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H. Aguiar e Oliveira Junior, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; L. Ingber, Lester Ingber Research, Ashland, OR, USA; A. Petraglia, Faculdades IBMEC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; M. Rembold Petraglia, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; M. Augusta Soares Machado, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Stochastic Global Optimization and Its Applications with Fuzzy Adaptive Simulated AnnealingStochastic global optimization is a very impor-tant subject, that has applications in virtually all areas of science and technology. Therefore there is nothing more opportune than writing a book about a successful and mature algorithm that turned out to be a good tool in solving difficult problems. Here we present some techniques for solving several problems by means of Fuzzy Ad-aptive Simulated Annealing (Fuzzy ASA), a fuzzy-controlled version of ASA, and by ASA itself.

Features 7 Recent research on Global Optimization with applications to many field of knowledge 7 Re-cent research on simulated annealing and applica-tions 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Global optimization and its appli-cations.- Heuristic methods.- Fuzzy adaptive si-mulated annealing.- Unconstrained optimization.- Constrained optimization.- Applications to signal processing.- Fuzzy modeling with fuzzy adaptive simulated annealing.- Statistical estimation and global optimization.- Nonlinear equation solving.- Space-filling curves and fuzzy ASA.- Epilogue.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Appl.Mathematics/Computational Methods of Engineering; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)

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J. Ahsan, J. N. Mordeson, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Pakistan; M. Shabir, Quad-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Fuzzy Semirings with Applications to Automata TheoryThe purpose of this book is to present an up to date account of fuzzy ideals of a semiring. The book concentrates on theoretical aspects and consists of eleven chapters including three invited chapters. Among the invited chapters, two are devoted to applications of Semirings to automata theory, and one deals with some generalizations of Semirings. This volume may serve as a useful hand book for graduate students and researchers in the areas of Mathematics and Theoretical Com-puter Science.

Features 7 Latest research in fuzzy mathematics 7 Appli-cation of fuzzy logic to automata theory 7 Writ-ten by leading experts in the field

Contents Fundamental Concepts.- Fuzzy Ideals of Semi-rings.- Fuzzy Subsemimodules over Semirings.- Fuzzy k-Ideals of Semirings.- Fuzzy Quasi-ideals and Fuzzy Bi-ideals in Semirings.- (Є,Є Ѵq)-Fuzzy Ideals in Semirings.- (Є,Є Ѵq)-Fuzzy Ideals in Se-mirings.- Fuzzy Ideals with Thresholds.- On fuzzy LD-bigroupoids.- Semiring Parsing.- Coverings and Decompositions of Semiring-Weighted Finite Transition Systems.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Computer Science, general; Mathematical Applications in Computer Science


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S.‑I. Ao, International Association of Engineers, Hong Kong, China; L. Gelman, Cranfield University, UK (Eds)

Electrical Engineering and Intelligent SystemsContents Partial Exploration of State Spaces and Hypothesis Test for Unsuccessful Search.- Duality in Complex Stochastic Boolean Systems.- Reconfigurable Pre-execution in Data Parallel Applications on Multi-core Systems.- Efficient Implementation of Computationally Complex Algorithms: Cus-tom Instruction Approach.- Learning of Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Systems by Simulated Annealing with Adaptive Step Size.- Genetic Algorithms for Integrated Optimization of Precedence-constrai-ned Production Sequencing and Scheduling.- A Closed-loop Bid Adjustment Method of Dynamic Task Allocation of Robots.- Reasoning on OWL2 Ontologies with Rules Using Metalogic.- Baye-sian Approach to Robot Group Control.- A Palmprint Recognition System Based on Spatial Features.- An Interactive Color Video Segmenta-tion: A Granular Computing Approach.- A Novel Approach for Heart Murmurs Detection and Clas-sification.- A Fuzzy Location Approach to Indoor Location Using Fingerprinting.- Wi-Fi Point-to-Point Links: Extended Performance Studies of IEEE 802.11 b,g Laboratory Links Under Security Encryption.- Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b,g WEP Link: Performance Studies of Laboratory Point-to-Point Links.- Integrating Mobility, Quality-of-Service and Security in Future Mobile Networks.- Deci-sion Under Uncertainties of Online Phishing.- Using Conceptual Graph Matching Methods to Semantically mediate Ontologies.- Asymmetric Optimal Hedge Ratio with an Application.- Com-putations of Price Sensitivities After a Financial Market Crash. [...]

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Complexity; Informa-tion Systems Applications (incl.Internet)


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A. T. Azar, Cairo University, Egypt (Ed)

Modelling and Control of Dialysis SystemsVolume 1: Modeling Techniques of Hemodialysis Systems

The book, to the best of the editor’s knowledge, is the first text of its kind that presents both the traditional and the modern aspects of ‘dialysis modeling and control’ in a clear, insightful and highly comprehensive writing style. It provides an in-depth analysis of the mathematical models and algorithms, and demonstrates their applications in real world problems of significant complexity. The material of this book can be useful to advanced undergraduate and graduate biomedical engi-neering students. This text provides an important focus on helping students understand how new concepts are related to and rely upon concepts previously presented. Also, researchers and practi-tioners in the field of dialysis, control systems, soft computing may benefit from it.

