Cognitive Networks

Cognitive Networks
Author: Jaime Lloret Mauri
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2014-12-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482236990

A cognitive network makes use of the information gathered from the network in order to sense the environment, plan actions according to the input, and make appropriate decisions using a reasoning engine. The ability of cognitive networks to learn from the past and use that knowledge to improve future decisions makes them a key area of interest for anyone whose work involves wireless networks and communications. Cognitive Networks: Applications and Deployments examines recent developments in cognitive networks from the perspective of cutting-edge applications and deployments. Presenting the contributions of internationally renowned experts, it supplies complete and balanced treatment of the fundamentals of both cognitive radio communications and cognitive networks—together with implementation details. The book includes case studies and detailed descriptions of cognitive radio platforms and testbeds that demonstrate how to build real-world cognitive radio systems and network architectures. It begins with an introduction to efficient spectrum management and presents a survey on joint routing and dynamic spectrum access in cognitive radio networks. Next, it examines radio spectrum sensing and network coding and design. It explores intelligent routing in graded cognitive networks and presents an energy-efficient routing protocol for cognitive radio ad hoc networks. The book concludes by considering dynamic radio spectrum access and examining vehicular cognitive networks and applications. Presenting the latest standards and spectrum policy developments, the book’s strong practical orientation provides you with the understanding you will need to participate in the development of compliant cognitive systems.

Next Generation Wireless LANs

Next Generation Wireless LANs
Author: Eldad Perahia
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2013-05-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1107016762

A new edition of the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the features of the 802.11n and 802.11ac WLAN standards.

Stochastic Geometry for Wireless Networks

Stochastic Geometry for Wireless Networks
Author: Martin Haenggi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2013
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1107014697

Analyse wireless network performance and improve design choices for future architectures and protocols with this rigorous introduction to stochastic geometry.

Elements of Information Theory

Elements of Information Theory
Author: Thomas M. Cover
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 788
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118585771

The latest edition of this classic is updated with new problem sets and material The Second Edition of this fundamental textbook maintains the book's tradition of clear, thought-provoking instruction. Readers are provided once again with an instructive mix of mathematics, physics, statistics, and information theory. All the essential topics in information theory are covered in detail, including entropy, data compression, channel capacity, rate distortion, network information theory, and hypothesis testing. The authors provide readers with a solid understanding of the underlying theory and applications. Problem sets and a telegraphic summary at the end of each chapter further assist readers. The historical notes that follow each chapter recap the main points. The Second Edition features: * Chapters reorganized to improve teaching * 200 new problems * New material on source coding, portfolio theory, and feedback capacity * Updated references Now current and enhanced, the Second Edition of Elements of Information Theory remains the ideal textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in electrical engineering, statistics, and telecommunications.

Analysis of Biological Networks

Analysis of Biological Networks
Author: Björn H. Junker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2011-09-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1118209915

An introduction to biological networks and methods for their analysis Analysis of Biological Networks is the first book of its kind to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the structural analysis of biological networks at the interface of biology and computer science. The book begins with a brief overview of biological networks and graph theory/graph algorithms and goes on to explore: global network properties, network centralities, network motifs, network clustering, Petri nets, signal transduction and gene regulation networks, protein interaction networks, metabolic networks, phylogenetic networks, ecological networks, and correlation networks. Analysis of Biological Networks is a self-contained introduction to this important research topic, assumes no expert knowledge in computer science or biology, and is accessible to professionals and students alike. Each chapter concludes with a summary of main points and with exercises for readers to test their understanding of the material presented. Additionally, an FTP site with links to author-provided data for the book is available for deeper study. This book is suitable as a resource for researchers in computer science, biology, bioinformatics, advanced biochemistry, and the life sciences, and also serves as an ideal reference text for graduate-level courses in bioinformatics and biological research.

Software Engineering for Robotics

Software Engineering for Robotics
Author: Ana Cavalcanti
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2021-07-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030664945

The topics covered in this book range from modeling and programming languages and environments, via approaches for design and verification, to issues of ethics and regulation. In terms of techniques, there are results on model-based engineering, product lines, mission specification, component-based development, simulation, testing, and proof. Applications range from manufacturing to service robots, to autonomous vehicles, and even robots than evolve in the real world. A final chapter summarizes issues on ethics and regulation based on discussions from a panel of experts. The origin of this book is a two-day event, entitled RoboSoft, that took place in November 2019, in London. Organized with the generous support of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the University of York, UK, RoboSoft brought together more than 100 scientists, engineers and practitioners from all over the world, representing 70 international institutions. The intended readership includes researchers and practitioners with all levels of experience interested in working in the area of robotics, and software engineering more generally. The chapters are all self-contained, include explanations of the core concepts, and finish with a discussion of directions for further work. Chapters 'Towards Autonomous Robot Evolution', 'Composition, Separation of Roles and Model-Driven Approaches as Enabler of a Robotics Software Ecosystem' and 'Verifiable Autonomy and Responsible Robotics' are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Applications of MATLAB in Science and Engineering

Applications of MATLAB in Science and Engineering
Author: Tadeusz Michalowski
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2011-09-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9533077085

The book consists of 24 chapters illustrating a wide range of areas where MATLAB tools are applied. These areas include mathematics, physics, chemistry and chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biological (molecular biology) and medical sciences, communication and control systems, digital signal, image and video processing, system modeling and simulation. Many interesting problems have been included throughout the book, and its contents will be beneficial for students and professionals in wide areas of interest.

Dynamic Spectrum Access and Management in Cognitive Radio Networks

Dynamic Spectrum Access and Management in Cognitive Radio Networks
Author: Ekram Hossain
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2009-06-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0521898471

An all-inclusive introduction to this revolutionary technology, presenting the key research issues and state-of-the-art design, analysis, and optimization techniques.

Emerging Technology in Modelling and Graphics

Emerging Technology in Modelling and Graphics
Author: Jyotsna Kumar Mandal
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 782
Release: 2019-07-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811374031

The book covers cutting-edge and advanced research in modelling and graphics. Gathering high-quality papers presented at the First International Conference on Emerging Technology in Modelling and Graphics, held from 6 to 8 September 2018 in Kolkata, India, it addresses topics including: image processing and analysis, image segmentation, digital geometry for computer imaging, image and security, biometrics, video processing, medical imaging, and virtual and augmented reality.

Essential Issues in SOC Design

Essential Issues in SOC Design
Author: Youn-Long Steve Lin
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2007-05-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1402053525

This book originated from a workshop held at the DATE 2005 conference, namely Designing Complex SOCs. State-of-the-art in issues related to System-on-Chip (SoC) design by leading experts in the fields, it covers IP development, verification, integration, chip implementation, testing and software. It contains valuable academic and industrial examples for those involved with the design of complex SOCs.