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The article discusses various materials that have the potential to revolutionize different industries. It highlights plastic electronics, which can be used to print circuits and batteries, allowing for the integration of electronics into buildings, cars, and clothing. The article also mentions the development of electronic tattoos that can be applied to the skin and used to interface with computers and monitor health. Additionally, it explores self-healing roads made of asphalt containing steel fibers that can be heated to repair cracks. The use of gold nanoparticles in medical tests is also discussed, as well as superhydrophobic materials that repel water and have self-cleaning properties. Finally, the article mentions flexible OLEDs, which can be printed onto curved surfaces and used in various applications such as rollable displays and electronic paper. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that tangible user interfaces (TUIs) incorporate physical objects as sensors and effectors that, when manipulated, modify computational behavior. To enable the construction of TUIs, systems distinguish and identify physical objects, determine their location, orientation, or other aspects of their physical state, support annotations on them, and associate them with different computational states. To do this, TUIs use technologies such as radio emitters, bar codes, or computer vision. The first tangible paper system, the DigitalDesk, incorporates paper via computer vision. The DigitalDesk could copy and paste printed text or numbers from paper into digital documents, enabling the user to manipulate the information electronically. The article also describes that with flexible multimodal interfaces users can take advantage of more than one of their natural communication modes during human-computer interaction, selecting the best mode or combination of modes that suit their situation and task.

This article offers an overview of papers presented at the Third International Conference on Information Systems held in Ann Arbor, Michigan from December 13 to 15, 1982. Abdel-Hamid and Madnick focused on the problem of estimating resource requirements and schedules for software development projects. Hart Wills explored the idea of a single, unified interface to provide auditors with the access they need in computer-based accounting environment. The paper by Mason and Carey is concerned with the area of information systems design.

This article reports on the plans of the U.S. Speech Communication Association (SCA) to offer an on-line database containing convention program information and a paper distribution center in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1994. The conference database, which is available through both the Communication Institute for Online Scholarship (CIOS) gopher service and through Comserve's traditional Bitnet and e-mail interfaces, enables users to browse the rich set of offerings at the SCA conference. The address for the Gopher interface to CIOS/Comserve services can be stated as either 128.113.33.17 or CIOS.LLC.RPI.EDU. To access the CIOS/Comserve, a Gopher service client program and an account on a computer with a direct Internet connection are needed. However, for those who do not have gopher access, a new command-SCA-has been added to Comserve that provides a method for searching the SCA online conference program. On the other hand, the 1994 Annual Meeting will feature a Paper Distribution Center wherein participants have been invited to submit convention papers to the distribution center in the rear of the Exhibit Hall in Marriott Hotel. And based on input received from other Associations, the National Office assumes those attending the convention will use the center to locate a specific paper and to browse for papers of interest to them.

The technique of building prototypes on paper and testing them with real users is called low-fidelity prototyping or "lo-fi" for short. The value of prototyping is widely recognized, but value is not always gained in practice. Lo-fi prototyping, which requires little more in the way of implementation skills than the ones learned in kindergarten. Paper prototyping is potentially a breakthrough idea for organizations that have never tried it, since it allows to demonstrate the behavior of an interface very early in development, and test designs with real users. If quality is partially a function of the number of iterations and refinements a design undergoes before it hits the street, lo-fi prototyping is a technique that can dramatically increase quality. It is fast, it brings results early in development and allows a team to try far more ideas than they could with high-fidelity prototypes. For years software developers have used everything from demo-builders to multimedia tools to high-level languages to build prototypes.

Presents the innovative ideas of Mike McCue, founder of Paper Software and Tellme Networks. Success of Paper Software's virtual reality modeling language plug-in that enabled the Netscape Navigator to display complex graphics; Sale of Paper Software to Netscape; Rumors that Tellme is creating a natural-language interface for accessing the Web with speech over the phone.

The article reports that 3D printing, a lighter and more responsive hand has been created by the Biological Systems Engineering Lab at Hiroshima University controlled by the Cybernetic Interface attachedto the socket and uses signals from electrodes and machine learning to copy hand positions.