Features 7 Recent research in Modelling and Control of Dialysis Systems 7 First book for dialysis focusing on Modelling and Control 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Initiation of Dialysis.- Mea-surement of Renal Function.- Hemodialysis System.- Intensive Hemodialysis in the Clinic and at Home.- Vascular Access For Hemodialysis Therapy.- Vascular Access Flow modeling.- He-modialysis Water Treatment System.- Dialyzer Performance Parameters.- Dialyzer Structure and Membrane Biocompatibility.- Dialyzer Reproces-sing.- Flow modeling of Hollow Fiber Dialyzers.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Biomedical Engineering


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A. Azar, Modern Science and Arts University, 6th of October City, Egypt (Ed)

Modeling and Control of Dialysis SystemsVolume 2: Biofeedback Systems and Soft Computing Techniques of Dialysis

The book, to the best of the editor’s knowledge, is the first text of its kind that presents both the traditional and the modern aspects of ‘dialysis modeling and control’ in a clear, insightful and highly comprehensive writing style. It provides an in-depth analysis of the mathematical models and algorithms, and demonstrates their applications in real world problems of significant complexity. The material of this book can be useful to advanced undergraduate and graduate biomedical engi-neering students. This text provides an important focus on helping students understand how new concepts are related to and rely upon concepts previously presented. Also, researchers and prac-titioners in the field of dialysis, control systems, soft computing may benefit from it. The material is organized into 32 chapters.This book explains concepts in a clear, matter-of-fact style.

Features 7 Latest research on Modeling and Control of Dialysis Systems 7 Focusing on Biofeedback Systems and Soft Computing Techniques of Dialy-sis 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Overview of Dialysis Treatment and Modeling Techniques.- Online dialysis Monitoring and Continuous Therapy.- Biofeedback Systems and soft computing Techniques of dialysis.- Overview of Peritoneal Dialysis and Modeling Techniques.- Challenges and General Guidelines.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Health Informatics


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T. Borangiu, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania; A. Thomas, ENSTIB, Epinal, France; D. Trentesaux, University of Valenciennes, France (Eds)

Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing ControlService orientation is emerging nowadays at mul-tiple organizational levels in enterprise business, and it leverages technology in response to the growing need for greater business integration, flexibility and agility of manufacturing enterprises.

Features 7 Latest research on Service Orientation in Holonic and Multi-Agent Manufacturing Con-trol 7 Presents Intelligent Information Techno-logies for service-oriented, sustainable manufactu-ring 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents From the content: Service-Oriented Approach for Holonic Manufacturing Control and Bey-ond.- Service Oriented Control Framework for a Holonic System Characterized by a Guided Flow of Entities.- The Augmentation Concept: How to Make a Product „Active“ During its Life Cyc-le.- Engineering Hierarchical Complex Systems: An Agent-based Approach. The Case of Flexible Manufacturing Systems.- HAPBA - a Holonic Adaptive Plan-Based Architecture.- Integrating Intelligent Robot Services in Holonic Manufactu-ring.- Key Factors for Information Dissemination on Communicating Products and Fixed Databa-ses.- A Load Balancing Algorithm for Multi-Agent Systems.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Manufacturing, Machines, Tools


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K. Y. Chan, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA, Australia; C. Kwong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong; T. S. Dillon, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, WA, Australia

Computational Intelligence Techniques for New Product DesignProceedings of the 2nd International Workshop, CIMA 2010, France, October 2010

Applying computational intelligence for product design is a fast-growing and promising research area in computer sciences and industrial enginee-ring. However, there is currently a lack of books, which discuss this research area. This book dis-cusses a wide range of computational intelligence techniques for implementation on product design.

Features 7 Recent research on the Combination of Intel-ligent Methods and Applications 7 Proceedings of the 2nd International Workshop, CIMA 2010, France, October 2010 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Integrated product design.- Computational intelligence technologies for product design.- Determination of importance of customer requirements using the fuzzy AHP method.- An enhanced fuzzy AHP method with extend analys is for determining importance of customer requirements.- Development of pro-duct design models using classical evolutionary programming.- Development of product design models using a fuzzy regression based genetic programming.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

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J. P. Davim, University of Aveiro, Portugal (Ed)

Statistical and Computational Techniques in ManufacturingIn recent years, interest in developing statistical and computational techniques for applied manu-facturing engineering has been increased. Today, due to the great complexity of manufacturing engineering and the high number of parameters used, conventional approaches are no longer sufficient.

Features 7 Chapters written by experts in the field 7 Useful for teaching modern manufac-turing 7 Reference work for both students and industrial engineers

Contents Machining.- Non traditional machining (EDM, LAM, USM, etc).-Abrasive machining.- Casting & joining.- Forming.- Powder metallurgy.- Compo-sites & ceramics processing.- Rapid prototyping & tooling processes.- Micro and nanomanufacturing processes.- Sustainable and green manufacturing.- Manufacturing systems.- Statistical and computa-tional techniques.- Design experiments.- Taguchi techniques.- ANOVA (Analysis of variance).- MRA (multi analysis regression).- RSM (Response surface methodology) Finite Element Method (FEM) modeling/simulation.- Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs).- Evolutionary computati-on.- Fuzzy logic.- Neuro-fuzzy systems.- Particle swarm optimization (PSO).- Optimization tech-niques of complex systems.

Fields of interestsManufacturing, Machines, Tools; Mechanical Engineering; Computational Science and Engi-neering


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M. Dimian, Howard University, Washington, DC, USA; P. Andrei, Florida State University, Tallahasse, FL, USA

Noise-Driven Phenomena in Hysteretic SystemsNoise-Driven Phenomena in Hysteretic Systems provides a general approach to nonlinear systems with hysteresis driven by noisy inputs, which leads to a unitary framework for the analysis of various stochastic aspects of hysteresis. This book includes integral, differential and algebraic models that are used to describe hysteretic nonlinearities originating from the classical application areas of magnetism and plasticity, as well as from photo-nics, superconductivity, computer science, biology, hydrology, neuroscience and economics.

