A central challenge in computer science and knowledge representation is the integration of conceptual frameworks for continuous and discrete change, as exemplified by the theory ...
SweetDeal is a rule-based approach to representation of business contracts that enables software agents to create, evaluate, negotiate, and execute contracts with substantial auto...
We describe a method for the specification and verification of the dynamic behaviour of component systems. Building applications using a component framework allows the developers...
The design and analysis of today’s complex real-time systems requires advanced methods. Due to ever growing functionality, hardware complexity and component interaction, applyin...
In this paper, a novel study on system profiles and adaptation of parameters for end-users of content-based indexingandretrieval(CBIR)applicationsarepresented.The main objective of...