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Application of Logic Models for Pervasive Computing Environments and Context-Aware Services Support

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The Pervasive computing paradigm has generated new challenges in the field of the communications and networking. One such challenge is achieving the integrated management of the services, systems and networks. This paper presents a logic-based information modeling technique and depicts how it can be used to complement a distributed context handling and delivery system. Last, a representative pervasive application scenario is presented that uses the above framework and demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in integrated service management.

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Katsiri, E., Serrano, J.M., Serrat, J. (2010). Application of Logic Models for Pervasive Computing Environments and Context-Aware Services Support. In: Tsihrintzis, G.A., Virvou, M., Jain, L.C. (eds) Multimedia Services in Intelligent Environments. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 2. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13355-8_7

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