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Cloud Computing is an emerging area. The main aim of the initial search-and-rescue period after strong earthquakes is to reduce the whole number of mortalities. One main trouble rising in this period is to and the greatest assignment of available resources to functioning zones. For this issue a dynamic optimization model is presented. The model uses thorough descriptions of the operational zones and of the available resources to determine the resource performance and efficiency for different workloads related to the response. A suitable solution method for the model is offered as well. In this paper, Earthquake Disaster Based Resource Scheduling (EDBRS) Framework has been proposed. The allocation of resources to cloud workloads based on urgency (emergency during Earthquake Disaster). Based on this criterion, the resource scheduling algorithm has been proposed. The performance of the proposed algorithm has been assessed with the existing common scheduling algorithms through the CloudSim. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms the existing algorithms by reducing execution cost and time of cloud consumer workloads submitted to the cloud., Comment: 6 Pages including 4 figures, Published by IJARCET

A simple approach for orthogonal wavelets in compressed sensing (CS) applications is presented. We compare efficient algorithm for different orthogonal wavelet measurement matrices in CS for image processing from scanned photographic plates (SPP). Some important characteristics were obtained for astronomical image processing of SPP. The best orthogonal wavelet choice for measurement matrix construction in CS for image compression of images of SPP is given. The image quality measure for linear and nonlinear image compression method is defined., Comment: 8 pages, The ACM proceedings of CompSysTech 2011

The article presents the concept of network-centric conformal electro-optical systems construction with spherical field of view. It discusses abstract passive distributed electro-optical systems with focal array detectors based on a group of moving objects distributed in space. The system performs conformal processing of information from sensor matrix in a single event coordinate-time field. Unequivocally the construction of the systems which satisfy the different criteria of optimality is very complicated and requires special approaches to their development and design. The paper briefly touches upon key questions (in the authors' opinion) in the synthesis of such systems that meet different criteria of optimality. The synthesis of such systems is discussed by authors with the systematic and synergy approaches., Comment: 16 pages, 2 figures, 2 tables, Report accepted for conference: SPIE Security+Defence 2011, Conferences "Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications", 19-22 September 2011, Prague, Czech Republic, Paper 8185-18

In recent years, efficient energy utilization becomes an essential requirement for data centers, especially in data centers of world-leading companies, where "Green Data Center" defines a new term for an environment-concerned data center. Solutions to change existing a data center to the green one may vary. In the big company, high-cost approaches including re-planning server rooms, changing air-conditioners, buying low-powered servers, and equipping sophisticating environmental control equipments are possible, but not for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and academic sectors which have limited budget. In this paper, we propose a novel system, SENVM, used to monitor and control air temperature in a server room to be in appropriate condition, not too cold, where very unnecessary cooling leads to unnecessary extra electricity expenses, and also inefficient in energy utilization. With implementing on an emerging technology, Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), Green Data Center is feasible to every small data center with no wiring installation, easy deployment, and low maintenance fee. In addition, the prototype of the system has been tested, and the first phase of the project is deployed in a real-world data center., Comment: 6 pages

This article is about the architecture of a lossless wavelet filter bank with reprogrammable logic. It is based on second generation of wavelets with a reduced of number of operations. A new basic structure for parallel architecture and modules to forward and backward integer discrete wavelet transform is proposed., Comment: 7 pages, The ACM proceedings of CompSysTech 2003

At the start of the second decade of 21th century, the time has come to make the Smart Houses a reality for regular use. The different parts of a Smart House are researched but there are still distances from an applicable system, using the modern technology. In this paper we present an overview of the Smart House subsystems necessary for controlling the house using a mobile application efficiently and securely. The sequence diagram of the mobile application connecting to the server application and also the use-cases possible are presented. The challenges faced in designing the mobile application and illustrating the updated house top plane view in that application, are discussed and solutions are adapted for it. Finally the designed mobile application was implemented and the important sections of it were described, such as the interactive house top view map which indicates the status of the devices using predefined icons. The facilities to manage the scheduled tasks and defined rules are also implemented in this mobile application that was developed for use in Windows Mobile platform. This application has the capability of connecting to the main server using GPRS mobile internet and SMS. This system is expected to be an important step towards a unified system structure that can be used efficiently in near future regular houses., Comment: 7 pages, 8 figures, Keywords-Smart House, Mobile Application, Remote Control, Automated Home, Windows Mobile

