2011
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Distributing user interfaces with MARIA
Manca M, Paternò F
The increasing interest for distributed user interfaces needs languages that better support their specification in multidevice environments. In this paper we discuss an approach to specifying this type of user interfaces, and how it is applied to an extension of the MARIA language aiming to provide ... flexible support for the description of distributed user interfaces. [show more]Project(s): SERENOA
Manca M, Paternò F
The increasing interest for distributed user interfaces needs languages that better support their specification in multidevice environments. In this paper we discuss an approach to specifying this type of user interfaces, and how it is applied to an extension of the MARIA language aiming to provide ... flexible support for the description of distributed user interfaces. [show more]Project(s): SERENOA
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2011
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Extending MARIA to Support Distributed User Interfaces
Manca M, Paternò F
In this paper, we describe a solution to obtain flexible user interface distribution across multiple devices, even supporting different modalities. For this purpose we extend a model-based language and consider various user interface granularities. We also explain how this solution works at run-time... in order to support dynamic distribution of user interface elements across various devices. [show more]Source: HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION SERIES, pp. 33-40
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-2271-5_4
Project(s): SERENOA
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Manca M, Paternò F
In this paper, we describe a solution to obtain flexible user interface distribution across multiple devices, even supporting different modalities. For this purpose we extend a model-based language and consider various user interface granularities. We also explain how this solution works at run-time... in order to support dynamic distribution of user interface elements across various devices. [show more]Source: HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION SERIES, pp. 33-40
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4471-2271-5_4
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2010
Conference article
Open Access
Supporting multimodality in service-oriented model-based development environments
Manca M, Paternò F
While multimodal interfaces are becoming more and more used and supported, their development is still difficult and there is a lack of authoring tools for this purpose. The goal of this work is to discuss how multimodality can be specified in model-based languages and apply such solution to the comp... osition of graphical and vocal interactions. In particular, we show how to provide structured support that aims to identify the most suitable solutions for modelling multimodality at various detail levels. This is obtained using, amongst other techniques, the well-known CARE properties in the context of a model-based language able to support service-based applications and modern Web 2.0 interactions. The method is supported by an authoring environment, which provides some specific solutions that can be modified by the designers to better suit their specific needs, and is able to generate implementations of multimodal interfaces in Web environments. An example of modelling a multimodal application and the corresponding, automatically generated, user interfaces is reported as well. [show more]DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-16488-0_11
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Manca M, Paternò F
While multimodal interfaces are becoming more and more used and supported, their development is still difficult and there is a lack of authoring tools for this purpose. The goal of this work is to discuss how multimodality can be specified in model-based languages and apply such solution to the comp... osition of graphical and vocal interactions. In particular, we show how to provide structured support that aims to identify the most suitable solutions for modelling multimodality at various detail levels. This is obtained using, amongst other techniques, the well-known CARE properties in the context of a model-based language able to support service-based applications and modern Web 2.0 interactions. The method is supported by an authoring environment, which provides some specific solutions that can be modified by the designers to better suit their specific needs, and is able to generate implementations of multimodal interfaces in Web environments. An example of modelling a multimodal application and the corresponding, automatically generated, user interfaces is reported as well. [show more]DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-16488-0_11
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2011
Conference article
Open Access
Flexible support for distributing user interfaces across multiple devices
Manca M., Paternò F.
Interface distribution across multiple devices, even supporting different modalities. For this purpose we extend a model-based user interface language in order to address the specification of distribution at various user interface granularities. We also introduce how this solution works at run-time ... in order to support dynamic distribution of user interface elements across various devices. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2037296.2037341
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Manca M., Paternò F.
