XML was initially developed for document management, but it is becoming increasingly used for storing and exchanging all kinds of data on the Internet. In this paper, we introduce a design methodology for XML schemas that is based upon well-understood conceptual modeling methodologies. Because XML is hierarchical (tree-structured), many different XML schemas (or document structures) can be gene...

This visual essay presents Database (E)state, which is an artist and activist-led PhD research project that explores the role of relational databases in processes urban regeneration. The addresses proposed demolition Cressingham Gardens Estate by Lambeth Borough Council, South West London, UK. By depicting problems associated with accessing, comprehending, creating a resident-controlled ‘Shadow...

Data warehouse is a collection of huge database which is subject oriented, integrated, time-variant and non volatile. As it is a set of huge database, fast data access is the major performance parameter of any data warehouse. Generally the information retrieved from Data Warehouse is summarized or aggregated as it is required for some decision making process of organization. To retrieve such a ...

This paper presents our efforts in the updating of the Storm Water (SW) Database using Global Positioning System (GPS), direct survey and measurements of the Storm Water structures (or called Manhole) in GIS database management. The main task assignments include (1) Designing a data structure, which becomes an effective geodatabase structure to represent the storm water structures and the corre...

primary immunodeficiencies are rare diseases, characterized by an increased susceptibility to infections. early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are critical for reducing morbidity and mortality. given the rarity of these diseases, the awareness of these disorders by physicians is often insufficient, leading to delayed diagnosis and inappropriate treatment which are the major causes of sever...

When creating realistic talking head animations, accurate modeling of speech articulators is important for speech perceptibility. Previous lip modeling methods such as simple numerical lip modeling focus on creating a general lip model without incorporating lip speaker variations. Here we present a method for creating accurate speaker-specific lip representations that retain the individual char...