This paper surveys the emerging science of how to design a``COllective
INtelligence''(COIN). A COIN is a large multi-agent system where:(i) There is little to no …

In this article we provide an overview of pricing concepts for broadband multiservice
networks. We review the notions of flat pricing, priority pricing, Paris-Metro pricing, smart …

Swarm intelligence is a relatively new approach to problem solving that takes inspiration
from the social behaviors of insects and of other animals. In particular, ants have inspired a …

On-chip micronetworks, designed with a layered methodology, will meet the distinctive
challenges of providing functionally correct, reliable operation of interacting system-on-chip …

Annotation As one of the fastest growing technologies in our culture today, data
communications and networking presents a unique challenge for instructors. As both the …

This paper introduces AntNet, a novel approach to the adaptive learning of routing tables in
communications networks. AntNet is a distributed, mobile agents based Monte Carlo system …

Transactional Information Systems is the long-awaited, comprehensive work from leading
scientists in the transaction processing field. Weikum and Vossen begin with a broad look at …

Multi-Carrier Digital Communications Theory and Applications of OFDM, Second Edition
Multi-carrier modulation, Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) particularly …

This paper studies the design of layer-2 protocols for a vehicle to send safety messages to
other vehicles. The target is to send vehicle safety messages with high reliability and low …

Systems with delays appear frequently in engineering; typical examples of time-delay
systems are communication networks, chemical processes and tele-operation systems. The …