Digital Information and Communication Technology and Its Applications: International Conference, DICTAP 2011, Dijon, France, June 21-23, 2011, Proceedings 2

This two-volume set CCIS 166 and 167 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Digital Information and Communication Technology and its Applications, DICTAP 2011, held in Dijon, France, in June 2010. The 128 revised full papers presented in both volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 330 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on Web applications; image processing; visual interfaces and user experience; network security; ad hoc network; cloud computing; Data Compression; Software Engineering; Networking and Mobiles; Distributed and Parallel processing; social networks; ontology; algorithms; multimedia; e-learning; interactive environments and emergent technologies for e-learning; signal processing; information and data management. Title Preface Table of Contents Software Engineering Ontology Development as a Software Engineering Procedure Introduction Upper Ontology Selection Core Ontology Specification Domain Ontology Development and Evaluation Conclusion References An IPv6 Test Bed for Mobility Support in Next Generation Wireless Networks Introduction Related Work The Agent-Based Mobility Protocol (AMP) Features Architecture Code Structure Experimental Scenario Environment Performance Metrics Results and Analyses Total Signaling Cost Packet Delay Packet Loss Conclusion and Further Work References Test Management Traceability Model to Support Software Testing Documentation Introduction Related Works Evaluation of Software Traceability Model Result Discussion Conclusion References Software Maintenance Testing Approaches to Support Test Case Changes – A Review Introduction Overview of Software Maintenance Testing Approaches Regression Test Suite Approach (RTS) Heuristic-Based Framework Approach (HBF) Keyword-Based Approach (KB) Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) Regression Testing Approach (GUIs-RT) Model-Based Approach (MB) Result Reviews of Maintenance Testing Approaches Result Review I Result Review II Conclusion References Measuring Understandability of Aspect-Oriented Code Introduction Related Work Aspect-Oriented Programming with AspectJ Dependence Graphs for Aspect-Oriented Software Module-Level Dependence Graphs Class/Aspect-Level Dependence Graph System-Level Dependence Graphs Metrics for Understandability Module-Level Metrics Class/Aspect-Level Metrics System-Level Metrics An Example Conclusion and Future Work References Aspect Oriented and Component Based Model Driven Architecture Introduction Related Study Model Driven Software Development Unified Modeling Language Component Based Software Development (CBSD) Aspect Oriented Software Development (AOSD) Proposed Methodology Methodology Implementation of the University Information Resource Scheduling (UIRS) Results and Significance Conclusion References Engineering the Development Process for User Interfaces: Toward Improving Usability of Mobile Applications Introduction Background and Related Works Essential Concepts of Usability Engineering The Proposed Model The Apple iOS Principles for User Interfaces The NUI Approach Case of Study: iSysCam -Application for Remote Control ofVideo Cameras Using iOS Devices The Requirements Phase The Use Case Model -Identifying the NUI and GUI Elements Conclusions and Future Work References Lifelong Automated Testing: A Collaborative Framework for Checking Industrial Products Along Their Lifecycle Introduction Collaborative Model Based Testing Test Bench Scripting Language Practical Experiments Conclusion References A Comparative Analysis and Simulation of Semicompetitive Neural Networks in Detecting the Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder Introduction Methods Feature Extraction Competitive Neural Networks Self Organizing Map Self Organizing Tree Algorithm Self Organizing Mapping Based on Fuzzy Similarity ASOMBAR Simulation as Calibration Discussion References Networking and Mobiles Individuals Identification Using Tooth Structure Introduction Previous Work Hunter-Schreger Bands X-Ray Computed Tomography ProposedSolution Image Acquisition ROI Selection Jaws Segmentation Improved Contrast of Dental Films Morphological Operation: Hat Transform Adaptive and