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Thinking Clearly with Data: A Guide to Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
by Ethan Bueno de Mesquita Anthony FowlerAn engaging introduction to data science that emphasizes critical thinking over statistical techniquesAn introduction to data science or statistics shouldn’t involve proving complex theorems or memorizing obscure terms and formulas, but that is exactly what most introductory quantitative textbooks emphasize. In contrast, Thinking Clearly with Data focuses, first and foremost, on critical thinking and conceptual understanding in order to teach students how to be better consumers and analysts of the kinds of quantitative information and arguments that they will encounter throughout their lives.Among much else, the book teaches how to assess whether an observed relationship in data reflects a genuine relationship in the world and, if so, whether it is causal; how to make the most informative comparisons for answering questions; what questions to ask others who are making arguments using quantitative evidence; which statistics are particularly informative or misleading; how quantitative evidence should and shouldn’t influence decision-making; and how to make better decisions by using moral values as well as data. Filled with real-world examples, the book shows how its thinking tools apply to problems in a wide variety of subjects, including elections, civil conflict, crime, terrorism, financial crises, health care, sports, music, and space travel.Above all else, Thinking Clearly with Data demonstrates why, despite the many benefits of our data-driven age, data can never be a substitute for thinking.An ideal textbook for introductory quantitative methods courses in data science, statistics, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, public policy, and other fieldsIntroduces the basic toolkit of data analysis—including sampling, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, regression, experiments, instrumental variables, differences in differences, and regression discontinuityUses real-world examples and data from a wide variety of subjectsIncludes practice questions and data exercises
Digital Electronic Communications
by Julio César García-ÁlvarezThis book provides the basic concepts of electronic digital communication, applied to professional practice in communications engineering. The book begins with basic concepts of information theory and explains the need for digital communications, continuing with the basic schemes of digital communication prior to multiplexing, which applies to current digital communication networks, such as LTE, 5G and 6G. The book is intended for researchers, professionals, and second-year students of electrical engineering, electronics or telecommunications. It can also be useful to students in computer science, engineering physics or other disciplines who develop projects involving electronic communication systems.
RoboCup 2015: Robot World Cup XIX (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #9513)
by Luis Almeida Jianmin Ji Gerald Steinbauer Sean LukeThis book is the Proceedings of the 19th Annual RoboCup International Symposium, held in Hefei, China, in July 2015.The book contains 20 papers presented at the Symposium, carefully selected from 39 submissions. Additionally the book contains 11 champion team papers and one paper from the Workshop on Benchmarking Service Robots. The papers present current research in robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, multiagent systems, simulation, and other areas.
Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management: 15th IFIP TC8 International Conference, CISIM 2016, Vilnius, Lithuania, September 14-16, 2016, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #9842)
by Khalid Saeed Władysław HomendaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th IFIP TC8 International Conference on Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management, CISIM 2016, held in Vilnius, Lithuania, in September 2016. The 63 regular papers presented together with 1 inivted paper and 5 keynotes in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from about 89 submissions. The main topics covered are rough set methods for big data analytics; images, visualization, classification; optimization, tuning; scheduling in manufacturing and other applications; algorithms; decisions; intelligent distributed systems; and biometrics, identification, security.
Chip-Scale Power Supplies for DC-Link and Grid Applications
by Bernhard Wicht Christoph RindfleischThis book is a comprehensive single-source on the design of chip-scale high-voltage power supplies for low-power DC-link and grid applications. It is written in handbook style with systematic guidelines and includes implementation examples. The authors cover the full range, from technology fundamentals to circuit implementation details. The book includes guidelines for the application-specific selection of the converter topology, design guidelines for the inductive components, and a detailed description of low-power optimized control approaches and subcircuits. The authors also include guidelines for the selection and design of high-voltage on-chip power switches and for the reduction of parasitic effects such as capacitive losses.
Advances in Multimodal Information Retrieval and Generation (Synthesis Lectures on Computer Vision)
by Chitta Baral Man Luo Tejas Gokhale Neeraj Varshney Yezhou YangThis book provides an extensive examination of state-of-the-art methods in multimodal retrieval, generation, and the pioneering field of retrieval-augmented generation. The work is rooted in the domain of Transformer-based models, exploring the complexities of blending and interpreting the intricate connections between text and images. The authors present cutting-edge theories, methodologies, and frameworks dedicated to multimodal retrieval and generation, aiming to furnish readers with a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future prospects of multimodal AI. As such, the book is a crucial resource for anyone interested in delving into the intricacies of multimodal retrieval and generation. Serving as a bridge to mastering and leveraging advanced AI technologies in this field, the book is designed for students, researchers, practitioners, and AI aficionados alike, offering the tools needed to expand the horizons of what can be achieved in multimodal artificial intelligence.
