Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772881
M. Herz, Thomas Hoffmann, U. Nageldinger, Chris Schreiber
This paper introduces an Internet-based development system for transputers, which combines an application development framework with a runtime support to run applications on real hardware. The key idea of the Xputer Multimedia Development System (XMDS) is to provide worldwide, platform-independent access to transputer software and hardware. Therefore, XMDS's main system runs on the World Wide Web and is implemented in the Java language to run on all common Web browsers.
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Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.773072
Daniel Franco, I. Garcés, E. Luque
In creating interconnection networks for parallel computers, an efficient design is crucial because of its impact on performance. A high-speed routing scheme that minimises contention and avoids the formation of hot-spots should be included. We have developed a new method to uniformly balance communication traffic over the interconnection network, called distributed routing balancing (DRB), based on limited and load-controlled path expansion in order to maintain low message latency. DRB defines how to create alternative paths to expand single paths (expanded path definition) and when to use them depending on traffic load (expanded path selection). An evaluation in terms of latency and bandwidth is presented. Some conclusions and comparisons with existing methods are given. It is demonstrated that DRB is a method to effectively balance network traffic.
{"title":"Avoiding communication hot-spots in interconnection networks","authors":"Daniel Franco, I. Garcés, E. Luque","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.1999.773072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.1999.773072","url":null,"abstract":"In creating interconnection networks for parallel computers, an efficient design is crucial because of its impact on performance. A high-speed routing scheme that minimises contention and avoids the formation of hot-spots should be included. We have developed a new method to uniformly balance communication traffic over the interconnection network, called distributed routing balancing (DRB), based on limited and load-controlled path expansion in order to maintain low message latency. DRB defines how to create alternative paths to expand single paths (expanded path definition) and when to use them depending on traffic load (expanded path selection). An evaluation in terms of latency and bandwidth is presented. Some conclusions and comparisons with existing methods are given. It is demonstrated that DRB is a method to effectively balance network traffic.","PeriodicalId":116821,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. 1999. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers","volume":"382 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122779077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772600
S. Piramuthu
Recent advances in computing technology in terms of speed, cost, as well as access to tremendous amounts of computing power and the ability to process huge amounts of data in reasonable time has spurred increased interest in data mining applications. Machine learning has been one of the methods used in most of these data mining applications. It is widely acknowledged that about 80% of the resources in a majority of data mining applications are spent on cleaning and pre-processing the data. However, there have been relatively few studies on pre-processing data used as input in these data mining systems. In this study, we present a feature selection method based on the Hausdorff distance measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in pre-processing input data for inducing decision trees. The Hausdorff distance measure has been used extensively in computer vision and graphics applications to determine the similarity of patterns. Two real-world financial credit scoring data sets are used to illustrate the performance of the proposed method.
{"title":"The Hausdorff distance measure for feature selection in learning applications","authors":"S. Piramuthu","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.1999.772600","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.1999.772600","url":null,"abstract":"Recent advances in computing technology in terms of speed, cost, as well as access to tremendous amounts of computing power and the ability to process huge amounts of data in reasonable time has spurred increased interest in data mining applications. Machine learning has been one of the methods used in most of these data mining applications. It is widely acknowledged that about 80% of the resources in a majority of data mining applications are spent on cleaning and pre-processing the data. However, there have been relatively few studies on pre-processing data used as input in these data mining systems. In this study, we present a feature selection method based on the Hausdorff distance measure, and evaluate its effectiveness in pre-processing input data for inducing decision trees. The Hausdorff distance measure has been used extensively in computer vision and graphics applications to determine the similarity of patterns. Two real-world financial credit scoring data sets are used to illustrate the performance of the proposed method.","PeriodicalId":116821,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. 1999. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122503301","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772607
K. Collier, D. Sautter, Curt Marjaniemi, Bern Carey
As data mining evolves and matures more and more businesses are incorporating this technology into their business practices. However, currently data mining and decision support software is expensive and selection of the wrong tools can be costly in many ways. This paper provides direction and decision-making information to the practicing professional. A framework for evaluating data mining tools is presented and a methodology for applying this framework is described. Finally a case study to demonstrate the methods effectiveness is presented. This methodology represents the first-hand experience using many of the leading data mining tools against real business data at the Center for Data Insight (CDI) at Northern Arizona University (NAU). This is not a comprehensive review of commercial tools but instead provides a method and a point-of-reference for selecting the best software tool for a particular problem. Experience has shown that there is not one best data-mining tool for all purposes. This instrument is designed to accommodate differences in environments and problem domains. It is expected that this methodology will be used to publish tool comparisons and benchmarking results.
