Information Processing and Management - International Conference on Recent Trends in Business Administration and Information Processing, BAIP 2010, Trivandrum, Kerala, India, March 26-27, 2010. Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information

Preface

Table of Contents

SVD and Neural Network Based Watermarking Scheme

Introduction

Watermark Embedding

Watermark Extraction

Conclusion

References

Improved Web Precision: An Interplay of Proximity Heuristics and Semantic Association of Query-Terms

Introduction

Query Term Proximity Heuristic and Semantic Associations

Multi-term Query

Semantic Association between Query Terms

Term Proximity Measures

Experimental Evaluation

Related Works

Conclusion

References

Network Management Initialization for Wired and Wireless Communication: A Real Time Study

Introduction

Overview of the Infrastructure Modules

Adaptive Security Algorithm

Back Bone Implementation

Performance Management

Conclusion and Future Work

References

IMM-I46: Inter Mobility Management for an Integrated IPv4 and IPv6 Network

Introduction

Literature Review

Proposed System

Processing IPv6 Initiated Communications in V6EGT

Processing IPv4 Initiated Communications in V4EGT

Processing IPv6 Destined Communications in V6EGT

Implementation

Conclusion

References

An Efficient Multicast Hybrid Routing Protocol for MANETs

Introduction

Proposed Protocol

Performance Evaluation

Simulation Environment and Parameters

Observations and Discussions

Conclusions

References

Applications of Graph Theory in Face Biometrics

Introduction

Face Recognition Using Graph Matching Constraint

Reduced Point Based Match Constraint for Face Recognition

Face Recognition Using Probabilistic Graph

Fusion of Matching Scores

Experimental Results

Face Recognition Using RPbMC

Face Recognition by Fusion of Salient Invariant Features

Conclusion

References

Substitution-Diffusion Based Image Cipher Using Chaotic Standard Map and 3D Cat Map

Introduction

Proposed Method

Generation of Synthetic Images

Image Stretching and XORing

Diffusion and XORing

Decryption

Security and Performance Analysis

Sensitivity Analysis oof the Encryption

Conclusion

References

Hybrid Activities of AODV for Wireless Ad hoc Sensor Network

Introduction

Proposed Protocol

Performance Evaluation Parameters

Simulation Parameters

Observation and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Design and Evaluation of a Fuzzy-Based CPU Scheduling Algorithm

Introduction

Scheduling Algorithms

First-Come, First-Served (FCFS

Shortest-Job-First (SJF)

Priority Scheduling (PrS)

Fuzzy-Based Scheduling (FuzS)

Results and Performance Evaluation

Case-Study 1

Case-Study 2

Case-Study 3

Case-Study 4

Conclusion

References

Object Location in Cluster Based Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Introduction

Previous Work

Assumptions Made

Algorithm

Maintenance of Location Information

Metrics Used

Simulation Results

Conclusion and Future Work

References

Performance Analysis of Coded OFDM for Various Modulation Schemes in 802.11a Based Digital Broadcast Applications

Introduction

IEEE 802.11a Specifications

Implementing Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Based System

Simulation Results

Conclusion

References

Fast OVSF Code Assignment Scheme for WCDMA Wireless Networks

Introduction

Proposed Design

Simulation and Results

Input Data

Results

Conclusion

References

A Closed Form Slew Evaluation Approach Using Burr’s Distribution Function for High Speed On-Chip RC Interconnects

Introduction

Basic Theory

Properties of Burr’s Distribution

Proposed Slew Metric Model

Experimental Result

Conclusion

References

Wavelet-Domain $L$^{8}-Constrained Two-Stage Near-Lossless EEG Coder

Introduction

Techniques Used

Lifting Scheme

SPIHT Encoding Algorithm

Compression Algorithm

Experiments

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Fuzzy Based Bandwidth Management for Wireless Multimedia Networks

