Smart Environments: Technology, Protocols and Applications (Wiley Series on Parallel and Distributed Computing) [Hardcover]

Diane Cook (Author), Sajal Das (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0471544485 | ISBN-13: 978-0471544487 | Edition: 1

Smart Environments contains contributions from leading researchers, describing techniques and issues related to developing and living in intelligent environments. Reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the design of smart environments, the topics covered include the latest research in smart environment philosophical and computational architecture considerations, network protocols for smart environments, intelligent sensor networks and powerline control of devices, and action prediction and identification.

Editorial Reviews

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"…useful [for]….students and researchers in the engineering, computer science, and psychology areas." (E-STREAMS, May 2006)

"…provides encyclopedic coverage of many possible aspects…a nice general overview of different aspects of smart environments." (Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, Vol. 16, No. 3, 2005)

"…it was quite important to come up with this book, in order to move this knowledge out of the same loop, and disseminate it to a larger audience, which will benefit from research on smart environments." (Computing Reviews.com, May 5, 2005)

"With contributions from leading researchers in a wide array of disciplines, this book presents the state of the art in this emerging field." (Computer Magazine, January 2005)

From the Back Cover

Live smarter! Discover how intelligent environments are revolutionizing industry, home, and office

Research on smart environments represents some of the most innovative work being done in computer science, electrical engineering, and information systems today. The interdisciplinary scope of the field integrates aspects of machine learning, human-machine interfacing, wireless networking, mobile communications, sensor networks, and pervasive computing. As research efforts devise intelligent environments for use in homes, offices, classrooms, hospitals, and automobiles, far-reaching applications–from design and architecture to health care issues and software engineering–become increasingly evident.

With contributions from leading researchers in a wide array of disciplines, Smart Environments: Technology, Protocols, and Applications presents the state of the art in this emerging field. Important topics covered include:

• Wireless sensor networks
• Pervasive technology
• Middleware
• Home and office networking and appliances
• Prediction algorithms
• Location and estimation techniques
• Automated decision-making
• Privacy and security issues
• Assistive environments for individuals with special needs
• Future trends

Supplementary features include an accompanying Web site and a comprehensive listing of Web sites for smart environment projects. Encompassing both theory and practical implementation, with in-depth discussion of existing applications, Smart Environments is an authoritative resource for practicing engineers and students in the field.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (November 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471544485
• ISBN-13: 978-0471544487
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.9 x 9.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,266,133 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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