移动计算(英文版)

The idea of writing a book on mobile computing came to me soon after I finished an assignment as project manager of a sophisticated mobile computing pilot project for a large public-sector organization. I realized during this assignment (during 1993 to 1995) that there was a dearth of information available in a form that I could use as a technology architect and project manager. Although I have an extensive back- ground in implementing IT networking projects, I had then only a superficial understanding of wireless networks and the integration issues of mobile computing systems. It was tough finding independent and comprehensive end-to-end application and systems-integration expertise and knowledge.

Preface
Information Update Service
Introduction
Part Mobile Computing Power:Vision,Potential,Applications,and Economics
Chapter1.Mobile Computing Power:Promises,Potential,and Challenges
Chapter2.Mobile Computing Applications
Chapter3.Business Process Reengineering:Mobile Computing as Enabling Technology
Chapter4.The Business Case for Mobile Computing About This Chpater
Part2 End-to-End Mobile Computing Technology Architecture
Chapter5.An End-to-End Technology Architechure for Mobile Computing
Part3 Mobile Computing Components
Chapter6.End-User Devices for Mobile Computing
Chapter7.Wireless LANs:A Platform for Mobile Computing in Metropolitan Areas
Chapter8.Wireless/Radio Networks:Moblie Computing's Information Highways
Chapter9.The Internaional Wireless Network Scene About This Chapter
Chapter10.Remote Netowrks Access Solutions for Mobile Computing
Chapter11.Mobile Computing Communications Server/Switch About This Chapter
Chapter12.Mobile Computing Software
Chapter13.Mobile Computing Application Development Tools and Strategies
Part4 Understanding the Vendor Offerings
Chapter14.Mobile Computing Vendor Product Strategies
Part5 Systems Design and Integration:Gluing the Components Together
Chapter15.Technical Design Lssues
Chapter16.The Functional Specifications of a Mobile Computing Solution
Chapter17.Implementation Plan for a Mobile Computing Project
Chapter18.Operational Management of Mobile Computing Networks
Part6 Mobile Computing Challenges,Opportuniti
Chapter19.The Challenges and Opportunities in Mobile Computing
Chapter20.Technology Trends Affecting Mobilte Computing Progress
The Last Word
Appendix A. Mobile Computing Products and Services
Appendix B. Mobile Computing Vendors
Appendix C. Mobile Computing Standards
Appendix D. Spectrum Allocation
Appendix E. Mobile Computing Information Resources
Appendix F. Rule-of-Thumb Costs for Various Mobile
Computing Components
Glossary
Index