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Ubiquitous Computingby Stefan Poslad
Wiley 2009; US$ 110.00
This book provides an introduction to the complex field of ubiquitous computing Ubiquitous Computing (also commonly referred to as Pervasive Computing) describes the ways in which current technological models, based upon three base designs: smart (mobile, wireless, service) devices, smart environments (of embedded system devices) and smart interaction... more...
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Pervasive Computingby Jadwiga Indulska
Springer 2009; US$ 119.99
This volume provides state-of-the-art coverage of the diverse topics related to pervasive computing and intelligent multimedia technologies. The use of different computational intelligence-based approaches to various problems in pervasive computing are examined, including video streaming, intelligent behavior modeling and control for mobile manipulators,... more...
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Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentalsby John Krumm
CRC Press 2009; US$ 83.95
Having moved from the age of the mainframe to that of personal computing, we are entering what some refer to as the third wave, ubiquitous computing, the era when computing moves from front and center to become more subtly integrated into our lives. This book presents an overview of ubiquitous systems design and deployment. more...
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Enabling Context-Aware Web Servicesby Quan Z. Sheng
CRC Press 2010; US$ 115.95
With recent advances in radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, sensor networks, and enhanced Web services, the original World Wide Web is continuing its evolution into what is being called the Web of Things and Services. Such a Web will support an ultimately interactive environment where everyday physical objects such as buildings, sidewalks,... more...
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Internet of Thingsby Rolf H. Weber
Springer 2010; US$ 99.99
The Internet of Things as an emerging global Internet-based information architecture facilitating the exchange of goods and services is gradually developing. While the technology of the Internet of Things is still being discussed and created, the legal framework should be established before the Internet of Things is fully operable, in order to allow... more...
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Pervasive Information Architectureby Andrea Resmini; Luca Rosati
Elsevier Science 2011; US$ 39.95
As physical and digital interactions intertwine, new challenges for digital product designers and developers, as well as, industrial designers and architects are materializing. While well versed in designing navigation, organization, and labelling of websites and software, professionals are faced the crucial challenge of how to apply these techniques... more...
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Context-Aware Mobile Computingby Geri Gay
Morgan & Claypool Publishers 2009; US$ 25.00
The integration of ubiquitous mobile computing resources into physical spaces can potentially affect the development, maintenance, and transformation of communities and social interactions and relations within a particular context or location. Ubiquitous mobile computing allows users to engage in activities in diverse physical locations, to access... more...
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This Pervasive Dayby Jeremy Pitt
World Scientific Publishing Company 2012; US$ 124.00
Imagine a world where your clothes sense your blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature. Suppose the sensors transmit this information to ‘the cloud’, continuously and unobtrusively. Suppose artificial intelligence in ‘the cloud’ detects an anomaly. Suppose it tells your doctor: sighs of relief all round. But then suppose... more...
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Sensing and Systems in Pervasive Computingby Dan Chalmers
Springer 2011; US$ 31.99
Focus on issues and principles in context awareness, sensor processing and software design (rather than sensor networks or HCI or particular commercial systems). Designed as a textbook, with readings and lab problems in most chapters. Focus on concepts, algorithms and ideas rather than particular technologies. more...
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Information Technology Convergence, Secure and Trust Computing, and Data Managementby Jong Hyuk; Jongsung Kim; Deqing Zou; Yang Sun Lee
Springer 2012; US$ 179.99
The 4th FTRA International Conference on Information Technology Convergence and Services (ITCS-12) will be held in Gwangju, Korea on September 6 - 8, 2012. The ITCS-12 will be the most comprehensive conference focused on the various aspects of advances in information technology convergence, applications, and services. The ITCS-12 will provide an opportunity... more...
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