Iterative Threshold Tooth Separation Features Extraction Conclusions and Future Works References Modeling Interpolated Distance Error for Clutter Based Location Estimation of Wireless Nodes Introduction Interpolation Literature Survey Discussion and Review Problem Statement Experimental Work and Data Analysis Conclusion and Limitations References Mobile and Wireless Access in Video Surveillance System Introduction Solutions Analysis Technology Review Conclusions and Future Prospects References A Novel Event-Driven QoS-Aware Connection Setup Management Scheme for Optical Networks Introduction Related Work Description of the Proposed Scheme Simulation Study Performance Metrics and Benchmarks Numerical Results Conclusion References Semantic Data Caching Strategies for Location Dependent Data in Mobile Environments Introduction Data Caching Semantic Caching Related Works Assumptions and Terminologies Valid Scopes Valid Scope with Partial Objects Proposed Policy Answering Nearest Neighbour Queries Answering Range Queries Cache Replacement Experiments Conclusion References Distributed and Parallel Processing PDMRTS: Multiprocessor Real-Time SchedulingConsidering Process Distribution in Data Stream Management System Introduction Related Work System Specifications Proposed DSMS Performance Evaluation Conclusion References PFGN: A Hybrid Multiprocessor Real-Time Scheduling Algorithm for Data Stream Management Systems Introduction Background The Proposed Hybrid Multiprocessor Real-Time Scheduling Algorithm Performance Evaluation Experimental Setup Experimental Results Related Work Conclusion References Detecting Cycles in Graphs Using Parallel Capabilities of GPU Introduction Related Work Overview of GPU and CUDA Thread-Based Cycle Detection Algorithm High Level Design Thread-Based Cycle Detection Algorithm Detailed Level Design Vertex Filtering Vertex Re-indexing Parallel Combination Generator Virtual Adjacency Matrix Check for Cycle Using Linear Scan of Edge Count Swaps of Vertices Set Using Quick Permutation Approximation Approach Using Permutation Factor (n) Experiments and Results Approximation Accuracy of the Thread-Based Cycle Detection Algorithm Conclusions Future Work References Survey of MPI Implementations Introduction Literature Review MPI Models in C/C++ MPI Models in Java MPI Models in Python MPI Models in C$#$ MPI Models for Grid Computing Comparative Analysis C/C++ Models Java Models Python Models C$#$ Models Grid Models Conclusion References Mathematical Model for Distributed Heap Memory Load Balancing Introduction Related Works The Proposed Model Message Format Request Message Response Message Mathematical Model Request for Available Memory Experimental Results Experimental Results for Homogenous System Experimental Results for Heterogeneous System Conclusion References Social Networks Effectiveness of Using Integrated Algorithm in Preserving Privacy of Social Network Sites Users Introduction to Social Networks Privacy Threats of Social Networks Profiling Investigation Impersonate Browse and Search Social Network Sites Aggregators Digital Dossier of Background Information Related Works on Privacy of Social Networks How to Minimize Information Disclosure to Adversaries by Using Integrated Algorithm K-Anonymity Algorithm $l$-Diversity Algorithm Effectiveness of Integrated Algorithm Conclusions Future Work References A Web Data Exchange System for Cooperative Work in CAE Introduction Members for Cooperative Work and Groups in Collaboration Recruiting Members through SNS Collaboration in the Project Team with SNS Data Exchange via a Web Service Task Information Server Summary References Online Social Media in a Disaster Event: Network and Public Participation Introduction Typhoon Morakot Functions of Social Media Information Dissemination and Networking Supplies and Resources Mobilization Interviews and Findings Discussion References Qualitative Comparison of Community Detection Algorithms Introduction Characterization of a Community Structure Methods Network Generation Community Detection Results and Discussion Properties of the Generated Communities Comparison of the Estimated Communities Conclusion References Ontology Proof-of-Concept Design of an Ontology-Based Computing Curricula Management System Introduction Literature Review Outcome-Based Curricula Ontology Methodology