Abstract. We describe a way to improve the performance of MDP planners by modifying them to use lower and upper bounds to eliminate non-optimal actions during their search. First, ...
We present a system for the actuation of tangible magnetic widgets (Madgets) on interactive tabletops. Our system combines electromagnetic actuation with fiber optic tracking to m...
Malte Weiss, Florian Schwarz, Simon Jakubowski, Ja...
With the popular use of digital video (VCD, DVD, video conferencing, digital broadcasting system, digital TV and video editing), video streaming technology becomes much more impor...
Abstract— Service level agreements (SLAs) specify performance guarantees made by service providers, typically in terms of packet loss, delay, delay variation, and network availab...
Joel Sommers, Paul Barford, Nick G. Duffield, Amos...
Grid Workflows are emerging as practical programming models for solving large e-scientific problems on the Grid. However, it is typically assumed that the workflow components eith...