Features 7 Examines the investigation of constructive effects of noise in hysteretic systems 7 Discusses hysteretic systems with complex metastable state configurations 7 Provides an overview of key results on signal processing (dithering effect) and nanotechnology (signal amplification in carbon nanotube transistors) to climate models (ice age) and neuroscience (neuron spiking)

Contents Ch. 1 Introduction.-Ch 2 Models of hystere-sis.- Ch 3 Noise and stochastic processes.- Ch 4 Stochastically driven hysteresis systems in science and engineering.- Ch 5 Noise driven relaxation phenomena in hysteretic system.- Ch 6 Noise spectral density of hysteretic systems.- Ch 7 Constructive effects of noise in hysteretic systems.- Conclusions.- References.- Index.

Fields of interestsSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control; Communications Engineering, Networks


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D. Gerling, Universität der Bundeswehr, Munich, Neubiberg, Germany

Electrical Machines and DrivesMathematical Fundamentals of Machine Topology

Electrical Machines and Drives play a vital role in industry with an ever increasing importance. This fact necessitates the understanding of machine and drive principles by engineers of many different disciplines. Therefore, this book is intended to give a comprehensive deduction of these principles. Special attention is given to the precise mathematical deduction of the necessary formulae to calculate machines and drives, and to the discussion of simplifications (if applied) with the associated limits. So the book shows how the different machine topologies can be deduced from general fundamentals, and how they are linked.

Features 7 The fundamental mathematical description in closed and comprehensive form 7 General fundamentals of machine topologies 7 Written by an expert in the field

Contents Part I: Steady-State Operation.- 1. Fundamentals 2. DC Machines.- 3. Rotating Field Theory.- 4. Induction Machines.- 5. Synchronous Machines.- 6. Permanent Magnet Machines.- 7. Switched Reluctance Machines.- 8. Fractional Horsepower Machines for Single-Phase Operation (optional).- Part II: Dynamic Operation.- 9. Fundamentals 10. DC Machines.- 11. Space Vector Theory.- 12. Induction Machines.- 13. Synchronous Machines.- 14. Permanent Magnet Machines.

Fields of interestsPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks; Engineering Design; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics


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A. Hirose, The University of Tokyo, Japan

Complex-Valued Neural NetworksThis book is the second enlarged and revised edition of the first successful monograph on complex-valued neural networks (CVNNs) published in 2006, which lends itself to graduate and undergraduate courses in electrical enginee-ring, informatics, control engineering, mechanics, robotics, bioengineering, and other relevant fields. In the second edition the recent trends in CVNNs research are included, resulting in e.g. almost a doubled number of references. The parametron invented in 1954 is also referred to with discussion on analogy and disparity.

Features 7 Latest research on Complex-valued Neural Networks 7 2nd enlarged and revised editi-on 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents Complex-valued neural networks fertilize electronics.- Neural networks: The characteristic viewpoints.- Complex-valued neural networks: Distinctive features.- Constructions and dynamics of neural networks.- Land-surface classification with unevenness and reflectance taken into consideration.- Adaptive radar system to visualize antipersonnel plastic landmines.- Removal of pha-se singular points to create digital elevation map.- Lightwave associative memory that memorizes and recalls information depending on optical-car-rier frequency.- Adaptive optical-phase equalizer.- Developmental learning with behavioral-mode tuning by carrier-frequency modulation.- Pitch-asynchronous overlap-add waveform-concatenati-on speech synthesis by optimizing phase spectrum in frequency domain.



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H. Iba, C. C. Aranha, University of Tokyo, Japan

Practical Applications of Evolutionary Computation to Financial EngineeringRobust Techniques for Forecasting, Trading and Hedging

“Practical Applications of Evolutionary Computa-tion to Financial Engineering” presents the state of the art techniques in Financial Engineering using recent results in Machine Learning and Evoluti-onary Computation. This book bridges the gap between academics in computer science and tra-ders and explains the basic ideas of the proposed systems and the financial problems in ways that can be understood by readers without previous knowledge on either of the fields. To cement the ideas discussed in the book, software packages are offered that implement the systems described within. The book is structured so that each chapter can be read independently from the others. Chap-ters 1 and 2 describe evolutionary computation.

Features 7 Delivers theoretical and practical knowledge on finance and evolutionary economics 7 Pre-sents an overview of evolutionary methods for computational finances and provides workable simulators for end-users 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction to Genetic Algorithms.- Advanced topics in Evolutionary Computation.- Financial Engineering.- Predicting Financial Data.- Trend Analysis.- Trading Rule Generation for Foreign Exchange (FX).- Portfolio Optimization.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Finance/Investment/Banking


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V. Krishnan, S. Katkoori, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

Interconnect and Temperature Aware Unified Physical and High Level SynthesisFeatures 7 This book addresses several fundamental design challenges in high-level synthesis of high-performance VLSI System-on-Chip circuits in advanced CMOS technologies 7 Some of the main selling points of the book that distinguishes it from other books on High-Level Synthesis include: Currently no other books are available in the market that address interconnect-centric high-level synthesis approaches 7 Much of the literature available on this topic are in the form of journal and conference papers 7 This book brings together this body of work in a single book that is accessible to VLSI researchers and designers 7 This is the first book to describe layout-aware high-level synthesis techniques for the emerging three-dimensional integrated circuit technology 7 This is the first book to address signal crosstalk mitigation techniques within a high-level synthesis framework 7 This book proposes an integrated approach to power and thermal management during high-level synthesis, to address the growing concerns of high on-chip temperatures in modern high-performance VLSI circuits in nanometer-CMOS technologies

Contents Minimizing interconnect delays through net-to-pology aware high-level synthesis.- Layout-aware high-level synthesis for three-dimensional integra-ted circuits.- Crosstalk- aware high-level synthesis for macrocell based designs.- Temperature-aware unified physical-level and high-level synthesis.

