stacks. 6.1.5 Flexible Graphite and Ballard. 6.1.6 Ballard MEAs. 6.1.7 Nafion and Alternatives. 6.1.8 Alternative Flow Plate Materials Used by Competitors. 6.1.9 Ballard Operating Experience. 6.2 Electrocatalysis in the SPFC. 6.3 Cathode Voltage Losses in the PEFC. 6.4 The PEFC Hydrogen Economy in Iceland. 6.5 Fuel Supply. 6.6 DMFCS. 6.7 Tokyo Gas Company, Desulphuriser. 6.8 Remarks. 7. Fuel Cell Economics and Prognosis. 7.1 Opening Remarks. 7.2 Fuel Cell Economics – Selected Summaries. 7.3 Non-Fuel-Cell Motor Vehicle Economics. 7.4 Price Waterhouse Fuel Cell Industry Survey. 7.5 Remarks. Appendix A: Equilibrium Thermodynamics of Perfect Fuel Cells. A.1 Thermodynamic Preamble to the Fuel Cell Equilibrium Diagram. A.2 Utilisation of Equilibrium Diagram for Calculation of Chemical Exergy. A.3 Chemical Exergy of Methane and Related High-Efficiency Hydrogen Production. A.4 Elaboration of Figures A.4 and A.5, the Equilibrium Methane Oxidation Routes. A.5 Practical Power Production for the Future. Appendix B: Patent Search Examples. Appendix C: List of Web Sites. Bibliography. Index.
£103.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Spoken Multilingual and Multimodal Dialogue
Book SynopsisDialogue systems are a very appealing technology with an extraordinary future. Spoken, Multilingual and Multimodal Dialogues Systems: Development and Assessment addresses the great demand for information about the development of advanced dialogue systems combining speech with other modalities under a multilingual framework. It aims to give a systematic overview of dialogue systems and recent advances in the practical application of spoken dialogue systems. Spoken Dialogue Systems are computer-based systems developed to provide information and carry out simple tasks using speech as the interaction mode. Examples include travel information and reservation, weather forecast information, directory information and product order. Multimodal Dialogue Systems aim to overcome the limitations of spoken dialogue systems which use speech as the only communication means, while Multilingual Systems allow interaction with users that speak different languages. Presents a clear Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Introduction to Dialogue Systems. 1.1 Human-Computer Interaction and Speech Processing. 1.2 Spoken Dialogue Systems. 1.3 Multimodal Dialogue Systems. 1.4 Multilingual Dialogue Systems. 1.5 Dialogue Systems Referenced in This Book. 1.6 Area Organisation and Research Directions. 1.7 Overview of the Book. 1.8 Further Reading. 2. Technologies Employed to Set Up Dialogue Systems. 2.1 Input Interface. 2.2 Multimodal Processing. 2.3 Output Interface. 2.4 Summary. 2.5 Further Reading. 3. Multimodal Dialogue Systems. 3.1 Benefits of Multimodal Interaction. 3.2 Development of Multimodal Dialogue Systems. 3.3 Summary. 3.5 Further Reading. 4. Multilingual Dialogue Systems. 4.1 Implications of Multilinguality in the Architecture of Dialogue Systems. 4.2 Multilingual Dialogue Systems Based on Interlingua. 4.3 Multilingual Dialogue Systems Based on Web Applications. 4.4 Summary. 4.5 Further Reading. 5. Dialogue Annotation, Modelling and Management. 5.1 Dialogue Annotation. 5.2 Dialogue Modelling. 5.3 Dialogue Management. 5.4 Implications of Multimodality in the Dialogue Management. 5.5 Implications of Mulitlinguality in the Dialogue Management. 5.6 Implications of Task Independency in the Dialogue Management. 5.7 Summary. 5.8 Further Reading. 6. Development Tools. 6.1 Tools for Spoken and Multilingual Dialogue Systems. 6.2 Standards and Tools for Multimodal Dialogue Systems. 6.3 Summary. 6.4 Further Reading. 7. Assessment. 7.1 Overview of Evaluation Techniques. 7.2 Evaluation of Spoken and Multilingual Dialogue Systems. 7.3 Evaluation of Multimodal Dialogue Systems. 7.4 Summary. 7.5 Further Reading. Appendix A: Basic Tutorial on VoiceXML. Appendix B: Multimodal Databases. Appendix C: Coding Schemes for Multimodal Resources. Appendix D: URLs of Interest. Appendix E: List of Abbreviations. References. Index.
