Author: Andy Sloane
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: ifip, advances, information, communication, technology, conference, hoit2005, informatics, telematics, proceedings, home, oriented
Number of Pages: 344
Published: 2005-04-12
List price: $175.00
ISBN-10: 0387251782
ISBN-13: 9780387251783

Home-Oriented Informatics and Telematics is an essential reference for both academic and professional researchers in the field of home informatics. The home is a key aspect of society and the widespread use of computers and other information appliances is transforming the way in which we live, work and communicate in the information age. This area of study has seen remarkable growth in the last few years as information technology has encroached into every corner of home and social spheres.  The papers selected here cover a growing range of topics, including assistive technology; smart homes

Author: Asvin Goel
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: operations, research, computer, science, series, interfaces, vehicle, commercial, real, telematics, time, management, planning, fleet
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 2007-11-19
List price: $124.00
ISBN-10: 0387751041
ISBN-13: 9780387751047

In the past 30 years, commercial transport traffic has more than doubled in both Europe and North America. Asian commercial transport traffic over this period of time has likely increased even more. Traffic jams are routine and they can happen in any segment of the highway system at any time. Moreover, manufacturing companies increasingly apply just-in-time practices in order to cut down inventory costs. As any mismatch between supply and demand can result into significant disturbances of manufacturing processes, just-in-time practices necessitate punctual, reliable, and flexible transportatio

Author: Jerzy Mikulski
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: papers, selected, communications, computer, science, information, october, poland, telematics, systems, conference, tst, ustron, katowice, transport
Number of Pages: 484
Published: 2010-12-01
List price: $107.00
ISBN-10: 3642164714
ISBN-13: 9783642164712

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th Conference on Transport Systems Telematics, held in Katowice-Ustron, in October 2010.

Authors:Daqing Zhang, Mounir Mokhtari, INTERNATIONAL CONFERE
Publisher: IOS Press
Keywords: assistive, telematics, health, technology, research, series, homes, conference, environment, friendly, icost, international, human, smart
Number of Pages: 284
Published: 2004-12-30
List price: $171.00
ISBN-10: 158603457X
ISBN-13: 9781586034573

Recent years have witnessed rapid advances in the enabling technologies such as wireless communication, smart sensors / actuators, robotics and smart devices / services. As the pervasive computing technologies become more and more mature, people in both academia and industry are thinking of how to deploy those technologies to enhance the quality of life for all the world citizens and maintain independent living for elderly and disabled people. With the goal of using assistive technology to help elderly and disabled people carry out daily living activities, socialize, and enjoy