New Trends in Information and Communications Technology Applications: 7th National Conference, NTICT 2023, Baghdad, Iraq, December 20–21, 2023, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2096)
by Abbas M. Al-Bakry Safaa O. Al-Mamory Mouayad A. Sahib Haitham S. Hasan Jaafar A. Aldhaibani Ali N. Al-Shuwaili Rula A. Hamid Ali K. IdreesThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th National Conference on New Trends in Information and Communications Technology Applications, NTICT 2023, held in Baghdad, Iraq, during December 20–21, 2023. The 28 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: artificial intelligence and machine learning; and computer networks.
Wearable and Wireless Systems for Healthcare I: Gait and Reflex Response Quantification (Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation #47)
by Timothy Mastroianni Robert LeMoyneThis book is the second edition of the one originally published in 2017. The original publication features the discovery of numerous novel applications for the use of smartphones and portable media devices for the quantification of gait, reflex response, and an assortment of other concepts that constitute first-in-the-world applications for these devices. Since the first edition, numerous evolutions involving the domain of wearable and wireless systems for healthcare have transpired warranting the publication of the second edition. This volume covers wearable and wireless systems for healthcare that are far more oriented to the unique requirements of the biomedical domain. The paradigm-shifting new wearables have been successfully applied to gait analysis, homebound therapy, and quantifiable exercise. Additionally, the confluence of wearable and wireless systems for healthcare with deep learning and neuromorphic applications for classification is addressed. The authors expect that these significant developments make this book valuable for all readers.
Explainable AI (XAI) for Sustainable Development: Trends and Applications
by Seifedine Kadry Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj Ravi Shekhar Tiwari Lakshmi D.This book presents innovative research works to automate, innovate, design, and deploy AI fo real-world applications. It discusses AI applications in major cutting-edge technologies and details about deployment solutions for different applications for sustainable development. The application of Blockchain techniques illustrates the ways of optimisation algorithms in this book. The challenges associated with AI deployment are also discussed in detail, and edge computing with machine learning solutions is explained. This book provides multi-domain applications of AI to the readers to help find innovative methods towards the business, sustainability, and customer outreach paradigms in the AI domain.• Focuses on virtual machine placement and migration techniques for cloud data centres• Presents the role of machine learning and meta-heuristic approaches for optimisation in cloud computing services• Includes application of placement techniques for quality of service, performance, and reliability improvement• Explores data centre resource management, load balancing and orchestration using machine learning techniques• Analyses dynamic and scalable resource scheduling with a focus on resource managementThe reference work is for postgraduate students, professionals, and academic researchers in computer science and information technology.
Explainable AI (XAI) for Sustainable Development: Trends and Applications
This book presents innovative research works to automate, innovate, design, and deploy AI fo real-world applications. It discusses AI applications in major cutting-edge technologies and details about deployment solutions for different applications for sustainable development. The application of Blockchain techniques illustrates the ways of optimisation algorithms in this book. The challenges associated with AI deployment are also discussed in detail, and edge computing with machine learning solutions is explained. This book provides multi-domain applications of AI to the readers to help find innovative methods towards the business, sustainability, and customer outreach paradigms in the AI domain.• Focuses on virtual machine placement and migration techniques for cloud data centres• Presents the role of machine learning and meta-heuristic approaches for optimisation in cloud computing services• Includes application of placement techniques for quality of service, performance, and reliability improvement• Explores data centre resource management, load balancing and orchestration using machine learning techniques• Analyses dynamic and scalable resource scheduling with a focus on resource managementThe reference work is for postgraduate students, professionals, and academic researchers in computer science and information technology.
Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics
by Anand J. Kulkarni Chin Kim On Abdul Karim, Samsul Ariffin Hijazi, Mohd Hanafi AhmadSince 2011, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) has played a significant role in education, research, and industry. Data technologies have also evolved rapidly to cater to the rapidly growing size of the data as well as to enhance the security of the shared data through multiple resources and platforms.Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics aims to develop a new Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics (ISCI) to cater to the needs of industries in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of affordable and clean energy and sustainable cities and communities.Comprising 20 chapters by experts from all over the world, this book covers such topics as data technologies, machine learning, signal and image processing, software systems efficiency, computer networking, Internet of Things, and computational intelligence for real-life problems.Key Features: Develops a new system for computing and informatics Provides the state of the art of current research and studies in intelligence systems Written by experts in the field of computing and informatics This book is aimed at postgraduate students, researchers working in various research and development (R&D) agencies, and practitioners, as well as scientists that have an interest in ISCI.
Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics
Since 2011, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) has played a significant role in education, research, and industry. Data technologies have also evolved rapidly to cater to the rapidly growing size of the data as well as to enhance the security of the shared data through multiple resources and platforms.Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics aims to develop a new Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics (ISCI) to cater to the needs of industries in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of affordable and clean energy and sustainable cities and communities.Comprising 20 chapters by experts from all over the world, this book covers such topics as data technologies, machine learning, signal and image processing, software systems efficiency, computer networking, Internet of Things, and computational intelligence for real-life problems.Key Features: Develops a new system for computing and informatics Provides the state of the art of current research and studies in intelligence systems Written by experts in the field of computing and informatics This book is aimed at postgraduate students, researchers working in various research and development (R&D) agencies, and practitioners, as well as scientists that have an interest in ISCI.
Getting Started in ZBrush: An Introduction to Digital Sculpting and Illustration
by Gregory S. JohnsonGetting Started in ZBrush is a gentle introduction to ZBrush, today’s premier digital sculpting program. Beginning with the fundamentals of digital sculpting as well as a thorough introduction to the user interface, Getting Started in ZBrush will have you creating a variety of professional‑level 3D models in no time. More than just another button‑pushing manual, this comprehensive guide is packed with start‑to‑finish projects that ease you into the workflow of the program, while at the same time providing tips and tricks that will allow you to achieve certain tasks much more quickly. After progressing through the tutorials, you will be shown how to customize brushes, materials, scripts, and the interface so that you can utilize these tools to their full advantage.Special consideration is given to ZBrush’s integration plug‑ins with Maya and 3ds Max, allowing you to properly import and export your models in all programs. Texturing, painting, mapping, decimation, baking, and topology are also fully covered, so your Zbrush creations can come to life without sacrificing that high‑resolution look. Ease your way into this complex subject with this straight‑forward approach to Zbrush Perfect your technique with step‑by‑step tutorials that allow you to create high‑resolution models from start to finish Expand your knowledge by visiting the companion website, which features video demonstrations, project files, texture and model files, scripts, customized menus, brushes, and additional resources Written with the digital beginner in mind, this book will teach you all of the necessary information to begin working in ZBrush to create magnificent works of digital artwork! Through this book, ZBrush will empower you to be the digital artist you always wanted to be.
Getting Started in ZBrush: An Introduction to Digital Sculpting and Illustration
by Gregory S. JohnsonGetting Started in ZBrush is a gentle introduction to ZBrush, today’s premier digital sculpting program. Beginning with the fundamentals of digital sculpting as well as a thorough introduction to the user interface, Getting Started in ZBrush will have you creating a variety of professional‑level 3D models in no time. More than just another button‑pushing manual, this comprehensive guide is packed with start‑to‑finish projects that ease you into the workflow of the program, while at the same time providing tips and tricks that will allow you to achieve certain tasks much more quickly. After progressing through the tutorials, you will be shown how to customize brushes, materials, scripts, and the interface so that you can utilize these tools to their full advantage.Special consideration is given to ZBrush’s integration plug‑ins with Maya and 3ds Max, allowing you to properly import and export your models in all programs. Texturing, painting, mapping, decimation, baking, and topology are also fully covered, so your Zbrush creations can come to life without sacrificing that high‑resolution look. Ease your way into this complex subject with this straight‑forward approach to Zbrush Perfect your technique with step‑by‑step tutorials that allow you to create high‑resolution models from start to finish Expand your knowledge by visiting the companion website, which features video demonstrations, project files, texture and model files, scripts, customized menus, brushes, and additional resources Written with the digital beginner in mind, this book will teach you all of the necessary information to begin working in ZBrush to create magnificent works of digital artwork! Through this book, ZBrush will empower you to be the digital artist you always wanted to be.
