The Evolution of Communication

The Evolution of Communication
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Publisher : MIT Press
Total Pages : 792
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ISBN-10 : 0262581558
ISBN-13 : 9780262581554
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Evolution of Communication by : Marc D. Hauser

This text addresses the problem of how communication systems, including language, have been designed over the course of evolution. It integrates conceptual issues and empirical results from neurobiology, cognitive and developmental psychology, linguistics, evolutionary biology, and ethology.

The Evolution of Untethered Communications

The Evolution of Untethered Communications
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 0309059461
ISBN-13 : 9780309059466
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis The Evolution of Untethered Communications by : National Research Council

In response to a request from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the committee studied a range of issues to help identify what strategies the Department of Defense might follow to meet its need for flexible, rapidly deployable communications systems. Taking into account the military's particular requirements for security, interoperability, and other capabilities as well as the extent to which commercial technology development can be expected to support these and related needs, the book recommends systems and component research as well as organizational changes to help the DOD field state-of-the-art, cost-effective untethered communications systems. In addition to advising DARPA on where its investment in information technology for mobile wireless communications systems can have the greatest impact, the book explores the evolution of wireless technology, the often fruitful synergy between commercial and military research and development efforts, and the technical challenges still to be overcome in making the dream of "anytime, anywhere" communications a reality.

A History of Communications

A History of Communications
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 483
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ISBN-10 : 9781139495578
ISBN-13 : 1139495577
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of Communications by : Marshall T. Poe

A History of Communications advances a theory of media that explains the origins and impact of different forms of communication - speech, writing, print, electronic devices and the Internet - on human history in the long term. New media are 'pulled' into widespread use by broad historical trends and these media, once in widespread use, 'push' social institutions and beliefs in predictable directions. This view allows us to see for the first time what is truly new about the Internet, what is not, and where it is taking us.

The Evolution of Animal Communication

The Evolution of Animal Communication
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 285
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ISBN-10 : 9781400835720
ISBN-13 : 1400835720
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis The Evolution of Animal Communication by : William A. Searcy

Gull chicks beg for food from their parents. Peacocks spread their tails to attract potential mates. Meerkats alert family members of the approach of predators. But are these--and other animals--sometimes dishonest? That's what William Searcy and Stephen Nowicki ask in The Evolution of Animal Communication. They take on the fascinating yet perplexing question of the dependability of animal signaling systems. The book probes such phenomena as the begging of nesting birds, alarm calls in squirrels and primates, carotenoid coloration in fish and birds, the calls of frogs and toads, and weapon displays in crustaceans. Do these signals convey accurate information about the signaler, its future behavior, or its environment? Or do they mislead receivers in a way that benefits the signaler? For example, is the begging chick really hungry as its cries indicate or is it lobbying to get more food than its brothers and sisters? Searcy and Nowicki take on these and other questions by developing clear definitions of key issues, by reviewing the most relevant empirical data and game theory models available, and by asking how well theory matches data. They find that animal communication is largely reliable--but that this basic reliability also allows the clever deceiver to flourish. Well researched and clearly written, their book provides new insight into animal communication, behavior, and evolution.

Undersea Fiber Communication Systems

Undersea Fiber Communication Systems
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 581
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ISBN-10 : 9780080492377
ISBN-13 : 0080492371
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Undersea Fiber Communication Systems by : José Chesnoy

DescriptionThis book provides a detailed overview of the evolution of undersea communications systems, with emphasis on the most recent breakthroughs of optical submarine cable technologies based upon Wavelength Division Multiplexing, optical amplification, new-generation optical fibers, and high-speed digital electronics. The role played by submarine-communication systems in the development of high-speed networks and associated market demands for multiplying Internet and broadband services is also covered.Importance of This TopicThis book will fill the gap between highly specialized papers from large international conferences and broad-audience technology review updates. The book provides a full overview of the evolution in the field and conveys the dimension of the large undersea projects. In addition, the book uncovers the myths surrounding marine operations and installations in that domain, which have remained known so far to only very few specialists.

Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries

Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 290
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ISBN-10 : 9781119515555
ISBN-13 : 1119515556
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries by : Muhammad Ali Imran

