Low Cost VoIP Architecture Using Open Source Software Component in Tertiary Institutions

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
Ebtesam Najim AlShemmary ◽  
Bahaa Qasim Al-Musawi
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Enterprise Network ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Data Services ◽  
Media Systems ◽  
The University

Governments and their agencies are often challenged by high cost and flexible telephonic, Web based data services. Emerging technologies, such as those of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) that allow convergent systems where voice and Web technologies can utilize the same network to provide both services, can be used to improve such services. This paper describe VoIP system for the enterprise network (e.g. company, university) that have been developed based on Asterisk which is a kind of open source software to implement IP-PBX system. Through the development and evaluation, we have confirmed that VoIP system based on Asterisk is very powerful as a whole and most PBX functions to be required for the enterprise network can be realized. Interesting findings include that the University of Kufa has a potential to implement the project. By connecting multiple Asterisk servers located in different sites based on IAX2, large scale enterprise network can be developed. Since the software recommended for installation is open source, the project could be used as a source of valuable information by students who specialize in real-time multi-media systems.

scholarly journals THE USE OF THE UAV IMAGES FOR THE BUILDING 3D MODEL GENERATION

2018 ◽  
Vol XLII-4/W8 ◽  
pp. 217-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Vacca ◽  
G. Furfaro ◽  
A. Dessì
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
3D Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Laser Scanner ◽  
3D Models ◽  
Digital Cameras ◽  
Dense Matching ◽  
Uav Images ◽  
The University

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> The growing interest in recent years in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) by the scientific community, software developers, and geomatics professionals, has led these systems to be used more and more widely, in different fields of engineering and architecture. This is thanks, above all, to their flexibility of use and low cost compared to traditional photogrammetric flights using expensive metric digital cameras or LiDAR sensors. In recent years, UAVs have also been used in the field of monitoring and inspection of public or private buildings that are remarkable in terms of size and architecture. This is mainly due to the focus a sustainability and resource efficiency in the building and infrastructure sector, which aims to extend their lifetimes. Through the use of remote checking using UAVs, the monitoring and inspection of buildings can be brought to a new level of quality and saving.</p><p> This paper focuses on the processing and study of 3D models obtained from images captured by an UAV. In particular, the authors wanted to study the accuracy gains achieved in the building 3D model obtained with both nadir and oblique UAV flights. The images from the flights were processed using Structure-for Motion-based approach for point cloud generation using dense image-matching algorithms implemented in an open source software. We used the open source software VisualSfM, developed by Chanchang Wu in collaboration with the University of Washington and Google. The dense matching plug-in integrated in its interface, PMVS/CMVS, made by Yasutaka Furukawa, was employed to generate the dense cloud. The achieved results were compare with those gained by Photoscan software by Agisoft and with 3D model from the Terrestrial Laser Scanner (TLS) survey.</p>

Web Based GIS Application using Open Source Software for Sharing Geospatial Data

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1224-1228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debasish Chakraborty ◽  
◽  
Debanjan Sarkar ◽  
Shubham Agarwal ◽  
Dibyendu Dutta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Geospatial Data ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Gis Application

scholarly journals PRISMS-Fatigue computational framework for fatigue analysis in polycrystalline metals and alloys

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Yaghoobi ◽  
Krzysztof S. Stopka ◽  
Aaditya Lakshmanan ◽  
Veera Sundararaghavan ◽  
John E. Allison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Metals And Alloys ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Computational Framework ◽  
Crystal Plasticity Finite Element ◽  
Polycrystalline Metals ◽  
Simulation Based ◽  
Open Source Framework