The Economic Lives of Platforms: Rethinking the Political Economy of Digital Markets
by Anne Mette Thorhauge, Andreas Lindegaard Gregersen, Eva Iris Otto, Jacob Ørmen and Morten Axel PedersenThis interdisciplinary collection rethinks the political economy of the digital market by asking what came before platforms and suggesting what might come after them. By unpacking the concept of ‘platform economies’ into locally embedded variations of digital markets, the book identifies what is new about contemporary platforms and what is characteristic of wider historical, social and economic currents. The diverse team of authors employ various analytical approaches, including in-depth ethnographic studies, and theoretical and analytical reconceptualizations of platforms and the industries they encompass.Tapping into current themes including the decolonisation of the internet, this book offers a timely assessment of the implications of emerging reconfigurations between technology, information, society and markets.
The Economic Lives of Platforms: Rethinking the Political Economy of Digital Markets
by Morten Axel Pedersen Jacob Ørmen Anne Mette Thorhauge Andreas Lindegaard Gregersen Eva Iris OttoThis interdisciplinary collection rethinks the political economy of the digital market by asking what came before platforms and suggesting what might come after them. By unpacking the concept of ‘platform economies’ into locally embedded variations of digital markets, the book identifies what is new about contemporary platforms and what is characteristic of wider historical, social and economic currents. The diverse team of authors employ various analytical approaches, including in-depth ethnographic studies, and theoretical and analytical reconceptualizations of platforms and the industries they encompass.Tapping into current themes including the decolonisation of the internet, this book offers a timely assessment of the implications of emerging reconfigurations between technology, information, society and markets.
Measurements and Instrumentation for Machine Vision
by Jes Oleg Sergiyenko Wendy Flores-Fuentes Julio C. RodrA comprehensive reference book that addresses the field of machine vision and its significance in cyber-physical systems. It explores the multidisciplinary nature of machine vision, involving electronic and mechatronic devices, artificial intelligence algorithms, embedded systems, control systems, robotics, interconnectivity, data science, and cloud computing. The book aims to provide advanced students, early career researchers, and established scholars with state-of-the-art knowledge and novel content related to the implementation of machine vision in engineering, scientific knowledge, and technological innovation.The chapters of the book delve into various topics and applications within the realm of machine vision. They cover areas such as camera and inertial measurement unit calibration, technical vision systems for human detection, design and evaluation of support systems using neural networks, UV sensing in contemporary applications, fiber Bragg grating arrays for medical diagnosis, color model creation for terrain recognition by robots, navigation systems for aircraft, object classification in infrared images, feature selection for vehicle/non-vehicle classification, visualization of sedimentation in extreme conditions, quality estimation of tea using machine vision, image dataset augmentation techniques, machine vision for astronomical images, agricultural automation, occlusion-aware disparity-based visual servoing, machine learning approaches for single-photon imaging, and augmented visual inertial wheel odometry.Each chapter is a result of expert research and collaboration, reviewed by peers and consulted by the book's editorial board. The authors provide in-depth reviews of the state of the art and present novel proposals, contributing to the development and futurist trends in the field of machine vision."Measurements and Instrumentation for Machine Vision" serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to explore and implement machine vision technologies in various domains, promoting sustainability, human-centered solutions, and global problem-solving.
Measurements and Instrumentation for Machine Vision
A comprehensive reference book that addresses the field of machine vision and its significance in cyber-physical systems. It explores the multidisciplinary nature of machine vision, involving electronic and mechatronic devices, artificial intelligence algorithms, embedded systems, control systems, robotics, interconnectivity, data science, and cloud computing. The book aims to provide advanced students, early career researchers, and established scholars with state-of-the-art knowledge and novel content related to the implementation of machine vision in engineering, scientific knowledge, and technological innovation.The chapters of the book delve into various topics and applications within the realm of machine vision. They cover areas such as camera and inertial measurement unit calibration, technical vision systems for human detection, design and evaluation of support systems using neural networks, UV sensing in contemporary applications, fiber Bragg grating arrays for medical diagnosis, color model creation for terrain recognition by robots, navigation systems for aircraft, object classification in infrared images, feature selection for vehicle/non-vehicle classification, visualization of sedimentation in extreme conditions, quality estimation of tea using machine vision, image dataset augmentation techniques, machine vision for astronomical images, agricultural automation, occlusion-aware disparity-based visual servoing, machine learning approaches for single-photon imaging, and augmented visual inertial wheel odometry.Each chapter is a result of expert research and collaboration, reviewed by peers and consulted by the book's editorial board. The authors provide in-depth reviews of the state of the art and present novel proposals, contributing to the development and futurist trends in the field of machine vision."Measurements and Instrumentation for Machine Vision" serves as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to explore and implement machine vision technologies in various domains, promoting sustainability, human-centered solutions, and global problem-solving.