Smart homes are becoming more popular, as every day a new home appliance can be digitally controlled. Smart Digital Homes are using a server to make interaction with all the possible devices in one place, on a computer or webpage. In this paper we designed and implemented a mobile application using Windows Mobile platform that can connect to the controlling server of a Smart Home and grants the access to the Smart Home devices and robots everywhere possible. UML diagrams are presented to illustrate the application design process. Robots are also considered as devices that are able to interact to other object and devices. Scenarios are defined as a set of sequential actions to help manage different tasks all in one place. The mobile application can connect to the server using GPRS mobile internet and Short Message System (SMS). Interactive home map is also designed for easier status-checking and interacting with the devices using the mobile phones., Comment: 8 pages, 8 figures, IEEE Publication format, Keywords- smart homes; mobile applications; remote home controls; automated digital homes; robot assisted at home; general packet radio service (GPRS); short message system (SMS); robot assisted at home; scenario based smart home

Crisis response is a critical area of research, with encouraging progress in the past view yeas. The aim of the research is to contribute to building future crisis environment where software agents, robots, responders, crisis managers, and crisis organizations interact to provide advice, protection and aid. This paper discusses the crisis response domain requirements, and provides analysis of five crisis response systems namely: DrillSim [2], DEFACTO [15], ALADDIN [1], RoboCup Rescue [18], and FireGrid [3]. Analysis of systems includes systems architecture and methodology. In addition, we identified features and limitations of systems based on crisis response domain requirements., Comment: 6 pages, 1 figure, accepted at Fourth International Conference on Intelligent Computing and Information Systems 2009

Technical advances in ubiquitous sensing, embedded computing, and wireless communication are leading to a new generation of engineered systems called cyber-physical systems (CPS). CPS promises to transform the way we interact with the physical world just as the Internet transformed how we interact with one another. Before this vision becomes a reality, however, a large number of challenges have to be addressed. Network quality of service (QoS) management in this new realm is among those issues that deserve extensive research efforts. It is envisioned that wireless sensor/actuator networks (WSANs) will play an essential role in CPS. This paper examines the main characteristics of WSANs and the requirements of QoS provisioning in the context of cyber-physical computing. Several research topics and challenges are identified. As a sample solution, a feedback scheduling framework is proposed to tackle some of the identified challenges. A simple example is also presented that illustrates the effectiveness of the proposed solution., Comment: To appear in The 2008 Int.Conf. on Embedded Software and Systems (ICESS), Chengdu, China, July 2008

Real Options for Project Schedules (ROPS) has three recursive sampling/optimization shells. An outer Adaptive Simulated Annealing (ASA) optimization shell optimizes parameters of strategic Plans containing multiple Projects containing ordered Tasks. A middle shell samples probability distributions of durations of Tasks. An inner shell samples probability distributions of costs of Tasks. PATHTREE is used to develop options on schedules.. Algorithms used for Trading in Risk Dimensions (TRD) are applied to develop a relative risk analysis among projects.

To demonstrate the result of researches in laboratory with the focus in exhibiting the real impact of the use of the technology MPLS in LAN. Through these researches we will verify that the investment in this technology is shown, of the point of view cost/benefit, very interesting, being necessary, however, the adoption of another measured, in order to settle down a satisfactory level in the items Quality and safety in the sending of packages in VPN but assisting to the requirement latency of the net very well being shown in the tests that it consumes on average one Tuesday leaves of the time spend for the same function in routing IP., Comment: 9 pages, 0 figures tests in laboratory

In order to more effectively cope with the real-world problems of vagueness, impreciseness, and subjectivity, fuzzy discrete event systems (FDESs) were proposed recently. Notably, FDESs have been applied to biomedical control for HIV/AIDS treatment planning and sensory information processing for robotic control. Qiu, Cao and Ying independently developed supervisory control theory of FDESs. We note that the controllability of events in Qiu's work is fuzzy but the observability of events is crisp, and, the observability of events in Cao and Ying's work is also crisp although the controllability is not completely crisp since the controllable events can be disabled with any degrees. Motivated by the necessity to consider the situation that the events may be observed or controlled with some membership degrees, in this paper, we establish the supervisory control theory of FDESs with partial observations, in which both the observability and controllability of events are fuzzy instead. We formalize the notions of fuzzy controllability condition and fuzzy observability condition. And Controllability and Observability Theorem of FDESs is set up in a more generic framework. In particular, we present a detailed computing flow to verify whether the controllability and observability conditions hold. Thus, this result can decide the existence of supervisors. Also, we use this computing method to check the existence of supervisors in the Controllability and Observability Theorem of classical discrete event systems (DESs), which is a new method and different from classical case. A number of examples are elaborated on to illustrate the presented results., Comment: A further revised version to appear in IEEE Trans. Fuzzy Systems