AbstractThe PRISMS-Fatigue open-source framework for simulation-based analysis of microstructural influences on fatigue resistance for polycrystalline metals and alloys is presented here. The framework uses the crystal plasticity finite element method as its microstructure analysis tool and provides a highly efficient, scalable, flexible, and easy-to-use ICME community platform. The PRISMS-Fatigue framework is linked to different open-source software to instantiate microstructures, compute the material response, and assess fatigue indicator parameters. The performance of PRISMS-Fatigue is benchmarked against a similar framework implemented using ABAQUS. Results indicate that the multilevel parallelism scheme of PRISMS-Fatigue is more efficient and scalable than ABAQUS for large-scale fatigue simulations. The performance and flexibility of this framework is demonstrated with various examples that assess the driving force for fatigue crack formation of microstructures with different crystallographic textures, grain morphologies, and grain numbers, and under different multiaxial strain states, strain magnitudes, and boundary conditions.

scholarly journals Merging a Remote Microscope and Virtual Worlds: Teaching Kingdom Plantae on Basic Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Porto Antonio ◽  
João Paulo Lima ◽  
João Bosco Alves ◽  
Juarez Bento Silva ◽  
José Pedro Simão
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Virtual Worlds ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Plant Parts

This paper presents an educational tool based on open source software and low cost hardware to supplement science teaching, merging concepts of remote experiment, virtual worlds and virtual learning environment. Using an avatar, students can move around in an enriched environment and access a remote microscope that enables visualization of plant parts and interaction with the available samples.

Review of Open Source Software (OSS)

2012 ◽  
pp. 26-40
Author(s):  
Bhasker Mukerji ◽  
Ramaraj Palanisamy
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Source Code ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Economic Resources ◽  
Large Pool ◽  
Public Sector Organizations

The popularity of Open Source Software (OSS) in developing countries is quiet evident from its widespread adoption across government departments and public sector organizations. The use of OSS saves economic resources of cash starved countries, provides an opportunity to promote e-government, and to utilize their resources in other sectors. Many developing countries have a large pool of skilled developers who can modify the source code of the OSS at a very low cost. Many governments in developing and developed countries have switched to OSS which probably encourages others to follow the trend. It was not possible to follow the adoption trend in all the developing countries but the usage of OSS in countries like India, Brazil, and Venezuela provides us an insight. The successful adoption of OSS requires thorough analysis of its advantages as well as the issues associated with it. This chapter will provide an overview of OSS, characteristics of OSS developers, and their motivation to volunteer by contributing in OSS projects, followed by the advantages and issues associated with OSS.

Developing a Dynamic and Responsive Online Learning Environment

2011 ◽  
pp. 92-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Buchan
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Institutional Level ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Community Source

Charles Stuart University adopted the open source software, Sakai, as the foundation for the university’s new, integrated Online Learning Environment. This study explores whether a pedagogical advantage exists in adopting such an open source learning management system. Research suggests that the community source approach to development of open source software has many inherent pedagogical advantages, but this paper examines whether this is due to the choice of open source software or simply having access to appropriate technology for learning and teaching in the 21st century. The author also addresses the challenges of the project management methodology and processes in the large-scale implementation of an open-source courseware management solution at the institutional level. Consequently, this study outlines strategies that an institution can use to harness the potential of a community source approach to software development to meet the institutional and individual user needs into the future.

Adoption of Open Source Software in Libraries in Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 520-531
Author(s):  
Josiline Phiri Chigwada
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Economic Cooperation ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Modern Library ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The University

A survey on the adoption of open source software in libraries in developing countries was conducted. An online questionnaire was sent to Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) and Special Commonwealth Assistance for Africa (SCAAP) participants for the Advanced Certificate Course in Modern Library Practices and the Lib@web participants of the Management of Electronic Information and Digital Libraries programme at the University of Antwerp in Belgium. The ITEC/SCAAP programme is sponsored by Government of India while the Lib@web programme is sponsored by Flemish Interuniversity Council – Belgian Development Council (VLIR-OUS). The data was collected from 31 librarians who attended these training programmes. The findings revealed that most libraries in developing countries which sent participants to these programmes have adopted open source software. The author recommends that librarians should continue upgrading their skills so that they are conversant with how the various open source software can be used in their institutions.

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