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What is Location-Aware Computing

Chapter 32
Handbook of Research on Geoinformatics
Computing environment that combines high-power mobile computer platform, location-sensing technology, and wireless communication.
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Location Privacy
Matt Duckham (University of Melbourne, Australia)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 6
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-995-3.ch032
Abstract
In this chapter, the author raises a number of issues surrounding the ever-growing capabilities of geoinformatics. Location privacy can be defined as the claim of individuals to determine for themselves when, how, and to what extent information about their geographic location is communicated to others. Location privacy has become an especially important issue in geoinformatics because of the emergence of location-aware computing. This implication of the interaction between these technology and personal rights is explored in this chapter.
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Chapter 39
Widely Usable User Interfaces on Mobile Devices with RFID
Location-aware computing is a technology that uses the location of people and objects to derive contextual information with which to enhance the application behaviour. There are two ways to acquire information about user context: requiring the user to specify it or by monitoring users and computer activity. Sensor technology, such as RFID, could enable mobile devices to extract information from user position automatically.
Published in Chapter: Widely Usable User Interfaces on Mobile Devices with RFID; From: Handbook of Research on User Interface Design and Evaluation for Mobile Technology
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