Interface distribution across multiple devices, even supporting different modalities. For this purpose we extend a model-based user interface language in order to address the specification of distribution at various user interface granularities. We also introduce how this solution works at run-time ... in order to support dynamic distribution of user interface elements across various devices. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2037296.2037341
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2016
Conference article
Open Access
Customizable dynamic user interface distribution
Manca M, Paternò F
This paper describes a solution for flexibly obtaining distributed user interfaces across multiple devices. To this end, we propose a model-based approach, with associated authoring environment, which allows designers and developers to specify how to distribute interfaces at various granularity leve... ls, ranging from entire user interfaces to parts of single interactive elements, and obtain the corresponding implementations. This solution includes run-time support for keeping the resulting user interfaces synchronized and customization tools that allow end users to dynamically change how the user interface elements are distributed across multiple interactive devices in order to address unforeseen situations. We also report on a first user test and how the environment has evolved according to the user feedback. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2933242.2933259
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Manca M, Paternò F
This paper describes a solution for flexibly obtaining distributed user interfaces across multiple devices. To this end, we propose a model-based approach, with associated authoring environment, which allows designers and developers to specify how to distribute interfaces at various granularity leve... ls, ranging from entire user interfaces to parts of single interactive elements, and obtain the corresponding implementations. This solution includes run-time support for keeping the resulting user interfaces synchronized and customization tools that allow end users to dynamically change how the user interface elements are distributed across multiple interactive devices in order to address unforeseen situations. We also report on a first user test and how the environment has evolved according to the user feedback. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2933242.2933259
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2023
Software
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DialogFlow, Google speech API and ChatGPT4 on Pepper
Zedda E, Manca M
Integration of DialogFlow and Google Speech API on a HRI application for Pepper robot. Technologies used: Java, QiSDK, SQL, Google Speech API, DialogFlow API, Azure and OpenAI API CNR Link: https://giteas2i2s.isti.cnr.it/Human_in_Information_Systems_HIIS/DialogFlow_Pepper https://giteas2i2s.isti.cnr... .it/Human_in_Information_Systems_HIIS/GoogleSpeechAPI https://gitea-s2i2s.isti.cnr.it/Human_in_Information_Systems_HIIS/ChatGPTAzure [show more]
Zedda E, Manca M
Integration of DialogFlow and Google Speech API on a HRI application for Pepper robot. Technologies used: Java, QiSDK, SQL, Google Speech API, DialogFlow API, Azure and OpenAI API CNR Link: https://giteas2i2s.isti.cnr.it/Human_in_Information_Systems_HIIS/DialogFlow_Pepper https://giteas2i2s.isti.cnr... .it/Human_in_Information_Systems_HIIS/GoogleSpeechAPI https://gitea-s2i2s.isti.cnr.it/Human_in_Information_Systems_HIIS/ChatGPTAzure [show more]
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2022
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Cooking serious game on Pepper robot
Zedda E, Manca M
An application implemented a serious coking game with 3 different levels to support cognitive training for older adults with cognitive impairment. Application integrated into Pepper robot to improve the HRI. Technologies used: Java, QiSDK
Zedda E, Manca M
An application implemented a serious coking game with 3 different levels to support cognitive training for older adults with cognitive impairment. Application integrated into Pepper robot to improve the HRI. Technologies used: Java, QiSDK
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2022
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Pepper biographycal serious games (SERENI Project)
Zedda E, Manca M
SERENI application delivers serious biographical-based serious games using personal information from older adults' lives through a humanoid robot. It aims to stimulate cognitive functions through play sessions, which should last 15-20 minutes. The biographical app, provides relevant biographical da... ta that are mainly used to customise the games, which thereby will be highly personalised for the older adults. Technologies used: Java, QiSDK, SQL [show more]
Zedda E, Manca M
SERENI application delivers serious biographical-based serious games using personal information from older adults' lives through a humanoid robot. It aims to stimulate cognitive functions through play sessions, which should last 15-20 minutes. The biographical app, provides relevant biographical da... ta that are mainly used to customise the games, which thereby will be highly personalised for the older adults. Technologies used: Java, QiSDK, SQL [show more]
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2019
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Petal app
Zedda E, Manca M
The IoT application developed for the PETAL project allows the control of Philips lights and various sensors. The application is integrated with the Authoring Tool platform, developed by the HIIS-CNR laboratory, enabling the customisation of sensors and lights within a home. by creating trigger-acti... on rules. The application connects to a context server via REST calls to receive notifications or alarms generated by regulations in the Authoring Tool platform. Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Jquery, Philips API, SQL Sensors: Hue, Philips hue motion sensor, Philips temperature sensor, Philiphs humidity sensor, Philiphs Ambient Light sensor, GreatLuminaire of Bartenbach., smartwatch Kobwa Lemfo LEM7. [show more]
Zedda E, Manca M
The IoT application developed for the PETAL project allows the control of Philips lights and various sensors. The application is integrated with the Authoring Tool platform, developed by the HIIS-CNR laboratory, enabling the customisation of sensors and lights within a home. by creating trigger-acti... on rules. The application connects to a context server via REST calls to receive notifications or alarms generated by regulations in the Authoring Tool platform. Technologies used: HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Jquery, Philips API, SQL Sensors: Hue, Philips hue motion sensor, Philips temperature sensor, Philiphs humidity sensor, Philiphs Ambient Light sensor, GreatLuminaire of Bartenbach., smartwatch Kobwa Lemfo LEM7. [show more]
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2024
Conference article
Open Access
Robots for Humans (RfH 2024) - Embracing human-centred robot design
Cocchella F., Eldardeer O., Manca M., Matarese M., Rezzani A., Zedda E.
