Enhancing the Internet with the CONVERGENCE System An Information-centric Network Coupled with a Standard Middleware

Convergence proposes the enhancement of the Internet with a novel, content-centric, publish–subscribe service model based on the versatile digital item (VDI): a common container for all kinds of digital content, including digital representations of real-world resources. VDIs will serve the needs of...

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Other Authors: Almeida, Fernando (Editor), Andrade, Maria Teresa (Editor), Blefari Melazzi, Nicola (Editor), Walker, Richard (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2014, 2014
Edition:1st ed. 2014
Series:Signals and Communication Technology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Approaches for the Development of Information-Centric Networks
  • Convergence Architecture: A Concise Overview
  • The Network Level (CoNet)
  • The Content Level (CoMid)
  • The Versatile Digital Item (VDI)
  • The Convergence Security Infrastructure
  • The Adoption of Rights Expression Language in CONVERGENCE
  • Scenarios and Trials for CONVERGENCE
  • Business Models and Exploitation
  • Conclusions and Future Research Topics