In order to more effectively cope with the real-world problems of vagueness, {\it fuzzy discrete event systems} (FDESs) were proposed recently, and the supervisory control theory of FDESs was developed. In view of the importance of failure diagnosis, in this paper, we present an approach of the failure diagnosis in the framework of FDESs. More specifically: (1) We formalize the definition of diagnosability for FDESs, in which the observable set and failure set of events are {\it fuzzy}, that is, each event has certain degree to be observable and unobservable, and, also, each event may possess different possibility of failure occurring. (2) Through the construction of observability-based diagnosers of FDESs, we investigate its some basic properties. In particular, we present a necessary and sufficient condition for diagnosability of FDESs. (3) Some examples serving to illuminate the applications of the diagnosability of FDESs are described. To conclude, some related issues are raised for further consideration., Comment: 14 pages; revisions have been made

Fuzzy {\it discrete event systems} (DESs) were proposed recently by Lin and Ying [19], which may better cope with the real-world problems with fuzziness, impreciseness, and subjectivity such as those in biomedicine. As a continuation of [19], in this paper we further develop fuzzy DESs by dealing with supervisory control of fuzzy DESs. More specifically, (i) we reformulate the parallel composition of crisp DESs, and then define the parallel composition of fuzzy DESs that is equivalent to that in [19]; {\it max-product} and {\it max-min} automata for modeling fuzzy DESs are considered; (ii) we deal with a number of fundamental problems regarding supervisory control of fuzzy DESs, particularly demonstrate controllability theorem and nonblocking controllability theorem of fuzzy DESs, and thus present the conditions for the existence of supervisors in fuzzy DESs; (iii) we analyze the complexity for presenting a uniform criterion to test the fuzzy controllability condition of fuzzy DESs modeled by max-product automata; in particular, we present in detail a general computing method for checking whether or not the fuzzy controllability condition holds, if max-min automata are used to model fuzzy DESs, and by means of this method we can search for all possible fuzzy states reachable from initial fuzzy state in max-min automata; also, we introduce the fuzzy $n$-controllability condition for some practical problems; (iv) a number of examples serving to illustrate the applications of the derived results and methods are described; some basic properties related to supervisory control of fuzzy DESs are investigated. To conclude, some related issues are raised for further consideration.

This work reports experiences on using radio ranging to position sensors in a grid topology. The implementation is simple, efficient, and could be practically distributed. The paper describes an implementation and experimental result based on RSSI distance estimation. Novel techniques such as fuzzy membership functions and table lookup are used to obtain more accurate result and simplify the computation. An 86% accuracy is achieved in the experiment in spite of inaccurate RSSI distance estimates with errors up to 60%., Comment: 17 pages, 6 figures

In societal-scale decision-making systems the collective is faced with the problem of ensuring that the derived group decision is in accord with the collective's intention. In modern systems, political institutions have instatiated representative forms of decision-making to ensure that every individual in the society has a participatory voice in the decision-making behavior of the whole--even if only indirectly through representation. An agent-based simulation demonstrates that in modern representative systems, as the ratio of representatives increases, there exists an exponential decrease in the ability for the group to behave in accord with the desires of the whole. To remedy this issue, this paper provides a novel representative power structure for decision-making that utilizes a social network and power distribution algorithm to maintain the collective's perspective over varying degrees of participation and/or ratios of representation. This work shows promise for the future development of policy-making systems that are supported by the computer and network infrastructure of our society., Comment: Dynamically Distributed Democracy algorithm presented in the arena of a societal-scale decision support system

Mobility support in IPv6 networks is ready for release as an RFC, stimulating major discussions on improvements to meet real-time communication requirements. Sprawling hot spots of IP-only wireless networks at the same time await voice and videoconferencing as standard mobile Internet services, thereby adding the request for multicast support to real-time mobility. This paper briefly introduces current approaches for seamless multicast extensions to Mobile IPv6. Key issues of multicast mobility are discussed. Both analytically and in simulations comparisons are drawn between handover performance characteristics, dedicating special focus on the M-HMIPv6 approach., Comment: 11 pages, 7 figures

In recent times online educational applications more and more are requested to provide self-consistent learning offers for students at the university level. Consequently they need to cope with the wide range of complexity and interrelations university course teaching brings along. An urgent need to overcome simplistically linked HTMLc ontent pages becomes apparent. In the present paper we discuss a schematic concept of educational content construction from information cells and introduce its implementation on the storage and runtime layer. Starting from cells content is annotated according to didactic needs, structured for dynamic arrangement, dynamically decorated with hyperlinks and, as all works are based on XML, open to any presentation layer. Data can be variably accessed through URIs built on semantic path-names and edited via an adaptive authoring toolbox. Our content management approach is based on the more general Multimedia Information Repository MIR. and allows for personalisation, as well. MIR is an open system supporting the standards XML, Corba and JNDI., Comment: 9 pages, 6 figures

