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    An Efficient Resource Allocation Scheme for Applications in LR-WPANs based on a Stable Matching with Externalities Approach

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    This paper deals with an efficient resource allocation algorithm for Wide-Area Low Rate Wireless Personal Area Networks (LR-WPANs), based on the IEEE 802.15.4m standard. The proposed scheme aims at lowering the spectrum congestion problems and optimizing performance in terms of data packets dropping probability for all the active clusters of end-devices. The algorithm realizes a many-to-one mapping between the sets of LR-WPANs and available access bands (i.e., TV white space bands). It is based on a matching game with externalities and involves two-side preferences, i.e., clusters over bands and bands over clusters, respectively. The procedure provides high resource reuse, adaptation to changes of system conditions, and improvements on quality of service. Furthermore, a postmatching procedure is also discussed to ensure stability of the provided many-to-one matching. Finally, the good behavior of the matching approach is validated by providing performance comparisons with alternative schemes based on the random assignment, the Brelaz graph coloring algorithm applied in a modified form and potential game strategy

    Energy Efficiency

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    This book is one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date books written on Energy Efficiency. The readers will learn about different technologies for energy efficiency policies and programs to reduce the amount of energy. The book provides some studies and specific sets of policies and programs that are implemented in order to maximize the potential for energy efficiency improvement. It contains unique insights from scientists with academic and industrial expertise in the field of energy efficiency collected in this multi-disciplinary forum

    Telemedicine

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    Telemedicine is a rapidly evolving field as new technologies are implemented for example for the development of wireless sensors, quality data transmission. Using the Internet applications such as counseling, clinical consultation support and home care monitoring and management are more and more realized, which improves access to high level medical care in underserved areas. The 23 chapters of this book present manifold examples of telemedicine treating both theoretical and practical foundations and application scenarios

    Proceedings of the 7th International Conference EEDAL 2013 Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting

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    This book contains the papers presented at the seventh international conference on Energy Efficiency in Domestic Appliances and Lighting. EEDAL'2013 was organised in Coimbra, Portugal in September 2013. This major international conference, which was previously been staged in Florence 1997, Naples 2000, Turin 2003, London 2006, B2e0r0l9in, Copenhagen 2011 has been very successful in attracting an international community of stakeholders dealing with residential appliances, equipment, metering liagnhdti ng (including manufacturers, retailers, consumers, governments, international organisations aangde ncies, academia and experts) to discuss the progress achieved in technologies, behavioural aspects and poliacineds , the strategies that need to be implemented to further progress this important work. Potential readers who may benefit from this book include researchers, engineers, policymakers, and all those who can influence the design, selection, application, and operation of electrical appliances and lighting.JRC.F.7-Renewables and Energy Efficienc
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