Introduction

Related Work

Proposed Work

Network Environment

Bandwidth Allocation

Fuzzy Based Bandwidth Allocation

Simulation

Simulation Model

Simulation Procedure

Simulation Inputs

Performance Parameters

Results

Conclusions

References

A Novel Digital Algorithm for Sobel Edge Detection

Introduction

Functional Description

Sobel Edge Detection

Block Diagram

Algorithm for Sobel Edge Detection Method

Results

Conclusion

References

Efficient Intrusion Detection with Reduced Dimension Using Data Mining Classification Methods and Their Performance Comparison

Introduction

Related Work

Dataset Description

Exclusion of Dataset

Estimation of Model Performance

Performance Evaluation

Dimensionality Reduction

Result

ROC Statistical Result

Performance Comparison of Weka Explorer and Knowledge Flow

Conclusion

References

Recognition of Isolated Indian Sign Language Gesture in Real Time

Introduction

Generation of ISL Video Training Samples

Methodology

Feature Extraction

Classification and Result Analysis

Conclusion and Future Work

References

Power-Efficient Cache Design Using Dual-Edge Clocking Scheme in Sun OpenSPARC T1 and Alpha AXP Processors

Introduction

Power Consumption in CMOS

Dual-Edge Clocking Methodology

Application of Dual-Edge Clocking in Caches

The OpenSPARC T1 and Alpha AXP 21064 Processor Caches

Modification Using Dual-Edge Clocking

Experimental Results and Analysis

Conclusion

References

Power Consumption Analysis of Direct, Set Associative and Phased Set Associative Cache Organizations in Alpha AXP 21064 Processor

Introduction

Direct Mapped Cache Architecture

Set Associative Cache Architecture

Phased Set Associative Cache Architecture

The Alpha AXP 21064 Processor

Implementation and Experimental Results

Conclusion

References

Role of Resolution in Noisy Pattern Matching

Introduction

The Approach

Experimental Results

Conclusion

References

Integrating an Efficient Authorization Protocol with Trigon-Based Authentication Mechanism for Improving Grid Security

Introduction

The Authorization Protocol and Its Integration with the Trigon-Based Authentication Protocol

Simulation Results

Conclusion

References

Bandwidth Estimation Scheme for Mobile Adhoc Network

Introduction

QOS-Aware Routing

Simulation Results

Conclusion

References

Multimodal Biometric Invariant Moment Fusion Authentication System

Introduction

Related Work

Multimodal Biometric System

Invariant Moment Fusion System

Fingerprint

Face

Fusion

Authentication

Conclusion

References

Histogram Equalization for Class-Identification of Dental Disease Using Digital Radiography

Introduction

Advantages of Direct Digital Radiography Compared with Conventional Film

Routine Dental Diseases

Digital Image Processing Radiographs

Method

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Comparison of Histogram and Spatiograms for Content Based Retrieval of Remote Sensing Images

Introduction

Overview of Histogram and Spatiogram

Histogram

Spatiogram

Methodology

Results

Conclusions

References

Vector Quantization for Tumor Demarcation of Mammograms

Introduction

Algorithms for Segmentation

Watershed Algorithm

Vector Quantization

Results

Conclusion

References

Selective Encryption of Video Using Multiple Chaotic Maps

Introduction

Encryption Scheme

Experimental and Performance Analysis

Histogram Analysis

Key Sensitivity Analysis

Key Space Analysis

Conclusion

References

Optimizing the Hybrid Approach for Time Synchronization in Wireless Sensor Networks

Introduction

Related Work

Time Synchronization Protocols and Their Approaches

Time Synchronization Protocol for Sensor Networks

Reference Broadcast Protocol

Hybrid Protocol

Theoretical Analysis of Hybrid Protocol

Calculation of Threshold Value for Hybrid Protocol

Analysis of Message Transmission for Hybrid Protocol

Optimized Hybrid Protocol: New Approach

Optimized Hybrid Protocol and Analysis of Message Transmission

Algorithm for Optimized Hybrid Protocol

Implementation

Methodology

Simulation and Tools Employed

Performance Results and Analysis

Conclusion

References

Tracking Based Secure AODV Routing Protocol

Introduction

Related Works

AODV Routing Protocol [3]