Conceptualization and Analysis Design System Development Results Conclusion Contribution Limitation Future Work References Automatic Approaches to Ontology Engineering Introduction Motivations and Goals Main Terms and Terminology Methodology for Ontology Development Ontology Engineering, Evaluation Scenario Ontology Matching Solutions Ontology Alignment Format Ontology Merging Modeling Ontology OE Testing Tools Summary References The Heritage Trust Model Introduction Related Work Novel Model Requirements The Heritage Trust Model Possible Relationship Models and Discussion of Their Properties Supporting Flexibility by a Graph Model Supporting Dynamic by Time Extension Supporting Updatability by Proposing Standard Trust Scale Standard Trust Scale Definition Enabling Comparison of Trust Management Systems Fault Avoidance Searching for Subgraphs Heritage Conclusion and Future Work References Towards Semantically Filtering Web Services Repository Introduction Overview of Related Work The Web Service Discovery Framework Filtering the Web Service Registry The Filtering Mechanism Determining the Relevant Advertisements Evaluation and Experimental Results Conclusions References Ontology for Home Energy Management Domain Introduction Home Appliance Ontology Knowledge Acquisition Ontology Implementation Semantic Services and Ontology Evaluation and Testing Conclusions References Adding Semantic Extension to Wikis for Enhancing Cultural Heritage Applications Introduction Project Overview The CARE Community Conceptual Modeling for the Foundational Knowledge WikiBridge's Architecture Requirements Architecture Users with Different Skills Offering Semantic Tools for Archaeology Religious Concepts in the CARE Project Modeling Spatial Relationships in Archaeology Modeling Temporal Knowledge to Track Evolutions in CARE Project Related Works Conclusion References K-CRIO: An Ontology for Organizations Involved in Product Design Introduction Related Works Background CRIO Metamodel Ontologies and OWL Ontology for Human Design Processes Example Conclusion References Improving Web Query Processing with Integrating Intelligent Algorithm and XML for Heterogeneous Database Access Introduction Heterogeneous Database XML Relational Database into XML Proposed Intelligent Algorithm Experimental Results Prototype Architecture Implementation and Results Analysis of Proposed Intelligent Algorithm Conclusion References Semantics and Knowledge Management to Improve Construction of Customer Railway Systems Introduction Problem Description The Technical Analysis during Tendering Problem Analysis and Needs Identification Use Cases Model to Support the Technical Analysis of the Customer Demand E-MEMORAe2.0 Implementation Using E-MEMORAe2.0 Conclusion References Algorithms Blending Planes and Canal Surfaces Using Dupin Cyclides Introduction Background Canal Surfaces Dupin Cyclides Blending Algorithms between Canal Surfaces and Planes Principle of the Methods Numerical Examples Example 1: Blending a Tube and a Plane Using Algorithm 1 Example 2: Blending a Coil and a Plane Using Algorithm 2 Conclusion References Multimedia Avoiding Zigzag Quality Switching in Real Content Adaptive Video Streaming Introduction Problem Formulation Positioning Comparing to Related Work Similar Methods Comparison with Bandwidth Estimation Techniques Comparison with Network Congestion Control Zigzag-Avoiding Algorithm Overview Algorithm Discussion ZAAL Complexity Experimental Results Zigzag Avoidance Performance Comparison Conclusions and Perspectives References A Novel Attention-Based Keyframe Detection Method Introduction Visual Attention Spatial Feature Maps Temporal Feature Maps Facial Feature Maps Global Camera Motion Contextual Attention SCB Extraction and Modeling Caption Template Construction Modeling the Contextual Attention Keyframe Detection Key Shot Selection Key-Frame Rate Determination Key-Frame Selection Experimental Results Conclusions References E-Learning Evaluating the Effectiveness of Using the Internet for Knowledge Acquisition and Students’ Knowledge Retention Introduction Significance of the Study and Research Objectives Literature Review Methodology Sample Selection Research Instrument Data Collection Data Analysis and Research Findings Discussion and Conclusion References Computer-Based Assessment of Implicit Attitudes Introduction