£106.35
John Wiley & Sons Inc Systems Engineering in Wireless Communications
Book SynopsisIn eleven chapters, Systems Engineering in Wireless Communications covers a wide range of system engineering topics from cellular radio systems and radio resource management to position location systems and network management. The book varies from other books on the market as it emphasizes the dynamical issues arising from mobile systems.Table of ContentsPreface. List of Abbreviations. 1 Introduction. 2 Feedback Control Basics. 3 Channel Modeling. 4 Channel Estimation and Prediction. 5 Power Control, Part I: Linear Algebra Perspective. 6 Power Control II: Control Engineering Perspective. 7 Admission and Load Control. 8 Combining Different Radio Resources. 9 Smart Antennas. 10 Cognitive Radios and Networks. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Radio Resource Management Strategies in Umts
Book SynopsisThe key feature of future mobile communication systems is the ability to deliver wideband and high bit-rate multimedia services alongside the traditional radio services such as voice, messaging and slow rate data. The broad range of services expected to be supported can be divided into different Quality of Service (QoS) classes.Table of ContentsPreface. List of Acronyms. 1 Introduction. 1.1 The mobile communications sector. 1.2 UMTS. 1.3 QoS model in UMTS. References. 2 CDMA Concepts. 2.1 Multiple access techniques. 2.2 CDMA signal generation. 2.3 CDMA signal reception. 2.4 CDMA in cellular systems. References. 3 UMTS Radio Interface Description. 3.1 The UMTS protocols. 3.2 Radio interface protocol structure. 3.3 Physical layer. 3.4 Layer 2 protocols. 3.5 Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol. 3.6 Examples of Radio Access Bearers. References. 4 Basics of RRM in WCDMA. 4.1 Radio Resource concept. 4.2 Radio network planning. 4.3 Radio Resource Management. 4.4 Air interface characterization. 4.5 RRM functions. 4.6 System characteristics relevant at RRM level. References. Appendix - Path loss distribution. 5 RRM Algorithms. 5.1 RRM algorithm evaluation methodology. 5.2 Admission control algorithms. 5.3 Handover and cell selection algorithms. 5.4 Congestion control algorithms. 5.5 Short term RRM algorithms. 5.6 Power control. References. Appendix - Simulation models. A5.1 Propagation models. A5.2 Mobility models. A5.3 Traffic models. 6 CRRM in Beyond 3G Systems. 6.1 Heterogeneous networks. 6.2 Radio Access Networks characterization. 6.3 Interworking and coupling among Radio Access Networks. 6.4 Flexible radio resource and spectrum management. 6.5 CRRM algorithm implementation. References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Next Generation CDMA Technologies
Book SynopsisFuture wireless communication systems should be operating mainly, if not completely, on burst data services carrying multimedia traffic. The need to support high-speed burst traffic has already posed a great challenge to all currently available air-link technologies based either on TDMA or CDMA.Table of ContentsPreface. About the Author. 1 Introduction. 2 Basics of CDMA Communications. 3 CDMA-Based 2G and 3G Systems. 4 Technical Limitations of Traditional CDMA Technology. 5 What is Next Generation CDMA Technology? 6 Complementary Codes. 7 CDMA Systems Based on Complementary Codes. 8 Integration of Space-Time Coding with CC-CDMA Technologies. 9 M-ary CDMA Technologies. 10 Next Generation Optical CDMA Communications. A. Relation between Periodic and Aperiodic Correlation Functions. B. Proof of Flock-wise Orthoganilty of CC codes. C. Proof of n-Chip Orthogonality of CC Codes. D. Proof of Equation (8.27). E. List of Complete Complementary Codes (PG = 8 ~ 512) F. List of Super Complementary Codes (PG = 4 ~64) References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Parlay Osa
