In this paper we present Geckos, a new type of tangible objects which are tracked using a Force-Sensitive Resistance sensor. Geckos are based on low-cost permanent magnets and can...
The Globus Toolkit is properly configured open source software for setting up grid nodes across multiple heterogeneous platforms. The process of grid enabling a machine is a long ...
Recently,“dot-com” startups relied on the well-known concept of “first-mover advantage” to justify huge marketing expenses and large financial losses. The idea was that on...
Future wireless internet enabled devices will be increasingly powerful supporting many more applications including one of the most crucial, security. Although SoCs offer more resi...
The Internet has enabled a great amount of information to be readily available and easily accessible. It has promoted several changes in the world, including in the education area...
Sean W. M. Siqueira, Maria Helena Lima Baptista Br...