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Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

Towards Autonomous Personality Agents

By: Robert Trappl,Paolo Petta

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Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

Towards Autonomous Personality Agents

By: Robert Trappl,Paolo Petta

Progress in computer animation has gained such a speed that, before long, computer-generated human faces and figures on screen will be indistinguishable from those of real humans. The potential both for scripted films and real-time interaction with users is enormous. However, in order to cope with this potential, these faces and figures must be guided by autonomous personality agents. This carefully arranged volume presents the state of the art in research and development in making synthetic actors more autonomous. The papers describe the different approaches and solutions developed by computer animation specialists, computer scientists, experts in AI, psychologists and philosophers, from leading laboratories world-wide. Finally, a bibliography comprising more than 200 entries enable further study.

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Fuzzy Reasoning in Decision Making and Optimization

By: Christer Carlsson,Robert Fuller

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Fuzzy Reasoning in Decision Making and Optimization

By: Christer Carlsson,Robert Fuller

Many decision-making tasks are too complex to be understood quantitatively, however, humans succeed by using knowledge that is imprecise rather than precise. Fuzzy logic resembles human reasoning in its use of imprecise informa tion to generate decisions. Unlike classical logic which requires a deep under standing of a system, exact equations, and precise numeric values, fuzzy logic incorporates an alternative way of thinking, which allows modeling complex systems using a higher level of abstraction originating from our knowledge and experience. Fuzzy logic allows expressing this knowledge with subjective concepts such as very big and a long time which are mapped into exact numeric ranges. Since knowledge can be expressed in a more natural by using fuzzy sets, many decision (and engineering) problems can be greatly simplified. Fuzzy logic provides an inference morphology that enables approximate human reasoning capabilities to be applied to knowledge-based systems. The theory of fuzzy logic provides a mathematical strength to capture the un certainties associated with human cognitive processes, such as thinking and reasoning. The conventional approaches to knowledge representation lack the means for representating the meaning of fuzzy concepts. As a consequence, the approaches based on first order logic do not provide an appropriate con ceptual framework for dealing with the representation of commonsense knowl edge, since such knowledge is by its nature both lexically imprecise and non categorical.

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Physica

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3790818054

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Liberating Systems Theory

By: Robert L. Flood

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Liberating Systems Theory

By: Robert L. Flood

Contemporary Systems Thinking is a series of texts, each of which deals comparatively and/or critically with different aspects of holistic thinking at the frontiers of the discipline. Traditionally, writings by systems thinkers have been concerned with single theme propositions such as General Systems Theory, Cybernetics, Operations Research, System Dynamics, Soft Systems Methodology and many others. Recently there have been attempts to fulfil a different yet equally important role by comparative analyses of viewpoints and approaches, each addressing disparate areas of study such as: modeling and simulation, measurement, management, 'problem solving' methods, international relations, social theory and last, but not exhaustively or least, philosophy. In a recent book these were drawn together within a multiform framework as part of an eclectic discussion -a nearly impossible task as I discovered (see Dealing With Complexity -An Introduction to the Theory and Application of Systems Science, R. L. Flood and E. R. Carson, Plenum, New York, 1988). Nevertheless, bringing many sources together led to several achievements, among which was showing a great diversity of approaches, ideas and application areas that systems thinking contributes to (although often with difficulties remaining unresolved). More important, however, while working on that manuscript I became aware of the need for and potential value in a series of books, each focusing in detail on the study areas mentioned above.

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1489924779

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Possibility for Decision

A Possibilistic Approach to Real Life Decisions

By: Christer Carlsson,Robert Fuller

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Possibility for Decision

A Possibilistic Approach to Real Life Decisions

By: Christer Carlsson,Robert Fuller

This book starts with the basic concepts of fuzzy sets and progresses through a normative view on possibility distributions and OWA operators in multiple criteria decisions. Five applications (that all build on experience from solving complex real world problems) of possibility distributions to strategic decisions about closing/not closing a production plant using fuzzy real options, portfolio selection with imprecise future data, predictive probabilities and possibilities for risk assessment in grid computing, fuzzy ontologies for process industry, and design (and implementation) of mobile value services are presented and carefully discussed. It can be useful for researchers and students working in soft computing, real options, fuzzy decision making, grid computing, knowledge mobilization and mobile value services.

