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Mobile and pervasive computing in construction / ed. by Chimay J. Anumba ...

Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Publisher: Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012Edition: Online-AusgDescription: Online-Ressource (1 online resource (xvii, 269 p.)) : illISBN:
  • 9781283542319
  • 1283542315
  • 9781118422267
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9781118422267 | 9780470658017 | 1283542137 | Erscheint auch als: 9780470658017 Druck-AusgabeDDC classification:
  • 624.0285
LOC classification:
  • TH437
Online resources: Summary: Construction researchers and industry practitioners have begun to explore the possibilities offered by mobile and pervasive computing in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC). It is expected that the construction industry will be keen to apply these technologies as they promise significant benefits in areas such as materials management, project management, distributed collaboration and information management, all leading to improvements in productivity. This book offers a comprehensive reference volume to the use of mobile and pervasive computing in construction. Based on contributions from a mix of leading researchers and experts from academia and industry, it provides up-to-date insights into current research topics in this field as well as the latest technological advancements and practical examples. The chapters introduce the key theoretical concepts in mobile and pervasive computing and highlight the applications and solutions which are available to the construction industry. More specifically, the book focuses on the manner in which these technologies can be applied to improve practices in construction and related industries. This book will be of particular interest to academics, researchers, and graduate students at universities and industrial practitioners seeking to apply mobile and pervasive computing systems to improve construction industry productivity.Summary: MOBILE AND PERVASIVE COMPUTING IN CONSTRUCTION -- Contents -- Contributors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Mobile and Pervasive Computing in Construction: an Introduction -- 1.1 Background -- 1.2 Fundamental Characteristics of Mobile Computing -- 1.2.1 Adaptability -- 1.2.2 Mobility management -- 1.2.3 Information dissemination and management -- 1.2.4 Sensor networks -- 1.2.5 Security -- 1.3 Pervasive Computing -- 1.3.1 Pervasive computing technologies -- 1.4 Summary -- References -- 2 Mobile and Semantic Web-Based Delivery of Context-Aware Information and Services in Construction -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Limitations of Current Processes and Technologies -- 2.3 Integrated Service Delivery Architecture -- 2.4 Prototype System Implementation -- 2.5 Development of the Project Repository -- 2.6 OntoWise -- 2.7 Deployment Case Studies -- 2.7.1 Construction site environment -- 2.7.2 Construction education setting -- 2.7.3 Train station -- 2.8 Summary and Conclusions -- References -- 3 Communication Technology in Mobile and Pervasive Computing -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Mobile and Pervasive Devices -- 3.3 Communication Basics -- 3.3.1 Radio standards and available technologies -- 3.3.2 IEEE 802.15.4 (Low Rate WPAN) -- 3.3.3 Zigbee -- 3.3.4 IEEE 802.11 -- 3.4 Communication Protocols -- 3.4.1 Open protocols -- 3.5 Service Protocols -- 3.6 Proprietary Buses and Protocols -- 3.7 Summary -- References -- 4 A Framework for Designing Mobile Virtual Training Systems through Virtual Modeling Technology -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Taxonomy for Defining Virtual Training Systems -- 4.2.1 Controllable components for equipment or special operation training -- 4.2.2 Extent (level) of training scenario modeling -- 4.2.3 Distinguishing properties of training task scenario -- 4.3 Relating Virtual Technologies to Training Skills -- 4.3.1 Reasoning and planning.PPN: PPN: 809842718Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-26-MYL | ZDB-30-PAD | ZDB-30-PQE
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