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Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.773065
Fan Jiang, Timo Käkölä
Wireless ATM networks can be implemented by adding mobility support functions to fixed ATM switches. This paper first describes a possible wireless ATM network and protocol architecture relying on "modular addition" of mobility support functions. This architecture sets a broad context where future WATM research can be conducted to elaborate on its various components. Within this context, this paper presents a holistic solution for one of the most important mobility support functions: the handover protocol for intra-switch handovers.
{"title":"Microcellular handover in wireless ATM","authors":"Fan Jiang, Timo Käkölä","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.1999.773065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.1999.773065","url":null,"abstract":"Wireless ATM networks can be implemented by adding mobility support functions to fixed ATM switches. This paper first describes a possible wireless ATM network and protocol architecture relying on \"modular addition\" of mobility support functions. This architecture sets a broad context where future WATM research can be conducted to elaborate on its various components. Within this context, this paper presents a holistic solution for one of the most important mobility support functions: the handover protocol for intra-switch handovers.","PeriodicalId":116821,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. 1999. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129257270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772841
T. Mount
The restructured market for electricity in the UK has experienced a systematic pattern of price spikes associated with the use of market power by the two dominant generators. Partly in response to this problem, the share of capacity owned by any individual generator after restructuring was limited in Victoria, Australia. As a result, a much more competitive market resulted with prices substantially lower than they were under regulation. Nevertheless, an erratic pattern of price spikes exists and the price volatility is a potential problem for customers. This paper argues that the use of a uniform price auction for electricity markets exacerbates price volatility. A discriminatory price auction is proposed as a better alternative that would reduce the responsiveness of price to errors in forecasting total load.
{"title":"Market power and price volatility in restructured markets for electricity","authors":"T. Mount","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.1999.772841","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.1999.772841","url":null,"abstract":"The restructured market for electricity in the UK has experienced a systematic pattern of price spikes associated with the use of market power by the two dominant generators. Partly in response to this problem, the share of capacity owned by any individual generator after restructuring was limited in Victoria, Australia. As a result, a much more competitive market resulted with prices substantially lower than they were under regulation. Nevertheless, an erratic pattern of price spikes exists and the price volatility is a potential problem for customers. This paper argues that the use of a uniform price auction for electricity markets exacerbates price volatility. A discriminatory price auction is proposed as a better alternative that would reduce the responsiveness of price to errors in forecasting total load.","PeriodicalId":116821,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. 1999. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers","volume":"18 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129453664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772788
H. Kivijärvi, M. Tuominen
In this paper we show by means of an actual project how a computer based system can support whole process of management of the intangible investments-intelligence, design, implementation, and control-in an manner. For the planning of intangible investment projects we have developed a set of tools where several decision aids are integrated to support the different phases of the investment planning process.
{"title":"Computer based intelligence, design, choice, implementation, and control of intangible investments projects","authors":"H. Kivijärvi, M. Tuominen","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.1999.772788","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.1999.772788","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we show by means of an actual project how a computer based system can support whole process of management of the intangible investments-intelligence, design, implementation, and control-in an manner. For the planning of intangible investment projects we have developed a set of tools where several decision aids are integrated to support the different phases of the investment planning process.","PeriodicalId":116821,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. 1999. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers","volume":"73 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130547478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772990
R. Loesh, A. B. Gosnell, R. M. Wyskida, J. D. Johannes, Thomas F. Benoist
A significant number of computer based systems currently exist that perform human related critical functions (e.g., medical diagnosis/treatment support, weapon systems, banking financial systems, transportation systems). The Software Engineering Directorate (SED) of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) develops and maintains numerous critical systems that fall into this category. Prior to operational deployment of AMCOM aviation and missile systems, the SED has responsibility for the certification of these critical systems. The paper describes a four pronged engineering based analysis for determining a Flight Readiness Risk Index and a Certification for Flight readiness recommendation.
