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1. Handbook on Mobile Ad Hoc and Pervasive Communications

   Edited by Laurence T. Yang, Xingang Liu, Mieso K. Denko

   With contributions from prominent researchers, this is a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art architectures, protocols, technologies and applications in pervasive computing and wireless networking. It covers existing and emerging communications and computing models, design architectures, mobile...

   To Be Published March 25th 2014 by CRC Press
2. Handbook on Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing

   Status and Perspective

   Edited by Laurence T. Yang, Evi Syukur, Seng W. Loke

   Consolidating recent research in the area, the Handbook on Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing: Status and Perspective illustrates the design, implementation, and deployment of mobile and ubiquitous systems, particularly in mobile and ubiquitous environments, modeling, database components, and wireless...

   Published October 18th 2012 by CRC Press
3. RFID and Sensor Networks

   Architectures, Protocols, Security, and Integrations

   Edited by Yan Zhang, Laurence T. Yang, Jiming Chen

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   The escalating demand for ubiquitous computing along with the complementary and flexible natures of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) have sparked an increase in the integration of these two dynamic technologies. Although a variety of applications can be...

   Published November 3rd 2009 by CRC Press
4. Unlicensed Mobile Access Technology

   Protocols, Architectures, Security, Standards and Applications

   Edited by Yan Zhang, Laurence T. Yang, Jianhua Ma

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   The goal of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) is to provide seamless access to GSM and GPRS mobile service networks via unlicensed spectrum technologies, including Bluetooth, WiMAX, and Wi-Fi. Expanding on the level of knowledge in this growing field, Unlicensed Mobile Access Technology: Protocols,...

   Published August 27th 2008 by Auerbach Publications
5. Broadband Mobile Multimedia

   Techniques and Applications

   Edited by Yan Zhang, Shiwen Mao, Laurence T. Yang, Thomas M Chen

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   Multimedia service provisioning is believed to be one of the prerequisites to guarantee the success of next-generation wireless networks. Examining the role of multimedia in state-of-the-art wireless systems and networks, Broadband Mobile Multimedia: Techniques and Applications presents a...

   Published June 2nd 2008 by Auerbach Publications
6. The Internet of Things

   From RFID to the Next-Generation Pervasive Networked Systems

   Edited by Lu Yan, Yan Zhang, Laurence T. Yang, Huansheng Ning

   Series: Wireless Networks and Mobile Communications

   Ubiquitous and pervasive technologies such as RFID and smart computing promise a world of networked and interconnected devices. Everything from tires to toothbrushes could soon be in communications range, heralding the dawn of an era in which today’s Internet of People gives way to tomorrow’s...

   Published March 4th 2008 by Auerbach Publications