Computer Science and Ambient Intelligence: Calvary/Computer Science and Ambient Intelligence

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 1–14): Joelle Coutaz and James L. Crowley Chapter 2 Thinking about Ethics (pages 15–20): Anne?Marie Benoit Chapter 3 Sensor Networks (pages 21–54): 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 55–70): Georges Akhras and Florence Sedes Chapter 5 Middleware in Ubiquitous Computing (pages 71–88): Vincent Hourdin, Nicolas Ferry, Jean?Yves Tigli, Stephane Lavirotte and Gaetan Rey Chapter 6 WComp, Middleware for Ubiquitous Computing and System Focused Adaptation (pages 89–120): Nicolas Ferry, Vincent Hourdin, Stephane Lavirotte, Gaetan Rey and Jean?Yves Tigli Chapter 7 Data Access and Ambient Computing (pages 121–134): Thierry Delot and Marie Thilliez Chapter 8 Security and Ambient Systems: A Study on the Evolution of Access Management in Pervasive Information Systems (pages 135–146): Dana Al Kukhun and Florence Sedes Chapter 9 Interactive Systems and User?Centered Adaptation: The Plasticity of User Interfaces (pages 147–202): Joelle Coutaz, Gaelle Calvary, Alexandre Demeure and Lionel Balme Chapter 10 Composition of User Interfaces (pages 203–224): Gaelle Calvary, Anne?Marie Dery?Pinna, Audrey Occello, Philippe Renevier and Yoann Gabillon Chapter 11 Smart Homes for People Suffering from Cognitive Disorders (pages 225–262): Sylvain Giroux and Helene Pigot Chapter 12 Pervasive Games and Critical Applications (pages 263–284): 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 285–306): Mikael Desertot, Sylvain Lecomte, Christophe Gransart and Thierry Delot Chapter 14 Sociotechnical Ambient Systems: From Test Scenario to Scientific Obstacles (pages 307–328): Georges Da Costa, Jean?Pierre George and Marie?Pierre Gleizes

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.

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 smartmateirals 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