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Special Education
by V. Ajantha Devi Yogesh Kumar Williamjeet SinghDiscover the groundbreaking potential of augmented reality in special education with this comprehensive book, which fills a significant research gap and explores the transformative impact of AR/VR on teaching and learning experiences for individuals with disabilities. Millions of young people across the world have impairments. Because of their apparent problems, these young people have typically been marginalized or excluded from schools. Studies on augmented reality applications in education for special children are still in their early stages and there is a dearth of research on the effects and implications of augmented reality in education for special children or individuals with special needs, such as intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and physical disabilities. Technological advancements have enabled the creation of whole new learning environments, vastly expanding the breadth and sophistication of teaching and learning activities. For example, several studies have shown that virtual reality and augmented reality can help autistic people understand facial emotions and improve their social skills. By compiling a collection of conceptual and research chapters investigating the infiltration of AR/VR into teaching and learning practices and experiences for disabled people, this book will fill a significant gap in current research literature.
Deep Learning Techniques for Automation and Industrial Applications
by Abhishek Kumar Pramod Singh Rathore Sachin Ahuja Anupam Baliyan Srinivasa Rao Burri Ajay KhuntetaThis book provides state-of-the-art approaches to deep learning in areas of detection and prediction, as well as future framework development, building service systems and analytical aspects in which artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, and hybrid mechanisms are used. Deep learning algorithms and techniques are found to be useful in various areas, such as automatic machine translation, automatic handwriting generation, visual recognition, fraud detection, and detecting developmental delays in children. “Deep Learning Techniques for Automation and Industrial Applications” presents a concise introduction to the recent advances in this field of artificial intelligence (AI). The broad-ranging discussion covers the algorithms and applications in AI, reasoning, machine learning, neural networks, reinforcement learning, and their applications in various domains like agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. Applying deep learning techniques or algorithms successfully in these areas requires a concerted effort, fostering integrative research between experts from diverse disciplines from data science to visualization. This book provides state-of-the-art approaches to deep learning covering detection and prediction, as well as future framework development, building service systems, and analytical aspects. For all these topics, various approaches to deep learning, such as artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, and hybrid mechanisms, are explained. Audience The book will be useful to researchers and industry engineers working in information technology, data analytics network security, and manufacturing. Graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in advanced modeling and simulation courses will find this book very useful.
Bio-Inspired Optimization for Medical Data Mining
by Abhishek Kumar Sumit Srivastava Pramod Singh Rathore Abhineet Anand Bhawna SainiThis book is a comprehensive exploration of bio-inspired optimization techniques and their potential applications in healthcare. Bio-Inspired Optimization for Medical Data Mining is a groundbreaking book that delves into the convergence of nature’s ingenious algorithms and cutting-edge healthcare technology. Through a comprehensive exploration of state-of-the-art algorithms and practical case studies, readers gain unparalleled insights into optimizing medical data processing, enabling more precise diagnosis, optimizing treatment plans, and ultimately advancing the field of healthcare. Organized into 15 chapters, readers learn about the theoretical foundation of pragmatic implementation strategies and actionable advice. In addition, it addresses current developments in molecular subtyping and how they can enhance clinical care. By bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and critical healthcare challenges, this book is a pivotal contribution, providing a roadmap for leveraging nature-inspired algorithms. In this book, the reader will discover Cutting-edge bio-inspired algorithms designed to optimize medical data processing, providing efficient and accurate solutions for complex healthcare challenges; How bio-inspired optimization can fine-tune diagnostic accuracy, leading to better patient outcomes and improved medical decision-making; How bio-inspired optimization propels healthcare into a new era, unlocking transformative solutions for medical data analysis; Practical insights and actionable advice on implementing bio-inspired optimization techniques and equipping effective real-world medical data scenarios; Compelling case studies illustrating how bio-inspired optimization has made a significant impact in the medical field, inspiring similar success stories. Audience This book is designed for a wide-ranging audience, including medical professionals, healthcare researchers, data scientists, and technology enthusiasts.
