Ambient Intelligence, Wireless Networking, and Ubiquitous Computing

by Athanasios Vasilakos, Witold Pedrycz

Overview

Ambient Intelligence (AmI) is the next wave in computing and communications technology. Nano-sized sensors and computers, wireless networks, and intelligent software are being integrated to create AmI environments. One such AmI environment is an intelligent home that can sense changes in a house and its occupants to instantly track objects or call 911 in case of a fall or heart attack. Another AmI environment is an intelligent airport to effortlessly guide a traveler to a connecting flight, through customs, or to a waiting car service. This cutting-edge reference explains ways to plan for AmI service deployment, develop AmI software and networks, and further advance AmI capabilities. It looks at such nuts-and-bolts issues as security, architecture, systems integration, and quality of service. This forward-looking volume also covers such latest AmI developments as smart dust, smart personal object technology, and context-aware computing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580539630
Publisher:	Artech House, Incorporated
Publication date:	06/30/2006
Series:	Artech House Mobile Communications Ser.
Pages:	474
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 10.30(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Athanasios Vasilakos is a professor in the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, Greece, and a manager at Hellenic Aerospace Industry. He holds an M.S. in computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts and a Ph.D. in computer engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. Witold Pedrycz is Canada Research Chair, department chairman, and professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta. He earned an M.Sc. and PhD. in computer engineering and D.Sc. in systems engineering, all at Silesian Technical University, Poland.

Table of Contents

Networking in Miniature Computers and Embedded Systems. Ubiquitous Computing. Context Transparency and Awareness. Computational Intelligence. Computer Architectures for Ambient Intelligence. 3G and Beyond Services and Architectures for Mobile User Support. Semantic Web, Knowledge Management, and Discovery for Network Services. Middleware and Distributed Computing Issues for Ubiquitous Computing Using Wireless and Mobile Technologies. Polymorphic, Programmable/Active Networks for Mobile and Wireless Environments. Dynamic Data- and Model-Driven Network Architectures and Services. Nomadic User Support and Management. Service Provisioning for Mobile/Wireless Users. Security and Privacy in Mobile and Wireless World. Peer-to-Peer and Grid-Based Services for Mobile Users.