In this paper we consider the problem of searching for the best match for an input among a set of vectors, according to some predetermined metric. Examples of this problem include...
Whole program paths (WPP) are a new approach to capturing and representing a program’s dynamic—actually executed—control flow. Unlike other path profiling techniques, which ...
Superfluous variables are often produced as the byproducts of program transformations, compilation, and poorly written code. These variables are irrelevant to the computational o...
Open Distributed Systems are the dominating intellectual issue of the end of this century. Figuring out how to build those systems will become a central issue in distributed system...
The Java Security Model has undergone considerable evolution since its initial implementation. However, due to its historical focus on securing machines against attack from hostil...