Computer science and ambient intelligence / edited by Gaëlle Calvary ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Calvary, Gaëlle.

Series:

ISTE

Computer engineering series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ambient intelligence.

Computer science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : ISTE ; Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book focuses on ambient intelligence and addresses various issues related to data management, networking and HCI in this context. Taking a holistic view, it covers various levels of abstraction, ranging from fundamental to advanced concepts and brings together the contributions of various specialists in the field.Moreover, the book covers the key areas of computer science concerned with the emergence of ambient intelligence (e.g. interaction, middleware, networks, information systems, etc.). It even goes slightly beyond the borders of computer science with contributions related t

Contents:

Title Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1. Ambient Intelligence: Science or Fad?; 1.1. Ambient intelligence: still young at 20 years; 1.2. A step forward in the evolution of informatics; 1.2.1. Fifty years ago: the computer as an isolated critical resource; 1.2.2. Thirty years ago: the user at the center of design; 1.2.3. The past decade: combining physical, social, and digital worlds; 1.3. Extreme challenges; 1.3.1. Multi-scale; 1.3.2. Heterogeneity; 1.3.3. Dynamic adaptation; 1.4. Conclusion; 1.5. Bibliography; Chapter 2. Thinking about Ethics; 2.1. Ethics and fundamental rights

2.2. Ethics and values2.3. Ethics and future perspectives; 2.4. Bibliography; Chapter 3. Sensor Networks; 3.1. MAC layers for wireless sensor networks; 3.1.1. Challenges atMAClevel; 3.1.2. Energy consumption; 3.1.3. Parameters for evaluating a MAClayer; 3.1.4. MAC Protocols; 3.2. Topology control; 3.2.1. Range adjustment; 3.2.2. Spanning; 3.3. Routing; 3.3.1. Broadcast; 3.3.2. Classic routing; 3.3.3. Geographic routing; 3.4. Deployment of sensor networks; 3.4.1. Knowing the hardware; 3.4.2. Development process; 3.4.3. Ensuring stability; 3.4.4. Preparing for deployment; 3.5. Bibliography

Chapter 4. Smart Systems, Ambient Intelligence and Energy Sources: Current Developments and Future Applications4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Did you say "smart systems"?; 4.2.1. Smart materials; 4.2.2. Sensors and actuators; 4.2.3. Command and control unit; 4.2.4. Managing data and security; 4.3. Energy harvesting2; 4.3.1. Initial applications; 4.3.2. Second generation; 4.3.3. Managing systems, processes and energy; 4.4. Wearable computers and smart fibers; 4.5. Other applications; 4.6. Conclusion; 4.7. Bibliography; Chapter 5. Middleware in Ubiquitous Computing; 5.1. Middleware

5.2. Development of middleware with new computer environments5.2.1. Distribution; 5.2.2. Mobility; 5.2.3. Context awareness and adaptation; 5.2.4. Ubiquitous computing; 5.3. Main properties of middleware in ubiquitous computing; 5.3.1. Heterogeneity and interoperability; 5.3.2. Scalability; 5.3.3. Mobility; 5.3.4. Variability, unpredictability, extensibility, and spontaneous interactions; 5.3.5. Dynamic adaptation; 5.3.6. Context awareness; 5.3.7. Security; 5.3.8. Adapted and controlled response times; 5.4. Bibliography

Chapter 6. WComp, Middleware for Ubiquitous Computing and System Focused Adaptation6.1. Service infrastructure in devices; 6.1.1. Interoperability; 6.1.2. Event communication; 6.1.3. Appearance and disappearance; 6.1.4. Decentralized dynamic discovery; 6.1.5. WSOAD; 6.2. Dynamic service composition; 6.2.1. Composition of services for devices: LCA; 6.2.2. Distributed composition: SLCA; 6.3. Dynamic adaptation of applications to variations in their infrastructure; 6.3.1. The principles of AOPs; 6.3.2. Transverse adaptation; 6.3.3. Summary; 6.4. Bibliography

Chapter 7. Data Access and Ambient Computing

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781118578155

1118578155

9781118580974

1118580974

9781299139893

1299139892

9781118578209

1118578201

OCLC:

826895898