Route Discovery

Route Maintenance

Security Problems in AODV Protocol

Proposed Tracking Based Credence Computation Algorithm

A Security Mechanism Built on AODV Protocol

Credence Mechanism Built on AODV Protocol

Results and Analysis of the Algorithm

Conclusions

References

Study of Visitor Behavior by Web Usage Mining

Introduction

Related Work

Proposed Work

Pattern Discovery

Pattern Analysis

Theoretical Study

Experimental Analysis

Conclusions

References

A Hybrid Routing Protocol for Wireless Sensor Network

Introduction

Constraints of Sensor Nodes

Existing Protocols

AODV

LEACH

DSDV

DSR

TORA

Proposed Approach

Results

Conclusion

References

Efficient Group Key Distribution Mechanism for Dynamic Groups Using Public Key Broadcast Ring

Introduction

Related Work

Notations and Terminology

Group Communication Using Public Key Broadcast Ring

Join Protocol

Leave Protocol

Region Based Group Communication

Join Protocol

Leave Protocol

Analysis

Cost of Join

Cost of Leave

Number of Keys at Each Member

Conclusion

References

Investigation on Effectiveness of Simulation Results for Wireless Sensor Networks

Introduction

Problem Formation

Simulators for Wireless Sensor Networks

Generic Network Simulators

Code Level Simulators

Firmware Level Simulators

Evaluating Impact of O.S. Architectures on Simulation Results

Experimental Result-1

Experimental Result-2

Analysis of Experimental Result

Other Factors Influencing Simulation Results

Conclusion

References

A Novel Multipath Routing Scheme in Mobile Adhoc Networks

Introduction

Related Works

Proposed Architecture

Simulation Results

Conclusions

References

A Novel Security Approach for Detecting Black Hole Attack in MANET

Introduction

Related Works

Proposed Approach

Simulations and Discussion

Conclusion

References

NEEMON Algorithm Based on Data Locality for Priority Based Dynamic Load Balancing in Distributed Database

Introduction

What Is Load Balancing?

Literature Survey

Proposed Model

Implementation

Performance

Conclusion and Future Work

References

A Secure e-Shopping Using Voice Ordering

Introduction

Design and Implementation

Credit Card Validation

Password Encryption

Voice Ordering Components

Mobile Services

Conclusion

References

Performance Analysis of All-Optical WDM Network with Wavelength Converter Using Erlang C Traffic Model

Introduction

Mathematical Model

Simulation and Results

Conclusion

References

A Concurrent Synchronization Model for Distributed Multimedia Systems

Introduction

Related Works

System Architecture

Implementation and Results

Results

User Interactions

Conclusions and Future Enhancements

References

Secure QoS Enabled On-Demand Link-State Multipath Routing in MANETS

Introduction

Related Works

The Proposed Mechanism

Secure Broadcasting QRREQ Packets

Unipath Discovery Operations Perform by Destination Node

Multipath Discovery Operation Perform by Destination

Secure Unicasting QRREP Packets to Source Node

Multipaths Route Maintenance

Conclusions

References

A Novel Approach for Building a Dynamically Reconfigurable Trustworthy Distributed System

Introduction

Proposed Approach

TrustProb: A Measure of Trust

Trust Scale and Classification of Nodes

Trust Management Framework for Load Balancing

Our Proposed Trust Building Approach

Simulation and Results

Conclusion

References

An Improved Three Pattern Huffman Compression Algorithm for Medical Images in Telemedicine

Introduction

Related Work

Materials and Methods

Pattern Finder

Pseudo code of 3-Length Huffman Algorithm

Experimental Results and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Encryption Algorithm for Block Ciphers Based on Programmable Cellular Automata