Fields of interestsCircuits and Systems; Processor Architectures; Nanotechnology


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P. Lipiński, Technical University of Lodz, Poland; K. Świrski, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland (Eds)

Towards Modern Collaborative Knowledge Sharing SystemsThe development of new technologies still acce-lerates. As a result the requirement of easy access to high quality information is essential in modern scientific society. We believe that new cloud-based online system will replace the old system of books and magazines in the future.

Features 7 Latest research on collaborative know-ledge 7 A new approach of sharing knowledge is presented, which takes advantage of collabo-ration techniques used in industry to share the knowledge and build teams which work at the same subject at different locations 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Information Platform TEWI.- Introduction to integration of PLM and CAD systems within TEWI platform.- Access control management using extended RBAC model.- Eva-luation of DocBook 5.0 in Documenting Research Applications.- Augmented Reality as a space for presenting and passing the information about works of art and architectural monuments.- 3D scene exploration with external controllers.- Sys-tem for Developing Photon Mapping algorithms.- A compiler for a domain-specific language for rapid implementation of DSP transforms and filter banks.



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K. Madani, University Paris-Est Creteil, France; A. Dourado Correia, University of Coimbra, Portugal; A. Rosa, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Lisboa, Portugal; J. Filipe, Polytechnic Institute of Setubal, Portugal (Eds)

Computational IntelligenceRevised and Selected Papers of the International Joint Conference, IJCCI 2010, Valencia, Spain, October 2010

Features 7 Recent research in Computational Intelli-gence 7 Revised and selected Papers of the International Joint Conference IJCCI 20010 held in Valencia, Spain, October 2010 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Incremental Kernel Fuzzy c-Means.- Ant Algorithm for Optimal Sensor Deployment.- Countering Evolutionary Forgetting in No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker Agents.- Model Regularization in Coevolutionary Architectu-res Evolving Straight Line Code.- Evolution of Collective Perception in a Group of Autonomous Robots.- Solving SONET Problems using a Hybrid Scatter Search Algorithm.- Investigating a Measu-re of the Recombinational Distance Traversed by the Genetic Algorithm.- Enhancing the Adaptive Dissortative Mating Genetic Algorithm in Fast Non-stationary Fitness Functions.- A Rece-ding Horizon Genetic Algorithm for Dynamic Resource Allocation: A Case Study on Optimal Positioning of Tugs.- Generating Optimized Fuzzy Partitions to Classification and Considerations to Management Imprecise Data.



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N. S. Manjarekar, R. N. Banavar, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India

Nonlinear Control Synthesis for Electrical Power Systems Using Controllable Series CapacitorsIn this work we derive asymptotically stabilizing control laws for electrical power systems using two nonlinear control synthesis techniques. For this transient stabilization problem the actuator considered is a power electronic device, a cont-rollable series capacitor (CSC). The power system is described using two different nonlinear models - the second order swing equation and the third order flux-decay model. To start with, the CSC is modeled by the injection model which is based on the assumption that the CSC dynamics is very fast as compared to the dynamics of the power system and hence can be approximated by an algebraic equation. Here, by neglecting the CSC dynamics, the input vector $g(x)$ in the open loop system takes a complex form - the injection model. Using this model, interconnection and damping assign-ment passivity-based control (IDA-PBC) metho-dology is demonstrated on two power systems: a single machine infinite bus (SMIB) system and a two machine system. Further, IDA-PBC is used to derive stabilizing controllers for power systems, where the CSC dynamics are included as a first order system. Next, we consider a different control methodology, immersion and invariance (I\&I), to synthesize an asymptotically stabilizing control law for the SMIB system with a CSC. The CSC is described by a first order system.

Features 7 Presents Nonlinear Control Synthesis for Electrical Power Systems 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Fields of interestsPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Net-works; Energy Systems; Control


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H. Mitchell, Mazkaret Batya, Israel

Data Fusion: Concepts and IdeasThis textbook provides a comprehensive introduc-tion to the concepts and idea of multisensor data fusion. It is an extensively revised second edition of the author‘s successful book: „Multi-Sensor Data Fusion: An Introduction“ which was origi-nally published by Springer-Verlag in 2007. The main changes in the new book are: New Material: Apart from one new chapter there are approxi-mately 30 new sections, 50 new examples and 100 new references. At the same time, material which is out-of-date has been eliminated and the re-maining text has been rewritten for added clarity. Altogether, the new book is nearly 70 pages longer than the original book.

Features 7 Comprehensive introduction to the concepts and idea of multisensor data fusion 7 Extensi-vely revised second edition of the book: "Multi-Sensor Data Fusion: An Introduction" 7 Illus-trated with many real-life examples taken from a diverse range of applications and contains an extensive list of modern references 7 Self-contai-ned book, no previous knowledge of multi-sensor data fusion is assumed

Contents Introduction.- Sensors.- Architecture.- Com-mon Representational Format.- Spatial Alignment.- Temporal Alignment.- Semantic Alignment.- Radiometric Normalization.- Baye-sian Inference.- Parameter Estimation.- Robust Statistics.- Sequential Bayesian Inference.- Bayesi-an Decision Theory.- Ensemble Learning.- Sensor Management.