In this paper, we present a novel microscale “Smart Dust” type system designed to operate in aqueous solutions, with a volume of 200~\mu \textm \,\, \times 100~\mu \textm \,\, \times 35 \mu \textm , called a lablet. The lablet contains a 20Hz low-power clock generator, a sensor, electric actuators, and a simple finite state machine to implement a predefined response to the sensor input. It is designed to be rechargeable and to communicate via local contacts through aqueous solution either between lablets or with a docking station chip. The system operates with supply voltages ranging from 0.3 to 1.8V and is thus suitable to be supplied from a capacitor with decreasing voltage. An input rectifier allows powering the lablet independent of polarity. The average current consumption of the system was measured to be 1.3nA when supplied from a capacitor with an initial voltage of 1.8V. The small system scale allows the investigation of “pourable electronics”, a concept where large quantities of microsystems are deployed within a chemical solution to perform a predefined task. Several lablets have been designed and fabricated in a standard 180nm CMOS process and the electrical functionality has been verified by contacting the lablet electrodes with multiple probe needles. In order to use low voltage energy sources to supply the lablet, a voltage up-converter has been designed which is small enough to fit on the lablet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Different battery chemistries perform better on different axes, such as energy density, cost, peak power, recharge time, longevity, and efficiency. Mobile system designers are constrained by existing technology, and are forced to select a single chemistry that best meets their diverse needs, thereby compromising other desirable features. In this paper, we present a new hardware-software system, called Software Defined Battery (SDB), which allows system designers to integrate batteries of different chemistries. SDB exposes application programming interfaces (APIs) to the operating system, which controls the amount of charge flowing in and out of each battery, enabling it to dynamically trade one battery property for another depending on application and/or user needs. Using microbenchmarks from our prototype SDB implementation, and through detailed simulations, we demonstrate that it is possible to combine batteries which individually excel along different axes to deliver an enhanced collective performance when compared to traditional battery packs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article describes how Microsoft Corp. revised and enhanced the architecture of its Windows' sound system, namely Windows Vista Audio Stack, for the Vista operating system. Microsoft aimed to make Vista more stable than XP and to make its audio system deliver higher fidelity than previous versions of Windows. Vista's audio architecture is based on three major application programming interfaces: the Multimedia Device, the Device Topology and the Windows Audio Session. The audio system also enables vendors to create entirely new types of audio hardware and audio applications without the need to create complex drivers.

The article provides information about basic input/output system (BIOS). BIOS is a system inside a computer which helps the computer start which contains key settings about the computer has on its motherboard. Its instructions are oftentimes referred as firmware since it doesn't need to be loaded into memory before it is executed. With the United Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), this has change the personal computer's BIOS architecture by removing its limitations and making it safer to manipulate. The UEFI supports a high-resolution graphical user interface, it also assures that custom boot-device combinations which makes it oftentimes a success and if it's not constrained with any special hardware requirements.

The article discusses the Touché sensor project of the Disney Research group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that has developed a Swept Frequency Capacitive Sensing technique that distinguishes kinds of touch on various surfaces. Topics include the touchscreen market, government regulations regarding radio frequencies, possible applications of the sensor technology, and the analysis of data collected from a machine learning system. The research paper "Touché: Enhancing Touch Interaction on Humans, Screens, Liquids, and Everyday Objects" is mentioned.

The article discusses innovative computer displays. Emerging technologies, as well as creative use of existing ones, will make possible displays far more versatile than traditional, solid, rectangular devices. Organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) require no backlighting and could well form the basis for future displays capable of being bent or twisted. Flexible electrophoretic displays in irregular shapes have already emerged. Discrete light-emitting diodes can be distributed over flexible substrates to create bendable media.

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For more information on this research see: A novel approach for communicating with patients suffering from completely locked-in-syndrome (CLIS) via thoughts: Brain computer interface system using EEG signals and artificial intelligence. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Computers; Diseases and Conditions; Electronics; Emerging Technologies; Health and Medicine; Locked-In Syndrome; Machine Learning; Signal Processing EN Artificial Intelligence Computers Diseases and Conditions Electronics Emerging Technologies Health and Medicine Locked-In Syndrome Machine Learning Signal Processing 854 854 1 06/12/23 20230616 NES 230616 2023 JUN 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Pain & Central Nervous System Week -- Investigators publish new report on artificial intelligence. [Extracted from the article]

The relational model of data, the XRM Relational Memory System, and the SEQUEL language have been covered in previous papers and are reviewed. SEQUEL is a relational data sublanguage intended for ad hoc interactive problem solving by non-computer specialists. A version of SEQUEL that has been implemented in a prototype interpreter is described. The Interpreter is designed to minimize the data accessing operations required to respond to an arbitrary query. The optimization algorithms designed for this purpose are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

