Smart Roads in the Pervasive Computing Landscape

V. Christian, Alois Ferscha, Wolfgang Narzt, Gustav Pomberger, Dieter Kolb, R. Müller, Jan Wieghardt, R. Bidner, Horst Hörtner, Christopher Lindinger

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Abstract

Physical objects capable of supplying computing services to users by utilizing hidden pervasive computing technologies are considered to be smart. Allowing not only a physical correspondence of object and enabling technology but also a logical one substantially increases the set of real objects to be considered as smart. This paper presents an innovative thought model of virtually smart things, i.e., objects in the real world not physically equipped with sensory gadgets or interaction facilities, but also being aware of their surrounding environment by their virtual representation. The main focus of the following sections concentrates on a Smart Road, a fully implemented use-case, telling its users where to go.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd International Conference on Pervasive Computing, Vienna, Austria, April 18-23, 2004
Editors Austrian Computer Society (OCG)
Pages393-396
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2004

Publication series

NameAdvances in Pervasive Computing

Fields of science

  • 202005 Computer architecture
  • 202017 Embedded systems
  • 102 Computer Sciences
  • 102002 Augmented reality
  • 102006 Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW)
  • 102015 Information systems
  • 102022 Software development
  • 201305 Traffic engineering
  • 202022 Information technology
  • 207409 Navigation systems
  • 502032 Quality management
  • 502050 Business informatics

JKU Focus areas

  • Computation in Informatics and Mathematics
  • Management and Innovation

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