Mobile Computing & Disconnected Operation: A Survey of Recent Advances
By Vietanh Nguyen
ABSTRACT
Mobile computing is a new style of computer access emerging at the intersection of the two currently dominant trends: producing portable computers in computer industry and wireless communications in telecommunication industry. This paper discusses some key issues involved in realizing a mobile wireless computing environment by examining the characteristics required of each main component: mobile computer, wireless communications network, and coordination software.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Technical Issues and Research Thrusts
- Portable Computer
- Small Storage Capacity
- Small User Interface
- Low Power Consumption
- Wireless Communications Network
- Limited Bandwidth
- Limited Geographical Coverage
- Heterogeneity
- Unreliability
- Coordination
- Mobile Host Protocols
- Frequent or Intermittent Disconnection
- High Bandwidth Variability
- Location Dependent Information
- Practical Applications
- Conclusion
- References
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