This paper describes a query algebra for queries over XML p2p databases that provides explicit mechanisms for modeling data dissemination, replication constraints, and for capturi...
Abstract. While XQuery is becoming a standard, the W3C is currently discussing the features of an update language for XML, and its requirements. Therefore, time is ripe for designi...
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is a linear syntax for trees, which has gathered a remarkable amount of interest in industry. The acceptance of XML opens new venues for the appli...
Current methods for finding relevant content, especially in media-rich web environments, suggest that metadata is critical for accurate and efficient information retrieval. We des...
This paper describes an approach on the way towards dynamically configuring an application by discovering and using smart devices in a sensor/actuator network. The key to this are...