Fields of interestsSignal,Image and Speech Processing; Computatio-nal Intelligence; Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation


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A. Mohammadi, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran; F. M. Ghannouchi, University of Calgary, AL, Canada

RF Transceiver Design for MIMO Wireless CommunicationsThis practical resource offers a thorough examina-tion of RF transceiver design for MIMO commu-nications. Offering a practical view on MIMO wireless systems, this book extends fundamental concepts on classic wireless transceiver design techniques to MIMO transceivers. This helps reader gain a very comprehensive understanding of the subject. This in-depth volume describes many theoretical and implementation challenges on MIMO transceivers and provides the practical solutions for these issues.

Features 7 First book on the market which is completely devoted to RF Transceiver design for MIMO Communications 7 Introduction to MIMO wireless communications 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- MIMO Wireless Communica-tions.- Digital Modulation Techniques in MIMO Systems.- Fundamental Concepts in Wireless Transceiver Design.- RF Power Amplifier and Linearization Techniques.- Transmitter Design for MIMO Wireless Communications.- Receiver Design for MIMO Wireless Communications.- RF Impairments in OFDM Transceivers.- RF Impairments in MIMO Transceivers.- Single RF Front-End MIMO Transceivers.

Fields of interestsMicrowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Electri-cal Engineering; Communications Engineering, Networks


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S. C. Mukhopadhyay, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand (Ed)

Smart Sensing Technology for Agriculture and Environmental MonitoringThe book focuses on the different aspects of sen-sing technology, i.e.

Features 7 Focuses on different aspects of sensing technology, such as high reliability, adaptability, recalibration, information processing, and data fusion 7 Highlights validation and integration of novel and high-performance sensors for moni-toring agricultural and environmental condi-tions 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: An Autonomous Wireless Sensor/Actuator Network for Precision Irrigation in Greenhouses.- Optical Sensors to assist agri-cultural crop and pasture management.- Design, Implementation, and Testing of an M2M-based Remote Agroecological Monitoring System for Oriental Fruit Fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel).- Analysis of Moisture Content, Total Oil and Fatty Acid Composition by NIR Reflectance Spectro-scopy: A Review.- Greenhouse Environment: Air and Water Monitoring.- The Effect of Temperature Factor on the Detection of Nitrate Contamination in Water Based on Planar Electromagnetic Sensor and Independent Component Analysis.- Latent Variable Models in the Understanding of Animal Monitoring Data.

Fields of interestsElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumenta-tion; Electrical Engineering; Signal,Image and Speech Processing


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A. M. Puzrin, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Constitutive Modelling in GeomechanicsIntroduction

The purpose of this book is has to bridge the gap between the traditional Geomechanics and Nu-merical Geotechnical Modelling with applications in science and practice. Geomechanics is rarely taught within the rigorous context of Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics, while when it comes to Numerical Modelling, commercially available finite elements or finite differences software utilize constitutive relationships within the rigorous framework. As a result, young scien-tists and engineers have to learn the challenging subject of constitutive modelling from a program manual and often end up with using unrealistic models which violate the Laws of Thermodyna-mics. The book is introductory, by no means does it claim any completeness and state of the art in such a dynamically developing field as numerical and constitutive modelling of soils.

Features 7 Clear and concise presentation 7 Different aspects of complex soil behaviour are modelled using conventional constitutive models, which can be readily found within the available numerical codes 7 Thermomechanical consistency of all presented constitutive models is explored in a simple and systematic manner

Contents Part I Introduction to Continuum Mechanics.- Part II Constitutive modelling of reversible soil behavior.- Part III Constitutive modelling of irreversible soil behavior.- Appendices.

Fields of interestsGeoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics; Con-tinuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials; Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences

Target groupsGraduate

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U. Rueckert, Cognitive Interaction Technology - Centre of Excellence, Bielefeld, Germany; S. Joaquin, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; W. Felix, Cognitive Interaction Technology - Centre of Excellence, Bielefeld, Germany (Eds)

Advances in Autonomous Mini RobotsProceedings of the 6‑th AMiRE Symposium

Autonomous robots must carry out useful tasks all by themselves relying entirely on their own perceptions of their environment.

Features 7 Latest research on Autonomous Minirobots for Research and Edutainment 7 Results of the 6th International Symposium on Autonomous Minirobots for Research and Edutainment (AMi-RE) held on 23-25 May 2011 at the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, University of Bielefeld, Germany 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the Contents: Introduction.- Teaching with minirobots: The Local Educational Laboratory on Robotics.- A two years informal learning experience using the Thymio robot.- A New Open Source 3D-printable Mobile Robotic Platform for Education.- Germán LaRA: An Autonomous Robot Platform Supported by an Educational Methodology.- Mutual Learning for Second Language Education and Language Acquisition of Robots.- Mutual Learning for Second Language Education and Language Acquisition of Robots.- AMiRo – Autonomous Mini Robot for research and education.- Modular Robot Platform for Teaching Digital Hardware Engineering and for Playing Robot Soccer in the AMiREsot League.

Fields of interestsRobotics and Automation; Computational Intel-ligence


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S. Sambath, E. Zhu, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China (Eds)

Frontiers in Computer EducationThis book is the proceedings of the 2011 Inter-national Conference on Frontiers in Computer Education (ICFCE 2011) in Sanya, China, Decem-ber 1-2, 2011. The contributions can be useful for researchers, software engineers, and programmers, all interested in promoting the computer and education development.

