Consider a multiple-agent transition system such that, for some basic types T1, . . . , Tn, the state of any agent can be represented as an element of the Cartesian product T1 ×·...
Logical formalisation of agent behaviour is desirable, not only in order to provide a clear semantics of agent-based systems, but also to provide the foundation for sophisticated r...
Nivea de Carvalho Ferreira, Michael Fisher, Wiebe ...
Thing-oriented programming (TP) is an emerging programming model which overcomes some of the limitations of current practice in software development in general and of object-orient...
Pervasive computing devices (e.g., sensor networks, localization devices, cameras, etc.) are increasingly present in every aspect of our lives. These devices are able to generate ...
Gabriella Castelli, Ronaldo Menezes, Franco Zambon...
With the lack of admission control and resource reservation mechanisms in the Internet, overload situations can only be avoided by having the end systems deploying congestion cont...