Vol. 60, n° 11-12, November-December 2005
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Guest editors
Mohamed Daoudi, GET/Télécom Lille 1, France
Gérard Eude, France Télécom R&D, France

Foreword

Mohamed Daoudi, Gérard Eude

High rate compression of CAD meshes based on subdivision inversion

Guillaume LAVOUÉ, Florent DUPONT, Atilla BASKURT

LIRIS UMR 5205 CNRS ; 43, bd du 11 novembre, 69622 Villeurbanne Cedex, France

Abstract In this paper we present a new framework, based on subdivision surface approximation, for efficient compression and coding of 3D models represented by polygonal meshes. Our algorithm fits the input 3D model with a piecewise smooth subdivision surface represented by a coarse control polyhedron, near optimal in terms of control points number and connectivity.» Read the summary

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Vol. 60, n° 9-10, September-October 2005
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The structure of international Internet hyperlinks and bilateral bandwidth

George A. BARNETT*, Han Woo PARK**

* Department of Communication, School of Informatics, State University of New York at Buffalo – Buffalo, NY 14260-1060, USA
** Department of Communication & Information, YeungNam University – Gyeong San, South Korea

Abstract Using network analysis, this article examines the structure of the international Internet as a global communication system. The number of inter-domain hyperlinks embedded in web-sites for 47 nations were gathered using Alta Vista. Data were also obtained on the bandwidth connections among 63 nations.» Read the summary

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Vol. 60, n° 7-8, July-August 2005
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Guest editors
Otto Carlos Duarte, UFRJ, Brazil
Guy Pujolle, UPMC, Paris, France

Foreword

Otto Carlos M. B. Duarte, Guy Pujolle

A bio-inspired field estimation scheme for wireless sensor networks

Daniel de O. CUNHA*, Rafael P. LAUFER*, Igor M. MORAES*, Marco D. D. BICUDO*, Pedro B. VELLOSO**, Otto Carlos M. B. DUARTE*

* Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Grupo de Teleinformática e Automação, PEE/COPPE – DEL/POLI – Av. Brig. Trompowski s/nº, Prédio do CT, Bloco H, Sala H-301, Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, P.O. Box 68504, CEP 21945-970, Brasil.» Read the summary

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Vol. 60, n° 5-6, May-June 2005
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Anonymous and Secure Electronic Transaction protocol

Srecko BRLEK*, Sardaouna HAMADOU**, John MULLINS***

* Laboratoire LACIM, Dép. d’Informatique, Université du Québec à Montréal
** Laboratoire CRAC, Dép. de Génie Informatique, École Polytechnique de Montréal
*** Laboratoire CRAC, Dép. de Génie Informatique, École Polytechnique de Montréal. B.P 6079, Succ. Centre-ville, Montréal (Québec), Canada, H3C 3A7

Abstract We present a new protocol for electronic transactions which is not only secure but also anonymous, the latter characteristic being obtained by associating an encryption device with a chip card. Security is ensured by the use of encryption, electronic signature and authentication.» Read the summary

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Vol. 60, n° 3-4, March-April 2005
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Guest editor
Jacques Ehlrich, INRETS, France

Foreword

Jacques Ehrlich

Intelligent vehicle R&D: A review and contrast of programs worldwide and emerging trends

Richard BISHOP

Bishop Consulting, PO Box 80, Granite, MD 21163, USA. Publisher, ivsource.net

 Abstract Intelligent Vehicle (IV) systems are becoming increasingly common on automobiles, heavy trucks, transit buses, and even in the military. Intelligent vehicle systems are defined as systems which sense the driving environment and provide information and/or control to assist the driver in optimal vehicle operation. The focus is on the “tactical level” function of driving (steering/braking/throttle), as distinct from the “strategic level” of route selection, etc.» Read the summary

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Vol. 60, n° 1-2, January-February 2005
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Guest editors
Ramesh Pyndiah, Télécom Bretagne, France
Michel Jézéquel, Télécom Bretagne, France

Foreword

Ramesh Pyndiah, Michel Jézéquel

BALLS: a structured peer-to-peer system with integrated load balancing

Viet Dung LE*, Gilbert BABIN**, Peter KROPF***

* Département d’informatique et de recherche opérationnelle – Université de Montréal ; C.P. 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville, Montréal, (Québec) Canada H3C 3J7
** Technologies de l’information, HEC Montréal – 3000, ch. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal (Québec) Canada H3T 2A7
*** Institut d’informatique, Université de Neuchâtel – Rue Emile Argand 11, CH 2009 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Abstract Load balancing is an important problem for structured peer-to-peer systems.» Read the summary

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