Pervasive Computing

by Hansmann, Uwe; Merk, L.; Nicklous, M.; Stober, T.

• ISBN13: 9783540002185
• ISBN10: 3540002189
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc

Summary

This book describes a new class of computing devices which are becoming omnipresent in everyday life. They make information access and processing easily available for everyone from anywhere at any time. Mobility, wireless connectivity, diversity, and ease-of-use are the magic keywords of Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing. Devices include handheld computers, mobile phones, interactive television, smart cards, household appliances as well as intelligent automotive equipment. The book covers these front-end devices as well as their operating systems and the back-end infrastructure which integrate these pervasive components into a seamless IT world. A strong emphasis is placed on the underlying technologies and standards applied when building up pervasive solutions. These fundamental topics include commonly used terms such as XML, WAP, UMTS, GPRS, Bluetooth, Jini, transcoding, and cryptography, to mention just a few. Voice, Web Application Servers, Portals, Web Services, and Synchronized and Device Management are new in the second edition.

Table of Contents

What Pervasive Computing is all about

Introduction

Pervasive Components

Pervasive Devices

Pervasive Operating Systems

Pervasive Java

Pervasive Middleware

Pervasive Security

Connecting the Pervasive World

Internet Protocols and Formats

Wireless Application Protocol

Pervasive Connectivity

Pervasive Service Discovery

Back-end Server Infrastructure

Application Servers

Gateways and Proxies

Application and Device Management

Content Adaptation and Synchronization

New Services in the Pervasive Space

Pervasive Portals

Networked Home

e-Finance

e-Travel

Security Services

Pervasive Computing at Work

Appendixes

Useful Web Sites

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

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