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Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems: 21st International Conference, ACIVS 2023 Kumamoto, Japan, August 21–23, 2023 Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14124)
by Jaques Blanc-Talon Patrice Delmas Wilfried Philips Paul ScheundersThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS 2023, held in Kumamoto, Japan, during August 2023. The 31 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 48 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: Computer Vision, Affective Computing and Human Interactions, Managing the Biodiversity, Robotics and Drones, Machine Learning.
Advanced Connection Systems for Architectural Glazing (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Roham Afghani KhoraskaniThis book presents the findings of a detailed study to explore the behavior of architectural glazing systems during and after an earthquake and to develop design proposals that will mitigate or even eliminate the damage inflicted on these systems. The seismic behavior of common types of architectural glazing systems are investigated and causes of damage to each system, identified. Furthermore, depending on the geometrical and structural characteristics, the ultimate horizontal load capacity of glass curtain wall systems is defined based on the stability of the glass components. Detailed attention is devoted to the incorporation of advanced connection devices between the structure of the building and the building envelope system in order to minimize the damage to glazed components. An innovative new connection device is introduced that results in a delicate and functional system easily incorporated into different architectural glazing systems, including those demanding maximum transparency.
Advanced Consciousness Training for Actors: Meditation Techniques for the Performing Artist
by Kevin PageAdvanced Consciousness Training for Actors: Meditation Techniques for the Performing Artist explores theories and techniques for deepening the individual actor’s capacity to concentrate and focus attention. Going well beyond the common exercises found in actor training programs, these practices utilize consciousness expanding "technologies" derived from both Eastern and Western traditions of meditation and mindfulness training as well as more recent discoveries from the fields of psychology and neuroscience. This book reviews the scientific literature of consciousness studies and mindfulness research to discover techniques for focusing attention, expanding self-awareness, and increasing levels of mental concentration; all foundational skills of the performing artist in any medium.
Advanced Creative Draping
by Karolyn KiiselAdvanced Creative Draping teaches designers and students how to drape fashion-forward, conceptual designs that use elements of couture construction to elevate the work to the highest level of fashion. Five methods of draping are explored as well as draping using embellishments or particular surface designs. The final chapter demonstrates how to create a high quality heirloom garment. Featuring specially commissioned step-by-step photography, the book includes tips from designers working with draping methods today. Essentially an advanced textbook for the serious fashion student, it also serves as a workroom reference book for professional fashion and costume designers.
Advanced Creative Draping
by Karolyn KiiselAdvanced Creative Draping teaches designers and students how to drape fashion-forward, conceptual designs that use elements of couture construction to elevate the work to the highest level of fashion. Five methods of draping are explored as well as draping using embellishments or particular surface designs. The final chapter demonstrates how to create a high quality heirloom garment. Featuring specially commissioned step-by-step photography, the book includes tips from designers working with draping methods today. Essentially an advanced textbook for the serious fashion student, it also serves as a workroom reference book for professional fashion and costume designers.
Advanced Crime Scene Photography
by Christopher D. DuncanThe ability to thoroughly and accurately photograph a crime scene is a mandate for all investigators, regardless of the time of day, weather conditions, or confines within which a piece of evidence is concealed. Evidence is commonly found in locations that are some of the most difficult to access and photograph. Having the knowledge, wherewithal, and skills necessary to photograph evidence in less-than-accommodating environments is vital to a photographer’s effectiveness and success. Advanced Crime Scene Photography, Third Edition takes a somewhat different approach to the subject over prior editions. Rather than assuming a crime scene investigator’s or photographer’s comfort with the operation of their cameras—and a basic understanding of apertures, shutter speeds, ISO values, and basic exposure calculations—the author has added coverage to provide a thorough review of basic photographic concepts, as a refresher to readers. And, for those less familiar or otherwise new to photography, such background makes the foundational concepts more understandable for those readers who require such information to understand the more advanced techniques covered later in the book. In addition to this background coverage, an entirely new chapter has been added to provide essential guidance on how to prepare and testify in court. Anyone with a camera phone can take a photograph in perfect lighting, with the subject sitting out in the open, and already positioned for the best composition. This book provides crime scene photographers with the skills necessary to record those same beautiful photographs in adverse condition, surrounded by tragedy, utilizing all the tools available to the investigator. The greatest tool a photographer has available to them is their brain. From start to finish, the value of quality crime scene photographs cannot be overemphasized; photographers must take control of their photographic endeavors, identify the challenges, design a plan to capture the image correctly, and then execute that plan. As such Advanced Crime Scene Photograph, Third Edition is written to help photographers achieve the goal of capturing the best possible images—especially in those difficult-to-capture, real-world environments and conditions—for utilization in capture illustrative images as admissible evidence and for usage in court. All photographers need to practice their craft, whether they are actively working cases as seasoned veterans or are just beginning their careers. This book provides the knowledge and skills essential to achieve career and professional success in crime scene photography.