UNIX is a general-purpose, multi-user, interactive operating system for the Digital Equipment Corporation PDP-11/40 and 11/45 computers. It offers a number of features seldom found even in larger operating systems, including: (1) a hierarchical file system incorporating demountable volumes; (2) compatible file, device, and inter-process I/O; (3) the ability to initiate asynchronous processes; (4) system command language selectable on a per-user basis; and (5) over 100 subsystems including a dozen languages. This paper discusses the nature and implementation of the file system and of the user command interface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Text is not the only data that needs editing; for example, file deletion utilities edit directories. If all "editors" used the same command language, they would be easier to learn, remember, and code. This paper describes a generalized editor that edits text, directories, binary core images, and certain operating system data with a single user interface. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to design an open architecture of an interconnected communication system (ICS) for multi-level electric power control centers (EPCC) based on Tele-control Application Service Element (TASE.2), which possesses specialties of high performances, robustness, cost-efficiency, quick-restoration, and easy-maintenance. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the hierarchy and structure of TASE.2, the overall architecture of the ICS for multi-level EPCC is put forward at first. As the key devices in the system, the structures of the communication gateway (CG) and common interface are designed. Then, the logical procession flows in CG and the con modes, for both CG and IC are analyzed in detail. The web-based software configuration of remote maintenance and fault diagnosis is discussed conceptually. Findings – As a standardized, well-developed, and efficient protocol, TASE.2 is considered to be the most suitable protocol to support the ICS for multi-level EPCC. Research limitations/implications – The performance of the ICS needs to be further simulated. Practical implications – Practical architecture for ICS for multi-level EPCC with robustness and cost-efficient specialty is designed in principle, which is very useful for manufacturers to develop pilot devices or even products. Originality/value – This paper proposes a new ICS scheme for multi-level EPCC based on TASE.2 is proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we present a hierarchical method that decomposes a discrete-event system (DES) into a high-level subsystem which communicates with n ⩾ 1 parallel low-level subsystems, through separate interfaces which restrict the interaction of the subsystems. It is a generalization of the serial case (n = 1) described in Part I of this paper, where we define an interface and a set of interface consistency properties that can be used to verify if a DES is nonblocking and controllable. Each clause of the definition can be verified using a single subsystem; thus the complete system model never needs to be stored in memory, offering potentially significant savings in computational resources. We provide algorithms for verifying these new properties, and briefly discuss the computational complexity of the method. Finally, we present an application to a large manufacturing example with an estimated worst-case closed-loop state-space size of 2.9 × 1021. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers a description of a fusion-based multimodal map system called Sketch-Thru-Plan (STP), that enables the rapid creation of operational plans with command and control (C2) software for military ground operations. Topics include the Deep Green program of DARPA (the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency); user interfaces such as Graphical User Interface (GUI) and mobile interfaces that utilize speech, touch and handwriting; and the training requirements for various interface systems.

The article examines the application of artificial intelligences (AI) for the legal practice. Topics discussed include the functions of the AI components, namely, human interfaces, intelligent automation and machine learning, possible programmer, data and application biases that could corrupt an AI program, and the challenge posed by findings on gender, race, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender plus (LGBT+) and disability representation at law firms and courts.

The article reports that the provider of multi-screen viewing and television (TV) interactivity software Alticast Corp. proposed in a white paper that cable boxes could become agnostic internet of things (IoT) hubs. It states that the company suggests tying the complex array of IoT hubs into single ecosystem with living-room TV as notification center. It mentions that the IoT hub could create single point of billing, reduction in hardware controllers, and single point of interface.

The article discusses innovations in user interfaces. Advances in such technologies as electrophoretic ink, light-emitting polymers, and organic thin-film circuits will make possible an exciting new generation of digital devices. Three emerging themes in particular stand out. The future will see computing technology that incorporates both input and output functions within a single interface. Flexible electronic media will make possible output displays of any shape. In addition, this flexibility will enable a single device to assume different shapes.

