A programming abstraction for pervasive computing is introduced. It is based on context models and a novel concept that is called Virtual Context. An extensive requirements analysis for a real-world deployment of pervasive computing is presented. It is the base for an assessment of relevant state of the art that reveals the missing of a suitable programming abstraction. The work introduces a collaborative ontology for smart spaces, the concepts Virtual Context and micro-middleware, and, based on the former, a self- managing service management framework for smart spaces. The implementation of the concepts is quantitatively and qualitatively evaluated.
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A programming abstraction for pervasive computing is introduced. It is based on context models and a novel concept that is called Virtual Context. An extensive requirements analysis for a real-world deployment of pervasive computing is presented. It is the base for an assessment of relevant state of the art that reveals the missing of a suitable programming abstraction. The work introduces a collaborative ontology for smart spaces, the concepts Virtual Context and micro-middleware, and, based on...
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