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Presents recent advances in networks of diverse technology reflecting the state-of-the-art technology and research achievements in performance modelling, analysis and applications worldwide. Technical topics discussed in the book include Multiservice Switching Networks; Wireless Ad Hoc Networks; Wireless Sensor Networks; Wireless Cellular Networks; and Optical Networks.

Ultra Wideband Demystified: Technologies, Applications, and System Design Considerations is a comprehensive text for emerging high speed short range wireless technology of Ultra Wideband. It provides background concepts and information on evolving standards and their development efforts, radio technology, practical system design/implementation and real life applications. The book also deliberates on the regulatory frameworks, security aspects and power management techniques essential to Ultra Wideband usage in consumer devices like portable handheld mobile devices. Important topics as UWB common radio usage for adapting to different existing/new applications and upper layer protocols like Wireless USB are also discussed.ContentsAbstract :* Introduction to Short Range Wireless;* Introduction to Ultra Wideband;* Evolution of UWB Standards;* Physical Layer;* Medium Access Layer;* Advanced MAC Features;* UWB System Design;* Adaptation to Multiple Applications;* Wireless USB;* Converging Marketplace; ReferencesForeword"e;This book is very timely, unique and fresh in its approach, coming from engineers who have been involved in system design and standard development stages. In particular, the book stands out amongst other literature available because it highlights system designer's viewpoints and because of it covering the whole gamut of technology from practitioner's viewpoints ... I would strongly recommend this book to System Designers, Practicing Engineers, Researchers in Academia and Industry, Product Marketing and Technical strategists for a comprehensive reading on the emerging UWB technologies. I commend Sunil Jogi and Manoj Choudhary for a very timely contribution."e;Bart Vertenten Chief Architect Connectivity, NXP Semiconductors

It is widely known today that not only are the aged ageing, or the old getting older, but they are also increasing in number the world over. At the same time, proper care and support for our aged is increasingly at risk. Without some form of support, the quantitative extension of life cannot be matched by a qualitative one. This may mean that the opportunity provided by a longer life is squandered, and life itself, of course, is nothing if not opportunity. Societies find that self-sufficiency and independence not only contribute to individual well-being, but are also economically desirable due to the resultant increase in productivity.The challenges of daily living for a growing population of the aged form the basis of the independent living platform, the AGE@HOME platform, which is described in this book. The platform combines both existing and emerging technologies suitable for the home. Its use and application is considered in the wider context of Web 2.0, the internet of things, and other elements of the burgeoning digital world. It is time that a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to this constantly enlarging area of human existence is taken.This book is written for researchers and designers of wireless tools, analog and digital circuits as well as academics who are active in the various fields of Human Sciences.Foreword"e;This book appears at the right moment when several developments have made age and its consequences an important element of human existence. It makes for informative reading, being based on considerations related to independence for the aged and the application of emerging technologies to enhance this independence......."e;From the foreword by:Houlin ZhaoDeputy Secretary-General of theInternational Telecommunication Union

Presents state-of-the-art results in services and service architectures, identifies challenges including business models, technology issues, service management, and security, and describes important trends and directions. The book provides readers with a comprehensive reference for the most current developments in the field.

Reviews some specific topics in the field of future internet and technologies that are closely related to the issue of finding effective solutions for the management of resources and performance. Technical topics discussed include future internet technologies; internet of things; multimedia networks; wireless access networks; positioning and localization in communications; and resource management.

The Internet of Things is a wide-reaching network of devices, and these devices can intercommunicate and collaborate with each other to produce variety of services at any time, any place, and in any way. Maintaining access control, authentication and managing the identity of devices while they interact with other devices, services and people is an important challenge for identity management. The identity management presents significant challenges in the current Internet communication. These challenges are exacerbated in the internet of things by the unbound number of devices and expected limitations in constrained resources. Current identity management solutions are mainly concerned with identities that are used by end users, and services to identify themselves in the networked world. However, these identity management solutions are designed by considering that significant resources are available and applicability of these identity management solutions to the resource constrained internet of things needs a thorough analysis. Technical topics discussed in the book include:* Internet of Things;* Identity Management;* Identity models in Internet of Things;* Identity management and trust in the Internet of Things context;* Authentication and access control;Identitymanagement for Internet of Things contributes to the area of identity management for ubiquitous devices in the Internet of Things. It initially presents the motivational factors together with the identity management problems in the context of Internet of Things and proposes an identity management framework. Following this, it refers to the major challenges for Identitymanagement and presents different identity management models. This book also presents relationship between identity and trust, different approaches for trust management, authentication and access control.

Presents eight up-to-date examples of typical laboratory, industrial and biomedical applications of advanced measuring and information systems, including virtual instrumentation. Chapters include not only system design solutions but also relevant theoretical parts, achieved results and possible future design and development.