Introduction

Survey of Existing Encryption Algorithm

Motivation

Encryption Algorithm Based on PCA

Proposed Model Based on PCA for Encryption

Conclusion

References

Performance Analysis of Reactive Routing Protocols with OSPF for IEEE 802.11s Wireless Mesh Network

IEEE 802.11s Mesh Network Architecture

Protocol Description

AODV (Ad hoc On-demand Distance Vector)

DYMO (Dynamic MANET On-demand)

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

Performance Metric

Packet Delivery Ratio and Throughput

End-to-End Delay and Average Jitter

Simulation Environment and Results

Conclusion

References

Quality of Service On-demand Power Aware Routing Algorithm for Wireless Sensor Networks

Introduction

Overview of Routing Algorithms

Sensor Protocols for Information via Negotiation (SPIN)

Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy (LEACH)

Directed Diffusion (DDiff)

Quality of Service On-demand Power Aware Routing Algorithm (QDPRA)

Basic Idea

Average Residual Battery Power Estimation

Rebroadcast Time Control

Delay Metric

Bandwidth Metric

Simulations

Simulation Model

Results

Conclusion

References

A Cryptographic Approach to Defend against IP Spoofing

Introduction

Related Work

Probabilistic Packet Marking

Deterministic Packet Marking

Neighbor Stranger Discrimination (NSD)

Existing Approaches for Detecting and Preventing IP Spoofed Attacks

Stack Pi: New Packet Marking and Filtering

Marking-Based Detection and Filtering (MDADF)

Cryptographic Approach

Key Generation Algorithms

Conclusion and Discussion

References

Multi-agent Based Network Performance Tuning in Grid

Introduction

Related Work

System Design

Detailed System Design

Implementation

Network Monitoring

Cost Model

Network Performance Tuning

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

Future Work

References

Finding Discriminative Weighted Sub-graphs to Identify Software Bugs

Introduction

Proposed Approach

Building Weighted Execution Graphs

Mining Discriminative Sub Graphs

Pruning Strategies Based on the Upper-Bound of Information Gain

Applying Decision Tree for Isolating Discriminative Sub-graphs

Experimental Results

Concluding Remarks

References

Border Gateway Routing Protocol Convergence Time Analysis with Minimum Route Advertisement Information

Introduction

Exchange of Route Information and Route Processing in BGP

MRAI Timers

BGP Modified Distance Vector Algorithm

BGP Performance Analysis Metrics

Performance Metrics Analysis for One Sample Topology

Design of BGP with Minimum Convergence Time and Less Number of Updates

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Design and Implementation of an Efficient Method for Certificate Path Verification in Hierarchical Public Key Infrastructures

