| Abstract: |
Mobile Computing is a generic term describing your ability to use
technology 'untethered', that is not physically connected, or
in remote or mobile (non static) environments. The term is evolved
in
modern usage such that it requires that the mobile computing
activity
be connected wirelessly to and through the internet or to and
through a
private network. (Wikipedia)
A wide variety of technologies promise to provide this capability, from
cellular systems (2G, 3G, B3G) over Wireless LAN/MAN (WiFi and WiMAX) to
Bluetooth, Zigbee, and others. The talk will provide a quick survey of
the history and common goals, reasons for the plethora of technologies,
and some speculation as to what the future holds.
Dr. Thomas Kunz Biography
Dr. Kunz received a double honors degree in Computer Science and
Business
Administration in 1990 and the Dr. Ing. degree in Computer Science from
the Technical University of Darmstadt, Federal Republic of Germany, in
1994. He is currently an Associate Professor in Systems and Computer
Engineering at Carleton University, his research interests are primarily
in the area of wireless and mobile computing. The main thrust is to
facilitate the development of innovative next-generation mobile
applications on resource-constraint, hand-held devices, exploring the
required network architectures (MANETs, wireless mesh networks, wireless
sensor networks), network protocols (routing, Mobile IP, QoS support),
and middleware layers. He teaches courses both at the university and to
industry, authored or co-authored over 100 technical papers, received a
number of awards, and is involved in national and international
conferences and workshops.
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