Distributed applications that can adapt at runtime to changing quality of service (QoS) require a model of the expected QoS and of the possible application adaptations. QoS models ...
In this paper we present a novel system for monitoring a computer user’s posture and activities in front of the computer (e.g., reading, speaking on the phone, etc.) for self-re...
ir increasing use of abstraction, modularity, delayed binding, polymorphism, and source reuse, especially when these attributes are used in combination. Modern processor architectu...
Hemant G. Rotithor, Kevin W. Harris, Mark W. Davis
We develop a Ranking and Selection procedure for selecting the best configuration based on a transient mean performance measure. The procedure extends the OCBA approach to systems...
Douglas J. Morrice, Mark W. Brantley, Chun-Hung Ch...
Measuring the performance of a transit system is the first step toward efficient and
proactive management. In recent years, the use of performance measures for transportation plan...