Pervasive Computing: An Application-Based Approach

by Guruduth S. Banavar, Norman H. Cohen

Here is a practical guide to understanding the principles and concepts, core and advanced technologies of pervasive computing through applications. It includes application scenarios, as well as application, device, and network characteristics; discusses runtime environments, mobile data management, location and tracking, security and privacy, power management, user-interface technologies, and application development and maintenance; and focuses on context and sensing, portable personalities and suspend/resume, device symbiosis, prototypes and deployment, as well as developing technologies. End of chapter supplementary readings and exercises make it ideal for academics and professionals.

375 pages, Hardcover

First published May 6, 2011