{"title":"Internet of things: Applications and challenges","authors":"Khaled Abdulla Al Rabaiei, S. Harous","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880054","url":null,"abstract":"The keyword ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) is used to refer to many concepts related to the extension of the Internet and the Web into the physical daily life. This is supported by means of the widespread of distributed devices with embedded identification, sensing and/or actuation capabilities. IoT envisions a future in which both digital and physical entities can be linked, by means of appropriate information and communication technologies, to enable a big range of applications and services. In this article, I will highlight some details of these technologies, applications and research challenges for IoT.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127552631","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nayla Salem Alkhatri, Nazar Zaki, E. Mohammed, Musa Shallal
{"title":"The use of data mining techniques to predict the ranking of E-government services","authors":"Nayla Salem Alkhatri, Nazar Zaki, E. Mohammed, Musa Shallal","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880047","url":null,"abstract":"The usage and improvement of information and communication technologies to enhance public sector services (e-Government) was recognized as an important task for the majority of governments in developed countries. Several countries are working hard to improve their e-Government ranking to support their sustainable development. This study employed several data mining techniques to build models that can adequately predict the e-Government ranks of 192 United Nation countries and identify the factors that affect those ranks. Our analysis and results show that the attributes the UN uses to rank countries are well conceptualized and, therefore, we were able to accurately predict the e-Government ranking of the countries involved using supervised learning (classification) and supervised learning (regression). The analysis also shows that e-Government and telecommunication infrastructure index, fixed telephone subscriptions, Internet usage, human capital, and online service index are the most important factors in e-Government ranking.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126635777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"SADSA: Security aware distribution system architecture for smart grid applications","authors":"Hosam Hittini, A. Abdrabou, Liren Zhang","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880028","url":null,"abstract":"The distribution system is one of the main components in a a smart grid, readings are transferred from the distribution substations to the control center. Compromising system data will result in drawing wrong conclusions about current operation status at the control center, and subsequently, sending wrong commands, which may result in very serious consequences. In this paper, we propose a scalable communications architecture for future smart grid distribution systems (i.e. SADSA). The architecture is adaptable to use WiFi or other technologies to transfer smart grid information. The architecture is studied from various angles. Both communication and cybersecurity challenges are extracted. In addition, the paper provides a detailed discussion on how the proposed architecture meets National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security requirements for smart grids.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130661422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Capacity analysis of amplify-and-forward based dual-hop free space optical communication system with backup RF link","authors":"K. Alhamawi, E. Altubaishi","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880020","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, we present an amplify and forward based dual-hop free space optical communication (FSO) system with a radio frequency (RF) backup link. In which, the dual-hop FSO links are modeled by log-normal distribution turbulence, and the RF link is assumed to follow the Rayleigh distribution. For the proposed system, analytical expressions for the cumulative distribution function and the probability density function of the end-to-end signal-to-noise ratio are derived. Based on these expressions, closed-form expression for the ergodic capacity is derived. The effect of the fading strength on the system capacity is presented. A Comparison with a dual-hop FSO without backup RF link is performed. Finally, computer simulation results are presented to verify our mathematical analysis.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130844433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Suliman A. Alsuhibany, Muna Almushyti, Noorah Alghasham, Fatimah Alkhudier
{"title":"Analysis of free-text keystroke dynamics for Arabic language using Euclidean distance","authors":"Suliman A. Alsuhibany, Muna Almushyti, Noorah Alghasham, Fatimah Alkhudier","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880049","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880049","url":null,"abstract":"Online services play an increasingly important role in executing tasks in many aspects of our lives. These services depend greatly on authentication mechanisms in order to give sufficient protection to the provided data. Since the traditional username and password scheme suffers from various security and usability drawbacks, this paper investigates a free-text keystroke dynamic authentication approach which provides security with high level of usability. In particular, this study extends previous studies in which the Arabic language is incorporated by investigating the utilization of different timing features, as well as applying Euclidean distance classification method. Based on a controlled experiment, the False Accept Rates (FAR) was 0.2, while the False Reject Rates (FRR) was 0.0. The results showed that the system performance is enhanced compared to other studies.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131990772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Khalid Alzarouni, Abdulqader Mahmoud, H. Maharmeh, F. Taher, H. Al-Ahmad
