Pervasive Computing Handbook

This book is a guide for the world of Pervasive Computing. It 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, a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hansmann, Uwe, Merk, Lothar (Author), Nicklous, Martin S. (Author), Stober, Thomas (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2001, 2001
Edition:1st ed. 2001
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1 What Pervasive Computing Is All About
  • 2 Information Access Devices
  • 3 Smart Identification
  • 4 Embedded Controls
  • 5 Entertainment Systems
  • 6 Java
  • 7 Operating Systems
  • 8 Middleware Components
  • 9 Security
  • 10 Internet Protocols and Formats
  • 11 WAP
  • 12 Connectivity
  • 13 Service Discovery
  • 14 Gateways
  • 15 Web Application Servers
  • 16 Device Management
  • 17 Synchronization
  • 18 Portals and Access Services
  • 19 Home Services
  • 20 Travel and Business Services
  • 21 Consumer Services
  • VI. Appendices
  • A Bibliography
  • B Glossary
  • C Index