Perspective In Theoretical Computer Science, A: Commemorative Volume For Gift Siromoney

Perspective In Theoretical Computer Science, A: Commemorative Volume For Gift Siromoney
Author: R Narasimhan
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 461
Release: 1989-06-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9814507350

This volume consists of invited papers written by eminent researchers working in the areas of theoretical computer science. The contents of the papers reflect the current trend of research being carried out in each of the areas. Some of the areas featured are petri-nets, distributed systems, map-generating systems, Lindenmayer systems, logic, cryptography, graph grammars, probabilistic automata, array grammars and pattern recognition. Many of these areas contain open problems and it is hoped that younger research workers will be motivated to work on them. In addition, some of the models designed, constructed and presented are suitable for practical applications such as in computer graphics, cryptography and distributed computing.

Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science

Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science
Author: Xiwen Ma
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 120
Release: 1990
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9789810201937

The contents of this book are self-sufficient in the sense that no preliminary knowledge other than elementary set theory is needed and there are no complicated mathematical theorems in the book. A must for those entering the field.

Foundations of Software Technology and Theoretical Computer Science

Foundations of Software Technology and Theoretical Computer Science
Author: Conjeevaram E. Veni Madhavan
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1989-12-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9783540520481

The papers in this volume accepted for the conference on foundations of software technology and theoretical computer science project research results in - Algorithmics: design and analysis of graph, geometric, algebraic and VLSI algorithms; data structures; average analysis; complexity theory; parallel parsing. - Concurrency: algebraic semantics, event structures. - Logic programming: algebraic properties, semantics. - Software technology: program transformations, algebraic methods. These results together with the formal techniques employed to present them reflect current trends pursued by leading research groups around the world. The papers treat their topics in depth by carefully reviewing existing results, developing and demonstrating new techniques and suggesting further directions for research.

Control Theory Of Robotic Systems

Control Theory Of Robotic Systems
Author: J M Skowronski
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1989-08-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9814507563

Automated manufacturing is the topic of the day in industry and thus also in R&D investigation in both industrial laboratories and academia. The core of such studies lies in systems of robotic manipulators, with control of such systems for stability, effective goal reaching and coordination (timing, avoidance of collision) being an essential part of it. The manipulators must work at high speed and under considerable payloads which require nonlinear modelling. Their work is subject to bounded uncertainty in many parameters but precision must be secured. This book gives the theoretic base and specific algorithms for control, attaining the objectives under the above features. The algorithms given are in closed form, which makes for fast on-board computing.The book deals with its subject of systems of robots and their coordination control on a fundamental basis, using realistic untruncated models. It will be of lasting interest compared to texts dealing with details of the design of the day.

Computer Transformation of Digital Images and Patterns

Computer Transformation of Digital Images and Patterns
Author: Zi-Cai Li
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1989
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789971509514

This book is concerned with linear and nonlinear transformations of digitized images and patterns. Transformation models include linear, quadratic, cubic, bilinear, biquadratic, bicubic, Coons model and other nonlinear forms such as harmonic, projective, and perspective transformations. Discrete techniques have been developed to realize both forward and inverse transformations. The latter can be applied to normalize distorted images and to enhance the pattern recognition process. Efficient algorithms such as the splitting-shooting methods and splitting-integrating methods have been developed and analysed in this book for the first time. Graphical examples are given and compared with existing algorithms. This book is of interest to researchers in the areas of pattern recognition, character recognition, image processing, computer vision, computer graphics and other related fields.

Array Grammars, Patterns And Recognizers

Array Grammars, Patterns And Recognizers
Author: Ito Akira
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1989-12-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9814507148

The research and development of multi-dimensional pattern recognition, scene analysis, computer vision and image processing have progressed very rapidly in recent years. Among various models employed for pattern representation and analysis, the array grammar has attracted more and more attention because it has several advantages over others.This special volume, perhaps the first time ever in the literature, is a collection of 14 papers by prominent professionals and experts, aimed at promoting array grammars, patterns and recognizers. They are grouped in the following categories: (1) Array grammars and pattern generation, (2) Array pattern recognizers, (3) Coordinate grammars and L-systems, and (4) Hexagonal grids, tilings and encryption.

Computer Vision

Computer Vision
Author: Anup Basu
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1993
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9789810213923

This book contains a selection of papers which were presented at the Vision Interface '92 Conference. It also includes several invited articles from prominent researchers in the field, suggesting future directions in Computer Vision.

A Digital Optical Cellular Image Processor

A Digital Optical Cellular Image Processor
Author: Kung-Shiuh Huang
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1990
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789810203375

The research detailed in this book has been motivated by the search for a simple parallel digital optical architecture for image processing. The development of a simple unified consistent theory of parallel binary image processing is described and its implementation on digital optical processors is considered. Both theoretical and experimental work are included, and both algorithmic and architectural designs are covered. Also presented are the experimental results of the implementation of a prototype Digital Optical Cellular Image Processor (DOCIP) system used to demonstrate the concept of the DOCIP architecture.

Computer Epistemology

Computer Epistemology
Author: Tibor V mos
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1991
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9789810203504

This book is an essay on relevant problems of epistemology (the theory of knowledge) related to computer science. It draws a continuous line between the earliest scientific approaches of epistemology, starting with the Greek Classics and the recent practical and theoretical problems of computer modelling, and by that the appropriate application of computers to our present problems. Uncertainty, logic and language are the key issues of this road leading to some new aspects of cognitive psychology and unification of the different results for a modelling procedure. The book is not a textbook but a critical survey of usual and advertised methods with an evaluation of them from the point of view of their applicability, reliability and limits. Probability, Bayesian, Dempster-Shafer, fuzzy and other approaches are treated in this way in uncertainty, different worlds' concepts, non-monotonic logic and other methods and views in logic. The emphasis in linguistics is put on the meta concept, and in cognitive applications of the pattern concept.Written mostly in an entertaining style, this book provides a more palatable reading of a profound subject.

From Humans to Computers

From Humans to Computers
Author: Viktor Vasil?evich Aleksandrov
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 218
Release: 1991
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9789810202996

This book considers computer vision to be an integral part of the artificial intelligence system. The core of the book is an analysis of possible approaches to the creation of artificial vision systems, which simulate human visual perception. Much attention is paid to the latest achievements in visual psychology and physiology, the description of the functional and structural organization of the human perception mechanism, the peculiarities of artistic perception and the expression of reality. Computer vision models based on these data are investigated. They include the processes of external data analysis, internal environmental model synthesis, and the generating of behavioristic responses based on external and internal models comparison. Computer vision system evolution resulting from environmental effects is also considered. A unique feature of this book is the authors' use of black and white, and colour prints of traditional and contemporary Russian art to illustrate their principal theses. In doing so, they introduce the reader to a particularly Russian view of the world.