Emerging mobility standards within the next generation Internet Protocol, IPv6, promise to continuously operate devices roaming between IP networks. Associated with the paradigm of ubiquitous computing and communication, network technology is on the spot to deliver voice and videoconferencing as a standard internet solution. However, current roaming procedures are too slow, to remain seamless for real-time applications. Multicast mobility still waits for a convincing design. This paper investigates the temporal behaviour of mobile IPv6 with dedicated focus on topological impacts. Extending the hierarchical mobile IPv6 approach we suggest protocol improvements for a continuous handover, which may serve bidirectional multicast communication, as well. Along this line a multicast mobility concept is introduced as a service for clients and sources, as they are of dedicated importance in multipoint conferencing applications. The mechanisms introduced do not rely on assumptions of any specific multicast routing protocol in use., Comment: 15 pages, 5 figures

The paper proposes a new methodology for defining business process measures and their computation. The approach is based on metamodeling according to MOF. Especially, a metamodel providing precise definitions of typical process measures for UML activity diagram-like notation is proposed, including precise definitions how measures should be aggregated for composite process elements. The proposed approach allows defining values in a natural way, and measurement of data, which are of interest to business, without deep investigation into specific technical solutions. This provides new possibilities for business process measurement, decreasing the gap between technical solutions and asset management methodologies., Comment: 12 pages, 7 figures, 2 tables, Proceedings of International Conference "Baltic DB&IS 2004", Riga, Latvia (June 6-9, 2004)

Often adaptive, distributed control can be viewed as an iterated game between independent players. The coupling between the players' mixed strategies, arising as the system evolves from one instant to the next, is determined by the system designer. Information theory tells us that the most likely joint strategy of the players, given a value of the expectation of the overall control objective function, is the minimizer of a Lagrangian function of the joint strategy. So the goal of the system designer is to speed evolution of the joint strategy to that Lagrangian minimizing point, lower the expectated value of the control objective function, and repeat. Here we elaborate the theory of algorithms that do this using local descent procedures, and that thereby achieve efficient, adaptive, distributed control., Comment: 8 pages

In this paper we present an application where we put together two methods for clustering and classification into a force aggregation method. Both methods are based on conflicts between elements. These methods work with different type of elements (intelligence reports, vehicles, military units) on different hierarchical levels using specific conflict assessment methods on each level. We use Dempster-Shafer theory for conflict calculation between elements, Dempster-Shafer clustering for clustering these elements, and templates for classification. The result of these processes is a complete force aggregation on all levels handled., Comment: 15 pages, 17 figures

Science projects are data publishers. The scale and complexity of current and future science data changes the nature of the publication process. Publication is becoming a major project component. At a minimum, a project must preserve the ephemeral data it gathers. Derived data can be reconstructed from metadata, but metadata is ephemeral. Longer term, a project should expect some archive to preserve the data. We observe that pub-lished scientific data needs to be available forever ? this gives rise to the data pyramid of versions and to data inflation where the derived data volumes explode. As an example, this article describes the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) strategies for data publication, data access, curation, and preservation., Comment: original at http://research.microsoft.com/scripts/pubs/view.asp?TR_ID=MSR-TR-2002-74

The National Spherical Torus Experiment (NSTX) is an innovative magnetic fusion device that was constructed by the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) in collaboration with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Columbia University, and the University of Washington at Seattle. Since achieving first plasma in 1999, the device has been used for fusion research through an international collaboration of over twenty institutions. The NSTX is operated through a collection of control systems that encompass a wide range of technology, from hardwired relay controls to real-time control systems with giga-FLOPS of capability. This paper presents a broad introduction to the control systems used on NSTX, with an emphasis on the computing controls, data acquisition, and synchronization systems., Comment: 3 PDF pages, 8th International Conference on Accelerator and Large Experimental Physics Control Systems (PSN TUBT004), San Jose, CA, USA, November 27-30

Being easy to learn and well suited for a self-contained desktop laboratory setup, many casual programmers prefer to use the National Instruments LabVIEW environment to develop their logic. An ActiveX interface is presented that allows integration into a plant-wide distributed environment based on the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS). This paper discusses the design decisions and provides performance information, especially considering requirements for the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) diagnostics system., Comment: 3 pages, 2 figures, 8th International Conference on Accelerator and Large Experimental Physics Control Systems (PSN THAP032), San Jose, CA, USA, November 27-30

User interfaces that adapt their characteristics to those of the user are referred to as adaptive interfaces. We propose Adaptive Agent Oriented Software Architecture (AAOSA) as a new way of designing adaptive interfaces. AAOSA is a new approach to software design based on an agent-oriented architecture. In this approach agents are considered adaptively communicating concurrent modules which are divided into a white box module responsible for the communications and learning, and a black box which is responsible for the independent specialized processes of the agent. A distributed learning policy that makes use of this architecture is used for purposes of system adaptability., Comment: 14 pages, 4 figures