6th International Workshop on Middleware for Pervasive and Ad-Hoc Computing

02/12/2008 - http://www.smartlab.cis.strath.ac.uk/MPAC/ - Leuven, Belgium

Overview

Building on the success of the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 workshops, this workshop seeks to develop a roadmap for research on the essential middleware abstractions and infrastructures for ad-hoc and pervasive computing in general, and sensor-based services in particular. Over the past decade, large-scale ad-hoc and pervasive computing environments have grabbed the attention of the research community as evidenced by the large number of research and development projects in the area. However, despite considerable progress, the promise of pervasive computing still remains elusive. The diversity in currently available devices, networking infrastructure and information content has complicated research efforts, forcing many projects to focus only on point-examples of this technology. This workshop is premised on our belief that underpinning middleware mechanisms are central in weaving together the multitude of computing, communication and information technologies. In this respect, middleware for pervasive computing and ad-hoc networking provides two core research areas. In particular, pervasive computing middleware will allow you to take advantage of the resources in your environment to tailor your services and applications for seamless access and unrestricted mobility. Ad-hoc networking middleware will permit the formation of ad-hoc communities for new applications. However, such pervasive and ad-hoc environments pose some serious challenges to existing middleware technologies and approaches.

Submission Date : 01/08/2008

Notification Date : 15/09/2008

Camera Ready Date : 08/10/2008

Start Date : 02/12/2008

End Date : 02/12/2008