Advanced Customization in Architectural Design and Construction (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)
by Roberto Naboni Ingrid PaolettiThis book presents the state of the art in advanced customization within the sector of architectural design and construction, explaining important new technologies that are boosting design, product and process innovation and identifying the challenges to be confronted as we move toward a mass customization construction industry. Advanced machinery and software integration are discussed, as well as an overview of the manufacturing techniques offered through digital methods that are acquiring particular significance within the field of digital architecture. CNC machining, Robotic Fabrication, and Additive Manufacturing processes are all clearly explained, highlighting their ability to produce personalized architectural forms and unique construction components. Cutting-edge case studies in digitally fabricated architectural realizations are described and, looking towards the future, a new model of 100% customized architecture for design and construction is presented. The book is an excellent guide to the profound revolution taking place within the fields of architectural design and construction, characterized by computational tools, advanced fabrication means and custom-made high-performance architecture.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 18th International Conference, ADMA 2022, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, November 28–30, 2022, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13726)
by Weitong Chen Lina Yao Taotao Cai Shirui Pan Tao Shen Xue LiThe two-volume set LNAI 13725 and 13726 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2022, which took place in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, in November 2022. The 72 papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 198 submissions. The contributions were organized in topical sections as follows: Finance and Healthcare; Web and IoT Applications; On-device Application; Other Applications; Pattern Mining; Graph Mining; Text Mining; Image, Multimedia and Time Series Data Mining; Classification, Clustering and Recommendation; Multi-objective, Optimization, Augmentation, and Database; and Others.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 19th International Conference, ADMA 2023, Shenyang, China, August 21–23, 2023, Proceedings, Part V (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14180)
by Xiaochun Yang Heru Suhartanto Guoren Wang Bin Wang Jing Jiang Bing Li Huaijie Zhu Ningning CuiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2023, held in Shenyang, China, during August 21–23, 2023.The 216 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 503 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Data mining foundations, Grand challenges of data mining, Parallel and distributed data mining algorithms, Mining on data streams, Graph mining and Spatial data mining.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 19th International Conference, ADMA 2023, Shenyang, China, August 21–23, 2023, Proceedings, Part IV (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14179)
by Xiaochun Yang Heru Suhartanto Guoren Wang Bin Wang Jing Jiang Bing Li Huaijie Zhu Ningning CuiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2023, held in Shenyang, China, during August 21–23, 2023.The 216 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 503 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Data mining foundations, Grand challenges of data mining, Parallel and distributed data mining algorithms, Mining on data streams, Graph mining and Spatial data mining.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 19th International Conference, ADMA 2023, Shenyang, China, August 21–23, 2023, Proceedings, Part III (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14178)
by Xiaochun Yang Heru Suhartanto Guoren Wang Bin Wang Jing Jiang Bing Li Huaijie Zhu Ningning CuiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2023, held in Shenyang, China, during August 21–23, 2023.The 216 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 503 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Data mining foundations, Grand challenges of data mining, Parallel and distributed data mining algorithms, Mining on data streams, Graph mining and Spatial data mining.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 19th International Conference, ADMA 2023, Shenyang, China, August 21–23, 2023, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14177)
by Xiaochun Yang Heru Suhartanto Guoren Wang Bin Wang Jing Jiang Bing Li Huaijie Zhu Ningning CuiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2023, held in Shenyang, China, during August 21–23, 2023.The 216 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 503 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Data mining foundations, Grand challenges of data mining, Parallel and distributed data mining algorithms, Mining on data streams, Graph mining and Spatial data mining.
Advanced Data Mining and Applications: 19th International Conference, ADMA 2023, Shenyang, China, August 21–23, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14176)
by Xiaochun Yang Heru Suhartanto Guoren Wang Bin Wang Jing Jiang Bing Li Huaijie Zhu Ningning CuiThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2023, held in Shenyang, China, during August 21–23, 2023.The 216 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 503 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Data mining foundations, Grand challenges of data mining, Parallel and distributed data mining algorithms, Mining on data streams, Graph mining and Spatial data mining.
Advanced Design: Universal Principles for All Disciplines
by John ReisThis book is about design. Everybody does design, from artists to engineers, from interior designers to industrial designers. We design our days and we design our lives. This book presents the three universal activities that everyone uses, no matter who they are or what they do. These three activities are 1.) clarify an ambiguous project, 2.) generate ideas, and 3.) select one idea for implementation. This book also presents how the psychology of design impacts our effectiveness with each of these three activities, from creativity through decision making, intuition through analysis, and cognitive enhancement through design biases. Although the examples provided in this book primarily target the diverse disciplines of art (painting) and engineering, they can be easily understood and adapted by designers in any discipline.This book helps advanced design students and working professionals in any discipline to understand why and when the basic design principles they were taught work or do not work and, as a result, improve their design effectiveness.
