In this paper, we propose a novel framework of object categorization, namely layered object categorization, which takes advantage of hierarchical category information and performs...
Many Geographic Information System (GIS) applications must handle large geospatial datasets stored in raster representation. Spatial joins over raster data are important queries i...
We consider the task of reinforcement learning in an environment in which rare significant events occur independently of the actions selected by the controlling agent. If these ev...
Designers of information visualization systems have the choice to present information in a single integrated view or in multiple views. In practice, there is a continuum between t...
Recent advances in microfluidics technology have led to the emergence of miniaturized biochip devices for biochemical analysis. A promising category of microfluidic biochips relie...