{"title":"Two dimensional filters for improving the resolution of up-sampled video files","authors":"Khalid Alzarouni, Abdulqader Mahmoud, H. Maharmeh, F. Taher, H. Al-Ahmad","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880029","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a new algorithm for improving the resolution of interpolated video. The aim is to achieve a high resolution video from a low resolution one. The new algorithm uses the concept of interpolation and filtering in order to get a higher resolution video. The filter is designed by reducing the size of the video and then enlarging it by using interpolation. A filter is optimized to minimize the mean square error between the original frame and the interpolated frame. Each frame will end up with a different filter. The video is then enlarged and the designed filters are used to sharpen the interpolated frames. The algorithm was successfully tested on different videos and the results were assessed subjectively and objectively by using the PSNR.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114783582","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two dimensional filters for enhancing the resolution of interpolated CT scan images","authors":"Abdulqader Mahmoud, F. Taher, H. Al-Ahmad","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880034","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces new algorithms for enhancing the resolution of interpolated images. The aim of this algorithm is to have a high resolution image from a single low resolution image. The new algorithms used the interpolation technique with the two dimensional filter that is specifically designed for the image by maximizing the peak signal to noise ratio and structural similarity. The processed images are assessed by comparing them with the ground truth images. The algorithm performance is assessed using the peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR) and structural similarity (SSIM). The new algorithm gives better result than the previous 2D filters algorithms.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124565800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The use of data mining techniques to predict mortality and length of stay in an ICU","authors":"A. Navaz, E. Mohammed, M. Serhani, Nazar Zaki","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880045","url":null,"abstract":"Data mining is commonly used in the healthcare industry and managing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is no exception. This study aims to examine how data mining techniques can be employed to predict mortality and length of stay in an ICU and to evaluate various classification techniques. Real-life healthcare datasets, like MIMIC 2, incorporate an unbalanced distribution of sample sizes, which means that it is difficult to employ them to assess classification. This paper presents an analysis of a mortality prediction algorithm to evaluate the extent to which this algorithm can predict mortality rate. The model aims to facilitate the process by which medical practitioners provide customized and optimized care in the ICU.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121642894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An adaptive Kalman filter based traffic prediction algorithm for urban road network","authors":"Z. H. Mir, F. Filali","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880022","url":null,"abstract":"Frequent traffic congestion and gridlocks are causing global economies staggering cost in terms of fuel consumption, time wastage, and public health. To rectify this problem, many advocates combining Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and traffic engineering concepts for better traffic management. Timely and accurate traffic prediction and management are central to the ICT-based Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). In this paper, we presented a traffic prediction model based on Kalman filtering theory, which optimizes the prediction of speed by minimizing the variance between the real-time speed measurement and its estimation. The prediction model predicts the speed across high-level roadway segments using historical and real-time speed measurements (spot speed) reported by the vehicles traveling on the urban road network. The performance evaluation of the proposed prediction model includes a number of case studies. Each case study is conducted with different parametric settings to explain the different characteristic of the model. The results show that provided the spot speed measurements don't fluctuate significantly over the time, the proposed model is capable of predicting traffic with 54% more accuracy.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116764764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synchronous shared experience: Architecture for synchronization support","authors":"S. Din, Shaza Hanif","doi":"10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INNOVATIONS.2016.7880035","url":null,"abstract":"In the era of distributed computing, different components of distributed application need to be synchronized. For instance, two users watching a football match at geographically distinct location require synchronous multimedia display on their screens for synchronous shared experience. Inter-destination Synchronization (IDS) mechanism is a fundamental requirement for synchronous shared experience. Existing IDS mechanisms work well with stream-based media when users have similar computing and network resources. However, in situations where users have varied resources they do not work well. Document-based media provides functionality of alternative content selection on the basis of available resources. This makes document-based media a potential solution for IDS, when users of synchronous shared experience have varied network and computing resources. This paper investigates IDS techniques for stream-based media and adapts them to work with document-based media. We present design and implementation of a scalable and efficient architecture which provides synchronization support to the users of synchronous shared experience. We present implementation and evaluation of a specific techniques, with encouraging results.","PeriodicalId":412653,"journal":{"name":"2016 12th International Conference on Innovations in Information Technology (IIT)","volume":"110 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117151251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}