The Advanced Digital Photographer's Workbook: Professionals Creating and Outputting World-Class Images
by Editor Yvonne J. ButlerTHE ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHER'S WORKBOOK is packed full of real-world yet incredibly practical and effective solutions to move digital photographers to a new level of performance. Contributors include twelve world-class professional digital photographers who share their tips and tricks. The authors provide details to move you beyond the basics of capture, processing and output to more sophisticated workflow functions and techniques that will help you create world-class images. They cover rigorous yet easy-to-understand approaches to: capture a great image in black-and-white and color, correct color, calibrate and set up systems properly, creatively manipulate and enhance the image, and produce an excellent print or output of the image. Contributors: Steve Anchell, Stephen Burns, Yvonne Butler, Eric Cheng, Joe Farace, Lou Jones, Rick Sammon, George Schaub, Jeremy Sutton, Tony Sweet, Taz Tally, Eddie Tapp
Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies for Solar Heating, Cooling and Power Generation (Green Energy and Technology)
by Xudong Zhao Xiaoli MaThis book, based on the research experience and outcomes of a group of international contributors, addresses a range of advanced energy efficiency technologies and their applications in solar heating, cooling and power generation, while also providing solutions for tackling recurring low efficiency problems in today’s systems. It highlights the latest technologies and methods, which can significantly improve the performance of solar systems, enabling readers to design, construct and apply high-performance solar systems in or for their own projects. The contributors provide a systematic introduction to state-of-the-art energy efficiency technologies that demonstrates how to implement innovative solar systems. These technologies include: • heat pipes and loop heat pipes; • phase change materials (PCMs) and PCM slurries; • micro-channel panels; • desiccant/adsorption cycling; • ejector cooling and heat pumps; and • solar concentration and thermoelectric units. The book shows how innovative solar systems applicable to rural and urban buildings can be analysed and demonstrates the successful implementation of these advanced technologies. It delivers the design principles and associated energy performance assessment methods for a range of selected solar heating, cooling and power generation projects. This book offers a valuable source of information for final-year undergraduate students, as well as graduate students and academic lecturers, as it promotes the widespread deployment of advanced solar heating, cooling and power generation technologies applicable for buildings across the globe. The book is also a good point of reference for design engineers and energy consultants who wish to extend their knowledge of advanced technologies used to achieve energy efficiency.
Advanced Engineering, Technology and Applications: Second International Conference, ICAETA 2023, Istanbul, Turkey, March 10–11, 2023, Revised Selected Papers (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1983)
by Alessandro Ortis Alaa Ali Hameed Akhtar JamilThis book constitutes the Revised Selected Papers of the Second International Conference, ICAETA 2023, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during March 10–11, 2023.The 37 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 139 submissions. The topics cover a range of areas related to engineering, technology, and applications. Main themes of the conference include, but are not limited to: Data Analysis, Visualization and Applications; Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computer Vision; Computer Communication and Networks; Signal Processing and Applications; Electronic Circuits, Devices, and Photonics; Power Electronics and Energy Systems.
Advanced Fashion Drawing: Lifestyle Illustration
by William Bil DonovanAdvanced Fashion Drawing is a practical book showing not only how to draw the figure but also how to illustrate it in today’s fashion and lifestyle market. Designed specifically for those interested in illustrating fashion and lifestyle commercially, Bil Donovan demonstrates how to create an illustration with a sense of fashion, rather than one that concentrates solely on the fashion figure.A series of demonstrations and exercises help the advanced illustration student hone their skills and increase their level of draughtsmanship, while establishing their own personal style.
Advanced Fashion Drawing: Lifestyle Illustration
by Bil Donovan William Bil DonovanAdvanced Fashion Drawing is a practical book showing not only how to draw the figure but also how to illustrate it in today’s fashion and lifestyle market. Designed specifically for those interested in illustrating fashion and lifestyle commercially, Bil Donovan demonstrates how to create an illustration with a sense of fashion, rather than one that concentrates solely on the fashion figure.A series of demonstrations and exercises help the advanced illustration student hone their skills and increase their level of draughtsmanship, while establishing their own personal style.
