Aditya Mitra, Anisha Ghosh, Sibi Chakkaravarthy Sethuraman, Devi Priya V S
{"title":"Colaboot: A Cloud-based Diskless PC Booting Mechanism","authors":"Aditya Mitra, Anisha Ghosh, Sibi Chakkaravarthy Sethuraman, Devi Priya V S","doi":"arxiv-2408.17045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.17045","url":null,"abstract":"Recent increases in endpoint-based security events and threats compelled\u0000enterprise operations to switch to virtual desktop infrastructure and web-based\u0000applications. In addition to reducing potential hazards, this has guaranteed a\u0000consistent desktop environment for every user. On the other hand, the attack\u0000surface is greatly increased because all endpoints are connected to the company\u0000network, which could harbor malware and other advanced persistent threats. This\u0000results in a considerable loss of system resources on each individual endpoint.\u0000Hence our work proposes a standard called Colaboot that enables machines\u0000throughout a company to boot from a single operating system in order to address\u0000these problems and guarantee a consistent operating system environment that\u0000could be easily updated to the most recent security patches across all work\u0000stations.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213912","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}
Xiang Li, Lizhou Fan, Hanbo Wu, Kunping Chen, Xiaoxiao Yu, Chao Che, Zhifeng Cai, Xiuhong Niu, Aihua Cao, Xin Ma
{"title":"Enhancing Autism Spectrum Disorder Early Detection with the Parent-Child Dyads Block-Play Protocol and an Attention-enhanced GCN-xLSTM Hybrid Deep Learning Framework","authors":"Xiang Li, Lizhou Fan, Hanbo Wu, Kunping Chen, Xiaoxiao Yu, Chao Che, Zhifeng Cai, Xiuhong Niu, Aihua Cao, Xin Ma","doi":"arxiv-2408.16924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.16924","url":null,"abstract":"Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a rapidly growing neurodevelopmental\u0000disorder. Performing a timely intervention is crucial for the growth of young\u0000children with ASD, but traditional clinical screening methods lack objectivity.\u0000This study introduces an innovative approach to early detection of ASD. The\u0000contributions are threefold. First, this work proposes a novel Parent-Child\u0000Dyads Block-Play (PCB) protocol, grounded in kinesiological and neuroscientific\u0000research, to identify behavioral patterns distinguishing ASD from typically\u0000developing (TD) toddlers. Second, we have compiled a substantial video dataset,\u0000featuring 40 ASD and 89 TD toddlers engaged in block play with parents. This\u0000dataset exceeds previous efforts on both the scale of participants and the\u0000length of individual sessions. Third, our approach to action analysis in videos\u0000employs a hybrid deep learning framework, integrating a two-stream graph\u0000convolution network with attention-enhanced xLSTM (2sGCN-AxLSTM). This\u0000framework is adept at capturing dynamic interactions between toddlers and\u0000parents by extracting spatial features correlated with upper body and head\u0000movements and focusing on global contextual information of action sequences\u0000over time. By learning these global features with spatio-temporal correlations,\u0000our 2sGCN-AxLSTM effectively analyzes dynamic human behavior patterns and\u0000demonstrates an unprecedented accuracy of 89.6% in early detection of ASD. Our\u0000approach shows strong potential for enhancing early ASD diagnosis by accurately\u0000analyzing parent-child interactions, providing a critical tool to support\u0000timely and informed clinical decision-making.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213913","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}
Daniil Filienko, Yinzhou Wang, Caroline El Jazmi, Serena Xie, Trevor Cohen, Martine De Cock, Weichao Yuwen
{"title":"Toward Large Language Models as a Therapeutic Tool: Comparing Prompting Techniques to Improve GPT-Delivered Problem-Solving Therapy","authors":"Daniil Filienko, Yinzhou Wang, Caroline El Jazmi, Serena Xie, Trevor Cohen, Martine De Cock, Weichao Yuwen","doi":"arxiv-2409.00112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2409.00112","url":null,"abstract":"While Large Language Models (LLMs) are being quickly adapted to many domains,\u0000including healthcare, their strengths and pitfalls remain under-explored. In\u0000our study, we examine the effects of prompt engineering to guide Large Language\u0000Models (LLMs) in delivering parts of a Problem-Solving Therapy (PST) session\u0000via text, particularly during the symptom identification and assessment phase\u0000for personalized goal setting. We present evaluation results of the models'\u0000performances by automatic metrics and experienced medical professionals. We\u0000demonstrate that the models' capability to deliver protocolized therapy can be\u0000improved with the proper use of prompt engineering methods, albeit with\u0000limitations. To our knowledge, this study is among the first to assess the\u0000effects of various prompting techniques in enhancing a generalist model's\u0000ability to deliver psychotherapy, focusing on overall quality, consistency, and\u0000empathy. Exploring LLMs' potential in delivering psychotherapy holds promise\u0000with the current shortage of mental health professionals amid significant\u0000needs, enhancing the potential utility of AI-based and AI-enhanced care\u0000services.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"410 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213973","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}
