Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing

Introduction

The aim of the book “Innovative Mobile and Internet Services in Ubiquitous Computing” is to provide latest research findings, methods and development techniques, challenges and solutions from both theoretical and practical perspectives related to UPC with an emphasis on innovative, mobile and internet services. With the proliferation of wireless technologies and electronic devices, there is a fast-growing interest in Ubiquitous and Pervasive Computing (UPC). The UPC enables to create a human-oriented computing environment where computer chips are embedded in everyday objects and interact with physical world. Through UPC, people can get online even while moving around, thus having almost permanent access to their preferred services. With a great potential to revolutionize our lives, UPC also poses new research challenges.