How 5G technology can support the demands of multiple vertical industries Recent advances in technologyhave created new vertical industries that are highly dependent on the availability and reliability of data between multiple locations. The 5G system, unlike previous generations, will be entirely data driven—addressing latency, resilience, connection density, coverage area, and other vertical industry criteria. Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries demonstrates how 5G communication systems can meet the needs unique to vertical industries for efficient, cost-effective delivery of service. Covering both theory and practice, this book explores solutions to problems in specific industrial sectors including smart transportation, smart agriculture, smart grid, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. The 5G communication system will have to provide customized solutions to accommodate each vertical industry’s specific requirements. Whether an industry practitioner designingthe next generation of wireless communications or a researcher needing to identify open issues and classify their research, this timely book: Covers the much-discussed topics of supporting multiple vertical industries and new ICT challenges Addresses emerging issues and real-world problems surrounding 5G technology in wireless communication and networking Explores a comprehensive array of essential topics such as connected health, smart transport, smart manufacturing, and more Presents important topics in a clear, concise style suitable for new learners and professionals alike Includes contributions from experts and industry leaders, system diagrams, charts, tables, and examples Enabling 5G Communication Systems to Support Vertical Industries is a valuable resource telecom engineers industry professionals, researchers, professors, doctorate, and postgraduate students requiring up-to-date information on supporting vertical industries with 5G technology systems.

Evolution of Telecommunication Services

Evolution of Telecommunication Services
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9783642415692
ISBN-13 : 3642415695
Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Evolution of Telecommunication Services by : Emmanuel Bertin

In the telecom world, services have usually been conceived with a specific mindset. This mindset has defined the traditional characteristics of these services; services distinguished by their linkage with the access network, tight control over service use (e.g., authentication, billing), lack of deep personalization capabilities (mass services only) and reliance on standardization to achieve end-to-end interoperability between all the actors of the value chain (e.g., operators, platform manufacturers, device manufactures). This book offers insights into this complex but exciting world of telecommunications characterized by constant evolution, and approaches it from technology as well as business perspectives. The book is appropriately structured in three parts: (a) an overview of the state-of-the-art in fixed/mobile NGN and standardization activities; (b) an analysis of the competitive landscape between operators, device manufactures and OTT providers, emphasizing why network operators are challenged on their home turf; and (c) opportunities for business modeling and innovative telecom service offers.

Introduction to Communication Systems

Introduction to Communication Systems
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 547
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ISBN-10 : 9781107022775
ISBN-13 : 1107022770
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Introduction to Communication Systems by : Upamanyu Madhow

An accessible undergraduate textbook introducing key fundamental principles behind modern communication systems, supported by exercises, software problems and lab exercises.

From Indra’s Net to Internet

From Indra’s Net to Internet
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Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9780824876289
ISBN-13 : 0824876288
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis From Indra’s Net to Internet by : Daniel Veidlinger

In this sweeping and ambitious intellectual history, Daniel Veidlinger traces the affinity between Buddhist ideas and communications media back to the efflorescence of Buddhism in the Axial Age of the mid-first millennium BCE. He uses both communications theory and the idea of convergent evolution to show how Buddhism arose in the largely urban milieu of Axial Age northeastern India and spread rapidly along the transportation and trading nodes of the Silk Road, where it appealed to merchants and traders from a variety of backgrounds. Throughout, he compares early phases of Buddhism with contemporary developments in which rapid changes in patterns of social interaction were also experienced and brought about by large-scale urbanization and growth in communication and transportation. In both cases, such changes supported the expansive consciousness needed to allow Buddhism to germinate. Veidlinger argues that Buddhist ideas tend to fare well in certain media environments; through a careful analysis of communications used in these contexts, he finds persuasive parallels with modern advances in communications technology that amplify the conditions and effects found along ancient trade routes. From Indra’s Net to Internet incorporates historical research as well as data collected using computer-based analysis of user-generated web content to demonstrate that robust communication networks, which allow for relatively easy contact among a variety of people, support a de-centered understanding of the self, greater compassion for others, an appreciation of interdependence, a universal outlook, and a reduction in emphasis on the efficacy of ritual—all of which lie at the heart of the Buddha’s teachings. The book’s interdisciplinary approach should appeal to those interested in not only Buddhism, media studies and history, but also computer science, cognitive science, and cultural evolution.

The Evolution of Media Communication

The Evolution of Media Communication
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Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages : 103
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ISBN-10 : 9789535131977
ISBN-13 : 9535131974
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis The Evolution of Media Communication by : Beatriz Peña-Acuña

Media communication is a young discipline, if we compare it with others. It has been studied scientifically from the last century in social sciences. This topic, as it is a human process, is complex, and it is changing because of new technologies. It transforms our society too. It is recognised that we are in a communication society. The management of knowledge is settled in business area too. Communication skills are recognised as competences in education for preparing future citizens. Media communication feeds from different disciplines and it keeps their attention. This book is an attempt to provide theoretical and empirical framework to better understand media communication from different point of views and channels in various contexts. The international authors are specialised on the issues. They cover a wide range of updated issues. They span from deepening about behaviour of media or trends to national cases related to social net and to new phenomena - as it is mindfulness applied to creativity. So in this book, two sections are presented. The first section focuses on the behaviour of media, when it is applied in education field and reception research. The second section provides three case studies about the Internet: platforms and social nets developed and applied to different publics.