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Vassilakopoulos, Michael; Manolopoulos, Yannis – Information Systems, 1995
Presents an improved inverted region quadtree variation called Dynamic Inverted Quadtree that is able to support and index a pictorial database. Pattern-searching algorithms are described, and the space needs of Fully Inverted and Dynamic Inverted Quadtrees are analytically compared based on a model of image randomness expressed as a branching…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Branching, Comparative Analysis, Computer System Design
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Small, Jocelyn Penny – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Describes the development of a system to retrieve images for an international project that is producing a pictorial dictionary of classical mythology, the Lexicon Iconographicum Mythologiae Classicae. Applications to other types of information are discussed, two classification systems for Art History are described, and design principles for…
Descriptors: Art History, Classification, Computer System Design, Databases
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Brown, P. J. – Information Services and Use, 1992
Describes a practical application of hypertext that uses the "Guide" hypertext system developed at the University of Kent at Canterbury to supply customer support in diagnosing computing equipment problems. The underlying hypertext technology is explained, system monitoring is discussed, cost effectiveness is examined, and authorship is…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Documentation
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes the development of Usenet, the User's Network, a computer network that distributes group discussions (newsgroups) on different topics. Network News software is described, the rapid growth in popularity and heavy network traffic is discussed, and a hierarchical classification scheme to limit the amount of information for users is…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
Fischetti, Enrico; Gisolfi, Antonio – Interactive Learning International, 1992
Explains how the student module of an intelligent tutoring system (ITS) can be designed to provide adequate representation and management of the student's knowledge. Highlights include characteristics of ITSs; student modeling; the Smalltalk/V programing environment, based on object-oriented programing; and the architecture of the student module.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer System Design, Modeling (Psychology), Models
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Farley, Charles E., Jr.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the development of the GALAXY Integrated Library System by Gaylord Information Systems. Topics addressed include the library automation business; industry trends, both long-term and short-term; a history of Gaylord's automation ventures; Gaylord's vision of the future; and perspectives from two GALAXY users. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Futures (of Society), Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Goodrum, David A.; And Others – Educational Technology, 1993
Discusses the development of an Enriched Learning and Information Environment (ELIE). Highlights include technology-based and theory-based frameworks for defining ELIEs; a socio-technical definition; a conceptual prototype; a participatory design process, including iterative design through rapid prototyping; and design issues for technology…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Constructivism (Learning), Design Requirements, Educational Environment
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Orwig, Gary; Barron, Ann – Emergency Librarian, 1992
Provides an overview of expert systems for teacher librarians. Highlights include artificial intelligence and expert systems; the development of the MYCIN medical expert system; rule-based expert systems; the use of expert system shells to develop a specific system; and how to select an appropriate application for an expert system. (11 references)…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Expert Systems
Wolfram, Dietmar – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1992
Outlines the file structure requirements for a microcomputer-based information retrieval system using FoxPro, a relational database management system (DBMS). Issues relating to the design and implementation of such systems are discussed, and two possible designs are examined in terms of space economy and practicality of implementation. (15…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval
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Paisley, William – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1993
Reviews the characteristics of electronic communications technologies and their role in knowledge utilization. The uses of various technologies, relationships among technologies, and success in the marketplace are addressed; and issues for knowledge utilization research are discussed. (17 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer System Design, Graphs, Information Dissemination
Johnson, Harriett; Johnson, Richard – Computers in Libraries, 1993
Discusses the features of America Online, a commercial online service designed primarily for use with a Macintosh computer. Several documentation guides are identified, and a step-by-step tour of the service is provided with samples of various screens in the program. (12 references/notes) (EA)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Electronic Mail, Guides
Day, C. William – American School & University, 2000
Explains how standardizing computer system hardware and software throughout the school campus can increase efficiency; reduce costs and acquisition lead time; and make training, technical support, and hardware replacement and repair easier. Questions to ask when choosing among different hardware and software systems are highlighted. (GR)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Efficiency
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Oliveira, Osvaldo Luiz de; Baranauskas, Maria Cecilia Calani – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2000
Presents a group of semiotic principles for software design and uses them to show how they explain different educational possibilities. Discusses interface design and describes Theater in the Computer, a software environment for children, to illustrate semiotic-based principle of interface design. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design
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Cole, Charles – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 2000
Discusses how to increase user satisfaction by designing information retrieval systems that inform the user while the user is interacting online. Models the information processing operations of a user who has received an information message from the system and is stimulated into grasping at a higher understanding of the information need. (Contains…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer System Design, Information Needs, Information Retrieval
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Wu, Xindong – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1998
Presents a heuristic, attribute-based, noise-tolerant data mining program, HCV (Version 2.0) based on the newly-developed extension matrix approach. Outlines some techniques implemented in the HCV program for noise handling and discretization of continuous domains; an empirical comparison shows that rules generated by HCV are more compact than the…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer System Design, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
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