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This paper proposes an architecture for pervasive computing which utilizes context information to provide adaptations based on vertical handovers (handovers between heterogeneous networks) while supporting application Quality of Service (QoS). The future of mobile computing will see an increase in ubiquitous network connectivity which allows users to roam freely between heterogeneous networks. One of the requirements for pervasive computing is to adapt computing applications or their environment if current applications can no longer be provided with the requested QoS. One of possible adaptations is a vertical handover to a different network. Vertical handover operations include changing network interfaces on a single device or changes between different devices. Such handovers should be performed with minimal user distraction and minimal violation of communication QoS for user applications. The solution utilises context information regarding user devices, user location, application requirements, and network environment. The paper shows how vertical handover adaptations are incorporated into the whole infrastructure of pervasive systems.
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Indulska, J., Balasubramaniam, S. (2002). Vertical Handover Based Adaptation for Multimedia Applications in Pervasive Systems. In: Boavida, F., Monteiro, E., Orvalho, J. (eds) Protocols and Systems for Interactive Distributed Multimedia. IDMS 2002. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 2515. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-36166-9_6
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