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This book gathers selected research papers presented at IEMTRONICS 2024 (International IoT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference), held during 3 – 5 April 2024 in London, United Kingdom in hybrid mode. This book presents a collection of state-of-the-art research work involving cutting-edge technologies in the field of IoT, electronics mechatronics, and related areas. The work is presented in two volumes.

This book proposes new technologies and discusses future solutions for ICT design infrastructures, as reflected in high-quality papers presented at the 8th International Conference on ICT for Sustainable Development (ICT4SD 2024), held in Goa, India, on 8–9 August 2024. The book covers the topics such as big data and data mining, data fusion, IoT programming toolkits and frameworks, green communication systems and network, use of ICT in smart cities, sensor networks and embedded system, network and information security, wireless and optical networks, security, trust, and privacy, routing and control protocols, cognitive radio and networks, and natural language processing. Bringing together experts from different countries, the book explores a range of central issues from an international perspective.

Comprehensive guide to hybrid communication systems using visible light communication, radio over fiber, and auto channel switching technologies Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond explores the future of wireless communication and discusses how we can create more efficient and reliable ways to communicate by unlocking the potential of three specific technologies: visible light communication (VLC), radio over fiber (RoF) technology, and auto channel switching. This book begins by exploring the potential of VLC technology, which is currently considered the best alternative to wireless communication. It then moves on to describe how RoF technology can provide a powerful backhaul solution for VLC. Later chapters cover auto channel switching and how it can facilitate data traffic sharing between WiFi and LiFi technologies. Case studies of successful hybrid communication system implementations are included throughout the text to showcase real-world applications and aid in reader comprehension. Written by a highly qualified author with experience in both academia and industry, Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond includes information on: The evolution, advantages, and disadvantages of hybrid systems, as well as their current limitations and potential solutions to these limitations RoF modulation techniques, including direct and external modulation, and RoF configuration, including intermediate frequency over fiber, baseband over fiber, and millimeter-wave signal generation RoF system level analysis, covering encoding formats, PIN and APD photodiodes, and various experiments and simulations Hybrid communication technology that incorporates wireless Wi-Fi and Visible Light Communication (VLC) such as Li-Fi, to support the upcoming 6G and beyond high-speed communication networks Hybrid Communication Systems for Future 6G and Beyond is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of telecommunications and electronic networking who are interested in designing and implementing hybrid communication systems.

The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi'an, China, during July 31–August 2, 2024. The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms. Part II: Robot Perception and Machine Learning; Cognitive Intelligence and Security Control for Multi-domain Unmanned Vehicle Systems. Part III: Emerging Techniques for Intelligent Robots in Unstructured Environment; Soft Actuators and Sensors; and Advanced Intelligent and Flexible Sensor Technologies for Robotics. Part IV: Optimization and Intelligent Control of Underactuated Robotic Systems; and Technology and application of modular robots. Part V: Advanced actuation and intelligent control in medical robotics: Advancements in Machine Vision for Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction; and Hybrid Decision-making and Control for Intelligent Robots. Part VI: Advances in Marine Robotics; Visual, Linguistic, Affective Agents: Hybrid-augmented Agents for Robotics; and Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of human movements. Part VII: Integrating World Models for Enhanced Robotic Autonomy; Advanced Sensing and Control Technologies for Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction; and Mini-Invasive Robotics for In-Situ Manipulation. Part VIII: Robot Skill Learning and Transfer; Human-Robot Dynamic System: Learning, Modelling and Control; AI-Driven Smart Industrial Systems; and Natural Interaction and Coordinated Collaboration of Robots in Dynamic Unstructured Environments. Part IX: Robotics in Cooperative Manipulation, MultiSensor Fusion, and Multi-Robot Systems; Human-machine Co-adaptive Interface; Brain inspired intelligence for robotics; Planning, control and application of bionic novel concept robots; and Robust Perception for Safe Driving. Part X: AI Robot Technology for Healthcare as a Service; Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Models for Adaptive Human-Robot Interactions; Dynamics and Perception of Human-Robot Hybrid Systems; and Robotics for Rehabilitation: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions.

