Chapter 2

Context-aware computing

Abstract

This chapter provides introduction ideas in context-aware computing such as pervasive computing, context, and location awareness and couple them with specific localization approaches and demonstrated implementations.

Keywords

Context-aware computing; ubiquitous computing; location awareness; location algorithms

Information in This Chapter

• Context-Aware Computing

• Context

• Location Awareness

• Location Sources in Mobile Phones

• Localization Algorithms

• Navigation

• Other Approaches to Localization

Context-Aware Computing

Let us start by exploring what content means. Context means user’s preferences, likings, dislikes, location, and general awareness of the surrounding environment in which the user is operating, ...

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