Pervasive Computing and Networking

by Obaidat, Mohammad S.; Denko, Mieso; Woungang, Isaac

• ISBN13: 9780470747728
• ISBN10: 0470747722
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-06-13
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Pervasive Computing and Networking covers 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. It addresses various fundamental designs, trends, applications and implementation issues in pervasive computing and networking, and provides state-of-the-art research on architectures, algorithms, protocols and applications of pervasive computing and networks. Includes chapters on topics such as: Tools and Technologies for Building Pervasive Systems, Models for Service and Resource Discovery in Pervasive Computing, Interactive Context-aware Services and User Interfaces, Cooperation in Pervasive Environments, Power Management in Pervasive and Mobile Computing, Mobile and Opportunistic Pervasive Services, Standards and Implementation of Pervasive Computing Applications, Multimodal Pervasive Computing Applications, Smart Devices, Systems and Intelligent Environments, Intelligent Middleware in Pervasive Environment, Pervasive Healthcare Systems and Applications, Quality of Services in Pervasive Networks, and Security and Privacy in Pervasive Networks. 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 an accompanying website including PowerPoint slides

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

List of Contributors

About the Editors

Pervasive Computing And Systems

Introduction

Pervasive Computing and Its Significance

Research Trends in Pervasive Computing and Networking

Scanning the Book

Target Audience

Supplementary Resources

Acknowledgments

References

Tools and Techniques for Dynamic Reconfiguration and Interoperability of Pervasive Systems

Introduction

Mobile Agent Technology

Sensor Networks

Collaboration and Interoperability Among Sensor Networks

Applications

Conclusion

References

Models for Service and Resource Discovery in Pervasive Computing

Introduction

Service Oriented Architecture

Industry and Consortia Supported Models for Service Discovery

Research Initiatives in Service Discovery for Pervasive Systems

Conclusions

References

Pervasive Learning Tools and Technologies

Introduction

Pervasive Learning: A Promising Innovative Paradigm

Emerging Technologies and Systems for Pervasive Learning

Integration of Real-World Practice and Experience with Pervasive Learning

Nature of Pervasive Learning and Provision of Well-Being in Education

Conclusion

References

Service Management in Pervasive Computing Environments

Introduction

Service Management in Pervasive Computing Environments

Techniques for Service Management in PvCE

Service Composition

Conclusions

References

Wireless Sensor Cooperation for a Sustainable Quality of Information

Introduction

Sensing the Real World

Inter-Sensor Cooperation

Mobile Sensor Cooperation

Cooperation Across Mobile Entities

Inter-WSN Cooperation

Conclusions and Future Research Directions

References

An Opportunistic Pervasive Networking Paradigm: Multi-Hop Cognitive Radio Networks

Introduction

Overview of Multi-Hop Cognitive Radio Networks MAC Layer

Proposed Mac Layer Protocols

Open Issues

Conclusions

References

Wearable Computing and Sensor Systems for Healthcare

Introduction

The Health Body Area Network

Medical and Technological Requirements of Health Sensors

Wearable Sensors for Vital Signals Monitoring

Wearable Sensors for Activity Recognition

Sensors and Signals for Emotion Recognition

Intra-BAN Communications in Pervasive Healthcare Systems: Standards and Protocols

Conclusions

References

Standards and Implementation of Pervasive Computing Applications

Introduction

Wireless Technologies and Standards

Middleware

Case Studies

References

Pervasive Networking Security

Security and Privacy in Pervasive Networks

Introduction

Security Classics

Hardening Pervasive Networks

Privacy in Pervasive Networks

Conclusion

References

UnderstandingWormhole Attacks in Pervasive Networks

Introduction

A Wormhole Attack

Severity of a Wormhole Attack

Background

Classification of Wormholes

Wormhole Attack Modes

Mitigating Wormhole Attacks

Discussion of Some Mitigating Solutions to Avoid Wormhole Attacks

Conclusion and Future Work

References

An Experimental Comparison of Collaborative Defense Strategies for Network Security

Introduction

Background

Small-World Network Based Modeling Platform

Internet Worm Attack and Defense

Experiments and Performance Evaluation

Conclusions

References

Smart Devices, Systems and Intelligent Environments

Introduction

Smart Devices and Systems

Intelligent Environments

Trends

Limitations and Challenges

Applications and Case Studies

Conclusion

References

Pervasive Networking And Communications

Autonomic and Pervasive Networking

Introduction

Ubiquitous/Pervasive Networks

Applying Autonomic Techniques to Ubiquitous/Pervasive Networks

Self-* (star) In Autonomic and Pervasive Networks

Autonomic and Pervasive Networking Challenges

Conclusions and Future Directions

References

An Adaptive Architecture of Service Component for Pervasive Computing

Introduction

Motivation

An Overview of the Delaying Adaptation Tool

Case Study

Related Work

Conclusions

References

On Probabilistic k-Coverage in Pervasive Wireless Sensor Networks

Introduction

The Coverage Problem

Coverage Configuration Problem

Stochastic k-Coverage Protocol

Conclusion

References

On the Usage of Overlays to Provide QoS Over IEEE 802.11b/g/e Pervasive and Mobile Networks

Introduction

A Glance at P2P Overlay Networks and QoS Mechanisms

Design of Overlays to Support QoS

Performance Evaluation

Conclusions and Future Developments Appendic I. The Distributed Algortihm for Bandwidth Management

References

Performance Evaluation of Pervasive Networks Based on WiMAX Networks

Introduction

IEEE

Architecture and QoS Requirements

Related Work

Proposed QoS Framework

Simulation Experiments and Numerical Results

Summary

References

Implementation Frameworks for Mobile and Pervasive Networks

Introduction

Correlating Design to Implementations

Challenges for Implementation Frameworks

State of the Art in Implementation Frameworks

Current Frameworks Research for Network Protocols and Applications

Evaluating Frameworks and Implementations

Conclusion

References

Index

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