Pervasive Computing and Networking

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

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.

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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