The "Robots for Humans" (RfH) workshop bridges the HumanComputer Interaction (HCI) and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) communities. The workshop encourages methodological exchange and explores theoretical, technical and design solutions in robotics. Join us to explore the intricate bond between humans... and robots for thoughtful HRI advancements. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/3656650.3660535
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The "Robots for Humans" (RfH) workshop bridges the HumanComputer Interaction (HCI) and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) communities. The workshop encourages methodological exchange and explores theoretical, technical and design solutions in robotics. Join us to explore the intricate bond between humans... and robots for thoughtful HRI advancements. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/3656650.3660535
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2024
Contribution to book
Open Access
Preface for the 1st edition of the international Robots for Humans (RfH) workshop
Cocchella F., Eldardeer O., Manca M., Mattarese M., Rezzani A., Zedda E.
In recent years, the research field of Human-Robot Interaction has become crucial to understanding and designing the technological future. New methods and approaches in this field are urgently needed to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing landscape. In this workshop, we proposed that the inter... section between Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and HumanRobot Interaction (HRI) offers methodological opportunities while highlighting the new challenges that robot integration into society will face. In this perspective, humans bridge society, computers, and robots. Thus, the workshop proposed reflections on how embracing a human-centred design approach can help prioritise people's empowerment in society and collaborate with robots. [show more]Source: CEUR WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS, vol. Robots for Humans Workshop 2024
Cocchella F., Eldardeer O., Manca M., Mattarese M., Rezzani A., Zedda E.
In recent years, the research field of Human-Robot Interaction has become crucial to understanding and designing the technological future. New methods and approaches in this field are urgently needed to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing landscape. In this workshop, we proposed that the inter... section between Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and HumanRobot Interaction (HRI) offers methodological opportunities while highlighting the new challenges that robot integration into society will face. In this perspective, humans bridge society, computers, and robots. Thus, the workshop proposed reflections on how embracing a human-centred design approach can help prioritise people's empowerment in society and collaborate with robots. [show more]Source: CEUR WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS, vol. Robots for Humans Workshop 2024
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2024
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Proceedings of the 1st Workshop on Robots for Humans (RfH 2024), co-located with 17th edition of the Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI 2024)
Cocchella F., Eldardeer O., Manca M., Mattarese M., Rezzani A., Zedda E.
In recent years, the research field of Human-Robot Interaction has become crucial to understanding and designing the technological future. New methods and approaches in this field are urgently needed to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing landscape. In this workshop, we proposed that the inter... section between Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and HumanRobot Interaction (HRI) offers methodological opportunities while highlighting the new challenges that robot integration into society will face. In this perspective, humans bridge society, computers, and robots. Thus, the workshop proposed reflections on how embracing a human-centred design approach can help prioritise people's empowerment in society and collaborate with robots. This CEUR-WS volume contains the proceedings of the first edition of the Robots for Humans (RfH) Workshop. The workshop was held on Jun 3rd, 2024, in Arenzano (Italy) during the 17th edition of the Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI 2024 https://avi2024.dibris.unige.it/home). It receives contributions from authors from countries such as Italy, Germany and Israel. [show more]Source: CEUR WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS, vol. 3794
Cocchella F., Eldardeer O., Manca M., Mattarese M., Rezzani A., Zedda E.
