We study the online ad-auctions problem introduced by Mehta et. al. [15]. We design a (1 − 1/e)competitive (optimal) algorithm for the problem, which is based on a clean primal-...
Robotic systems are developed to execute tasks with several types of risks associated. The possible damages that can affect both the working environment and the self-system lead u...
– The main task of a voice-enabled tour-guide robot in mass exhibition setting is to engage visitors in dialogue and provide as much exhibit information as possible in a limited ...
— Active Networks, being programmable, promise greater flexibility than current networks. Programmability, however, may introduce safety and security risks. This paper describes...
Michael W. Hicks, Angelos D. Keromytis, Jonathan M...
The technological challenges of securing networks are great, as recently witnessed in widespread denial of service and virus attacks. The human reaction to these attacks may be ei...