Abstract: Computer modeling is a powerful instructional tool which can be used to engage students in the design of physical models to describe, explain, and predict physics phenomena. Because implementing a model is difficult for researchers and teachers as well as for students, professionals almost always use discipline-specific code libraries to access a needed functionality in a platform independent manner. For example, although three-dimensional (3D) visualization is of great importance when displaying computer-generated data or showing complex motion, few users are prepared to deal with hardware accelerated video cards to graphically display a visualization. This paper describes a Java-based 3D framework which is based on physics principles. Our framework is defined using abstract Java interfaces that are implemented in the Open Source Physics (OSP) code library. The library contains a Simple 3D implementation that uses only the standard Java distribution and will run on any Java-enabled computer. This paper introduces a new implementation that makes use of Java 3D to improve both the performance and the appearance of implemented models. Examples are presented using both pure Java code and the Easy Java Simulations authoring tool and these examples are available through the ComPADRE OSP digital library. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Shock waves interacting with multi-material interfaces in compressible flows result in complex shock diffraction patterns involving total or partial reflection, refraction and transmission of the impinging shock wave. To simulate such complicated interfacial dynamics problems, a fixed Cartesian grid approach in conjunction with levelset interface tracking is attractive. In this regard, a unified Riemann solver based Ghost Fluid Method (GFM) is developed to accurately resolve and represent the embedded solid and fluid object(s) in high speed compressible multiphase flows. In addition, the Riemann solver based GFM approach is augmented with a quadtree (octree in three-dimensions) based Local Mesh Refinement (LMR) technique for efficient and high fidelity computations involving strong shock interactions. The paper reports on a conservative formulation for accurate calculation of ENO-based numerical fluxes at the fine-coarse mesh boundaries. The numerical examples presented in this paper clearly demonstrate that the methodology produces accurate benchmark solutions and effectively captures fine structures in the flow field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: In this paper we present FeynRules, a new Mathematica package that facilitates the implementation of new particle physics models. After the user implements the basic model information (e.g., particle content, parameters and Lagrangian), FeynRules derives the Feynman rules and stores them in a generic form suitable for translation to any Feynman diagram calculation program. The model can then be translated to the format specific to a particular Feynman diagram calculator via FeynRules translation interfaces. Such interfaces have been written for CalcHEP/CompHEP, FeynArts/FormCalc, MadGraph/MadEvent and Sherpa, making it possible to write a new model once and have it work in all of these programs. In this paper, we describe how to implement a new model, generate the Feynman rules, use a generic translation interface, and write a new translation interface. We also discuss the details of the FeynRules code. Program summary: Program title: FeynRules Catalogue identifier: AEDI_v1_0 Program summary URL:: http://cpc.cs.qub.ac.uk/summaries/AEDI_v1_0.html Program obtainable from: CPC Program Library, Queen''s University, Belfast, N. Ireland Licensing provisions: Standard CPC licence, http://cpc.cs.qub.ac.uk/licence/licence.html No. of lines in distributed program, including test data, etc.: 15 980 No. of bytes in distributed program, including test data, etc.: 137 383 Distribution format: tar.gz Programming language: Mathematica Computer: Platforms on which Mathematica is available Operating system: Operating systems on which Mathematica is available Classification: 11.1, 11.2, 11.6 Nature of problem: Automatic derivation of Feynman rules from a Lagrangian. Implementation of new models into Monte Carlo event generators and FeynArts. Solution method: FeynRules works in two steps: Restrictions: The Lagrangian must fulfill basic QFT requirements, such as Lorentz and gauge invariance. Only fields with spin 0, 1/2, 1 and 2 are implemented. Unusual features: Translation interfaces to FeynArts, CalcHEP/CompHEP, MadGraph and Sherpa exist. Running time: The running time depends on the complexity of the Lagrangian, and varies from seconds (Standard Model) to minutes (more complicated models, like the 3-Site Model). [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Purpose - This paper aims to draw links between the circularity of second-order cybernetics, and constructive, reflective conversations with oneself in design practice. The paper argues that a structured use of internal conversational dialogues with oneself can assist the design process, enhancing creativity and transformative approaches to design projects. Design/methodology/approach - Theories about the emergence of new knowledge, and the causal nature of internal conversations, are used to present a case for the value of a structured self-reflective conversational process in designing. Emergent knowledge is described in terms of flows across domains of public and personal knowledge, through dynamic processes of semantic absorption, codification and diffusion. The structure and agency of the internal conversation are discussed as a practical way to interpret and locate the emergence of project directions, as a kind of meta-language for design production. This is demonstrated through an action research case study, where an internal dialogue about teaching visual communication design is described. Findings - On the basis of the action research described, the use of a structured internal dialogue can be of benefit to designing, as it provides a mechanism for locating and mapping the flows and developments of emergent semantic concepts and design project directions. Practical implications - The model for internal conversations is a way for designers to acknowledge their dual role as both participant ("subject" self) and observer ("object" self). The paper argues that this can help in locating oneself within a design process. Originality/value - This paper contributes to the debate about knowledge of design and for design. A constructive conversational model is presented, which acknowledges the significant role of experiential, cultural and semantic contexts in framing emerging knowledge for designing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we present a hierarchical method that decomposes a system into two subsystems, and restricts the interaction of the subsystems by means of an interface. We present definitions for two types of interfaces [represented as discrete-event systems (DESs)], and define a set of interface consistency proper- ties that can be used to verify if a DES is nonblocking and controllable. Each clause of the definitions can be verified using only one of the two subsystems; thus, the complete system model never needs to be constructed, offering potentially significant savings in computational effort. Additionally, the development of clean interfaces facilitates reuse of the component subsystems. Finally, we examine a simple example to illustrate the method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Researchers from Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology in India have published a new study on information technology management. The study focuses on the development of a brain-computer interface using a genetic algorithm with modified genome and phenotype structures. The researchers propose a novel scheme that combines genetic algorithms, support vector machines, and wavelet packet transform for motor imagery classification and optimal channel selection. The scheme outperforms existing methods in terms of classification accuracy and number of channels. This research contributes to the advancement of human-machine interface technology. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the potential of using generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, in the field of strategy-making. The authors conducted an experiment comparing the strategy proposals generated by a team of MBAs with those generated by MBAs plus AI. They found that the AI was able to produce a strategy similar to, and in some respects more original than, the human team's strategy in a significantly shorter amount of time. The authors suggest that while AI can automate certain tasks, strategy-making will still require a human touch, and the best approach is to pair smart machines with smart humans. They believe that virtual strategists can enhance human productivity and create new jobs. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses computer coding education, particularly focusing upon the need for the development of values, pedagogies and educational strategies that benefit students. It discusses the use of programming interfaces such as Scratch, student motivation as it relates to coding, and presents four guiding principles of creative learning.

