Principles of Mobile Computing and Communications

Assuming only a basic knowledge of communication networks, Principles of Mobile Computing and Communications provides an understanding of wireless networks and relevant standards, highlighting issues that are unique to the mobile computing environment and exploring the differences between conventional and mobile applications. This book covers wireless network standards for cellular networks, WLANs, WPANs, wireless sensor networks, MANETs, and mobile IPs. It discusses location identification techniques as well as location systems. It also explores the issue of security in wireless networks and presents case studies to illustrate the requirements for developing mobile applications. A Web site provides ancillary material for classroom use.