Abstract— We develop a general framework for MAP estimation in discrete and Gaussian graphical models using Lagrangian relaxation techniques. The key idea is to reformulate an in...
Jason K. Johnson, Dmitry M. Malioutov, Alan S. Wil...
A combined control of multimedia quality level, mobility and allocation of network resources is essential for the success of next generation mobile networks. In this context, this ...
Eduardo Cerqueira, Luis Veloso, Augusto Neto, Mari...
There is growing interest in wireless personal area networks built from portable devices equipped with shortrange radio interfaces such as Bluetooth. These small networks (called ...
The use of access predictors to improve storage device performance has been investigated for both improving access times, as well as a means of reducing energy consumed by the dis...
Jeffrey P. Rybczynski, Darrell D. E. Long, Ahmed A...
Cluster-based multi-tier systems provide a means for building scalable Internet services. Building adaptive Internet services that are able to apply appropriate system sizing and ...