Book SynopsisParlay will enable rapid and cost-effective delivery of services based on telecommunications networks, and will be an essential part of the 3G future. We live in an exciting time. 3G networks are taking off, and as greater bandwidth and communication speeds become available, people are seeking new means by which to increase their interaction potential. Newer and more exciting services are being developed to drive more revenues and to enhance end-user experiences. New technologies are being designed and implemented to supplement and leverage the new capabilities being built into core networks. Parlay/OSA: From Standards to Reality is an accessible primer on network ecosystems and operations today, discussing the need for Parlay, the details of standards, aspects of network evolution and support for legacy systems, and advanced topics from an implementation perspective. The authors examine the potential of the Parlay/OSA (Open Service Access) solution from a numbTable of ContentsTrademarks and Permissions. Dedication. About the Authors. Foreword. A Note to the Reader. Acknowledgements. End-user Scenarios. Scenario 1: The Operator’s Perspective. Scenario 2: The Application Developer’s Perspective. Scenario 3: End-user Perspective. Scenario 4: Yet more perspectives. News Flash (Sometime During 2003–2004). Scenario 5: The Future. Part I Background and Introduction. 1 The Internet is Calling – Today’s Network Ecosystems and Their Evolution. 2 The Need for New Technologies. 3 Follow the Yellow Brick Road. 4 Parlay and OSA. 5 The Parlay Conceptual Architecture. Part II The Standards In Detail. 6 Standards Capabilities and Directions. 7 Standards Capabilities and Directions II – Scenarios and Details. 8 Standards Capabilities and Directions III – The Lay of the Land. Part III Building a Service Mediation Gateway. 9 Alternative Architectures. 10 Considerations for Building ‘Carrier-Grade’ Systems. Part IV Realizing Parlay. 11 Deploying Parlay Gateways. 12 Parlay and Legacy Systems – Handling Feature Interactions 13 Application Implementation Perspectives. Part V Advanced Topics and their Implementation. 14 The Parlay Proxy Manager (*). 15 Multi-Network Deployment Scenarios. 16 Parlay/OSA and XML-based Technologies. Bibliography. List of Abbreviations and Acronyms. References. Index.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Conversational Informatics An Engineering
Book SynopsisProviding an introduction to the field of Conversational Informatics from an engineering perspective, Engineering Approaches to Conversational Informatics emphasizes the integration of engineering and scientific approaches to understanding and augmenting conversations.Table of ContentsPreface. List of Contributors. 1 Introduction (Toyoaki Nishida). 1.1 Conversation: the Most Natural Means of Communication. 1.2 An Engineering Approach to Conversation. 1.3 Towards a Breakthrough. 1.4 Approaches Used in Conversational Informatics. 1.5 Conversational Artifacts. 1.6 Conversational Content. 1.7 Conversational Environment Design. 1.8 Conversation Measurement, Analysis, and Modeling. 1.9 Underlying Methodology. References. Part I Conversational Artifacts. 2 Conversational Agents and the Construction of Humorous Acts (Anton Nijholt). 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 The Role of Humor in Interpersonal Interaction. 