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3642226426

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Cascades and Fields in Perceptual Psychophysics

By: Robert Anthony Mills Gregson

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Cascades and Fields in Perceptual Psychophysics

By: Robert Anthony Mills Gregson

Psychophysics is by definition mappings between events in the environment and levels of human sensory responses. In this text the methods of nonlinear dynamics, employing trajectories developed for simpler sensory modelling, are extended to classes of problems which lie at the interface between sensation and perception. A diversity of topics for which extensive empirical evidence exists are reformulated by writing their dynamics in terms of complex trajectories put into coupled lattices and into cascades of such lattices. Fundamental relationships between core processes of psychophysics in time and space, and recurrent quantitative or topological distortions of the physical world which arise in perception, are given a treatment which contrasts fundamentally with traditional linear equations in use since the 19th century.

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9810223277

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Knowledge-based Intelligent Information And Engineering Systems

9th International Conference, Kes 2005, Melbourne, Australia, September 14-16, 2005, Proceedings

By: Robert J. Howlett

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Knowledge-based Intelligent Information And Engineering Systems

9th International Conference, Kes 2005, Melbourne, Australia, September 14-16, 2005, Proceedings

By: Robert J. Howlett

The four volume set LNAI 3681, LNAI 3682, LNAI 3683, and LNAI 3684 constitute the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, KES 2005, held in Melbourne, Australia in September 2005. The 716 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from nearly 1400 submissions. The papers present a wealth of original research results from the field of intelligent information processing in the broadest sense. The second volume contains papers on machine learning, immunity-based systems, medical diagnosis, intelligent hybrid systems and control, emotional intelligence and smart systems, context-aware evolvable systems, intelligent fuzzy systems and control, knowledge representation and its practical application in today's society, approaches and methods into security engineering, communicative intelligence, intelligent watermarking algorithms and applications, intelligent techniques and control, e-learning and ICT, logic based intelligent information systems, intelligent agents and their applications, innovations in intelligent agents, ontologies and the semantic web, knowledge discovery in data streams, computational intelligence tools techniques and algorithms, watermarking applications, multimedia retrieval, soft computing approach to industrial engineering, and experience management and information systems.

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3540288953

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Dealing with Complexity

An Introduction to the Theory and Application of Systems Science

By: Robert L. Flood,Ewart R. Carson

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Dealing with Complexity

An Introduction to the Theory and Application of Systems Science

By: Robert L. Flood,Ewart R. Carson

Contents 11. 2. 2. Four Main Areas of Dispute 247 11. 2. 3. Summary . . . 248 11. 3. Making Sense of the Issues . . 248 11. 3. 1. Introduction . . . . 248 11. 3. 2. The Scientific Approach 248 11. 3. 3. Science and Matters of Society . 249 11. 3. 4. Summary . 251 11. 4. Tying It All Together . . . . 251 11. 4. 1. Introduction . . . . 251 11. 4. 2. A Unifying Framework 251 11. 4. 3. Critical Systems Thinking 253 11. 4. 4. Summary 254 11. 5. Conclusion 254 Questions . . . 255 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Chapter One SYSTEMS Origin and Evolution, Terms and Concepts 1. 1. INTRODUCTION We start this book with Theme A (see Figure P. I in the Preface), which aims to develop an essential and fundamental understanding of systems science. So, what is systems science? When asked to explain what systems science is all about, many systems scientists are confronted with a rather daunting task. The discipline tends to be presented and understood in a fragmented way and very few people hold an overview understanding of the subject matter, while also having sufficient in-depth competence in many and broad-ranging subject areas where the ideas are used. Indeed, it was precisely this difficulty that identified the need for a comprehensive well-documented account such as is presented here in Dealing with Complexity.

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Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems

10th International Conference, KES 2006, Bournemouth, UK, October 9-11, 2006 Proceedings

By: Bogdan Gabrys,Robert J. Howlett

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Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems

10th International Conference, KES 2006, Bournemouth, UK, October 9-11, 2006 Proceedings

By: Bogdan Gabrys,Robert J. Howlett

The three volume set LNAI 4251, LNAI 4252, and LNAI 4253 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, KES 2006, held in Bournemouth, UK, in October 2006. The 480 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from about 1400 submissions. The papers present a wealth of original research results from the field of intelligent information processing.

