Ubiquitous and pervasive computing  concepts, methodologies, tools, and applications /  [electronic resource] : 
[edited by] Judith Symonds. 
 - Hershey, Pa. :  IGI Global (701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, USA),  c2010. 
 - electronic texts (lvi, 1797, 14 p. : ill.) :  digital files. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Fundamental concepts and theories -- Development and design methodologies -- Tools and technologies -- Utilization and application -- Organizational and social implications -- Managerial impact -- Critical issues -- Emerging trends. 
<br/><br/> Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers. 
<br/><br/> With the development of ubiquitous and pervasive computing, increased and expanded adaptability to changing needs, preferences, and environments will emerge to further enhance the use of technology amongst global cultures and populations. This book covers the latest innovative research findings involved with the incorporation of technologies into everyday aspects of life from a collaboration of accomplished field experts. Providing an enriched compilation of authoritative industry solutions in ubiquitous and pervasive technologies, this 3-volume reference source presents academicians, researchers, and practitioners with a wide range of unique topics in one premier research collection. 
<br/><br/>
<br/><br/><br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>160566961X (ebook) 9781605669618 (ebook) 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.4018/978-1-60566-960-1  doi 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Ubiquitous computing.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Ambient intelligence Location information management Pervasive architecture Pervasive computing Pervasive healthcare Smart embedded systems Ubiquitous and pervasive application design Ubiquitous communication infrastructure Ubiquitous computing Ubiquitous risk analysis Ubiquitous services and business processes Web-based human machine interaction 
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QA76.5915  / .U2565 2010e 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>004