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Let $\mathfrak{S}_n$ denote the symmetric group and let $W(\mathfrak{S}_n)$ denote the weak order of $\mathfrak{S}_n$. Through a surprising connection to a subset of parking functions, which we call unit Fubini rankings, we provide a…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2025-06-23 Jennifer Elder , Pamela E. Harris , Jan Kretschmann , J. Carlos Martínez Mori

As urban populations continue to grow, cities face numerous challenges in managing parking and determining occupancy. This issue is particularly pronounced in university campuses, where students need to find vacant parking spots quickly and…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-08-21 Madyan Bagosher , Tala Mustafa , Mohammad Alsmirat , Amal Al-Ali , Isam Mashhour Al Jawarneh

We give an exact enumerative formula for the minimal acyclic deterministic finite automata. This formula is obtained from a bijection between a family of generalized parking functions and the transitions functions of acyclic automata.

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2015-05-07 Jean-Baptiste Priez

The main objective of this paper is to look from the unique point of view at some phenomena arising in different areas of probability theory and mathematical statistics. We will try to understand what is common between classical…

Probability · Mathematics 2012-03-01 Oleg Lepski

For a directed graph G on vertices {0,1,...,n}, a G-parking function is an n-tuple (b_1,...,b_n) of non-negative integers such that, for every non-empty subset U of {1,...,n}, there exists a vertex j in U for which there are more than b_j…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Denis Chebikin , Pavlo Pylyavskyy

Statistical mechanics of a disordered system of cars on a single-lane road is developed. Behaviour of cars is defined by conditional probability of car velocity depending on the distance and velocity of the car ahead. A system consisting of…

Statistical Mechanics · Physics 2009-08-13 Anton Šurda

This paper studies a generalization of parking functions named $k$-Naples parking functions, where backward movement is allowed. One consequence of backward movement is that the number of ascending $k$-Naples is not the same as the number…

We give a very short proof of the fact that the number of $(a,b)$-parking functions of length $n$ equals $a(a+bn)^{n-1}$. This was first proved in 2003 by Kung and Yan, via a very long and torturous route, as a corollary of a more general…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2024-12-24 AJ Bu , Doron Zeilberger

The problem of autonomous parking of vehicle fleets is addressed in this paper. We present a system-level modeling and control framework which allows investigating different vehicle parking strategies while taking into account path planning…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-03-04 Xu Shen , Xiaojing Zhang , Francesco Borrelli

Stanley recently introduced the shifted parking function symmetric function $SH_n$, which is the shiftification of Haiman's parking function symmetric function $PF_n$. The function $SH_n$ lives in the subalgebra of symmetric functions…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2025-05-19 Zachary Hamaker , Jesse Kim

Finding an available on-street parking spot is a relevant problem of day-to-day life. In recent years, cities such as Melbourne and San Francisco deployed sensors that provide real-time information about the occupation of parking spots.…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2024-04-17 Niklas Strauß , Lukas Rottkamp , Sebatian Schmoll , Matthias Schubert

Let $(A_u : u \in \mathbb{B})$ be i.i.d.~non-negative integers that we interpret as car arrivals on the vertices of the full binary tree $ \mathbb{B}$. Each car tries to park on its arrival node, but if it is already occupied, it drives…

Probability · Mathematics 2022-06-02 David Aldous , Alice Contat , Nicolas Curien , Olivier Hénard

We show that the notion of parkization of a word, a variant of the classical standardization, allows to introduce an internal product on the Hopf algebra of parking functions. Its Catalan subalgebra is stable under this operation and…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2013-02-12 Jean-Christophe Novelli , Jean-Yves Thibon

Parking in large metropolitan areas is often a time-consuming task with further implications toward traffic patterns that affect urban landscaping. Reducing the premium space needed for parking has led to the development of automated…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-02-03 Teng Guo , Jingjin Yu

This paper frames a general prediction system as an observer traveling around a continuous space, measuring values at some locations, and predicting them at others. The observer is completely agnostic about any particular task being solved;…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2021-03-24 Elliot Meyerson , Risto Miikkulainen

Classical deep learning typically operates on individual cases. Despite its success, real-world usage often requires repeated inference to estimate statistical quantities for complex decision-making tasks involving uncertainty or…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2026-05-13 Daniel Xu , Yuxin Xie , Minghao Guo , Haixu Wu , Wojciech Matusik

Symmetric functions, which take as input an unordered, fixed-size set, are known to be universally representable by neural networks that enforce permutation invariance. These architectures only give guarantees for fixed input sizes, yet in…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2022-10-11 Aaron Zweig , Joan Bruna

We introduce type C parking functions, encoded as vertically labelled lattice paths and endowed with a statistic dinv'. We define a bijection from type C parking functions to regions of the Shi arrangement of type C, encoded as diagonally…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2014-11-17 Robin Sulzgruber , Marko Thiel

There are several combinatorial objects that are known to be in bijection to the spanning trees of a graph G. These objects include G-parking functions, critical configurations of G, and descending traversals of G. In this paper, we extend…

Combinatorics · Mathematics 2007-05-23 Dimitrije Kostic

Modeling mixed-traffic motion and interactions is crucial to assess safety, efficiency, and feasibility of future urban areas. The lack of traffic regulations, diverse transport modes, and the dynamic nature of mixed-traffic zones like…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2021-01-19 Fatema T. Johora , Dongfang Yang , Jörg P. Müller , Ümit Özgüner