Introduction

Hierarchical PKI Model

Certificate Path

Proposed Method of Certificate Path Verification

Implementation and Experimental Results

Forward Vs. Reverse Path Construction

Proposed Method of Certificate Path Verification

Conclusions

References

Iris Recognition Technique Using Gaussian Pyramid Compression

Introduction

Iris Recognition

Image Preprocessing

Feature Extraction

Template Matching

Experimental Results

CASIA Database

Recognition Analysis

Conclusions

References

Coverage of Access Points Using Particle Swarm Optimization in Indoor WLAN

Introduction

General Notations

Model Description

Path Loss Model

Computational Steps for Access Point’s Calculation

Solution of the Model

Operation of PSO

Conclusion

References

Energy Conservation of Multicast Key Distribution in Mobile Adhoc Networks

Introduction

Related Work

CBMT Algorithm

Performance Evaluation

Simulation Results

Conclusion

References

An Optimal Trust Based Resource Allocation Mechanism for Cross Domain Grid

Introduction

Related Work

Trust Management

Trust Based Scheduling

Client Rank Based Scheduling

Algorithm

Fault Tolerance Techniques

Checkpointing

Replication

Combined Fault Tolerance Technique

Performance

Conclusion

References

Reactive Network Monitor for DDoS Attacks

Introduction

Related Work

Proposed Framework

Router Components

Victim Components

Algorithm

Simulation Results

Conclusion

References

Statistical Method for English to Kannada Transliteration

Introduction

Statistical Machine Translation

Transliteration Procedure Using SMT

Language Model

Transliteration Model

Decoder

English to Kannada Statistical Transliteration

Preprocessing

Language Modeling

Transliteration Model

Evaluation and Results

Comparison with SVM and Google Indic -Transliteration Systems

Conclusion

References

RIFMAS: River Flow Management System Using Wireless Sensing Agents

Introduction

Motivation and Related Works

System Architecture

Implementation of RIFMAS

Global RIFMAS: GRIFMAS

Implementation of GRIFMAS

Conclusion and Future Work

References

Finite Element Approach to Radial Heat Flow in Human Dermal Tissues

Introduction

Structure of Skin

Mathematical Background

Numerical Solution of the Problem

Numerical Result and Discussion

Conclusion

References

An Efficient Auction Based Ticket Booking Scheme for Indian Cinemas

Introduction

VCG Mechanisms and Multi-unit Auction

VCG Mechanisms

Multi-unit Auction

Our Scheme

Experiment

Social Issues

Conclusion

References

Supervised Learning Approach for Predicting the Quality of Cotton Using WEKA

Introduction

Experimental Setup

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Music-Inspired Optimization Algorithm: Harmony-Tabu for Document Retrieval Using Relevance Feedback

Introduction

The Basic Harmony Search (HS) Clustering Algorithm

Tabu Search for Retrieval

Harmony Tabu Algorithm

Relevance Feedback and Query Expansion

Empirical Results

Conclusion

References

Challenges in Segmentation of Text in Handwritten Gurmukhi Script

Introduction

Gurumukhi Script and Its Charaterstics

Segmentation: Significance in Recognition Process

Challenges in Segmenting Handwritten Gurmukhi Scripts

Conclusion

References

Exploring the Contrasts of VoIP Phone Services

Introduction

Types of Telephones Used in VoIP

VoIP Hard Phones

VoIP Soft Phones

VoIP Wireless Phones

VoIP Phone Services

Internet VoIP Phone Services

Cable VoIP Phone Services

VoIP Chat Services

Contrasts of VoIP Phone Services

Conclusion

References

Performance Comparision of FSR, LAR1 and LANMAR Routing Protocols in MANET’S

Introduction

Preliminaries

FSR

LANMAR

LAR1

Performance Evaluation

Conclusion

References

Impact Factor of E - Learning: Using Secondary Education Case Study

Introduction

Content Development

MIMEO Technology

Proposed Work

Experiment

Conclusion

Future Scope

References

Annotating Indian Tribal Medicinal Documents Using Semi Automatically Extracted Ontology

Introduction

The OntoAnnot System

Ontology Extraction Module

Annotation Module

Experimental Evaluation and Results

Future Work

References

A Comparative Study of Feature Extraction Approaches for an Efficient Iris Recognition System

Introduction

Proposed Methodology

Feature Extraction

Statistical Measures

Lifting Wavelet Transforms

Grey Level Co-occurrence Matrix(GLCM)

Matching

Euclidean Measures

Separable Power

Distance Threshold

Experimental Results

Conclusion

References

Binary Data Compression Using Medial Axis Transform Algorithm

Introduction

Data Redundancy

Medial Axis Transform

Review of Medial Axis Transform

Generation of Medial Axis Transform

Implementation of Proposed Algorithm

Distance Transform Algorithm

Medial Axis Transform

Results and Conclusion

References

Internet Usage Monitoring for Crime Detection

IUMCD Architecture and Working

IUMCD Monitor

IUMCD Agent

IUMCD Central Coordinator

Experimental Observations

Conclusion

References

Spectral Fluctuation Analysis for Audio Compression Using Adaptive Wavelet Decomposition