This two-volume set LNCS 15046 and 15047 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Symposium, ISVC 2024, held at Lake Tahoe, NV, USA, during October 21-23, 2024. The 54 (60) full papers and 12 poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. A total of 8 (13) papers were also accepted for oral presentation in special tracks from 15 submissions. The papers cover the following topical sections: Part I: Deep Learning; Computer Graphics; Video Analysis and Event Recognition; Motion and Tracking; Detection and Recognition; Visualization, and Medical Image Analysis. Part II: Segmentation; Recognition; Generalization in Visual Machine Learning; Vision and Robotics for Agriculture; Virtual Reality; Applications, and Poster.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

This book is a collection of peer-reviewed best selected research papers presented at the Fifth International Conference on Advances in Distributed Computing and Machine Learning (ICADCML 2024), organized by School of Electronics and Engineering, VIT - AP University, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India, during 5–6 January 2024. This book presents recent innovations in the field of scalable distributed systems in addition to cutting edge research in the field of Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain in distributed environments.

This 13-volume set LNCS 14862-14874 constitutes - in conjunction with the 6-volume set LNAI 14875-14880 and the two-volume set LNBI 14881-14882 - the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2024, held in Tianjin, China, during August 5-8, 2024. The total of 863 regular papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 2189 submissions. This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the emerging applications of intelligent computing. Its aim was to unify the picture of contemporary intelligent computing techniques as an integral concept that highlights the trends in advanced computational intelligence and bridges theoretical research with applications. Therefore, the theme for this conference was'Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications'. Papers that focused on this theme were solicited, addressing theories, methodologies, and applications in science and technology.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Engineering Applications of Neural Networks, EANN 2024, held in Corfu, Greece, during June 27-30, 2024. The 41 full and 2 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 85 submissions. They deal with reinforcement; natural language; biomedical applications; classificaiton; deep learning; convolutional neural networks.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 6th EAI International Conference on Innovations and Interdisciplinary Solutions for Underserved Areas, InterSol 2023, held in Flic en Flac, Mauritius, in September 16-17, 2023. The 25 papers presented were selected from 73 submissions and issue different problems in underserved and unserved areas. They face problems in almost all sectors such as energy, water, communication, climate change, food, education, transportation, social development, and economic growth. The papers are clustered in tracks as follows: Intelligent Systems and Security; Blockchain and Machine Learning Algorithms; Sustainable Technologies and Environmental Impact; Digital Learning and Social Adoption; Networking Technology for Social Impact.

This proceedings brings together the papers presented at the International Congress and Workshop on Industrial AI and eMaintenance 2023 (IAI2023). The conference integrates the themes and topics of three conferences: Industrial AI & eMaintenance, Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM) and, Advances in Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability (ARMS) on a single platform. This proceedings serves both academy and industry in providing an excellent platform for collaboration by providing a forum for exchange of ideas and networking. The 21st century has seen remarkable progress in Artificial Intelligence, with application to a variety of fields (computer vision, automatic translation, sentiment analysis in social networks, robotics, etc.) The IAI2023 focuses on Industrial Artificial Intelligence, or IAI. The emergence of industrial AI applications holds tremendous promises in terms of achieving excellence and cost-effectiveness in the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Opportunities in Industrial AI exist in many industries such as aerospace, railways, mining, construction, process industry, etc. Its development is powered by several trends: the Internet of Things (IoT); the increasing convergence between OT (operational technologies) and IT (information technologies); last but not least, the unabated fast-paced developments of advanced analytics. However, numerous technical and organizational challenges to the widespread development of industrial AI still exist. The IAI2023 conference and its proceedings foster fruitful discussions between AI creators and industrial practitioners.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

This 15-volume set LNCS 15031-15045 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th Chinese Conference on Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision, PRCV 2024, held in Urumqi, China, during October 18–20, 2024. The 579 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 1526 submissions. The papers cover various topics in the broad areas of pattern recognition and computer vision, including machine learning, pattern classification and cluster analysis, neural network and deep learning, low-level vision and image processing, object detection and recognition, 3D vision and reconstruction, action recognition, video analysis and understanding, document analysis and recognition, biometrics, medical image analysis, and various applications.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The 6-volume set LNAI 14645-14650 constitutes the proceedings of the 28th Pacific-Asia Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, PAKDD 2024, which took place in Taipei, Taiwan, during May 7–10, 2024. The 177 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 720 submissions. They deal with new ideas, original research results, and practical development experiences from all KDD related areas, including data mining, data warehousing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, databases, statistics, knowledge engineering, big data technologies, and foundations.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the Second International Libyan Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, ILCICT 2023, which took place in Tripoli, Libya, in September 4–6, 2023. The 26 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in subject areas as follows: communication systems; computer and information systems; image processing, computer vision and internet of things.