2.3 Embodied Conversation Agents. 2.4 Appropriateness of Humorous Acts in Conversations. 2.5 Humorous Acts and Computational Humor. 2.6 Nonverbal Support for Humorous Acts. 2.7 Methods, Tools, Corpora, and Future Research. 2.8 Conclusions. References. 3 Why Emotions should be Integrated into Conversational Agents (Christian Becker, Stefan Kopp, and Ipke Wachsmuth). 3.1 Introduction and Motivation. 3.2 How to Conceptualize Emotions. 3.3 Why to Integrate Emotions into Conversational Agents. 3.4 Making the Virtual Human Max Emotional. 3.5 Examples and Experiences. 3.6 Conclusions. References. 4 More Than Just a Friendly Phrase: Multimodal Aspects of Polite Behavior in Agents (Matthias Rehm and Elisabeth Andre) 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 The Augsburg SEMMEL Corpus. 4.3 Employing the Results for ECA Control. 4.4 Evaluating Multimodal Politeness Behavior. 4.5 Conclusions. References. 5 Attentional Behaviors as Nonverbal Communicative Signals in Situated Interactions with Conversational Agents (Yukiko I. Nakano and Toyoaki Nishida). 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Related Work. 5.3 Nonverbal Grounding using Attentional Behaviors Towards the Physical World. 5.4 Dialogue Management using Attentional Behaviors Towards the Virtual World. 5.5 Conclusions. References. 6 Attentional Gestures in Dialogues Between People and Robots (Candace L. Sidner and Christopher Lee). 6.1 Introduction. 6.2 Background and Related Research. 6.3 A Conversational Robot. 6.4 Looking Behaviors for the Robot. 6.5 Nodding at the Robot. 6.6 Lessons Learned. 6.7 Future Directions. References. 7 Dialogue Context for Visual Feedback Recognition (Louis-Philippe Morency, Candace L. Sidner, and Trevor Darrell). 7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Background and Related Research. 7.3 Context for Visual Feedback. 7.4 Context from Dialogue Manager. 7.5 Framework for Context-based Gesture Recognition. 7.6 Contextual Features. 7.7 Context-based Head Gesture Recognition. 7.8 Conclusions. References. 8 Trading Spaces: How Humans and Humanoids Use Speech and Gesture to Give Directions (Stefan Kopp, Paul A. Tepper, Kimberley Ferriman, Kristina Striegnitz, and Justine Cassell). 8.1 Introduction. 8.2 Words and Gestures for Giving Directions. 8.3 Relationship between Form and Meaning of Iconic Gestures in Direction-giving. 8.4 Discussion of Empirical Results. 8.5 Generating Directions with Humanoids. 8.6 Multimodal Microplanning. 8.7 Surface Realization. 8.8 Discussion of Generation Results. 8.9 Conclusions. References. 9 Facial Gestures: Taxonomy and Application of Nonverbal, Nonemotional Facial Displays for Embodied Conversational Agents (Goranka Zoric, Karlo Smid, and Igor S. Pandzic). 9.1 Introduction. 9.2 Facial Gestures for Embodied Conversational Agents. 9.3 Example of a Practical System Implementation. 9.4 Results. 9.5 Conclusions. References. Part II Conversational Contents. 10 Conversation Quantization and Sustainable Knowledge Globe (Hidekazu Kubota, Yasuyuki Sumi, and Toyoaki Nishida). 10.1 Introduction. 10.2 Conversation Quantization. 10.3 Knowledge Landscape. 10.4 Experiments. 10.5 Discussion. 10.6 Conclusions. References. 11 Automatic Text Presentation for the Conversational Knowledge Process (Sadao Kurohashi, Daisuke Kawahara, Nobuhiro Kaji, and Tomohide Shibata). 11.1 Introduction. 11.2 Current State of Natural Language Processing. 11.3 Unit of Conversation: the Knowledge Card. 11.4 Paraphrasing Written Language to Spoken Language. 11.5 Automatic Slide Generation. 11.7 Experiments and Discussion. 