Features 7 Recent research in Computer Educa-tion 7 Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Frontiers in Computer Education (ICFCE 2011), Sanya, China, December 1-2, 2011 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: Personalized recommendation system of third-party e-commerce.- Applica-tion of Multimedia Technology in Mechanical Engineering Material Teaching of Vocational College.- Design and Auto Machining of Friction Disc Casting Die Cavity Based on MasterCAM.- The expansibility research of college teachers, educational technology ability under information environment.- A Study on Improving E-learning in Higher Engineering Education.- Basic CAD/CAM Engineering Education through Multimedia and Network Aid.- Application of Multimedia in the PE instruction of Special Schools in Hebei Province and Influencing Factors.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Computers and Education


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J. Suhonen, Tampere University of Technology, Finland; M. Kohvakka, Suntrica Ltd, Tampere, Finland; V. Kaseva, T. D. Hämäläinen, M. Hännikäinen, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

Low-Power Wireless Sensor NetworksProtocols, Services and Applications

Wireless sensor network (WSN) is an ad-hoc network technology comprising even thousands of autonomic and self-organizing nodes that com-bine environmental sensing, data processing, and wireless networking. The applications for sensor networks range from home and industrial envi-ronments to military uses. Unlike the traditional computer networks, a WSN is application-oriented and deployed for a specific task. WSNs are data centric, which means that messages are not send to individual nodes but to geographical locations or regions based on the data content. A WSN node is typically battery powered and characterized by extremely small size and low cost. As a result, the processing power, memory, and energy resources of an individual sensor node are limited. However, the feasibility of a WSN lies on the collaboration between the nodes. A reference WSN node com-prises a Micro-Controller Unit (MCU) having few Million Instructions Per Second (MIPS) proces-sing speed, tens of kilobytes program memory, few kilobytes data memory. In addition, the node contains a short-range radio, and a set of sensors.

Contents Low-power WSN Technology.- Key Standards and Industry Specifications.- Hardware Platforms and Components.- Communication Protocols.- Software and Middleware Services.- Sensor Data Collection.- Experiments.- Summary.- Index.

Fields of interestCommunications Engineering, Networks

Target groupsProfessional/practitioner

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H. Tan, Wuhan Institute of Technology, China (Ed)

Knowledge Discovery and Data MiningThe volume includes a set of selected papers extended and revised from the 4th International conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mi-ning, March 1-2, 2011, Macau, Chin. This Volume is to provide a forum for researchers, educators, engineers, and government officials involved in the general areas of knowledge discovery and data mining and learning to disseminate their latest research results and exchange views on the future research directions of these fields.

Features 7 Latest research on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining 7 Results of the 2012 4th Inter-national Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (WKDD 2012) 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents From the content: On the Analysis of Speciality construction and development in Independent In-stitute.- EVA and DEA, which is better in Reflec-ting the Capital Efficiency?.- Research on the im-pact of VAT transformation on investment in fixed assets and the performance of listed companies in Northeast China.- Design and Implementation of Tracking System for Dish Solar Thermal Energy Based on Embedded System.- An Alternating Si-multaneously Minimizing Diagonal Matrix Error and Covariant Matrix Error Trilinear Decomposi-tion Algorithm for Second-order Calibration.- In-door Comfortable Environment Self-adjust System Based on Microchip EM78F668N.- High-Gain Stacked Minkowski Fractal Patch Antenna with Superstrate for 60GHz Communications.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics)


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New SeriesSolid State Lighting Technologies and ApplicationsSeries editor: G. Q. Zhang

Lighting is going through a radical transforma-tion, driven by changing societal needs, rapid development of Solid State Lighting (SSL) and micro/nanoelectronics technologies. Currently, SSL technologies and applications are mainly driven by “More Illumination”, which focuses on achieving rapid increasing of energy efficacy, cost reduction, retrofitting, miniaturization in form and fixture. At the same time, solid state lighting makes “More than Illumination” possible, which combines advanced SSL technology with other technologies (such as micro/nanoelectronics, bioengineering, horticulture, physiology, etc.) to create new functionalities, new products and new applications for new markets beyond traditional lighting applications. Given the new technology landscape of lighting it is possible to create high value lighting products with new functionali-ties, systems and solutions. This new technology landscape will have a profound impact on not only lighting technology, but also the global lighting business landscape. The expected global lighting business revenue will increase from about 60 B Euro today to above 100 B Euro in 2020, mainly driven by SSL. This will result in several hundreds of B Euro’s energy saving, and reduction of more than thousand million ton CO2 emission. Based on the globally recognized 2020 SSL strategic visions (Photonics 21/Europe; DOE SSL roadmap and program/USA; National SSL R&D program/ China), this book series is essential to guide both academic research and industrial & technology development. It will provide not only underlying fundamental theory and knowledge, but also industry best practices The series will cover topics such as LED related device technologies, LED pa-ckaging and modules, LED luminaries & systems, lighting manufacturing and related equipment. Materials, processes and characterization in SSL, intelligent lighting systems, power management, sensors and control of lighting, lighting design and architecture, quality safety and reliability in lighting, lighting application research and multi-physics and multi-scale modeling, simulation and design optimization of lighting.