Research Questions Methodology Results Conclusions and Discussion References First Electronic Examination for Mathematics and Sciences Held in Poland - Exercises and Evaluation System Introduction E-Examination Exercise and Evaluation System Conclusions References Interactive Environments and Emergent Technologies for eLearning How Can ICT Effectively Support Educational Processes? Mathematical Emergency E-Services – Case Study Introduction Case Study Conclusions References A Feasibility Study of Learning Assessment Using Student’s Notes in An On-Line Learning Environment Introduction Method On-Line Learning Courses Note-Taking Assessment Characteristics of Students Text Analysis of the Notes Taken Results Note-Taking Assessment Features of Notes Conclusion References IBS: Intrusion Block System a General Security Module for elearning Systems Introduction Related Work The Problem Five Classes of Attacks A Common Problem: Non-sanitized Input Contribution Architecture of IBS Workflow of the IBS Interactions Installing IBS IBS Administration Evaluation Example of Detection Testing the IBS Conclusions and Future Work References Interpretation of Questionnaire Survey Results in Comparison with Usage Analysis in E-Learning System for Healthcare Introduction Lifelong Learning Program Structure of Study Program and the Methods of Educational Organization and Management Research Outputs Methodology of Research Basic Characteristics of the Research Participants Description of Behaviour of the Users in the e-Course E-Learning Discussion Conclusion References Dynamic Calculation of Concept Difficulty Based on Choquet Fuzzy Integral and the Learner Model Introduction System Architecture Methodology Parameters Knowledge Domain Modeling Using OWL Concept Difficulty Calculation Using Choquet Fuzzy Integral Numerical Analysis Conclusion References Signal Processing Simple Block-Diagonalization BasedSuboptimal Method for MIMO Multiuser Downlink Transmission Introduction Multiuser MIMO System Design Method of Multiuser MIMO Downlink System Weight Design Problem ZF Based Design MSINR Based Design Simulations Simulation Conditions Results and Discussions Conclusions References Novel Cooperation Strategies for Free-Space Optical Communication Systems in the Absence and Presence of Feedback Introduction System Model Cooperation in the Absence of Background Radiation Cooperation Strategies in the Absence of Feedback Performance Analysis Cooperation in the Presence of Feedback Cooperation in the Presence of Background Radiation Numerical Results Conclusion References Hybrid HMM/ANN System Using Fuzzy Clustering for Speech and Medical Pattern Recognition Introduction HMM Advantages and Drawbacks Estimating HMM Likelihoods with ANN Motivations for ANN Clustering Procedure K-Means Algorithm Drawbacks of the K-Means Algorithm Proposed Clustering Algorithm Validation on Speech and Biomedical Signal Classification Paradigm Speech Database Biomedical Database Training and Recognition Model Results and Discussion Conclusion and Future Work References Mobile-Embedded Smart Guide for the Blind Introduction Smart Guide (SG) Smart Guide Components Smart Guide in a Mobile Environment Conclusions References Information and Data Management MMET: A Migration Metadata Extraction Tool for Long-Term Preservation Systems Introduction Related Work and Motivation Quality Data Requirements on Migration MMET - Migration Metadata Extraction Tool Experiment Results and Evaluation Further Discussion Conclusion References RDF2SPIN: Mapping Semantic Graphs to SPIN Model Checker Introduction An overview of Semantic Graph and Model Checking The Mapping The Verification with the Model Checker Conclusion References C-Lash: A Cache System for Optimizing NAND Flash Memory Performance and Lifetime Introduction Background and Related Work Basic FTL Schemes Advanced FTL Schemes Buffering Systems for Flash Storage Media C-Lash System Architecture and Design C-Lash Architecture Write Cache Eviction Policies Performance Evaluation Simulation Framework and Methodology Storage System and Performance Metrics Simulated I/O Workloads Performed Tests Results and Discussion Conclusion and Future Work References Resource Discovery for Supporting Ubiquitous Collaborative Work Introduction Related Work Resource Availability Management System RAMS Use Scenario