Component-Based Development (CBD) has been broadly used in software development, as it enhances reusability and flexibility, and reduces the costs and risks involved in systems dev...
A novel and general criterion for image similarity validation is introduced using the so-called a contrario decision framework. It is mathematically proved that it is possible to c...
This paper introduces an novel framework for speech understanding using extended context-free grammars (ECFGs) by combining statistical methods and rule based knowledge. By only us...
In this paper, we study web services methods and approaches to enable real-time communication services over IP. This approach extends web services methodologies from service integ...
When evaluating quantitative aspects of communication networks using simulation, one of the main difficulties to face is the often considerable computing power required. In some s...