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OverviewThe debut of small, inexpensive, yet powerful portable computers has coincided with the exponential growth of the Internet, making it possible to access computing resources and information at nearly any location at almost any time. This new trend, mobile computing, is poised to become the main technology driver for a decade to come. There are many challenges that make mobile computing a hot research and development area. Researchers, engineers, and practitioners need a comprehensive resource and reference to aid them in their quest to make the potential of this technology a reality. Mobile Computing Handbook explores the benefits and challenges of the field, and includes the latest insight into the major topics of this emerging discipline. It provides, in 40 chapters written by industry experts, technical information about all aspects of mobile computing, from basic concepts to research-level material, with learned analysis of future directions. This handbook captures the present state of the field and serves as an invaluable source of reference material. Following an introduction and an overview of mobile applications, the book explores location management, location-based services, caching strategies, power management, performance and modeling, security and privacy, and many other subjects. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mohammad Ilyas (Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA) , Imad Mahgoub (Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA) , Zygmunt J. Haas (Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA) , Imad Mahgoub (Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 6.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 1.596kg ISBN: 9780849319716ISBN 10: 0849319714 Pages: 1068 Publication Date: 28 December 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction and applications of mobile computing. Location management. Location-based services. Caching strategies. Mobile and ad hoc wireless networks I. Mobile and ad hoc wireless networks II. Power management. Performance and modeling. Security and privacy aspects.ReviewsAuthor InformationMohammad Ilyas, Imad Mahgoub Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |