: Directories provide a general mechanism for describing resources and enabling information sharing within and across organizations. Directories must resolve differing structures a...
The primary challenge for information terminals, kiosks, and incidental use systems of all sorts, is that of getting the “first click” from busy passersby. This paper presents ...
Speech synthesis options on assistive communication devices are very limited and do not reflect the user’s vocal quality or personality. Previous work suggests that speakers wit...
Human superiority over computers in identifying natural objects like clouds, water, grass etc. comes from two capabilities: the capability to maintain a growing knowledge base per...
In the e-age, internet and e-affairs are the composite blend of business process and technology; the organization must retain the state of computing system or risk malicious assau...