DocumentCode
28470
Title
Ubiquitous Connectivity in the Mountains: Enhancing the Ski Experience
Author
Pfleging, Bastian ; Schmidt, Albrecht ; Michahelles, Florian
Author_Institution
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Volume
12
Issue
2
fYear
2013
fDate
April-June 2013
Firstpage
5
Lastpage
9
Abstract
Today, many areas in the Alps, despite the high altitude and distance from urbanized environments, offer ubiquitous mobile phone and data connectivity, with 3G networks widely available. Many skiing resorts have recognized their users´ desire for connectivity, and some even provide free Wi-Fi hotspots at cable car stations and restaurants. Furthermore, increased connectivity and other advance in pervasive computing have led to new products and services aimed at enhancing the user experience for skiers.
Keywords
Mobile communication; Radiofrequency identification; Remote sensing; Ubiquitous computing; Wearable computers; Wireless networks; RFID; SMS; mobile networks; pervasive computing; sensing devices; skiing; wearable computing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Pervasive Computing, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1536-1268
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MPRV.2013.38
Filename
6504853
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