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	Title:	Ground-based wireless positioning
	Author:	Yu, Kegen.
	Call number:	TK5105.65.Y94
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Synopsis:

Ground Based Wireless Positioning provides an in-depth treatment of non-GPS based wireless positioning techniques, with a balance between theory and engineering practice. The book presents the architecture, design and testing of a variety of wireless positioning systems based on the time-of-arrival, signal strength, and angle-of-arrival measurements. These techniques are essential for developing accurate wireless positioning systems which can operate reliably in both indoor and outdoor environments where the Global Positioning System (GPS) proves to be inadequate. The book covers a wide range of issues including radio propagation, parameter identification, statistical signal processing, optimization, and localization in large and multi-hop networks. A comprehensive study on the state-of-the-art techniques and methodologies in wireless positioning and tracking is provided, including anchor-based and anchor-free localisation in wireless sensor networks (WSN). The authors address real world issues such as multipath, non-line-of-sight (NLOS) propagation, accuracy limitations and measurement errors. Continue Reading »

	Title:	Sound capture and processing : practical approaches
	Author:	Tashev, Ivan J. (Ivan Jelev)
	Call number:	TK7882.S65T197
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Synopsis:

Sound Capture and Processing: Practical Approaches covers the digital signal processing algorithms and devices for capturing sounds, mostly human speech. It explores the devices and technologies used to capture, enhance and process sound for the needs of communication and speech recognition in modern computers and communication devices. This book gives a comprehensive introduction to basic acoustics and microphones, with coverage of algorithms for noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation, dereverberation and microphone arrays; charting the progress of such technologies from their evolution to present day standard. Continue Reading »

	Title:	Networking fundamentals : wide, local, and personal area communications
	Author:	Pahlavan, Kaveh.
	Call number:	TK5105.15.V652
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Synopsis:
Focusing on the physical layer, Networking Fundamentals provides essential information on networking technologies that are used in both wired and wireless networks designed for local area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs). The book starts with an overview of telecommunications followed by four parts, each including several chapters. Part I explains the principles of design and analysis of information networks at the lowest layers. It concentrates on the characteristics of the transmission media, applied transmission and coding, and medium access control. Parts II and III are devoted to detailed descriptions of important WANs and LANs respectively with Part II describing the wired Ethernet and Internet as well as cellular networks while Part III covers popular wired LANs and wireless LANs (WLANs), as well as wireless personal area network (WPAN) technologies. Part IV concludes by examining security, localization and sensor networking. The partitioned structure of the book allows flexibility in teaching the material, encouraging the reader to grasp the more simple concepts and to build on these foundations when moving onto more complex information. [As taken from Amazon]

	Title:	Encyclopedia on ad hoc and ubiquitous computing : theory and design of wireless ad hoc, sensor, and mesh networks
	Author:	Agrawal, D. P.
	Call number:	TK5105.77.E56
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Synopsis:
Ad hoc and ubiquitous computing technologies have received extensive attention in both the academia and industry with the explosive growth of wireless communication devices. These technologies are beneficial for many applications, such as offering futuristic high bandwidth access for users, and are expected to offer more exciting and efficient services, anytime and anywhere. In order to satisfy these diverse applications, the design issues of various wireless networks such as ad hoc, sensor, and mesh networks are extremely complicated and there are a number of technique challenges that need to be explored, involving every layer of the OSI protocol stack.This book aims to provide a complete understanding of these networks by investigating the evolution of ad hoc, sensor, and mesh networking technologies from theoretic concept to implementation protocols, from fundamentals to real applications. It provides the necessary background material needed to go deeper into the subject and explore the research literature. The explanation in the book is therefore sufficiently detailed to serve as a comprehensive reference for students, instructors, researchers, engineers, and other professionals, building their understanding of these networks. [As taken from Amazon.com]

