Title :
Disconnection prediction in mobile ad hoc networks for supporting cooperative work
Author :
De Rosa, Fabio ; Malizia, Alessio ; Mecella, Massimo
Author_Institution :
Univ. di Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
Abstract :
We´re investigating a specific pervasive architecture that can maintain continuous connections among MANET devices. We´re targeting this architecture for computer-supported-cooperative-work (CSCW) and workflow management applications that would constitute the coordination layer. The basic problem of such an architecture is, how do you predict possible disconnections of devices, to let the coordination layer appropriately address connection anomalies? To solve this problem, we´ve developed a technique for predicting disconnections in MANETS. This technique serves as the basic layer of an innovative pervasive architecture for cooperative work and activity coordination in MANETS. We believe that in emergency scenarios, our proposed pervasive architecture can provide more effective coordination among team members.
Keywords :
ad hoc networks; groupware; mobile communication; ubiquitous computing; workflow management software; MANET devices; computer-supported-cooperative-work; disconnection prediction; mobile ad hoc network; pervasive architecture; workflow management application; Application software; Buildings; Cameras; Collaborative software; Collaborative work; Computer architecture; Handheld computers; Intelligent networks; Mobile ad hoc networks; Personal digital assistants; MANET; cooperative work; disconnection prediction; mobile ad hoc network;
Journal_Title :
Pervasive Computing, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPRV.2005.55