1st Edition
by Frank H. P. Fitzek (Author), Marcos D. Katz (Author)
Includes a preface written by Professor Leonard Kleinrock, Distinguished Professor of Computer Science, UCLA, USA
This book discusses and explores the concept of mobile cloud,
creating an inspiring research space for exploiting opportunistic
resource sharing, and covering from theoretical research approaches to
the development of commercially profitable ideas.
A mobile cloud is
a cooperative arrangement of dynamically connected communication nodes
sharing opportunistic resources. In this book, authors provide a
comprehensive and motivating overview of this rapidly emerging
technology. The book explores how distributed resources can be shared by
mobile users in very different ways and for various purposes. The book
provides many stimulating examples of resource-sharing applications.
Enabling technologies for mobile clouds are also discussed, highlighting the key role of network coding. Mobile clouds have
the potential to enhance communications performance, improve
utilization of resources and create flexible platforms to share
resources in very novel ways.
Energy efficient aspects of mobile clouds are
discussed in detail, showing how being cooperative can bring mobile
users significant energy saving. The book presents and discusses
multiple examples of mobile clouds applications, based on
both existing commercial initiatives as well as proof-of-concept
test-beds. Visions and prospects are also discussed, paving the way for
further development. As mobile networks and social networks become more
and more reliant on each other, the concept of resource sharing takes a
wider and deeper meaning, creating the foundations for a global
real-time multidimensional resource pool, the underlying infrastructure
for shareconomy. Above all, this is an inspiring book for anyone who is
concerned about the future of wireless and mobile communications
networks and their relationship with Social networks.
Key Features:
- Provides
fundamental ideas and promising concepts for exploiting opportunistic
cooperation and cognition in wireless and mobile networks
- Gives clear definitions of mobile clouds from different perspectives
- Associates
mobile and wireless networks with social networks, creating a vast
fertile ground for novel developments in both research and practical
applications
- Considers research directions, emerging trends and visions
This
book is an excellent resource for wireless/networking researchers in
industry and academia, students and mobile phone programmers. Managers
interested in new technology developments, service providers, network
operators, and those working in the gaming industry will also find the
book insightful.