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3540465421

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Introduction to Neuro-Fuzzy Systems

By: Robert Fuller

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Introduction to Neuro-Fuzzy Systems

By: Robert Fuller

Fuzzy sets were introduced by Zadeh (1965) as a means of representing and manipulating data that was not precise, but rather fuzzy. Fuzzy logic pro vides an inference morphology that enables approximate human reasoning capabilities to be applied to knowledge-based systems. The theory of fuzzy logic provides a mathematical strength to capture the uncertainties associ ated with human cognitive processes, such as thinking and reasoning. The conventional approaches to knowledge representation lack the means for rep resentating the meaning of fuzzy concepts. As a consequence, the approaches based on first order logic and classical probablity theory do not provide an appropriate conceptual framework for dealing with the representation of com monsense knowledge, since such knowledge is by its nature both lexically imprecise and noncategorical. The developement of fuzzy logic was motivated in large measure by the need for a conceptual framework which can address the issue of uncertainty and lexical imprecision. Some of the essential characteristics of fuzzy logic relate to the following [242]. • In fuzzy logic, exact reasoning is viewed as a limiting case of ap proximate reasoning. • In fuzzy logic, everything is a matter of degree. • In fuzzy logic, knowledge is interpreted a collection of elastic or, equivalently, fuzzy constraint on a collection of variables. • Inference is viewed as a process of propagation of elastic con straints. • Any logical system can be fuzzified. There are two main characteristics of fuzzy systems that give them better performance für specific applications.

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The Ashgate Research Companion to US Foreign Policy

By: Robert J. Pauly,Jr.

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The Ashgate Research Companion to US Foreign Policy

By: Robert J. Pauly,Jr.

Examining the past, present and future formulation and implementation of US foreign policy, this research companion provides a range of interpretations of the topic so that the reader comes away with a clear knowledge of the academic and policy debates that define the field. The volume focuses on American foreign policy from both historical and political science analytical perspectives and divides into three sections: -

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131704116X

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Paradox in the Contrivance of Human Development

By: Robert Kowalski

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Paradox in the Contrivance of Human Development

By: Robert Kowalski

Paradox in the Contrivance of Human Development This book crosses disciplinary boundaries in a way that few books on human development do. Its strengths come from the fresh perspectives which emerge from the diverse fields that the author draws upon (e.g. Central Banking; Child Protection; Environment; Extension; Food Security; SMEs; Water and Sanitation to name a few). It is an anthology of the author's recently published works with a leavening of contemporary material. The objective is to draw this rich material into a coherent whole that will meet the needs and interests of professionals, students and lay-enthusiasts alike. The author's insights come from his extensive experience juxtaposed with an academic perspective and educative engagement. This experience has been gained over many years working with various international development agencies from multilateral and bilateral donors to International Financial Institutions, UN agencies, non-government organisations, national and local institutions. The supportive, underpinning scholarship is both eclectic and thoroughgoing, augmenting essays on anthropology, economics, environment, management, philosophy, psychology, and sociology. The end result is a unique exploration of the issues that confront the theory and practice of human development.

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1491740353

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Social Responsibility - Methods, Dilemmas and Hopes

By: Robert G. Dyck

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Social Responsibility - Methods, Dilemmas and Hopes

By: Robert G. Dyck

Current global economic crises call for social responsibility to replace neo-liberalistic, one-sided and short-term criteria causing monopolies of global enterprises. Humanity's existence is endangered under the threat of global capitalism, unless the positive concept 'everyone's social responsibility impacts everyone in society' becomes the basis of the new socio-economic order. This concept must be realized together with related concepts of 'interdependence' and 'holism,' embodying the principles of accountability, transparency, ethical behavior, and respect for stakeholders--to support the rule of law, international norms, and human rights. Social Responsibility - Social Responsibility - Methods, Dilemmas and Hopes explores the realm of social responsibility in the context of innovation, business practice and economic crises. Readers can apply related principles to their business practices and enhance their business prospects in a modern environment facing the challenges of socio-economic crises. The contents of this volume include chapters on ethics of interdependence, trust management by computer simulation, a new fractal metric for social responsibility, the syntax of autocratic systems based on social responsibility, implementation of corporate social responsibility and requisite personal holism as a basis of social responsibility. This volume is intended for graduates and professionals working in government organizations and commercial enterprises, to learn basic concepts about social responsibility and introduce holistic management practices in their daily and professional lives.

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1608059065

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Fuzzy Logic in Management

By: Christer Carlsson,Mario Fedrizzi,Robert Fuller

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Fuzzy Logic in Management

By: Christer Carlsson,Mario Fedrizzi,Robert Fuller

This book shows how the application of fuzzy logic can benefit management, group decision making, strategic planning, supply chain management and other business imperatives. The theoretical analysis is fully supported by real-life case studies. The book develops themes that businesses can use to master effectiveness and quality, work with flexibility, and support continuous learning in the organization and the individual.

