The theory of conceptual blending has been applied very successfully in cognitive science to explain the process of concept generation. In previous work, we have shown a formalisation and implementation of conceptual blending that is borrowing techniques from logic, ontological engineering, and algebraic specification. However, so far our attempts (and similar approaches in the literature) have...

We propose a novel approach to self-sensing spaces, in which classical computer vision algorithms are empowered by opportunities presented by the pervasive space. Our approach, which we call PerVision, extends classical object recognition and tracking algorithms by adding a self-assessment/adjustment loop in which sensors and actuators of the pervasive space are used to vary scene parameters to...

This study analyzed routine locations (activity spaces) of urban adolescents enrolled in a substance abuse treatment program to understand the relationship between their spatial lives and health outcomes such as substance use and mental health. Sixty-eight adolescents were interviewed and produced a list of 199 locations identified as most important, safe, and risky. A TwoStep Cluster analysis ...

In the past few years the field of pervasive computing has expanded and infiltrated down to everyday consumer activities. Smartness of devices is constantly increasing. Smart products are widespread; not just limited to appliances and electronics. With the availability of such products, there becomes an increased need for a scalable smart environment. The need for real world modeling of such en...

man raises level of his needs by falsifying the nature and construction of the built spaces. by examining various aspects and complex dimensions of the human, variable and different needs can be clearly seen. therefore, an architectural construction, especially housing, should be able to set the access conditions to meet the highest level of the needs and achieve to the highest level of respons...

The architecture of residential spaces in Isfahan has put forward treasured examples to the world of art and architecture through history. House is one of the most important forms of the social organization of space in which numerous factors have been influential in its construction just like many other human-made complexes. Due to the changes in the recent century, historical houses are severe...

Several generalized Wallman type spaces are considered as well as various lattices of subsets therein. In particular, regularity of these lattices and consequences are investigated. Also considered are necessary and sufficient conditions for these lattices to be Lindel6f as well as replete, prime complete, and fully replete.