Information retrieval systems such as Web search engines offer convenient keyword-based
search interfaces. In contrast, relational database systems require the user to learn SQL and …

This paper describes the operational models, protocols and software tools needed for
seamless mobile transaction processing in a wireline (wired) and wireless environment. In …

This chapter describes the system design for a multimedia telediagnostic computing
environment (MMTE) for telemedical applications. Such an environment requires the design …

Message content is scaled to support rich messaging. Devices and associated messaging
systems can support various levels of content richness or fidelity. Message content scaling is …

This paper presents an overview of the models, programming paradigms and software tools
needed for an integrated network (wired and wireless) computing environment that can …

A new algorithm for authentication and digital signature is introduced. It is based on using
four different hash functions classified as very secure against all attacks except the brute …

(57) ABSTRACT A system and method for distributing digital media assets to a plurality of
users. A portal is provided comprising at least one server computer. The portal executes a …

The fast-paced, rapidly changing e-business environment, coupled with its emphasis on
brand image and the human-computer interface, and the creative nature of Web …

A transaction submitted from a mobile host is called a mobile transaction. It is a distributed
transaction that can be executed partly within that mobile host (MH) as internal transactions …

This chapter describes the Operational Models, Programming Paradigms and Software
Tools needed for building a Web-integrated network computing environment. We describe …