| Description |
pages cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- 2. What is location? -- 3. Spatial databases and GIS -- 4. Basics of wireless communications -- 5. Cellular networks and location management -- 6. Fundamentals of positioning -- 7. Satellite positioning -- 8. Cellular positioning -- 9. Indoor positioning -- 10. Interorganizational LBS operation -- 11. Architectures and protocols for location services -- 12. LBS middleware -- 13. LBS - the next generation |
| Summary |
"This book explains the fundamentals and operation of LBSs and gives a thorough introduction to the key technologies and organizational procedures, offering comprehensive coverage of positioning methods, location protocols and service platforms, alongside an overview of interfaces, languages, APIs and middleware with examples demonstrating their usage. This comprehensive guide will be invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate students and lecturers in the area of telecommunications. It will also be a useful resource to developers and researchers seeking to expand their knowledge in this field."--BOOK JACKET |
| Subject |
Mobile computing.
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| LC no. |
2005018110 |
| ISBN |
0470092319 |
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