This book focuses on ambient intelligence and addresses various issues related to data management, networking and HCI in this context. Taking a holistic view, it covers various levels of abstraction, ranging from fundamental to advanced concepts and brings together the contributions of various specialists in the field.
Moreover, the book covers the key areas of computer science concerned with the emergence of ambient intelligence (e.g. interaction, middleware, networks, information systems, etc.). It even goes slightly beyond the borders of computer science with contributions related to smart materials and ethics. The authors cover a broad spectrum, with some chapters dedicated to the presentation of basic concepts and others focusing on emerging applications in various fields such as health, transport and tourism.
Content:
Chapter 1 Ambient Intelligence: Science or Fad? (pages 1β14): Joelle Coutaz and James L. Crowley
Chapter 2 Thinking about Ethics (pages 15β20): Anne?Marie Benoit
Chapter 3 Sensor Networks (pages 21β54): Jean Carle, Michael Hauspie, Nathalie Mitton, Tahiry Razafindralambo and David Simplot?Ryl
Chapter 4 Smart Systems, Ambient Intelligence and Energy Sources: Current Developments and Future Applications (pages 55β70): Georges Akhras and Florence Sedes
Chapter 5 Middleware in Ubiquitous Computing (pages 71β88): Vincent Hourdin, Nicolas Ferry, Jean?Yves Tigli, Stephane Lavirotte and Gaetan Rey
Chapter 6 WComp, Middleware for Ubiquitous Computing and System Focused Adaptation (pages 89β120): Nicolas Ferry, Vincent Hourdin, Stephane Lavirotte, Gaetan Rey and Jean?Yves Tigli
Chapter 7 Data Access and Ambient Computing (pages 121β134): Thierry Delot and Marie Thilliez
Chapter 8 Security and Ambient Systems: A Study on the Evolution of Access Management in Pervasive Information Systems (pages 135β146): Dana Al Kukhun and Florence Sedes
Chapter 9 Interactive Systems and User?Centered Adaptation: The Plasticity of User Interfaces (pages 147β202): Joelle Coutaz, Gaelle Calvary, Alexandre Demeure and Lionel Balme
Chapter 10 Composition of User Interfaces (pages 203β224): Gaelle Calvary, Anne?Marie Dery?Pinna, Audrey Occello, Philippe Renevier and Yoann Gabillon
Chapter 11 Smart Homes for People Suffering from Cognitive Disorders (pages 225β262): Sylvain Giroux and Helene Pigot
Chapter 12 Pervasive Games and Critical Applications (pages 263β284): Isabelle Astic, Coline Aunis, Jerome Dupire, Viviane Gal, Eric Gressier?Soudan, Christophe Pitrey, Matthieu Roy, Francoise Sailhan, Michel Simatic, Alexandre Topol and Emanuel Zaza
Chapter 13 Intelligent Transportation Systems (pages 285β306): Mikael Desertot, Sylvain Lecomte, Christophe Gransart and Thierry Delot
Chapter 14 Sociotechnical Ambient Systems: From Test Scenario to Scientific Obstacles (pages 307β328): Georges Da Costa, Jean?Pierre George and Marie?Pierre Gleizes