Advances in Ubiquitous Computing: Future Paradigms and Directions

Advances in Ubiquitous Computing: Future Paradigms and Directions
Author: Mostefaoui, Soraya Kouadri
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2008-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1599048426

"This book investigates the technology of ubiquitous computing, emerging applications and services, and social issues vital for the successful deployment of a ubiquitous computing application. Providing high quality, authoritative content on such topics as device design, wireless communication, location sensing, privacy concerns, attention focus, multi-person interaction, and direct interaction, work patterns, it is a must-have in library collections"--Provided by publisher.

Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Sensing, Processing, and Using Environmental Information

Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence. Sensing, Processing, and Using Environmental Information
Author: Juan M. García-Chamizo
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2015-12-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 331926401X

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing and Ambient Intelligence, UCAmI 2015, held in Puerto Varas, Chile, in December 2015. The 36 full papers presented together with 11 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. The papers are grouped in topical sections on adding intelligence for environment adaption; ambient intelligence for transport; human interaction and ambient intelligence; and ambient intelligence for urban areas.

Handbook of Research on Mobility and Computing: Evolving Technologies and Ubiquitous Impacts

Handbook of Research on Mobility and Computing: Evolving Technologies and Ubiquitous Impacts
Author: Cruz-Cunha, Maria Manuela
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1434
Release: 2011-04-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1609600436

Discusses the main issues, challenges, opportunities, and trends related to this explosive range of new developments and applications, in constant evolution, and impacting every organization and society as a whole. This two volume handbook supports post-graduate students, teachers, and researchers, as well as IT professionals and managers.

Ubiquitous Computing for Business, Video Enhanced Edition

Ubiquitous Computing for Business, Video Enhanced Edition
Author: Bo Begole
Publisher: Pearson Education
Total Pages: 331
Release: 2011-10-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0132733072

Following in the footsteps of the web, Web 2.0, and the iPod, Ubiquitous Computing ("UbiComp") is the next game-changing technology. Leading expert Bo Begole, the director of PARC’s UbiComp Center, shows executives, technology managers, and entrepreneurs how to successfully incorporate UbiComp into their own products, services, and strategies. Begole introduces the technologies of UbiComp, shows how they fit together, and identifies the challenges and opportunities they present. Next, he answers the key questions decision-makers and strategists ask most often about UbiComp, including: What is it, why does it matter, and how will it impact my business? What industries will be most affected first? Which parts of my organization will UbiComp change most? What UbiComp solutions should we consider for our internal business processes? How should I position my company for these transformations? What barriers must we overcome and which barriers can we erect for our competitors? What should I build, partner, or buy? What barriers does my company need to overcome to adopt a UbiComp-based business?

GeoComputation, Second Edition

GeoComputation, Second Edition
Author: Robert J. Abrahart
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2014-06-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466503289

A revision of Openshaw and Abrahart’s seminal work, GeoComputation, Second Edition retains influences of its originators while also providing updated, state-of-the-art information on changes in the computational environment. In keeping with the field’s development, this new edition takes a broader view and provides comprehensive coverage across the field of GeoComputation. See What’s New in the Second Edition: Coverage of ubiquitous computing, the GeoWeb, reproducible research, open access, and agent-based modelling Expanded chapter on Genetic Programming and a separate chapter developed on Evolutionary Algorithms Ten chapters updated by the same or new authors and eight new chapters added to reflect state of the art Each chapter is a stand-alone entity that covers a particular topic. You can simply dip in and out or read it from cover to cover. The opening chapter by Stan Openshaw has been preserved, with only a limited number of minor essential modifications having been enacted. This is not just a matter of respect. Openshaw’s work is eloquent, prophetic, and his overall message remains largely unchanged. In contrast to other books on this subject, GeoComputation: Second Edition supplies a state-of-the-art review of all major areas in GeoComputation with chapters written especially for this book by invited specialists. This approach helps develop and expand a computational culture, one that can exploit the ever-increasing richness of modern geographical and geospatial datasets. It also supplies an instructional guide to be kept within easy reach for regular access and when need arises.

Human Computer Interaction

Human Computer Interaction
Author: Panayiotis Zaphiris
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 2765
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1605660531

Penetrates the human computer interaction (HCI) field with breadth and depth of comprehensive research.

Handbook of Research on Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments

Handbook of Research on Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments
Author: Nak-Young Chong
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 770
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1616928573

"This book covers the cutting-edge aspects of AMI applications, specifically those involving the effective design, realization, and implementation of a comprehensive ambient intelligence in smart environments"--

ICTs for Mobile and Ubiquitous Urban Infrastructures: Surveillance, Locative Media and Global Networks

ICTs for Mobile and Ubiquitous Urban Infrastructures: Surveillance, Locative Media and Global Networks
Author: Firmino, Rodrigo J.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2010-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1609600533

"This book investigates how a shift to a completely urban global world woven together by ubiquitous and mobile ICTs changes the ontological meaning of space, and how the use of these technologies challenges the social and political construction of territories and the cultural appropriation of places"--Provided by publisher.

Resource Management in Mobile Computing Environments

Resource Management in Mobile Computing Environments
Author: Constandinos X. Mavromoustakis
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 598
Release: 2014-06-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319067044

This book reports the latest advances on the design and development of mobile computing systems, describing their applications in the context of modeling, analysis and efficient resource management. It explores the challenges on mobile computing and resource management paradigms, including research efforts and approaches recently carried out in response to them to address future open-ended issues. The book includes 26 rigorously refereed chapters written by leading international researchers, providing the readers with technical and scientific information about various aspects of mobile computing, from basic concepts to advanced findings, reporting the state-of-the-art on resource management in such environments. It is mainly intended as a reference guide for researchers and practitioners involved in the design, development and applications of mobile computing systems, seeking solutions to related issues. It also represents a useful textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, addressing special topics such as: mobile and ad-hoc wireless networks; peer-to-peer systems for mobile computing; novel resource management techniques in cognitive radio networks; and power management in mobile computing systems.