RAMS System Architecture Resource Description Resource Dependencies Conclusion and Future Work References Comparison between Data Mining Algorithms Implementation Introduction Data Warehouse Data Mining Technology Database Preparation Compressions by Data Iteration Data Mining Database Classifications Na\"{i}ve Bayes Classifiers Nearest Neighbor Classification Decision Trees for Classification Conclusions References Role of ICT in Reduction of Poverty in Developing Countries: Botswana as an Evidence in SADC Region Introduction Definition of Information and Communication Technologies and Poverty Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Research Questions Methodology Literature Review Presentation of Secondary Data ICT Infrastructure and Access in Botswana Level of ICT Use in Botswana Level of Readiness Conclusions and Recommendations References Personnel Selection for Manned Diving Operations Introduction Method Application Conclusion References Digital Inclusion of the Elderly: An Ethnographic Pilot-Research in Romania Introduction Theoretical Framework The Technological Context of the Research Methodological Approach The Ethnographic Setting Observation and Interviews Data Analysis Findings and Discussion The Training as the Key Point of Digital Inclusion of the Elderly Perceived Benefits of the Computer and Internet Usage – Older Users’perspective Conclusions References CRAS: A Model for Information Representation in a Multidisciplinary Knowledge Sharing Environment for Its Reuse Introduction Related Work CRAS Model Content Layer Reference Layer Adaptive Annotated Layer Support Layer Application Using XML and JSON Conclusions and Perspectives References A Comparative Study on Different License Plate Recognition Algorithms Introduction The LPD Algorithms Dynamic Programming-Based Method Hough Transform Gabor Transform Morphology-Based Algorithm Discussions Conclusions References A Tag-Like, Linked Navigation Approach for Retrieval and Discovery of Desktop Documents Background Introduction Current Methods of Browsing Documents and Problems Document Properties as the Solution Methodology – A Model for Desktop Documents Retrieval and Association Metadata Harvesting and Specification Index Derivation and Clustering Term-Based Documents’ Similarity The Desktop File Browser Evaluation – Hierarchy Navigation vs. Linked-Based Navigation Other Similar Works – Semantic Information Management Tools Introduction SEMEX Haystack Gnowsis Differences with this Research Conclusions and Future Work References Heuristic Approach to Solve Feature Selection Problem Introduction The Basic Harmony Search Algorithm Initialization of Problem and Algorithm Parameters Initialization of Harmony Memory Improvising a New Harmony Checking Stopping Criterion Proposed Algorithm Solution Encoding Initial Population Fitness Evaluation, Replacement and Stopping Condition Results and Discussion Conclusion References Context-Aware Systems: A Case Study Introduction Designing Context-Aware Systems General Overview Context Modeling Quality of Context Context Reasoning Context-Aware Applications Case Study: HEP Usage Scenario Service Design Context Modeling Context Reasoning Future Works Conclusion References Handling Ambiguous Entities in Human-Robot Instructions Using Linguistic and Context Knowledge Introduction Natural Language Processing (NLP) The Proposed Approach User-Task Behavior Model Knowledge NL Processor Implementation and Results Summary References Cognitive Design of User Interface: Incorporating Cognitive Styles into Format, Structure and Representation Dimensions Introduction Background Study Related Work Impact of Cognitive Overload on Performance Research on User Browsing Patterns Research on Individual Characteristics and UI Design Use Cognitive-Based User Interface Elements Experimental Method Experimental Design Participants Experimental Hypotheses Tasks and Procedure The User Interfaces Analysis Discussion Conclusion References Communications in Computer and Information Science: The Impact of an Online Environment Reading Comprehension: A Case of Algerian EFL Students Introduction Related Work Online Reading Comprehension Software Architecture Experimentation Materials Research Questions Procedure Statistic Study and Result Limitations of the Study Discussion Conclusion References Author Index