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Loyalty Optimization with Bayesian Networks
From The Eponymous Pickle

Loyalty Optimization with Bayesian Networks

Another interesting example of the use of Bayesian networks for data mining. via Stefan Conrady of Bayesia.   Nice understandable draft tutorial.  " ... Identifying...

More Head Mounted Displays in Works
From The Eponymous Pickle

More Head Mounted Displays in Works

In CWorld:  Based on supplier comments, this seems to be in the works.  Is the future now wearables and head mounted, augmented reality style displays?   And notably...

IT Hiring Slowing
From The Eponymous Pickle

IT Hiring Slowing

In ComputerWorld:  By my own unscientific view as well, talking to several big hiring companies. Caused by continuing uncertainty about the economy, and thus unwillingness...

Deep Learning in Neural Nets
From The Eponymous Pickle

Deep Learning in Neural Nets

General outline and technical detailed article in the WP about deep learning in neural nets.   And further about deep learning in general:  " ... Deep learningDeep...

Netflix Using Distributed Neural Nets
From The Eponymous Pickle

Netflix Using Distributed Neural Nets

In the enterprise we actively used artificial neural nets to perform various scoring functions for analytical learning methods.  They were particularly useful for...

Ultra Simple User Interfaces
From The Eponymous Pickle

Ultra Simple User Interfaces

The best user interface should predictively anticipate our needs.    Focus us on the right data and tools to do our job best.    Feed us the proper sensor readings...

Ford Autonomous Vehicle
From The Eponymous Pickle

Ford Autonomous Vehicle

A look at an autonomous vehicle prototype by Ford.  When will the vision of fully autonomous vehicles become common?  Still wonder the liability issues.

CPG Companies vs Amazon or With Them?
From The Eponymous Pickle

CPG Companies vs Amazon or With Them?

In Retailwire:" ... Are CPG companies consciously deciding to align with the logistic powerhouse of the future instead of the distribution giants (brick-and-mortar...

Square at Whole Foods
From The Eponymous Pickle

Square at Whole Foods

Did an early experiment with the Square system for client payment, it has continued to progress in POS system,  here it continues its push into retailer payment...

On Applied Concept Mapping
From The Eponymous Pickle

On Applied Concept Mapping

Some time ago I mentioned the book Applied Concept Mapping, by Brian Moon, et al  and also posts about concept mapping in general.   Also about how it can be implemented...

Team Robotics: Loving the Swarm
From The Eponymous Pickle

Team Robotics: Loving the Swarm

New research on a topic we had examined.  Using cheap, simple and disposable robots to perform sensor activity, like performing inventory in a warehouse.      ...

Gamification Reviewed
From The Eponymous Pickle

Gamification Reviewed

Knowledge@Wharton looks at the state of Gamification.   I have noticed a decrease in communication about the approach, since we did a number of experiments in the...

Deep Data Insights
From The Eponymous Pickle

Deep Data Insights

Stephen Few reviews the book:   Data Insights: New Ways to Visualize and Make Sense of Data, by Hunter Whitney.    Taking a look myself.  " ... Data Insights is...

Yahoo Expands Research Labs
From The Eponymous Pickle

Yahoo Expands Research Labs

To further address the personalized experience.  In Technology Review.  " .... The rejuvenated research labs at Yahoo are investigating ways to predict what users...

Shopping Device Dock
From The Eponymous Pickle

Shopping Device Dock

In the lab we examined a number of ways to make grocery shopping smarter.   This included a laptop strapped to the cart, a device embedded inside the handle.  And...

Oracle Retail
From The Eponymous Pickle

Oracle Retail

Newly rediscovered blog  Oracle Retail.  Now following. 

Google and Deep Learning
From The Eponymous Pickle

Google and Deep Learning

In Technology Review.  Google seeking Deep learning.  More on the DeepMind acquisition.  With some concerns by those doing academic research.   And motivation: ...

Bosch and the Integration of Things
From The Eponymous Pickle

Bosch and the Integration of Things

In the Forrester Blog:  About Bosch making acquisitions to set themselves up for this integration. Worth thinking.  Not sure there is enough difference betweensmart...

Modeling Vehicle Choice and Simulating Market Share with Bayesian Networks
From The Eponymous Pickle

Modeling Vehicle Choice and Simulating Market Share with Bayesian Networks

Via Stefan Conrady of Bayesia: Modeling Vehicle Choice and Simulating Market Share with Bayesian Networks    Useful example of the technical application of Bayesian...

IBM Consumer Study: Value for Data
From The Eponymous Pickle

IBM Consumer Study: Value for Data

   Consumers want value for personal information.  The survey specifics are interesting.  " ... A new IBM (NYSE: IBM) study of more than 30,000 global consumers...
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