11.6 Conclusions. References. 12 Video Content Acquisition and Editing for Conversation Scenes (Yuichi Nakamura). 12.1 Introduction. 12.2 Obtaining Conversation Contents. 12.3 Capturing Conversation Scenes. 12.4 Editing Conversation Scenes. 12.5 Example of Capture and Editing. 12.6 Performance Evaluation. 12.7 Conclusion. References. 13 Personalization of Video Contents (Noboru Babaguchi). 13.1 Introduction. 13.2 Related Work. 13.3 Metadata. 13.4 Profile. 13.5 Definition of Video Summarization. 13.6 Scene Significance. 13.7 Generation of Video Digest. 13.8 Generation of Video Poster. 13.9 Experimental Results. 13.10 Discussion. 13.11 Conclusions. References. Part III Conversational Environment Design. 14 Conversational Content Acquisition by Ubiquitous Sensors (Yasuyuki Sumi, Kenji Mase, and Toyoaki Nishida). 14.1 Introduction. 14.2 Capturing Conversation Scenes by Multiple Sensors. 14.3 Segmentation and Interpretation of Scenes. 14.4 Video Summary: Chronological Collage of Multiple-viewpoint Videos. 14.5 Building 3D Virtual Space by Spatiotemporal Video Collage. 14.6 The Ambient Sound Shower: Sound Collage for Revealing Situated Conversations. 14.7 Inferring Semantic Information about Detected Conversation Scenes by Nonverbal Information. 14.8 Related Work. 14.9 Conclusions. References. 15 Real-time Human Proxy (Rin-ichiro Taniguchi and Daisaku Arita). 15.1 Introduction. 15.2 Concept of Real-time Human Proxy. 15.3 Acquisition of Human Motion. 15.4 Presentation of Avatar. 15.5 Prototype of Real-time Human Proxy. 15.6 Conclusions. References. 16 Lecture Archiving System (Satoshi Nishiguchi, Koh Kakusho, and Michihiko Minoh). 16.1 Introduction. 16.2 Concept of Environmental Media. 16.3 Related Works. 16.4 Definition of Dynamic Situations in the Classroom. 16.5 Recognition of Dynamic Situations. 16.6 Speaker Detection by Multimodal Sensors. 16.7 Experimental Results. 16.8 Conclusions. References. Part IV Conversational Measurement, Analysis, and Modeling. 17 A Scientific Approach to Conversational Informatics: Description, Analysis, and Modeling of Human Conversation (Yasuharu Den and Mika Enomoto). 17.1 Introduction. 17.2 Recording and Description of Multimodal Three-party Conversations. 17.3 Analysis of Multimodal Three-Party Conversations. 17.4 Modeling Human-to-Human Conversation. 17.5 Conclusions. References. 18 Embodied Synchrony in Conversation (Chika Nagaoka, Masashi Komori, and Sakiko Yoshikawa). 18.1 Introduction. 18.2 Measurement and Quantification of Embodied Synchrony. 18.3 Influences on Embodied Synchrony. 18.4 Embodied Synchrony and Human Behavior. 18.5 Model and Theory of Embodied Synchrony. 18.6 Conclusions. References. 19 Modeling Communication Atmosphere (Tomasz M. Rutkowski and Danilo P. Mandic). 19.1 Introduction. 19.2 Communication Atmosphere. 19.3 Automatic Assessment of Communication Atmosphere: Machine Learning Methods. 19.4 Experiments. 19.5 Conclusions. References. 20 Analysis of Interaction Mechanisms in Online Communities (Naohiro Matsumura). 20.1 Introduction. 20.2 Four Roles for Individuals. 20.3 Measuring the Influence of Individuals. 20.4 Three Types of Communication. 20.5 Frequent Communication Patterns. 20.6 Conclusions. References. 21 Mutual Adaptation: A New Criterion for Designing and Evaluating Human–Computer Interaction (Kazuhiro Ueda and Takanori Komatsu). 21.1 Introduction. 21.2 Communication Experiment. 21.3 Proposal for a Meaning-acquisition Model. 21.4 Interaction between the Proposed Model and Users. 21.5 Discussion. 21.6 Conclusions. References. Index.
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