The Disputationes Workshop series is an international initiative aimed at disseminating stem cell related cutting edge knowledge among scientists, healthcare workers, students and policy makers. This book emerges as a result of the scientific contributions presented and discussed during the fifth Disputationes Workshop held in Aalborg (Denmark) in April 2014.

Presents recent advances reflecting the state-of-the-art research achievements in novel cryptographic algorithm design, intrusion detection, privacy preserving techniques and reliable routing protocols. Technical topics discussed include vulnerabilities and intrusion detection; cryptographic algorithms and evaluation; and reliable routing protocols.

Presents recent advances in communication and networking technologies reflecting the state-of-the-art research achievements in novel communication technology and network optimization. Technical topics discussed in the book include Data Center Networks, Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Multimedia Networks, Internet of Things, Wireless Spectrum, Network Optimization.

Provides a clear insight into the basics of compressed sensing; a thorough exploration of applying CS to audio, image and computer vision; different dimensions of applying CS in Cognitive radio networks; CS in wireless sensor network for spatial compression and projection; and efficient methods to sample and reconstruct the images in resource constrained WMSN environment.

Showcases an effective methodology for classification and clustering of web sites from a usability point of view. While the clustering and classification is accomplished by using an open source tool, WEKA, the basic dataset for the selected websites has been arrived at by using a free tool site-analyser. As a case study, several commercial websites are analysed.

Provides an overview of the current Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, ranging from the research, innovation and development priorities to enabling technologies in a global context. The book presents global views and state of the art results on the challenges facing the research, innovation, development and deployment of IoT.

Through state-of-the-art CSR research, theories and models, the theoretical platform for sustainable business and CSR is presented in this book. Each chapter is supplemented with practical case examples explaining the way in which different companies and their managers have integrated sustainable business in their strategy and across different functions.

A collection of the recent research and development in the area of Fifth Generation Mobile Technology (5G), the future of wireless communications. Plenty of novel ideas and knowledge of the 5G are presented, as well as diverse applications from health science to business modelling.

Provides best-practise manual methods and links them tightly to up-to-date automation algorithms. This book includes tractable examples and explains key techniques. The book will enable readers to select and setup suitable methods for each design task - knowing their prerequisites, advantages and their limitations.

After an overview of major scientific discoveries of the 18th and 19th centuries, this circuits and systems history book provides a record of the many outstanding scientists, mathematicians and engineers who laid the foundations of circuit theory and filter design from the mid-20th Century.

The modern workforce is closer to gender-equal than it has ever been, and many efforts are in place to support further progress. The Internet of Women provides an exciting look at personal narratives and case studies of female leaders and cultural shifts around the globe that illustrate this promising trend.

Presents the latest research theories and modern-day examples of design research in higher education. The chapters provide interpretations and examples of how today's new design researchers conceptualize this growing methodology across areas as varied as classroom teaching methodologies, instructional innovations, educational technology, equality studies, and environmental education.

Ultra Wideband (UWB) communications are poised to enable short-range applications, such as remote health monitoring (e-health) and home or office automation. Sensor networks are also suitable candidates for UWB. This book presents recent research and applications that have taken place in UWB communication.

Modern robots have arrived at a mature state both in their mechanical and mental abilities. An Introduction to Robophilosophy explores the philosophical questions that arise in the development, creation, and use of mental, anthropomorphic and zoomorphic robots that are capable of semiautonomous / autonomous operation, decision making and human-like action.

A great deal of aid has been given to poor countries which are suffering from climate change, however donor nations have failed to restrict their own carbon emissions. Many poor countries feel they are being expected to forgo the industrial benefits which came from the industrial revolution powered by fossil fuels. This book outlines the achievements of renewable energy to the end of 2015.

The theme of this book is ""Role of ICT for multi-disciplinary applications in 2030"". Technical topics discussed include wireless sensor networks; advanced iot and m2m; future space communications infrastructure; ICT networks for CONASENSE in 2030; international ICT research; secure vehicular ad-hoc networks; heterodox networks; the CONASENSE innovation era; and CONASENSE at the nanoscale.

Provides models, methodologies and tools to support each step of the co-design flow of embedded systems implemented by exploiting heterogeneous multi-processor architectures mapped on distributed systems, as well as fully integrated onto a single chip.

Short computing times are crucial for timely diagnostics in biomedical applications, but lead to a high demand in computing for new and improved imaging techniques. In this book reconfigurable computing with FPGAs is discussed as an alternative to multi-core processing and graphics card accelerators.

Focuses on the design of analogue and digital communication systems. The basics of analogue communication systems are outlined, before moving on to digital communication systems. The book is divided into five modules, and provides numerous examples and illustrations for detailed understanding of the subject.