Ubiquitous computing as the integration of sensors, middleware, and networking technologies to form a "smart space" environment relies on the development of both software and hardware solutions. For over 3 years, our group has been developing a smart-space environment, involving the exploration of core technologies and attractive applications. In this paper, we introduce the challenges faced and lessons learned in designing and developing a smart-space environment, including device control services, locating systems, wireless sensor nodes, and middleware services.
Citation:
Yoshihiro Kawahara, Masateru Minami, Shunsuke Saruwatari, Hiroyuki Morikawa, Tomonori Aoyama, "Challenges and Lessons Learned in Building a Practical Smart Space," mobiquitous, pp.213-222, First Annual International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems: Networking and Services (MobiQuitous'04), 2004