In recent years, the research field of Human-Robot Interaction has become crucial to understanding and designing the technological future. New methods and approaches in this field are urgently needed to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing landscape. In this workshop, we proposed that the inter... section between Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and HumanRobot Interaction (HRI) offers methodological opportunities while highlighting the new challenges that robot integration into society will face. In this perspective, humans bridge society, computers, and robots. Thus, the workshop proposed reflections on how embracing a human-centred design approach can help prioritise people's empowerment in society and collaborate with robots. This CEUR-WS volume contains the proceedings of the first edition of the Robots for Humans (RfH) Workshop. The workshop was held on Jun 3rd, 2024, in Arenzano (Italy) during the 17th edition of the Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI 2024 https://avi2024.dibris.unige.it/home). It receives contributions from authors from countries such as Italy, Germany and Israel. [show more]Source: CEUR WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS, vol. 3794
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2017
Contribution to book
Open Access
A public tool suite for modelling interactive applications
Manca M., Paternò F., Santoro C.
Model-based approaches aim to support designers and developers through the use of logical representations able to highlight important aspects. In this chapter, we present a set of tools for task and user interface modelling useful for supporting the design and development of interactive applications... . Such tools can be used separately or in an integrated manner within different types of development processes of various types of interactive applications. This tool suite is publicly available and, as such, can be exploited in real-world case studies and university teaching. [show more]Source: HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION SERIES, pp. 505-525
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51838-1_18
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Manca M., Paternò F., Santoro C.
Model-based approaches aim to support designers and developers through the use of logical representations able to highlight important aspects. In this chapter, we present a set of tools for task and user interface modelling useful for supporting the design and development of interactive applications... . Such tools can be used separately or in an integrated manner within different types of development processes of various types of interactive applications. This tool suite is publicly available and, as such, can be exploited in real-world case studies and university teaching. [show more]Source: HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION SERIES, pp. 505-525
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-51838-1_18
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2010
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MARIA environment
Manca M, Paternò F, Santoro C, Spano L D, Sisti C
The MARIA Environment provides a novel solution able to exploit task models (represented in the ConcurTaskTrees notation) and user interface models (in the MARIA language) for the design and development of interactive applications based on Web services for various types of platforms (desktop, smartp... hones, vocal, multimodal, ...). In this process the tool is able to automatically import service and annotation descriptions and support interactive association of basic system tasks with Web services operations. Then, a number of semi-automatic transformations are able to exploit the information in such service and annotation descriptions to derive usable multi-device service front ends. [show more]
Manca M, Paternò F, Santoro C, Spano L D, Sisti C
The MARIA Environment provides a novel solution able to exploit task models (represented in the ConcurTaskTrees notation) and user interface models (in the MARIA language) for the design and development of interactive applications based on Web services for various types of platforms (desktop, smartp... hones, vocal, multimodal, ...). In this process the tool is able to automatically import service and annotation descriptions and support interactive association of basic system tasks with Web services operations. Then, a number of semi-automatic transformations are able to exploit the information in such service and annotation descriptions to derive usable multi-device service front ends. [show more]
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2010
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ConcurTaskTrees environment (CTTE)
Manca M, Mori G, Paternò F, Santoro C
ConcurTaskTrees Environment (CTTE), an environment for editing and analysis of task models useful to support design of interactive applications starting with the human activities to support. The executable code is publicly available and it has received several thousand of downloads from organization... s in various parts of the world, a list is available in the web site. [show more]
Manca M, Mori G, Paternò F, Santoro C
ConcurTaskTrees Environment (CTTE), an environment for editing and analysis of task models useful to support design of interactive applications starting with the human activities to support. The executable code is publicly available and it has received several thousand of downloads from organization... s in various parts of the world, a list is available in the web site. [show more]
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2013
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Adaptive mobile multimodal user interfaces for dynamic accessibility
Manca M., Paternò F., Santoro C.
In this paper we discuss how to exploit solutions able to support mobile multimodal adaptive user interfaces for dynamic accessibility. We focus on an approach based on the use of declarative user interface languages and oriented to Web applications accessed through emerging ubiquitous environments.Project(s): SERENOA
Manca M., Paternò F., Santoro C.