	Title:	Behavioral biometrics for human identification : intelligent applications
	Author:	Wang, Liang, 1975-
	Call number:	TK7882.B56B419
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Automatic biometrics recognition techniques are becoming increasingly important in corporate and public security systems and have increased in methods due to rapid field development. Behavioral Biometrics for Human Identification: Intelligent Applications discusses classic behavioral biometrics as well as collects the latest advances in techniques, theoretical approaches, and dynamic applications. A critical mass of research, this innovative collection serves as an important reference tool for researchers, practitioners, academicians, and technologists. Continue Reading »

	Title:	Model-driven software development with UML and Java
	Author:	Lano, K.
	Call number:	QA76.76.D47L293M
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Synopsis:

Aimed at 2nd and 3rd year/MSc courses, Model Driven Software Development using UML and Java introduces MDD, MDA and UML, and shows how UML can be used to specify, design, verify and implement software systems using an MDA approach.

Structured to follow two lecture courses, one intermediate (UML, MDA, specification, design, model transformations) and one advanced (software engineering of web applications and enterprise information systems), difficult concepts are illustrated with numerous examples, and exercises with worked solutions are provided throughout.

Features

• Comprehensive coverage of UML and MDA including specification, design, validation, model transformations and code generation
• Wide range of examples, from information systems to reactive and real-time systems
• Coverage of web application and enterprise information system development
• Coverage of new standards such as QVT, and Java EE 5
• Extensive study support material (exercises, projects, source code, tools)

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	Title:	Nonparametric statistics for non-statisticians: a step-by-step approach
	Author:	Corder, Gregory W.
	Call number:	QA278.8.C794
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Synopsis:

As the importance of nonparametric methods in modern statistics continues to grow, these techniques are being increasingly applied to experimental designs across various fields of study. However, researchers are not always properly equipped with the knowledge to correctly apply these methods. Nonparametric Statistics for Non-Statisticians: A Step-by-Step Approach fills a void in the current literature by addressing nonparametric statistics in a manner that is easily accessible for readers with a background in the social, behavioral, biological, and physical sciences.

Each chapter follows the same comprehensive format, beginning with a general introduction to the particular topic and a list of main learning objectives. A nonparametric procedure is then presented and accompanied by context-based examples that are outlined in a step-by-step fashion. Next, SPSS® screen captures are used to demonstrate how to perform and recognize the steps in the various procedures. Finally, the authors identify and briefly describe actual examples of corresponding nonparametric tests from diverse fields.

Using this organized structure, the book outlines essential skills for the application of nonparametric statistical methods, including how to:

•  Test data for normality and randomness
•  Use the Wilcoxon signed rank test to compare two related samples
•  Apply the Mann-Whitney U test to compare two unrelated samples
•  Compare more than two related samples using the Friedman test
•  Employ the Kruskal-Wallis H test to compare more than two unrelated  samples
•  Compare variables of ordinal or dichotomous scales
•  Test for nominal scale data

A detailed appendix provides guidance on inputting and analyzing the presented data using SPSS®, and supplemental tables of critical values are provided. In addition, the book’s FTP site houses supplemental data sets and solutions for further practice.

Extensively classroom tested, Nonparametric Statistics for Non-Statisticians is an ideal book for courses on nonparametric statistics at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an excellent reference for professionals and researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences who seek a review of nonparametric methods and relevant applications. [As taken from amazon.com]

	Title:	Parallel Computing
	Author:	Bhujade, Moreshwar R.
	Call number:	QA76.58.B575
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Synopsis:

KEY FEATURES:

• Presents complete theoretical treatment of the relevant topics in architectural principles and synchronous parallel systems.
• The material presented in this book has evolved from the parallel computing and advanced computer architecture courses taught by the author.
• A one semester advanced course for graduates or senior graduates can be planned using the materials of the book.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The book Parallel Computing deals with the topics of current interest in high performance computing, viz. pipeline and parallel processing architectures, and the whole book is based on treatment of these ideas. The present revised edition is updated with the addition of topics like processor performance and technology developments in chapter 1 and advanced pipeline processing on today’s high performance processors in chapter 2. A new chapter on neurocomputing and two new sections on Branch prediction and scoreboard are the other major changes done to make the book more viable. [As taken from amazon.com]