W. D. van Driel, Philips Lighting, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; X. Fan, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA (Eds)

Solid State Lighting ReliabilityComponents to Systems

Solid State Lighting Reliability begins with an explanation of the major benefits of solid state lighting (SSL) when compared to conventional lighting systems including but not limited to long useful lifetimes of 50,000 (or more) hours and high efficacy. When designing effective devices that take advantage of SSL capabilities the reliabili-ty of internal components (optics, drive electro-nics, controls, thermal design) take on critical importance. As such a detailed discussion of reli-ability from performance at the device level to sub components is included as well as the integrated system of an SSL luminaire various failure modes, reliability testing and reliability performance.

Features 7 Covers the essential reliability theories and practices for current and future development of Solid State Lighting components and sys-tems 7 Provides a systematic overview for not only the state-of-the-art, but also future roadmap and perspectives of Solid State Lighting reliabi-lity 7 Discusses the reliability of LEDs and all other components, including the integrated sys-tem of an SSL luminaire, failure modes, reliability testing and performance testing

Contents Solid State Lighting Technology in a Nutshell.- Re-liability Statistics.- Reliability Engineering.- Failu-re Modes and Failure Analysis.- System Reliabili-ty.- Multi-physics and Multi-scale Approaches.

Fields of interestsElectronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentati-on; Optical and Electronic Materials; Circuits and Systems


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R. Wichert, Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research, Darmstadt, Germany; B. Eberhardt, VDE, Frankfurt/Main, Germany (Eds)

Ambient Assisted Living5. AAL‑Kongress 2011 Berlin, Germany, January 24‑25, 2012

In this book, leading authors in the field discuss development of Ambient Assisted Living. The contributions have been chosen and invited at the 5th AAL congress, Berlin. It presents new techno-logical developments which support the autonomy and independence of individuals with special needs. As the technological innovation raises also social issues, the book addresses micro and macro economical aspects of assistive systems and puts an additional emphasis on the ethical and legal discussion. The presentation is supported by real world examples and applications.

Features 7 Presents many technological innovation for Ambient Assisted Living 7 Discusses the micro and macro economical aspects 7 Includes ethical and legal aspects

Contents Sensor Technology.- Assistance and Robotic Systems.- Activity Recognition.- Evaluation, User Acceptance and Usability.- Platforms.- Interac-tion.- Training Systems.

Fields of interestsBiomedical Engineering; R & D/Technology Policy; Aging


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M. Wiering, University of Groningen, The Netherlands; M. v. Otterlo, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Heverlee, Belgium (Eds)

Reinforcement LearningState‑of‑the‑Art

Reinforcement learning encompasses both a science of adaptive behavior of rational beings in uncertain environments and a computational methodology for finding optimal behaviors for challenging problems in control, optimization and adaptive behavior of intelligent agents. As a field, reinforcement learning has progressed tremend-ously in the past decade.

Features 7 Covers all important recent developments in reinforcement learning 7 Very good introduc-tion and explanation of the different emerging areas in Reinforcement Learning 7 Includes a survey of previous papers written on the topic

Contents Continous State and Action Spaces.- Relati-onal and First-Order Knowledge Represen-tation.- Hierarchical Approaches.- Predictive Approaches.- Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning.- Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes (POMDPs).- Decentralized POMDPs (DEC-POMDPs).- Features and Function Approximation.- RL as Supervised Learning (or batch learning).- Bounds and complexity.- RL for Games.- RL in Robotics.- Policy Gradient Techniques.- Least Squares Value Iteration.- Mo-dels and Model Induction.- Model-based RL.- Transfer Learning in RL.- Using of and extracting Knowledge in RL.- Biological or Psychological Background.- Evolutionary Approaches.- Closing chapter, prospects, future issues.



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L. A. Zadeh, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA

Computing with WordsPrincipal Concepts and Ideas

In essence, Computing with Words (CWW) is a system of computation in which the objects of computation are predominantly words, phrases and propositions drawn from a natural language. CWW is based on fuzzy logic. In science there is a deep-seated tradition of according much more respect to numbers than to words. In a funda-mental way, CWW is a challenge to this tradition. What is not widely recognized is that, today, words are used in place of numbers in a wide variety of applications ranging from digital cameras and household appliances to fraud detection systems, biomedical instrumentation and subway trains. CWW offers a unique capability—the capability to precisiate natural language. Unprecisiated (raw) natural language cannot be computed with. A key concept which underlies precisiation of meaning is that of the meaning postulate: A proposition, p, is a restriction on the values which a variable, X—a variable which is implicit in p—is allowed to take.

Features 7 Lecture notes on computing with words 7 Collection of scientific presenta-tions hold by the fuzzy logic pioneer Lotfi A. Zadeh 7 Written by a leading expert in the field

Contents What Is Computing With Words.- Essence Of CWW.- Basic Structure Of CWW.- Phases Of CWW.- Levels Of Complexity In CWW.- Impre-cision Of Natural Languages And Fuzzy Logic.- Principal Rationales For Computing With Words. [...]

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Mathematical Logic and Formal Languages


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Y. Zhang, Wuhan University, China (Ed)

Future Wireless Networks and Information SystemsVolume 1

This volume contains revised and extended research articles written by prominent researchers participating in the ICF4C 2011 conference. 2011 International Conference on Future Communi-cation, Computing, Control and Management (ICF4C 2011) has been held on December 16-17, 2011, Phuket, Thailand.

