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Informationen zum Autor Professor Mohammad Obaidat, Monmouth University, USA Mohammad Obaidat received his Ph.D. and M. S. degrees in Computer Engineering with a minor in Computer Science from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA. Dr. Obaidat is currently a full Professor of Computer Science at Monmouth University, NJ, USA. Among his previous positions are Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Director of the Graduate Program at Monmouth University and a faculty member at the City University of New York. Professor Mieso Denko, University of Guelph, Canada Mieso Denko received his MSc form the University of Wales, UK, and his PhD from the University of Natal, South Africa, both in Computer Science. Since November 2002, Dr. Denko has been with the Department of Computing and Information Science, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, where he is now an Associate Professor. Dr. Isaac Woungang, Ryerson University, Canada Isaac Woungang received his M.Sc and Ph.D degrees all in Mathematics from Université de la Méditerranée-Aix Marseille II, Luminy, France, and Université du Sud, Toulon-Var, France, in 1990 and 1994 respectively. In 1999, he received an M.A.Sc from the INRS-Énergie, Matériaux et Télécommunications, University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada. From 1999 to 2002, he worked as a Software engineer at Nortel Networks. Since 2002, he has been with the Department of Computer Science at Ryerson University. Klappentext This book presents state-of-the-art research on architectures, algorithms, protocols and applications in pervasive computing and networksWith the widespread availability of wireless and mobile networking technologies and the expected convergence of ubiquitous computing with these emerging technologies in the near future, pervasive computing and networking research and applications are among the hot topics on the agenda of researchers working on the next generation of mobile communications and networks.This book provides a comprehensive guide to selected topics, both ongoing and emerging, in pervasive computing and networking. It contains contributions from high profile researchers and is edited by leading experts in this field. The main topics covered in the book include pervasive computing and systems, pervasive networking security, and pervasive networking and communication.Key Features:* Discusses existing and emerging communications and computing models, design architectures, mobile and pervasive wireless applications, technology and research challenges in pervasive computing systems, networking and communications* Provides detailed discussions of key research challenges and open research issues in the field of autonomic computing and networking* Offers information on existing experimental studies including case studies, implementation test-beds in industry and academia* Includes a set of PowerPoint slides for each chapter for instructors adopting it as a textbookPervasive Computing and Networking will be an ideal reference for practitioners and researchers working in the areas of communication networking and pervasive computing and networking. It also serves as an excellent textbook for graduate and senior undergraduate courses in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, and information engineering and science. Zusammenfassung This book presents state-of-the-art research on architectures, algorithms, protocols, and applications in pervasive computing and networking, one of the hottest topics on the agenda of researchers and practitioners working on the next generation of mobile communications and networks. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Contributors About the Editors PART ONE PERVASIVE COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS 1 Introduction Mohammad S. Obaidat and Isaac Woungang 1.1 Pervasive Computing and Its Sign...
List of contents
List of Contributors
About the Editors
PART ONE PERVASIVE COMPUTING AND SYSTEMS
1 Introduction
Mohammad S. Obaidat and Isaac Woungang
1.1 Pervasive Computing and Its Significance
1.2 Research Trends in Pervasive Computing and Networking
1.3 Scanning the Book
1.4 Target Audience
1.5 Supplementary Resources
1.6 Acknowledgments
References
2 Tools and Techniques for Dynamic Reconfiguration and Interoperability of Pervasive Systems
Evens Jean, Sahra Sedigh, Ali R. Hurson, and Behrooz A. Shirazi
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 Mobile Agent Technology
2.3 Sensor Networks
2.4 Collaboration and Interoperability Among Sensor Networks
2.5 Applications
2.6 Conclusion
References
3 Models for Service and Resource Discovery in Pervasive Computing
Mehdi Khouja, Carlos Juiz, Ramon Puigjaner, and Farouk Kamoun
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Service Oriented Architecture
3.3 Industry and Consortia Supported Models for Service Discovery
3.4 Research Initiatives in Service Discovery for Pervasive Systems
3.5 Conclusions
References
4 Pervasive Learning Tools and Technologies
Neil Y. Yen, Qun Jin, Hiroaki Ogata, Timothy K. Shih, and Y. Yano
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Pervasive Learning: A Promising Innovative Paradigm
4.3 Emerging Technologies and Systems for Pervasive Learning
4.4 Integration of Real-World Practice and Experience with Pervasive Learning
4.5 Nature of Pervasive Learning and Provision of Well-Being in Education
4.6 Conclusion
References
5 Service Management in Pervasive Computing Environments
Jiannong Cao, Joanna Siebert, and Vaskar Raychoudhury
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Service Management in Pervasive Computing Environments
5.3 Techniques for Service Management in PvCE
5.4 Service Composition
5.5 Conclusions
References
6 Wireless Sensor Cooperation for a Sustainable Quality of Information
Abdelmajid Khelil, Christian Reinl, Brahim Ayari, Faisal Karim Shaikh, Piotr Szczytowski, Azad Ali, and Neeraj Suri
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Sensing the Real World
6.3 Inter-Sensor Cooperation
6.4 Mobile Sensor Cooperation
6.5 Cooperation Across Mobile Entities
6.6 Inter-WSN Cooperation
6.7 Conclusions and Future Research Directions
References
7 An Opportunistic Pervasive Networking Paradigm: Multi-Hop Cognitive Radio Networks
Didem Gozupek and Fatih Alagoz
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Overview of Multi-Hop Cognitive Radio Networks MAC Layer
7.3 Proposed Mac Layer Protocols
7.4 Open Issues
7.5 Conclusions
References
8 Wearable Computing and Sensor Systems for Healthcare
Franca Delmastro and Marco Conti
8.1 Introduction
8.2 The Health Body Area Network
8.3 Medical and Technological Requirements of Health Sensors
8.4 Wearable Sensors for Vital Signals Monitoring
8.5 Wearable Sensors for Activity Recognition
8.6 Sensors and Signals for Emotion Recognition
8.7 Intra-BAN Communications in Pervasive Healthcare Systems: Standards and Protocols
8.8 Conclusions
References
9 Standards and Implementation of Pervasive Computing Applications
Daniel Cascado, Jose Luis Sevillano, Luis Fernandez-Luque, Karl Johan Grøttum, L. Kristian Vognild, and T. M. Burkow
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Wireless Technol