LA RÉFÉRENCE DES ÉTUDIANTS ET DES PROFESSIONNELS EN RÉSEAUX ET TÉLÉCOMS Avec plus de 100 000 exemplaires vendus, Les Réseaux de Guy Pujolle s'est imposé comme la référence en langue française auprès des étudiants comme des professionnels en réseaux et télécoms. Très largement refondue et mise à jour, cette dixième édition témoigne des évolutions extrêmement rapides des technologies et des usages. Parmi tous les bouleversements introduits dans Les Réseaux, on peut citer : l'arrivée des infrastructures numériques avec un service réseau et télécom, reposant sur les centres de données allant de l'infiniment petit à l'infiniment grand ; la montée en puissance des réseaux sans fil et mobiles grâce aux nouveaux services offerts par la 5G et bientôt la 6G, ainsi que la convergence de ces réseaux avec le Wi-Fi dont les capacités dépassent largement la dizaine de gigabits par seconde ; la prise de pouvoir des techniques SDN (Software-Defined Networking) caractérisées par un contrôle centralisé et un produit phare, le SD-WAN ; l'augmentation des algorithmes de sécurisation pour tenter de contrer la montée phénoménale des cyberattaques.

This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third BenchCouncil International Symposium on Intelligent Computers, Algorithms, and Applications, IC 2023, which took place in Sanya, China, in December 2023. The 18 full papers and 8 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 50 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: AI Algorithms and Systems; AI for Ocean science and engineering; AI in finance; AI for education; AI for materials science and engineering; AI for medicine; AI for civil aviation; AI for high energy physics; AI for law.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of digital reliability to ensure consistent, dependable user experiences that foster trust in technology. Part of author Saurav Bhattacharya's trilogy that covers the essential pillars of digital ecosystems—security, reliability, and usability—this book tackles the challenges of achieving high reliability in complex systems and provides strategies to overcome these obstacles. You'll start by reviewing the pivotal role of reliability in establishing the foundation of digital trust, essential for the sustainable growth of digital ecosystems. In today's digital landscape, characterized by rapid technological advancements and increasing cyber threats, understanding and addressing reliability issues are paramount. As transformative technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing emerge, grasping these fundamental principles becomes crucial. Enterprise Digital Reliability advocates for collaborative efforts among technologists, policymakers, and society to create digital environments that are innovative, inclusive, safe, and respectful of human values. What You Will Learn Understand the multifaceted concept of reliability in technology and its significance in building digital trust Foster innovation and inclusivity in digital environments and large-scale enterprise and explore strategies to address them effectively Provide a framework for understanding and achieving digital equilibrium Examine operational uptime and consistent user experiences crucial to successful digital platforms Who This Book Is For Cybersecurity Professionals, Technology Developers and Engineers

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

This 15-volume set LNCS 15031-15045 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th Chinese Conference on Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision, PRCV 2024, held in Urumqi, China, during October 18–20, 2024. The 579 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 1526 submissions. The papers cover various topics in the broad areas of pattern recognition and computer vision, including machine learning, pattern classification and cluster analysis, neural network and deep learning, low-level vision and image processing, object detection and recognition, 3D vision and reconstruction, action recognition, video analysis and understanding, document analysis and recognition, biometrics, medical image analysis, and various applications.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

This book examines the applications, trends and challenges of 5G Enabled technologies for Smart City and Urbanization systems. It addresses the challenges to bringing such capabilities of 5G-enabled technologies for smart cities and urbanisation into practice by presenting the theoretical as well as technical research outcomes with case studies. It covers key areas, including smart building, smart health care, smart mobility, smart living, smart surveillance, and IOT-based systems. It explains how these systems are connected using different technologies that support 5G access and control protocols.• Offers a comprehensive understanding of the emergence of 5G technology and its integration with IoT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence for smart city and urbanisation• Focuses on useful applications of Smart City and Urbanization, which can enhance different aspects of urban life• Explores the advantages of using massive IoT and predictive analytics approaches in smart cities• IoT, Bigdata, Deep learning and machine learning techniques are explained to fuel smart city and Urbanization system• Addresses both theoretical and technical research outcomes related to smart city and urbanisation with 5G technology.It serves as a valuable reference for graduate students, researchers, and m practitioners seeking to deepen their knowledge and engage with the latest advancements in the areas of Smart cities and Urbanization systems.

