The 15 contributions in this volume propose frameworks for building pervasive computing systems and address the challenges posed by pervasive communications, context awareness, security, privacy, and
International contributors report on new technologies, research, applications, and trends in ubiquitous and pervasive computing. Some topics explored include low power considerations, managing context
Contributors from India, the US, Taiwan, and Australia overview developments in pervasive computing technology, consider security concerns in pervasive computing, and look at innovative applications a
Sixteen contributions describe the role of pervasive computing in intelligent decision making, online advertising, manufacturing systems, quality control, human resource management, and financial syst