{"title":"An engineering approach to critical software certification","authors":"R. Loesh, A. B. Gosnell, R. M. Wyskida, J. D. Johannes, Thomas F. Benoist","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.1999.772990","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.1999.772990","url":null,"abstract":"A significant number of computer based systems currently exist that perform human related critical functions (e.g., medical diagnosis/treatment support, weapon systems, banking financial systems, transportation systems). The Software Engineering Directorate (SED) of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) develops and maintains numerous critical systems that fall into this category. Prior to operational deployment of AMCOM aviation and missile systems, the SED has responsibility for the certification of these critical systems. The paper describes a four pronged engineering based analysis for determining a Flight Readiness Risk Index and a Certification for Flight readiness recommendation.","PeriodicalId":116821,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. 1999. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers","volume":"124 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124197653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772909
C. Standing, T. Vasudavan, Steven Borbely
This paper explores the opportunities for travel agencies in relation to the World Wide Web (WWW). The WWW coupled with business process re-engineering (BPR) has the potential to radically change the nature of the travel agent's business by providing on-line booking for customers twenty four hours a day, information and graphics on demand, and the facility for agents to access a wider variety of information sources and bargains. Hence, travel agents would be less dependent on the wholesale suppliers they are currently tied to. In addition, a model of Web technology diffusion is used to determine the pattern of technology adoption in travel agencies. Our survey of travel agencies found that a large percentage were either not using the WWW or had no plans to do so. Those that used the WWW had introduced the technology without much planning, especially at enterprise level. The diffusion of Web technology has much in common with that found in a study of an Australian University. Because of the lack of planning the potential of Web based electronic commerce is not being realised and businesses are not being re-engineered. The future for many travel agents is under threat because of competition from on-line travel agents and from customers using the Internet to book travel arrangements in a do-it-yourself manner.
{"title":"A study of Web diffusion in travel agencies","authors":"C. Standing, T. Vasudavan, Steven Borbely","doi":"10.1109/HICSS.1999.772909","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/HICSS.1999.772909","url":null,"abstract":"This paper explores the opportunities for travel agencies in relation to the World Wide Web (WWW). The WWW coupled with business process re-engineering (BPR) has the potential to radically change the nature of the travel agent's business by providing on-line booking for customers twenty four hours a day, information and graphics on demand, and the facility for agents to access a wider variety of information sources and bargains. Hence, travel agents would be less dependent on the wholesale suppliers they are currently tied to. In addition, a model of Web technology diffusion is used to determine the pattern of technology adoption in travel agencies. Our survey of travel agencies found that a large percentage were either not using the WWW or had no plans to do so. Those that used the WWW had introduced the technology without much planning, especially at enterprise level. The diffusion of Web technology has much in common with that found in a study of an Australian University. Because of the lack of planning the potential of Web based electronic commerce is not being realised and businesses are not being re-engineered. The future for many travel agents is under threat because of competition from on-line travel agents and from customers using the Internet to book travel arrangements in a do-it-yourself manner.","PeriodicalId":116821,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of the 32nd Annual Hawaii International Conference on Systems Sciences. 1999. HICSS-32. Abstracts and CD-ROM of Full Papers","volume":"105 3","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1999-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120883935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 1999-01-05DOI: 10.1109/HICSS.1999.772804
P. Vahey, Noel Enyedy, Bernard Gifford
Recent perspectives on learning encourage educators interested in technology based learning environments to reconsider their basic assumptions about teaching as transmitting correct information. Instead we view the teaching and learning enterprise as helping students construct knowledge from domain relevant experiences. We report on the Probability Inquiry Environment (PIE), which facilitates the development of probabilistic reasoning by making available collaborative inquiry activities and student-controlled simulations. These activities guide middle school students toward a deeper understanding of probability, a domain that is becoming increasingly important in the K-12 mathematics curricula of the United States but which is notoriously difficult to learn.
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