This textbook provides fundamental theory and application of satellite communications and networks in a format suitable for university students and professionals working in the field. The book first outlines the types of satellites and their uses, then goes on to cover satellite orbits and constellation design; satellite system architecture; air interface and physical layer; and integrated satellite-terrestrial networks. A thorough discussion on 5G and 6G non-terrestrial networking (NTN) is included. The book shows how and why satellites are playing a key role in supporting critical infrastructures of society, such as energy and telecommunication networks and different forms of traffic on roads, sea and in the air. The book also discusses threats to satellites and how cybersecurity plays a role. The book features end-of-chapter questions and exercises, homework problems including mathematical exercises and practice questions, PowerPoint slides, and a solution manual. The book is ideal for upper undergraduate and graduate students in telecommunications curriculum.

This 10-volume LNCS conference set constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, in Hanoi, Vietnam, held during December 8–12, 2024. The 270 full papers together included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 839 submissions. The conference presents and discusses new problems, solutions, and technologies in computer vision, machine learning, and related areas in artificial intelligence.

This 10-volume LNCS conference set constitutes the proceedings of the 17th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, in Hanoi, Vietnam, held during December 8–12, 2024. The 270 full papers together included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 839 submissions. The conference presents and discusses new problems, solutions, and technologies in computer vision, machine learning, and related areas in artificial intelligence.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision, Machine learning, Deep neural networks, Reinforcement learning, Object recognition, Image classification, Image processing, Object detection, Semantic segmentation, Human pose estimation, 3D reconstruction, Stereo vision, Computational photography, Neural networks, Image coding, Image reconstruction and Motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision, Machine learning, Deep neural networks, Reinforcement learning, Object recognition, Image classification, Image processing, Object detection, Semantic segmentation, Human pose estimation, 3D reconstruction, Stereo vision, Computational photography, Neural networks, Image coding, Image reconstruction and Motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; object recognition; motion estimation.

Artificial Intelligence and Edge Computing for Sustainable Ocean Health explores the transformative role of AI and edge computing in preserving and enhancing ocean health. The growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), along with the Internet of Things (IoT) in generating wide coverage of sensor networks, and Edge Computing (EC) has paved the way for investigation of underwater as well as massive marine data, thereby generating huge potential for credible research opportunities for these domains. This book's journey begins with a broad overview of Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Ocean Health, setting the foundation for understanding AI's potential in marine conservation. The subsequent chapter, Role of Artificial Intelligence and Technologies in Improving Ocean Health in Promoting Tourism, illustrates the synergy between technological advancements and sustainable tourism practices, demonstrating how AI can enhance the attractiveness and preservation of marine destinations. The identification, restoration, and monitoring of marine resources along with the utilization of technology continues in Utilization of Underwater Wireless Sensor Network through Supervising a Random Network Environment in the Ocean Environment has been extensively dealt with. The technical challenges of underwater imaging, essential for accurate data collection and analysis has been discussed. The importance of Explainable AI is discussed in chapters like Sustainable Development Goal 14: Explainable AI (XAI) for Ocean Health, Explainable AI (XAI) for Ocean Health: Exploring the Role of Explainable AI in Enhancing Ocean Health, and A Comprehensive Study of AI (XAI) for Ocean Health Monitoring, which emphasize transparency and trust in AI systems. Further, Revolutionizing Internet of Underwater Things with Federated Learning, Underwater Drone, Underwater Imagery with AI/ML and IoT in ROV Technology and Ocean Cleanup has been demonstrated using innovative approaches to addressing underwater challenges. The book also includes a Review on the Optics and Photonics in Environmental Sustainability, focusing on the role of optics in marine conservation. Security issues are tackled in Intelligent Hash Function Based Key-Exchange Scheme for Ocean Underwater Data Transmission, and the overarching potential of AI in marine resource management is discussed in Artificial Intelligence as Key-enabler for Safeguarding the Marine Resources.