Understanding the Digital World: What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security, Second Edition
by Brian W. KernighanA brand-new edition of the popular introductory textbook that explores how computer hardware, software, and networks workComputers are everywhere. Some are highly visible, in laptops, tablets, cell phones, and smart watches. But most are invisible, like those in appliances, cars, medical equipment, transportation systems, power grids, and weapons. We never see the myriad computers that quietly collect, share, and sometimes leak personal data about us. Governments and companies increasingly use computers to monitor what we do. Social networks and advertisers know more about us than we should be comfortable with. Criminals have all-too-easy access to our data. Do we truly understand the power of computers in our world?In this updated edition of Understanding the Digital World, Brian Kernighan explains how computer hardware, software, and networks work. Topics include how computers are built and how they compute; what programming is; how the Internet and web operate; and how all of these affect security, privacy, property, and other important social, political, and economic issues. Kernighan touches on fundamental ideas from computer science and some of the inherent limitations of computers, and new sections in the book explore Python programming, big data, machine learning, and much more. Numerous color illustrations, notes on sources for further exploration, and a glossary explaining technical terms and buzzwords are included.Understanding the Digital World is a must-read for readers of all backgrounds who want to know more about computers and communications.
Tourism and ICTs: Proceedings of the TURITEC 2023 Conference, October 19–20, 2023, Málaga, Spain (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Antonio J. Guevara Plaza Alfonso Cerezo Medina Enrique Navarro JuradoThis open-access book presents the best research papers from the XIV International Congress on Tourism and Information and Communications Technologies (TURITEC2023), held in Málaga, Spain from 19 to 20 October 2023. The book explores the profound impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry and the increasing importance of digitalization and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as key drivers for the industry's recovery, alongside sustainability. This curated collection of research papers offers conceptualizations, methodologies, analyses, and empirical case studies that illuminate the path to a resilient and sustainable future for tourism.
IoT/AI Control of VRF Distributed Building Air-Conditioners
by Chuzo NinagawaThis book describes new energy service controls of VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) air-conditioners, i.e., distributed-type air-conditioners for commercial buildings in the near future, in the context of the energy savings for CO2 reduction and the reform of the electric power system. In other words, this book introduces the state-of-the-art technology of the next-generation distributed building air-conditioning energy service system, from IoT cloud control to AI optimal control, as well as standards for the smart grid supply and demand adjustment market. Rather than simple saving energy by On Off operations or shifting set- temperatures, the author proposes technology that sends numerical commands for the air-conditioner inverters directly from the cloud. By using this innovative IoT method, this book describes how to realizes the AI optimal cloud control as a cluster of air-conditioners while machine-learning of each air conditioner's situation.
Digitale Bekleidung in virtuellen Welten: Digitalisierung für Zukunftsfähigkeit und Nachhaltigkeit in der Bekleidungswirtschaft (SDG - Forschung, Konzepte, Lösungsansätze zur Nachhaltigkeit)
by Regine Grafe Julia ZöbischDie Nutzung von digitaler Bekleidung als Verkaufsgut bietet eine Chance für effizienzbasierte Veränderungen in der Bekleidungstechnik, da insbesondere zeit- und materialintensive Prozesse entfallen bzw. deutlich reduziert werden können. Außerdem generiert die Transformation vom physischen zum digitalen Modedesign zusätzliche Marktsegmente und kann damit gleichzeitig das wirtschaftliche Innovationspotenzial der Branche erweitern. Der Bedarf an digitaler Bekleidung wird zu neuen Innovationen auf dem Gebiet der Software-Entwicklung führen, neue technische Schnittmengen, z. B. zur Gaming-Branche, generieren und damit gleichzeitig ein neues Feld auf dem Arbeitsmarkt für Einsteiger aus der Gaming-Branche schaffen.Dieses Buch präsentiert die Trends, die es derzeit in Sachen virtueller Bekleidung und den dafür sich entwickelnden Markt gibt. Ausgehend von der konventionellen Produktentwicklung in der Bekleidungstechnik und der digitalen Unterstützung durch 2D- sowie 3D-Design-Entwicklung soll aufgezeigt werden, welche produktionstechnischen Transfermöglichkeiten sich aktuell auf dem Markt für Bekleidung abzeichnen.