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1441989773

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Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders

By: Robert H. Brookshire,Malcolm R. McNeil

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Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders

By: Robert H. Brookshire,Malcolm R. McNeil

Get the tools you need to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with neurogenic communication disorders! Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 8th Edition provides a solid foundation in the neurology of communication, as well as the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, assessment, and management of commonly encountered neurogenic communication disorders in adults. A concise, evidence-based approach shows how to measure and treat abnormalities such as aphasia, dysarthria, right-hemisphere syndrome, and traumatic brain injury syndrome. This edition is updated with new coverage of laboratory tests, blast-related injuries to the head, and medications for dementia. Created by neurogenic communication disorders educator Robert H. Brookshire and continued by Malcolm R. McNeil, this bestselling text will enhance your skills in the rehabilitation of clients with neurogenic communication disorders. - A clear, concise approach makes complex material easy to follow and understand. - Clinical vignettes show how to apply principles to practice and illustrate how patients are evaluated and treated. - Thought questions at the end of each chapter are based on realistic scenarios and challenge you to assess your understanding, think critically, and apply information to clinical situations. Suggested answers are included in the appendix. - Clinically relevant sidebars include related facts, information, and tips for recall or therapy. - More than 200 photographs and images include anatomic illustrations, scans using various brain imaging techniques, and examples of assessment tests. - Evidence-based practice is reinforced by the use of scientific, evidence-based rationales to support the effectiveness of treatment approaches. - Student-friendly features enhance learning with chapter outlines, critical thinking exercises, medical protocols, sample paperwork, patient transcripts, commonly used medical abbreviations, and a glossary with definitions of key vocabulary. - General Concepts summary points highlight the most important material in each chapter. - NEW content on closed-head injuries as a consequence of blast injury is included in the Traumatic Brain Injury chapter, addressing a pathophysiology often found in Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. - UPDATED content includes new information on medications for treatment of persons with dementia, the latest laboratory tests for neurologic assessment, and the most current cognitive rehabilitation approaches. - NEW! More Thought questions in each chapter help you apply concepts to clinical situations. - Additional content on evidence-based practice includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses relating to the efficacy and effectiveness of specific treatment approaches. - Additional graphics, clinical photographs, and tables depict key information and concepts.

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0323290922

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Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

Towards Autonomous Personality Agents

By: Robert Trappl,Paolo Petta

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Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

Towards Autonomous Personality Agents

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The Magic of Ruin Mist

A Candid Look at Robert Stanek's Life, Work and Books

By: Robert Stanek

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The Magic of Ruin Mist

A Candid Look at Robert Stanek's Life, Work and Books

By: Robert Stanek

Readers all over the world are discovering the works of Robert Stanek. Filled with mystery, intrigue, adventure, and magic the books transport readers to a world unlike any other. In this insightful book, you get the real scoop on Robert Stanek. From his childhood days to his recent success with the Ruin Mist books, this outstanding book sheds new light on his life and his struggle to excel as a writer. His story is a story of hope and dreams, and in many ways, reading this book is like visiting with an old friend. You'll laugh and you'll cry and you'll be enchanted. And that's just the beginning. You also get a complete collector's guide to the Ruin Mist books, complete rules for playing King's Mate, and more.

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Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

Fuzzy Reasoning in Decision Making and Optimization

Fuzzy Reasoning in Decision Making and Optimization

Liberating Systems Theory

Liberating Systems Theory

Possibility for Decision

Possibility for Decision

Cascades and Fields in Perceptual Psychophysics

Cascades and Fields in Perceptual Psychophysics

Knowledge-based Intelligent Information And Engineering Systems

Knowledge-based Intelligent Information And Engineering Systems

Dealing with Complexity

Dealing with Complexity

Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems

Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems

Introduction to Neuro-Fuzzy Systems

Introduction to Neuro-Fuzzy Systems

The Ashgate Research Companion to US Foreign Policy

The Ashgate Research Companion to US Foreign Policy

Paradox in the Contrivance of Human Development

Paradox in the Contrivance of Human Development

Social Responsibility - Methods, Dilemmas and Hopes

Social Responsibility - Methods, Dilemmas and Hopes

Fuzzy Logic in Management

Fuzzy Logic in Management

Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders

Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

Creating Personalities for Synthetic Actors

The Magic of Ruin Mist

The Magic of Ruin Mist

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