Advanced Fingerprint Recognition: From 3D Shape to Ridge Detail
by Feng Liu Qijun Zhao David ZhangFingerprints are among the most widely used biometric modalities and have been successfully applied in various scenarios. For example, in forensics, fingerprints serve as important legal evidence; and in civilian applications, fingerprints are used for access and attendance control as well as other identity services. Thanks to advances in three-dimensional (3D) and high-resolution imaging technology, it is now feasible to capture 3D or high-resolution fingerprints to provide extra information and go beyond the traditional features such as global ridge patterns and local ridge singularities used in conventional fingerprint recognition tasks. This book presents the state of the art in the acquisition and analysis of 3D and high-resolution fingerprints. Based on the authors’ research, this book focuses on advanced fingerprint recognition using 3D fingerprint features (i.e., finger shape, level 0 features) or high-resolution fingerprint features (i.e., ridge detail, level 3 features). It is a valuable resource for researchers, professionals and graduate students working in the field of computer vision, pattern recognition, security/biometrics practice, as well as interdisciplinary researchers.
Advanced Global Illumination
by Philip Dutre Philippe Bekaert Kavita BalaThis book provides a fundamental understanding of global illumination algorithms. It discusses a broad class of algorithms for realistic image synthesis and introduces a theoretical basis for the algorithms presented. Topics include: physics of light transport, Monte Carlo methods, general strategies for solving the rendering equation, stochastic path-tracing algorithms such as ray tracing and light tracing, stochastic radiosity including photon density estimation and hierarchical Monte Carlo radiosity, hybrid algorithms, metropolis light transport, irradiance caching, photon mapping and instant radiosity, beyond the rendering equation, image display and human perception. If you want to design and implement a global illumination rendering system or need to use and modify an existing system for your specific purpose, this book will give you the tools and the understanding to do so.
Advanced Graphic Communications and Media Technologies (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #417)
by Min Xu Li Yang Yun Ouyang Yujie Ouyang Pengfei ZhaoThis book includes a selection of reviewed papers presented at the 2016 China Academic Conference on Printing, Packaging Engineering & Media Technology, held on November 25-27, 2016 in Xi'an, China. The conference was jointly organized by China Academy of Printing Technology, Xi'an University of Technology and Stuttgart Media University of Germany. The proceedings cover the recent outcomes on color science and technology, image processing technology, digital media technology, digital process management technology in packaging and packaging etc. They will be of interest to university researchers, R&D engineers and graduate students in graphic communications, packaging, color science, image science, material science, computer science, digital media and network technology fields.
Advanced Graphic Communications, Packaging Technology and Materials (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #369)
by Min Xu Li Yang Yun Ouyang Yujie OuyangThis book includes a selection of reviewed papers presented at the 2015, 4th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging, which was held on October 22-24, 2015 in Hangzhou, China. The conference was jointly organized by the China Academy of Printing Technology, Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, and Hangzhou Dianzi University. With 3 keynote talks and 200 presented papers on graphic communications, packaging technologies and materials, the conference attracted more than 400 scientists. These proceedings cover the recent research outcomes on color science and technology, image-processing technology, digital-media technology, printing-engineering technology, packaging-engineering technology etc. They will be of interest to university researchers, R&D engineers and graduate students in graphic communications, packaging, color science, image science, materials science, computer science, digital media and network technology fields.
Advanced Gunsmithing
by W. F. VickeryA historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing.Widely regarded as one of the foremost bibles of gunsmithing of its time, Vickery's Advanced Gunsmithing is still relevant to this day. With in-depth explanations on different gunsmithing tools, gun parts, and methods, this technical resource complements other modern titles in the contemporary gunsmithing book market.Vickery's passion for tools, and the firearms he could manipulate with them, gives this book its spirit of resourcefulness and experimentation. Different aspects of gunsmithing are highlighted in the book's twenty chapters, such as barreling, chambering, action, and other kinds of metal-working. Vickery also attempts to reduce the gunsmither's reliance on hard-to-find tools, and often describes alternate methods where possible. The informational text is supplemented by detailed illustrations by Oliver Hamilton, which are in turn accompanied by live photographs so that the reader can accurately compare his or her work to the text's instruction.Vickery's clear and precise instruction covers gunsmithing essentials and techniques for both the amateur and professional smith. The book's historical significance and previous rare editions make it a valuable collector's item for any firearm enthusiast. Classic and practical, Advanced Gunsmithing is a noteworthy companion to the gunsmither's workbench.
Advanced Gunsmithing: A Manual of Instruction in the Manufacture, Alteration, and Repair of Firearms (75th Anniversary Edition)
by W. F. VickeryA historical landmark title on the practice of gunsmithing. Readers say it best: "This is the real deal. If you want to be a master gunsmith you need to understand how they did it in the past." Vickery’s clear and precise instruction covers gunsmithing essentials and techniques for both the amateur and professional smith. It is a valuable collector’s item for any firearm enthusiast. Classic and practical, Advanced Gunsmithing is a noteworthy companion to the gunsmither’s workbench. Rated 5.0 stars by customers in interested in Hobby books.