Introduction

Perceptual Audio Coding

Wavelet Filter Bank

Spectral Fluctuation Analysis

System Implementation

Experiments and Results

Conclusion and Future Work

References

Defending against Node Misbehavior to Discover Secure Route in OLSR

Introduction

The Proposed Security Enhancement Mechanism

Message Authentication

Mutual Authentication

Authentic Route Confirmation

Timestamp Exchange Mechanism

OLSR with Security Enhancement Mechanism

HELLO Message Extension

TC Message Extension

Performance Evaluation of OLSR with Security Enhancement Mechanism

Security Analysis

Conclusions

References

SIMBIC: SIMilarity Based BIClustering of Expression Data

Introduction

Background

Problem Statement

Proposed Work

Feature Selection

Reference Genes and Reference Conditions

Experimental Analysis

Performance of the Proposed Algorithm

Merits of SIMBIC over RMSBE

Conclusion

References

An Efficient and Cost Effective Multilayer Peer to Peer Distributed Database Model for Mobile E-Polling System

Introduction

Architecture Overview

ID Scheme and Its Working

Conclusion and Results

References

Automatic Incorporation of Corrections into Reviewed Documents

Introduction

Proposed Methodology

Experimental Results

Conclusion

References

Performance Comparison of Multicast Routing Protocols for MANETs

Introduction

Related Work

Operational Principles of OPHMR, CAMP and ODMRP

OPHMR

CAMP

ODMRP

Simulation Results

Conclusion

References

Traffic Aware LSP Selection Method in MPLS Networks

Introduction

Related Work

Proposed LSP Selection Method

Conclusion and Future Work

References

Context-Aware Intrusion Detection in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

Introduction

Background and Motivation

Adaptive Context-Aware Intrusion Detection

Experimental Results

Conclusion and Future Work

References

Energy and Fault Aware Management Framework for Wireless Sensor Network

Introduction

Fault Tolerant Framework

Lack of Power (LOP) and Loss of Data (LOD) Algorithms

Results and Conclusion

Future Work

References

An Image Index Model for Retrieval

Introduction

Motivation

Vector Quantization Based Image Index

Experimental Results and Evaluation

Conclusions and Future Work

References

Trust Based Strategy to Resist Collaborative Blackhole Attack in Manet

Introduction

Blackhole and Cooperative Blackhole Attack

Related Work

Proposed System

Association Estimator Technique

Results

Conclusion

References

Extended Finite State Machine Model-Based Regression Test Suite Reduction Using Dynamic Interaction Patterns

Introduction

The EFSM Model

Regression Test Suite Reduction Using Dynamic Dependencies

Regression Test Suite Reduction

Performance Analysis

Conclusion

References

Throughput Analysis of HWMP Routing Protocol in Wireless Mesh Networks

Introduction

Scenario Description

Results

Conclusion

References

Separation of Machine Printed Roman and Gurmukhi Script Words

Introduction

Related Work

Proposed Technique

Line Segmentation

Word Segmentation

Word Coordinates Updation

Word Language Identification

Results and Discussions

References

FPGA Implementation of AES Co-processor in Counter Mode

Introduction

Previous Work

Present Work

AES Algorithm Module in Counter Mode

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Detecting Plagiarism in Text Documents

Introduction

Related Works

Experimental Section

Conclusion and Future Improvements

References

Hiding Relevant Information in an Image

Introduction

Problem Statement

Proposed Algorithm(Modulus 11) for Cryptography

Proposed Embedding Algorithm

Proposed Extraction Algorithm

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Discovery from Web Usage Data: A Survey of Web Usage Pre-processing Techniques

