School of Computing

Module details

CO831 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (15 credits)

Syllabus

  • Mobile, context aware, ubiquitous and pervasive computing:
    • Definitions
    • Comparison with conventional computing environments
  • Devices: handheld, wearable, embedded, sensors:
    • Hardware and Software Characteristics
    • Limitations and Constraints
  • Networks & communications, main characteristics addressed at application level:
    • Wireless LANs
    • Phone based
    • Short range, Personal/Body Area Networks
    • Ad hoc and p2p networking
  • Infrastructure issues:
    • Service/Device/Person discovery
    • Location Based Services
    • Sensor networks
  • Programming environments:
    • General overview
    • Detailed examination and use of e.g. CLDC, MIDP, CDC Personal Profile
  • HCI issues:
    • Interacting with small devices
    • Matching interaction modes to context
    • Avoiding interaction
  • Ethical, legal, privacy and security issues:
    • Protecting highly personal information
    • Threats to privacy and security
    • Opportunities for enhanced privacy and security

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Last Updated: 08/04/2011 15:43