Michela Taufer, Valerio Pascucci, Christine R. Kirkpatric, Ian T. Foster
{"title":"Sustainable Data Democratization: A Multifaceted Investment for an Equitable Future","authors":"Michela Taufer, Valerio Pascucci, Christine R. Kirkpatric, Ian T. Foster","doi":"arxiv-2408.14627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.14627","url":null,"abstract":"The urgent need for data democratization in scientific research was the focal\u0000point of a panel discussion at SC23 in Denver, Colorado, from November 12 to\u000017, 2023. This article summarizes the outcomes of that discussion and\u0000subsequent conversations. We advocate for strategic investments in financial,\u0000human, and technological resources for sustainable data democratization.\u0000Emphasizing that data is central to scientific discovery and AI deployment, we\u0000highlight barriers such as limited access, inadequate financial incentives for\u0000cross-domain collaboration, and a shortage of workforce development\u0000initiatives. Our recommendations aim to guide decision-makers in fostering an\u0000inclusive research community, breaking down research silos, and developing a\u0000skilled workforce to advance scientific discovery.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"282 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213914","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}
Javier Conde, Andres Munoz-Arcentales, Johnny Choque, Gabriel Huecas, Álvaro Alonso
{"title":"Overcoming the Barriers of Using Linked Open Data in Smart City Applications","authors":"Javier Conde, Andres Munoz-Arcentales, Johnny Choque, Gabriel Huecas, Álvaro Alonso","doi":"arxiv-2408.14315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.14315","url":null,"abstract":"We study the benefits and challenges of using Linked Open Data in smart city\u0000applications and propose a set of open source, highly scalable tools within the\u0000case of a public-rental bicycle system, which can act as a reference guide for\u0000other smart city applications.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"64 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213970","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":"Security Concerns in IoT Light Bulbs: Investigating Covert Channels","authors":"Ravisha Rohilla, Janvi Panwar","doi":"arxiv-2408.14613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.14613","url":null,"abstract":"The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has raised significant\u0000concerns regarding their security vulnerabilities. This paper explores the\u0000security risks associated with smart light systems, focusing on covert\u0000communication channels. Drawing upon previous re-search highlighting\u0000vulnerabilities in communication protocols and en-cryption flaws, the study\u0000investigates the potential for exploiting smart light systems for covert data\u0000transmission. Specifically, the paper repli-cates and analyzes an attack method\u0000introduced by Ronen and Shamir, which utilizes the Philips Hue White lighting\u0000system to create a covert channel through visible light communication (VLC).\u0000Experimental re-sults demonstrate the feasibility of transmitting data covertly\u0000through subtle variations in brightness levels, leveraging the inherent\u0000functional-ity of smart light bulbs. Despite limit. ations imposed by device\u0000constraints and communication protocols, the study underscores the need for\u0000heightened awareness and security measures in IoT environment. Ultimately, the\u0000findings emphasize the importance of implementing robust security practices and\u0000exercising caution when deploying networked IoT devices in sensitive\u0000environment.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213968","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":"Multi-Faceted Evaluation of Modeling Languages for Augmented Reality Applications -- The Case of ARWFML","authors":"Fabian Muff, Hans-Georg Fill","doi":"arxiv-2408.14137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.14137","url":null,"abstract":"The evaluation of modeling languages for augmented reality applications poses\u0000particular challenges due to the three-dimensional environment they target. The\u0000previously introduced Augmented Reality Workflow Modeling Language (ARWFML)\u0000enables the model-based creation of augmented reality scenarios without\u0000programming knowledge. Building upon the first design cycle of the language's\u0000specification, this paper presents two further design iterations for refining\u0000the language based on multi-faceted evaluations. These include a comparative\u0000evaluation of implementation options and workflow capabilities, the\u0000introduction of a 3D notation, and the development of a new 3D modeling\u0000environment. On this basis, a comprehensibility study of the language was\u0000conducted. Thereby, we show how modeling languages for augmented reality can be\u0000evolved towards a maturity level suitable for empirical evaluations.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213969","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}
Haozhao Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Zhiqiang Zheng, Varghese Jacob