Introduction

Pre-processing Steps

Data Cleaning

User Identification

User Session Identification

Path Completion and Transaction Identification

Conclusion

References

Context-Aware System Using .NET Approach

Introduction

Component Assessment on the Basis of Metadata

Component Assessment Using .NET Approach

Run-Time Adaptations: An Example

Component Switcher

Monitor

Component Extractor

Conclusion

References

Genetic Audio Watermarking

Introduction

Why Still Substitution Techniques of Audio Watermarking

Problems of Substitution Techniques of Audio Watermarking

The Solution

Genetic Algorithm Approach

Conclusions

References

Effective BST Approach to Find Underflow Condition in Interval Trees Using Augmented Data Structure

Introduction

Traditional BST Approach

Traditional Interval Tree [1]

Modification Suggested for Underflow Condition in Interval Trees

Conclusion

References

Natural Disaster Impact Assessment Using Genetic Algorithm

Introduction

Genetic Algorithm

Earth Quake

Tsunami

Proposed System

Sample Input and Output

Conclusion

References

An Approach to Enhance Security Environment Based on SIFT Feature Extraction and Matching to Iris Recognition

Introduction

Proposed Approach

Iris Segmentation and Polar Transformation

Feature Extraction

Feature Point Selection

Matching

Results and Performance

References

A Framework for Priority-Based Inter Vehicle Communication for Highway Safety

Introduction

Literature Survey

Existing Information Propagation Scheme for Vehicular Networks

Proposed Scheme

Conclusion

References

Data Compression on Embedded System

Introduction

Literature Survey

Implementation

Experimental Results

Conclusions

References

A Survey on Preserving Privacy for Sensitive Association Rules in Databases

Introduction

Theoretical Background and Preliminaries

Classification of Privacy Preserving Association Rule Mining Algorithms

Heuristic Based Approaches

Border Based Approaches

Exact Approaches

Reconstruction Based Approaches

Cryptography Based Approaches

Comparative Performance Evaluation Metrics

Conclusion and Future Scope

References

Boon and Bane of Curvelet Transform

Introduction

Curvelet to aid Tamil Font Character Recognition

Curvelet to Identify Malignant Melanoma

Unidentifiable Data Hiding in Images

Curvelets – Threat to the Security of Web Applications

Conclusion

References

Security in High Performance Computing

Introduction

Security Applying in Cluster Architecture

Security Applying in Grid Architecture

Security Achievement through Existing Technologies

Conclusion

References

Trust Worthy Architecture for Mobile Ad Hoc Network Environment

Introduction

Trust Worthy Architecture

Security Model

Mobility Model

Reliability Model

QoS Metrics for MANET

Trust Worthy Architecture Pseudo Code Implementation

Results and Conclusion

Future Work

References

A Cross Layer Approach for Fault Management Framework in Wireless Sensor Networks

Introduction

Planes in Protocol Stack

Proposed Protocol Stack

Design Flow

XLA Algorithm

Result and Conclusion

Future Work

References

Security Solutions to the Phishing: Transactions Based on Security Questions and Image

Introduction

Proposed System

Conclusions

References

CloneManager: A Tool for Detection of Type1 and Type2 Code Clones

Code Clones

Proposed Method

Experimental Results

Conclusion

References

Document Image Segmentation Using Recursive Top-Down Approach and Region Type Identification

Introduction

Literature Survey

Proposed Method

Results

Conclusions

References

An Analysis to BER Performances of Differential OFDM Systems

Introduction

System Description and Fading Channel Model

Results and Discussions

Conclusions

References

MPCS: An Account-Based Secure Mobile Payment Consortia System for Educational Institutions

Introduction

Literature Review

Secure Communication between MPCS and MP User

Implementation Using J2ME

Conclusion

References

Team Automata Based Framework for Spatio-Temporal RBAC Model

Introduction

Literature Survey

Team Automata

Construction of Team Automata for STRBAC

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Discovery in Feedback System Using Pixel Oriented Technique