This 13-volume set LNCS 14862-14874 constitutes - in conjunction with the 6-volume set LNAI 14875-14880 and the two-volume set LNBI 14881-14882 - the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, ICIC 2024, held in Tianjin, China, during August 5-8, 2024. The total of 863 regular papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 2189 submissions. This year, the conference concentrated mainly on the theories and methodologies as well as the emerging applications of intelligent computing. Its aim was to unify the picture of contemporary intelligent computing techniques as an integral concept that highlights the trends in advanced computational intelligence and bridges theoretical research with applications. Therefore, the theme for this conference was'Advanced Intelligent Computing Technology and Applications'. Papers that focused on this theme were solicited, addressing theories, methodologies, and applications in science and technology.

This 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.

This book highlights the application of smart technologies that utilize the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency and productivity across various industries. It provides a comprehensive review of the latest IoT and AI developments, including their applications, opportunities, and challenges in smart environments. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, academics, and students working on implementing smart technologies.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision, Machine learning, Deep neural networks, Reinforcement learning, Object recognition, Image classification, Image processing, Object detection, Semantic segmentation, Human pose estimation, 3D reconstruction, Stereo vision, Computational photography, Neural networks, Image coding, Image reconstruction and Motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 up to 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024. The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as computer vision; machine learning; deep neural networks; reinforcement learning; object recognition; image classification; image processing; object detection; semantic segmentation; human pose estimation; 3d reconstruction; stereo vision; computational photography; neural networks; image coding; image reconstruction; motion estimation.

This Festschrift is dedicated to Ralf Steinmetz on the occasion of his retirement. The honoree is a full professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany, where he leads the Multimedia Communications lab. He has supervised over 105 successful PhD students and remains committed to his vision of achieving “seamless adaptive multimedia communications.” He has been widely recognized for his contributions to the field, prestigious accolades include an Honorary Doctorate from RWTH Aachen University and a Chair of Excellence at the University Carlos III de Madrid. He is also a fellow of several esteemed professional organizations, including the IEEE, the ACM, the GI, and the VDE ITG. A pioneer in multimedia and networking, Ralf Steinmetz's work opened up further research in topics such as distributed systems, e-learning, and serious games. The contributions in this volume reflect his huge impact on research, technical developments, and careers in the areas of multimedia and networking: in Part I, the chapters discuss past research results and their impact, often applying a survey style; in Part II, researchers present current results; and in Part III, the chapters give an outlook on future research directions.

This four-volume set LNCS 14982-14985 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 29th European Symposium on Research in Computer Security, ESORICS 2024, held in Bydgoszcz, Poland, during September 16–20, 2024. The 86 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 535 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Security and Machine Learning. Part II: Network, Web, Hardware and Cloud; Privacy and Personal Datat Protection. Part III: Software and Systems Security; Applied Cryptopgraphy. Part IV: Attacks and Defenses; Miscellaneous.

This two-volume set LNAI 14810-14811 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computational Collective Intelligence, ICCCI 2024, held in Leipzig, Germany, during September 9–11, 2024. The 59 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 234 submissions. They cover the following topics: Part I: Collective intelligence and collective decision-making; deep learning techniques; natural language processing; data mining and machine learning. Part II: Social networks and intelligent system; cybersecurity, blockchain technology, and internet of things; cooperative strategies for decision making and optimization; computational intelligence for digital content understanding; knowledge engineering and application for industry 4.0.

The three-volume set CCIS 2009, 2010 and 2011 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer Vision and Image Processing, CVIP 2023, held in Jammu, India, during November 3–5, 2023. The 140 revised full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 461 submissions. The papers focus on various important and emerging topics in image processing, computer vision applications, deep learning, and machine learning techniques in the domain.

This textbook clarifies synchronization issues in telecommunications in an easy-to-follow way, focusing less on theory and more on practical aspects. The book is intended for a wide range of readers interested in the basic synchronization concepts in their wide application for development, maintenance, and conformity assessment of telecommunications equipment and networks. The authors show how, though synchronization in telecommunications has experienced rapid development, the foundational theory and the basic definitions, mathematical tools, and well-developed “classical” technologies have remained. The authors have studied the ITU-T, ETSI, IEEE standards, and extracted practical topics of synchronization. The collection of numerous training problems, practical examples, and case studies help the readers not only to find the answers to their current questions but also to get a common view of synchronization's role in the modern telecommunications. The book is geared towards students of telecommunications but can also be useful for telecom engineers and for training/workshops for telecom engineers concerning synchronization topics.