Springer Contributions to Ubiquitous Computing: 42 - Book

Explore the evolving landscape of mobile and distributed computing with Contributions to Ubiquitous Computing: 42. Part of the Studies in Computational Intelligence series, this volume examines the gap between Mark Weiser's original vision of oblivious computing and the current state of modern technology. This book places the concept of ubiquitous computing within the context of today's mobile and distributed systems. It provides a deep look at innovative solutions across all system layers. Readers can study advancements ranging from hardware developments to vertical and horizontal infrastructure services. By covering novel middleware techniques and various types of application software, this text serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding how smart computing and communication services can be delivered to individuals as needed. It is an essential read for those studying the progression of smart, distributed environments and the technical layers required to make them functional in a real-world setting.