Introduction

Proposed Solution

Experimental Results

Conclusion

References

Analysis and Simulation of a Low Leakage Conventional SRAM Memory Cell at Deep Sub-micron Level

Introduction

SRAM Cell Architecture

Techniques for Leakage Reduction

Drowsy Cache Scheme

Simulation

References

Enhancing the efficiency of On-demand Routing Protocol for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

Introduction

Path Accumulation

Minimum Route Spanning Tree

Result Analysis

Conclusions

References

Design Issues for Replacing Credit Card on Mobile Phone

Introduction

Proposed Mobile Based Credit Card System

Design of the Application

Conclusion

References

Unknown Key Share Attack on STPKE’ Protocol

Introduction

Unknown Key Share Attack on STPKE’ Protocol

Experimental Results

Conclusion

References

An Effective SOA Model for Developing Efficient Systems

Introduction

Proposed Approach an Effectual SOA Model

Working Principles of the Proposed Approach

Conclusion

References

Refactoring Interprocedural Dynamic Slicing for Handling Pointers

Introduction

Basic and Proposed Concepts for Finding Slices

Conclusion

References

Image Segmentaion and Steganography for Secured Information Transmission

The Proposed Model

Algorithms

Algorithm for Message Permutation

Algorithm for Message Encoding

Extraction of Cuts of the Stego Image

Analysis of the Results

Concluding Remarks

References

Ant System Embedded with Local Search for Solving Facility Layout Problem

Introduction

Past Work

Mathematical Formulation

Proposed ANTELS

Initialize Trials and Parameters

Local Search

Intensification

Updating Pheromone Matrix

Diversification

Computational Results and Discussions

Conclusions

References

Strategic Initiatives and Automated Decision Support with ERP System Environment

Introduction

Lineage of ERP System Evolution and Fitting the Proposed Model

The Proposed Model – Automated Decision Support System with Enterprise Resources Planning (ADSSERP) System

The Model

Available Technologies

Position of ADSSERP with the Existing Decision Support Technologies

Possible Decisions with the ADSSERP

Strategic Planning and Decisions

Management of Technology

Decisions due to Economic Unrest

Benefits of ADSSERP

Concluding Remarks

References

A Case Study of Strategic Design Management

Introduction

Analysis Framework and Review of Previous Works

Concepts

Environment

Risk Taking

Case Study

Strategic Design of IKEA

The Design Management of IKEA

Conclusion

References

The Effects of Mannequins on Consumers’ Perception and Shopping Attitude

Introduction

Literature Review

Research Methodology

Research Objectives

Methodology

Findings from the Study

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Knowledge Transfer: Do Instructor Characteristics Matter?

Introduction

Literature Review

Various Perspectives on Knowledge

Factors Leading to Students Liking of an Instructor

Research Questions

Method

Participants and Procedure

Results and Discussion

Conclusion

References

Strong and Weak Formulations of Single Stage Uncapacitated Warehouse Location Problem

Introduction and Literature Review

Mathematical Formulation of SSUWLP

Strong and Weak Formulations and Their Relaxations

Experimental Setup

Results and Discussion

Conclusions

References

CRM in Pharmaceutical Sector: Meeting the Challenges of Changing Healthcare Environment

Introduction

Characteristics of Pharma Industry

Objective of CRM

Role of CRM in Pharma Sector

Customer Orientation in Pharma Industry

Pitfall of CRM

Conclusion

References

HR Roadmap: Becoming a Strategic Business Partner

Introduction

Some Key Statistics

Objectives of the Study

Research Methodology

Limitations and Further Research

Literature Review

Best Employers Study

Analysis, Findings and Key Learning

Conclusion

References

Recent Trends in Indian Technical and Management Education W.R.T. Maharashtra

Introduction

Role of Government in Education Sector

National Policies on Education

Size of the Indian Education System

Growth and Important Achievements

Factors Influencing Quality of Technical Education

Autonomy

Conclusion

References

Author Index