In this paper we study the ramification problem in the setting of temporal databases. Standard solutions from the literature on reasoning about action are inadequate because they ...
Content-based image retrieval plays an important role in many multimedia applications. Images are typically retrieved based on a given sample image, a sketch or a simple descripti...
The design of very small databases for smart cards and for portable embedded systems is deeply constrained by the peculiar features of the physical medium. Privacy concerns are re...
This paper briefly traces the evolution of information system architectures from mainframe-connected terminals to distributed multi-tier architectures. It presents the challenges ...
Susan Chapin, Donald B. Faatz, Sushil Jajodia, Amg...
Object-Oriented modeling and design methodologies have been receiving a significant attention since they allow a quick and easy-to-gasp overview about a complex model. However, in...