[Dbworld] New Book and Course Materials on Mobile Computing and Wireless Communications

              MOBILE COMPUTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS   
            Applications, Networks, Platforms, Architectures, and Security  
                
                      Amjad Umar, Ph.D. 
  
            Publisher: NGE Solutions, 720 pages, July 2004  
           For Additional Information, visit the Website -- www.amjadumar.com 

This book provides a broad and balanced view of mobile computing and wireless 
systems and examines the applications, networks, platforms, architectures, 
security, and management aspects instead of one narrow topic. Suitable for 
courses in IT/IS/CS programs, this  classroom tested book covers the following 
topics:  

* Mobile computing applications and their role in supporting the M-Business, M-
Government, and mobile Life initiatives. Two chapters (100 pages) are devoted 
to discussion of applications such as mobile messaging systems (e.g., SMS, 
MMS), mobile commerce, location-based services, mobile portals, mobile 
customer relationship management, mobile supply chain management systems, 
wireless sensor applications, and mobile agent applications. 

* Mobile computing platforms and how they enable the mobile computing 
applications. Two chapters (100 pages) are devoted to extensive discussion of 
topics such as the wireless Internet, Mobile IP, wireless middleware, wireless 
gateways, mobile application servers, WAP, i-mode, J2ME, BREW, Mobile Internet 
Toolkit, and Mobile Web Services.  

* Wireless networks that support and enable the mobile computing 
applications.  The discussion starts with a chapter that covers wireless 
communication principles such as wireless transmissions, smart antennas, 
frequency allocations, error detection and correction, location-based 
technologies, spread spectrum, and CDMA/TDMA. Five additional chapters are 
devoted to detailed discussion of wireless LANs with emphasis on 802.11, 
Bluetooth, wireless sensor networks, UWB (Ultra Wideband), cellular networks 
ranging from 1G to 5G, mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs), wireless local loops, 
FSO (Free Space Optics), satellites communications, and deep space networks.   

* The architectural, security, and management/support issues and their role in 
building, deploying and managing wireless systems in modern settings. Three 
chapters (150 pages) examine how can integrated architectures be built to 
provide seamless services to the end-users on top of hybrid wireless/wired 
systems; how can effective wireless security solutions be developed on top of 
weakly secure wireless components; and how can a wireless project be planned, 
organized, developed, deployed, and monitored for success.  

* The relevant regulatory and standards bodies and their role in this dynamic 
field is also examined. Discussions also include the different types of 
wireless businesses such as network element providers, wireless telephone 
network operators, wireless software/hardware developers, wireless application 
service providers, and wireless engineering/consulting firms.  

The book has a case study orientation with numerous real-life examples and 
case studies throughout the book to clarify and illustrate key points. Each 
chapter, almost 50 pages long, starts with a short case study/example and 
concludes with 3 to 4 additional examples. 

The book can be used as a main text for a first course in mobile computing and 
wireless communications that covers technical as well as business issues 
instead of only one view.  

Complete instructor materials (PowerPoint slides, course outlines, project 
assignments) to support an academic or industrial course are provided.

Visit the author website (www.amjadumar.com) for additional details (preface, 
detailed table of contents, suggested use in courses, and the first 
chapter).For a review copy and access to instructor materials, send email to 
umar-/2EmEiPjnzB54TAoqtyWWQ@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with university name, course 
title, expected start date, 
etc.  

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                 TABLE OF CONTENTS  

PART I: MOBILE COMPUTING APPLICATIONS AND PLATFORM 
Chapter 1: Overview and the Big Picture  
Chapter 2: Mobile Computing Applications: Supporting M-Business and M-
Government 
Chapter 3: Wireless Internet, Mobile IP, and Wireless Web 
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing Platforms, Middleware, and Servers  

PART II: WIRELESS NETWORKS
Chapter 5: Wireless Network Principles   
Chapter 6: Wireless LANs  --  802.11 and Mobile Ad Hoc Networks 
Chapter 7: Wireless Personal Area Networks: Bluetooth, UWB, and Sensor 
Networks  
Chapter 8: Cellular Networks -- From 1G to 5G Systems
Chapter 9: Wireless Local Loops and Satellite Communications
Chapter 10: Emerging Wireless Networks: UWB, FSO, MANET, and Flash OFDM  

PART III: ARCHITECTURES, SECURITY, AND MANAGEMENT  
Chapter 11: Integrated Architectures for Wireless    
Chapter 12: Wireless Security 
Chapter 13: Management and Support Issues
 
PART IV: APPENDICES 
Appendix A: Tutorial on Network Basics 
Appendix B:  Closer Look at Physical Wireless Communications  


Appendix A: Tutorial on Network Basics 
Appendix B:  Closer Look at Physical Wireless Communications  

 
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