{"title":"Generative Blockchain: Transforming Blockchain from Transaction Recording to Transaction Generation through Proof-of-Merit","authors":"Haozhao Zhang, Zhe Zhang, Zhiqiang Zheng, Varghese Jacob","doi":"arxiv-2408.13367","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.13367","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a new paradigm: generative blockchain, which aims to\u0000transform conventional blockchain technology by combining transaction\u0000generation and recording, rather than focusing solely on transaction recording.\u0000Central to our design is a novel consensus mechanism, Proof-of-Merit (PoM),\u0000specifically crafted for environments where businesses must solve complex\u0000problems before transactions can be recorded. PoM integrates the generation and\u0000recording of transactions within a unified blockchain system, fundamentally\u0000differing from prevailing consensus mechanisms that primarily record existing\u0000transactions. We demonstrate PoM on a ride service on-demand platform, where\u0000the task of solving complex transaction-generating problems is delegated to a\u0000pool of independent problem solvers. These solvers generate transactions, and\u0000their solutions are selected based on merit. The winning solvers then register\u0000these transactions onto the blockchain and are rewarded accordingly. We\u0000introduce a Decentralized Control Parameter (DCP) to balance two key\u0000performance metrics: efficiency and equity. The applicability of our generative\u0000blockchain is illustrated through a ridesharing context, where matchers\u0000(solvers) are tasked with matching riders to drivers. We demonstrate PoM's\u0000performance and nuanced properties using agent-based simulation, exploring how\u0000to find the optimal DCP value to achieve a desirable balance of efficiency and\u0000equity in a generative blockchain.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"71 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213971","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}
Ji Liu, Alvin Gonzales, Benchen Huang, Zain Hamid Saleem, Paul Hovland
{"title":"QuCLEAR: Clifford Extraction and Absorption for Significant Reduction in Quantum Circuit Size","authors":"Ji Liu, Alvin Gonzales, Benchen Huang, Zain Hamid Saleem, Paul Hovland","doi":"arxiv-2408.13316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.13316","url":null,"abstract":"Quantum computing carries significant potential for addressing practical\u0000problems. However, currently available quantum devices suffer from noisy\u0000quantum gates, which degrade the fidelity of executed quantum circuits.\u0000Therefore, quantum circuit optimization is crucial for obtaining useful\u0000results. In this paper, we present QuCLEAR, a compilation framework designed to\u0000optimize quantum circuits. QuCLEAR significantly reduces both the two-qubit\u0000gate count and the circuit depth through two novel optimization steps. First,\u0000we introduce the concept of Clifford Extraction, which extracts Clifford\u0000subcircuits to the end of the circuit while optimizing the gates. Second, since\u0000Clifford circuits are classically simulatable, we propose Clifford Absorption,\u0000which efficiently processes the extracted Clifford subcircuits classically. We\u0000demonstrate our framework on quantum simulation circuits, which have\u0000wide-ranging applications in quantum chemistry simulation, many-body physics,\u0000and combinatorial optimization problems. Near-term algorithms such as VQE and\u0000QAOA also fall within this category. Experimental results across various\u0000benchmarks show that QuCLEAR achieves up to a $77.7%$ reduction in CNOT gate\u0000count and up to an $84.1%$ reduction in entangling depth compared to\u0000state-of-the-art methods.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213972","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":"SAM-SP: Self-Prompting Makes SAM Great Again","authors":"Chunpeng Zhou, Kangjie Ning, Qianqian Shen, Sheng Zhou, Zhi Yu, Haishuai Wang","doi":"arxiv-2408.12364","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/arxiv-2408.12364","url":null,"abstract":"The recently introduced Segment Anything Model (SAM), a Visual Foundation\u0000Model (VFM), has demonstrated impressive capabilities in zero-shot segmentation\u0000tasks across diverse natural image datasets. Despite its success, SAM\u0000encounters noticeably performance degradation when applied to specific domains,\u0000such as medical images. Current efforts to address this issue have involved\u0000fine-tuning strategies, intended to bolster the generalizability of the vanilla\u0000SAM. However, these approaches still predominantly necessitate the utilization\u0000of domain specific expert-level prompts during the evaluation phase, which\u0000severely constrains the model's practicality. To overcome this limitation, we introduce a novel self-prompting based\u0000fine-tuning approach, called SAM-SP, tailored for extending the vanilla SAM\u0000model. Specifically, SAM-SP leverages the output from the previous iteration of\u0000the model itself as prompts to guide subsequent iteration of the model. This\u0000self-prompting module endeavors to learn how to generate useful prompts\u0000autonomously and alleviates the dependence on expert prompts during the\u0000evaluation phase, significantly broadening SAM's applicability. Additionally,\u0000we integrate a self-distillation module to enhance the self-prompting process\u0000further. Extensive experiments across various domain specific datasets validate\u0000the effectiveness of the proposed SAM-SP. Our SAM-SP not only alleviates the\u0000reliance on expert prompts but also exhibits superior segmentation performance\u0000comparing to the state-of-the-art task-specific segmentation approaches, the\u0000vanilla SAM, and SAM-based approaches.","PeriodicalId":501168,"journal":{"name":"arXiv - CS - Emerging Technologies","volume":"107 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142213975","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}