Advances in pervasive computing: GUEST EDITORIAL

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of advances in pervasive computing.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides a critical analysis of the literature.

Findings

Tools expected to support these advances are: resource location framework, data management (e.g. replica control) framework, communication paradigms, and smart interaction mechanisms. Also, infrastructures needed to support pervasive computing applications and an information appliance should be easy for anyone to use and the interaction with the device should be intuitive.

Originality/value

The paper shows how everyday devices with embedded processing and connectivity could interconnect as a pervasive network of intelligent devices that cooperatively and autonomously collect, process and transport information, in order to adapt to the associated context and activity.

Citation

Abawajy, J.H. (2009), "Advances in pervasive computing: GUEST EDITORIAL", International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 4-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/17427370910950276