Features 7 Latest research on Wireless Networks and Information Systems 7 Vol 1 of the proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Wireless Networks and Information Systems (ICWNIS 2011) 7 Macao, November 1-2, 2011 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Research of Dynamic Clustering Time Synchroni-zation Algorithm in Wireless Sensor Networks.- Design of on-demand Time Synchronization algorithm in Wireless Sensor Networks.- Power Load Forecasting Based on The Indicators of Industrialization and Urbanization.- Quantum Bit and Square Well in Quantum Computation.- Phy-sical Realization of Harmonic Oscillator Quantum Computer.- Intrusion Detection Model Based on Set Pair Analysis Theory.- Research on Maximum Wind Energy Capturing of Doubly Fed Induction Wind Generator Based on Fuzzy Control Techno-logy. [...]

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; Mic-rowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Electrical Engineering


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Y. Zhang, Wuhan Institute of Technology, China (Ed)

Future Wireless Networks and Information SystemsVolume 2

This volume contains revised and extended research articles written by prominent researchers participating in the ICF4C 2011 conference. 2011 International Conference on Future Communi-cation, Computing, Control and Management (ICF4C 2011) has been held on December 16-17, 2011, Phuket, Thailand.

Features 7 Latest research on Wireless Networks and Information Systems 7 Vol 2 of the proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Wireless Networks and Information Systems (ICWNIS 2011) 7 Macao, November 1-2, 2011 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Research on Grid Technology Applied in the China Financial Sector.- Application of Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Based on Principal Component Analysis in Computer Forensics.- Development of a Cross-Platform Remote-Control System Using on Timed Petri Net and SOAP.- A Kind of Mathe-matic Model of the Porous Gas Diffusion Elect-rode.- Study of Online Test and Fault Diagnosis Technology Based on ATmega128.- Reliability In-formation Fusion based on Bayesian Generalized Mean Operator.- Effect of Lumping Method on Residual Stress Prediction in a Multipass Welded Tee Joint. [...]

Fields of interestsCommunications Engineering, Networks; Mic-rowaves, RF and Optical Engineering; Electrical Engineering


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T. Zhang, Huazhong Normal Uinversity, Wuhan, China (Ed)

Mechanical Engineering and TechnologySelected and revised results of the 2011 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Technology, London, UK, November 24‑25, 2011

Features 7 Latest research on Mechanical Engineering and Technology 7 Selected and revised outcome of the 2011 International Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Technology, held in London, UK, November 24-25, 2011 7 Recent research in Mecahnical Engineering

Contents Robot Enhanced Inspection and Restoration System.- Optimal Tool Replacement Decision Method Based on Cost and Process Capability.- A Study on the Influence of the Computer-Aided Translation (CAT) Technology on the Quality of the Translated Text.- Energy Saving System for Home Energy Measurement and Efficient Power Control.- A 6-bit, 12.5 GS/s Comparator for High-Speed A/D Conversion in 0.35 µm SiGe BiCMOS Technology.- An Improved Fabric Simulation Algorithm.- Parameter Estimation for Dual-Rate Sampled Data Systems with Preload Nonlinea-rities.- Determination of Poisson’s Ratio of Kraft Paper Using Digital Image Correlation. [...]

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Mechanical Enginee-ring


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E. Zhu, S. Sambath, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China (Eds)

Information Technology and Agricultural EngineeringThis volume comprises the papers from 2011 International Conference on Information Tech-nology and Agricultural Engineering (ICITAE 2011). 2011 International Conference on Infor-mation Technology and Agricultural Engineering (ICITAE 2011) has been held in Sanya, China, December 1-2, 2011. All the papers have been peer reviewed by the selected experts.

Features 7 Recent research in Information Technology and Agricultural Engineering 7 Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Informa-tion Technology and Agricultural Engineering (ICITAE 2011), Suzhou, China, August 1-2, 2011 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Optimum condition for 2,6-DNT-microbe degra-ding using uniform design.- Effects of juglone on ROS production and mitochondrial transmemb-rane potential in SGC-7901 cells.- The study about the degradation of nitrobenzene by domesticated activated sludge and the initial validation of toxi-cology before and after the degradation.- Study on the screening for chloronitrobenzene -degrading bacteria and degradation of chloronitrobenzene.- Identification and Characterization of Lactoba-cillus plantarum TH1.- Broth recycling in liquid cultivation of Nostoc flagelliforme cells.- Express Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus Spike Gene B and C Antigen Sites in Multiple Expression Systems. [...]

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelli-gence (incl. Robotics); Machinery and Machine Elements


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C.‑N. Ziegler, University of Freiburg, Germany

Mining for Strategic Competitive IntelligenceFoundations and Applications

The textbook at hand aims to provide an introduction to the use of automated methods for gathering strategic competitive intelligence. Hereby, the text does not describe a singleton re-search discipline in its own right, such as machine learning or Web mining. It rather contemplates an application scenario, namely the gathering of knowledge that appears of paramount importance to organizations, e.g., companies and corporations. To this end, the book first summarizes the range of research disciplines that contribute to addressing the issue, extracting from each those grains that are of utmost relevance to the depicted applica-tion scope. Moreover, the book presents systems that put these techniques to practical use (e.g., reputation monitoring platforms) and takes an inductive approach to define the gestalt of mining for competitive strategic intelligence by selecting major use cases that are laid out and explained in detail. These pieces form the first part of the book.

Features 7 Recent Research in Web Mining for Strategic Competitive Intelligence 7 Original authorative reasearch in recommender systems 7 Written by leading experts in the field

Contents Introduction.- Research Foundations.- Compe-titive Intelligence Capturing Systems.- Research Topics and Applications.- Conclusion.

Fields of interestsComputational Intelligence; Artificial Intelligence (incl. Robotics); Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery


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