Classification can be highly challenging when the dataset is extremely large, or when the training data in the underlying domain are difficult to obtain. One feasible solution to this challenge is transfer learning, which extracts the knowledge from source tasks and applies the knowledge to target tasks. Extant transfer learning schemes typically assume that similarities between the source task and the target task to some degree. This assumption does not hold in certain actual applications; analysts unfamiliar with the learning strategy can be frustrated by the complicated transfer relations and the non-intuitive transfer process. This paper presents a suite of visual communication and interaction techniques to support the transfer learning process. Furthermore, a pioneering visual-assisted transfer learning methodology is proposed in the context of classification. Our solution includes a visual communication interface that allows for comprehensive exploration of the entire knowledge transfer process and the relevance among tasks. With these techniques and the methodology, the analysts can intuitively choose relevant tasks and data, as well as iteratively incorporate their experience and expertise into the analysis process. We demonstrate the validity and efficiency of our visual design and the analysis approach with examples of text classification. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the relationship between computer software and architecture and discusses how innovations in software can influence architectural advancement. Particular attention is given to improvements in the hardware/software interface.

The Bettermaker VSPE is a stereo passive equalizer that is similar in form and function to its solid-state predecessor. It can be used as a standalone equalizer or controlled through a native plug-in interface. The VSPE features selectable frequencies, variable bandwidth, and bi-directional parameter changes. It also includes dual-triode tubes as output amplifiers and a Heat feature for driving the valve output amplifier and transformers harder. The VSPE has a semi-parametric high-pass and low-pass filter set and offers precise control, preset memories, and a resizable GUI through its software interface. It is powered by a 12-volt wall-wart and includes low-noise op amps and high-reliability relays. The VSPE is suitable for mastering and touch-up style program EQ and can be used in dual-channel mode for different settings on each channel. The product is priced at $2,999. [Extracted from the article]

Most of particle methods share the problem of high computational cost and in order to satisfy the demands of solvers, currently available hardware technologies must be fully exploited. Two complementary technologies are now accessible. On the one hand, CPUs which can be structured into a multi-node framework, allowing massive data exchanges through a high speed network. In this case, each node is usually comprised of several cores available to perform multithreaded computations. On the other hand, GPUs which are derived from the graphics computing technologies, able to perform highly multi-threaded calculations with hundreds of independent threads connected together through a common shared memory. This paper is primarily dedicated to the distributed memory parallelization of particle methods, targeting several thousands of CPU cores. The experience gained clearly shows that parallelizing a particle-based code on moderate numbers of cores can easily lead to an acceptable scalability, whilst a scalable speedup on thousands of cores is much more difficult to obtain. The discussion revolves around speeding up particle methods as a whole, in a massive HPC context by making use of the MPI library. We focus on one particular particle method which is Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), one of the most widespread today in the literature as well as in engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]