1st Edition

Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals

Edited By John Krumm Copyright 2010
    408 Pages 93 B/W Illustrations
    by Chapman & Hall

    408 Pages 93 B/W Illustrations
    by Chapman & Hall

    "…a must-read text that provides a historical lens to see how ubicomp has matured into a multidisciplinary endeavor. It will be an essential reference to researchers and those who want to learn more about this evolving field."

    -From the Foreword, Professor Gregory D. Abowd, Georgia Institute of Technology

    First introduced two decades ago, the term ubiquitous computing is now part of the common vernacular. Ubicomp, as it is commonly called, has grown not just quickly but broadly so as to encompass a wealth of concepts and technology that serves any number of purposes across all of human endeavor. While such growth is positive, the newest generation of ubicomp practitioners and researchers, isolated to specific tasks, are in danger of losing their sense of history and the broader perspective that has been so essential to the field’s creativity and brilliance.

    Under the guidance of John Krumm, an original ubicomp pioneer, Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals brings together eleven ubiquitous computing trailblazers who each report on his or her area of expertise. Starting with a historical introduction, the book moves on to summarize a number of self-contained topics. Taking a decidedly human perspective, the book includes discussion on how to observe people in their natural environments and evaluate the critical points where ubiquitous computing technologies can improve their lives. Among a range of topics this book examines:

    • How to build an infrastructure that supports ubiquitous computing applications
    • Privacy protection in systems that connect personal devices and personal information
    • Moving from the graphical to the ubiquitous computing user interface
    • Techniques that are revolutionizing the way we determine a person’s location and understand other sensor measurements

    While we needn’t become expert in every sub-discipline of ubicomp, it is necessary that we appreciate all the perspectives that make up the field and understand how our work can influence and be influenced by those perspectives. This is important, if we are to encourage future generations to be as successfully innovative as the field’s originators.

    An Introduction to Ubiquitous Computing, Roy Want

    Ubiquitous Computing Systems, Jakob Bardram and Adrian Friday

    Privacy in Ubiquitous Computing, Marc Langheinrich

    Ubiquitous Computing Field Studies, A. J. Bernheim Brush

    Ethnography in Ubiquitous Computing, Alex S. Taylor

    From GUI to UUI: Interfaces for Ubiquitous Computing, Aaron Quigley

    Location in Ubiquitous Computing, Alexander Varshavsky and Shwetak Patel

    Context-Aware Computing, Anind K. Dey

    Processing Sequential Sensor Data, John Krumm

    Biography

    John Krumm

    "… a must-read text that provides a historical lens to see how ubicomp has matured into a multidisciplinary endeavor. It will be an essential reference to researchers and those who want to learn more about this evolving field."

    -Professor Gregory D. Abowd, Georgia Institute of Technology