—In this paper we present a scalable and distributed system for image retrieval based on visual features and annotated text. This system is the core of the SAPIR project. Its arc...
We study replacement algorithms for non-uniform access caches that are used in distributed storage systems. Considering access latencies as major costs of data management in such a...
Run-time management of modern Web-based services requires the integration of several algorithms and mechanisms for job dispatching, load sharing, admission control, overload detec...
In this paper, we propose a novel system working on the Web for personal media sharing and authoring. Three primary technologies enable this end-to-end system, including scalable ...
Courses in Relational Databases largely use a domain-specific design approach different from that used in the rest of the curriculum. Use of the Unified Process, UML, and Design P...