The Emerging Domain of Cooperating Objects

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Marron, Pedro José (Editor), Karnouskos, Stamatis (Editor), Minder, Daniel (Editor), Ollero, Aníbal (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Computer communication systems.; Control engineering.; Robotics.; Mechatronics.; Electrical engineering.; Electronic circuits.; Communications Engineering, Networks.; Computer Communication Networks.; Control, Robotics, Mechatronics.; Circuits and Systems.

There are a number of different system concepts that have gained much relevance in the area of embedded systems over the past couple of years. First, there is the classic concept of embedded systems where the focus is on control systems for physical processes. Secondly, the notion of pervasive compu...

Table of Contents:

• Executive Summary
• Purpose of this Document
• Introduction to Cooperating Objects
• State of the Art in Cooperating Object Research
• Visions for Innovative Applications
• Market Analysis
• Research Roadmap
• Predominant Work Areas
• Summary and Conclusions.