In this paper we discuss how to exploit solutions able to support mobile multimodal adaptive user interfaces for dynamic accessibility. We focus on an approach based on the use of declarative user interface languages and oriented to Web applications accessed through emerging ubiquitous environments.Project(s): SERENOA
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2013
Conference article
Open Access
A framework for the development of distributed interactive applications
Frosini L, Manca M, Paternò F
In this paper we present a framework and the associated software architecture to manage user interfaces that can be distributed and/or migrated in multi-device and multi-user environments. It supports distribution across dynamic sets of devices, and does not require the use of a fixed server. We als... o report on its current implementation, and an example application. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2494603.2480328
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Frosini L, Manca M, Paternò F
In this paper we present a framework and the associated software architecture to manage user interfaces that can be distributed and/or migrated in multi-device and multi-user environments. It supports distribution across dynamic sets of devices, and does not require the use of a fixed server. We als... o report on its current implementation, and an example application. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2494603.2480328
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2013
Conference article
Open Access
Towards an architecture supporting social, adaptive and persuasive services for active elderly
Ghiani G, Manca M, Paternò F, Santoro C
In this paper we present the architecture of a platform with the goal to support social, context-aware and adaptive/persuasive services aimed at stimulating the elderly to stay active/occupied in life. The platform is Webbased and consists of several modules whose main features are presented and dis... cussed in the paper. [show more]Project(s): SERENOA
Ghiani G, Manca M, Paternò F, Santoro C
In this paper we present the architecture of a platform with the goal to support social, context-aware and adaptive/persuasive services aimed at stimulating the elderly to stay active/occupied in life. The platform is Webbased and consists of several modules whose main features are presented and dis... cussed in the paper. [show more]Project(s): SERENOA
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2013
Conference article
Open Access
Generation of multi-device adaptive multimodal web applications
Manca M, Paternò F, Santoro C, Spano L D
This paper presents a set of tools to support multimodal adaptive Web applications. The contributions include a novel solution for generating multimodal interactive applications, which can be executed in any browserenabled device; and run-time support for obtaining multimodal adaptations at various ... granularity levels, which can be specified through a language for adaptation rules. The architecture is able to exploit model-based user interface descriptions and adaptation rules in order to achieve adaptive behaviour that can be triggered by dynamic changes in the context of use. We also report on an example application and a user test concerning adaptation rules changing dynamically its multimodality. [show more]DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40276-0_17
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Manca M, Paternò F, Santoro C, Spano L D
This paper presents a set of tools to support multimodal adaptive Web applications. The contributions include a novel solution for generating multimodal interactive applications, which can be executed in any browserenabled device; and run-time support for obtaining multimodal adaptations at various ... granularity levels, which can be specified through a language for adaptation rules. The architecture is able to exploit model-based user interface descriptions and adaptation rules in order to achieve adaptive behaviour that can be triggered by dynamic changes in the context of use. We also report on an example application and a user test concerning adaptation rules changing dynamically its multimodality. [show more]DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40276-0_17
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2014
Conference article
Open Access
Considering task pre-conditions in model-based user interface design and generation
Manca M., Paternò F., Santoro C., Spano L. D.
Deriving meaningful and consistent user interface implementations from task models is not trivial because of the large gap in terms of abstraction. This paper focuses on how to handle task preconditions in the design and generation process, an issue which has not adequately been addressed in previou... s work. We present a solution that is able to manage the information related to task pre-conditions at the various possible abstraction levels. The paper also reports on some example applications that show the generality of the solution and how it can be exploited in various cases. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2607023.2610283
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Manca M., Paternò F., Santoro C., Spano L. D.
Deriving meaningful and consistent user interface implementations from task models is not trivial because of the large gap in terms of abstraction. This paper focuses on how to handle task preconditions in the design and generation process, an issue which has not adequately been addressed in previou... s work. We present a solution that is able to manage the information related to task pre-conditions at the various possible abstraction levels. The paper also reports on some example applications that show the generality of the solution and how it can be exploited in various cases. [show more]DOI: 10.1145/2607023.2610283
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