On Socio-technical Enablers for Ubiquitous Computing Applications
ISBN
978-1-4673-2001-6
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2012-07-16
Author(s)
Research Team
iw6-init
Abstract
The focus of this paper is on context-aware, self-adaptive ubiquitous computing applications that involve mobile users. The development of such applications is inherently complex for two main reasons: From a technical perspective, context management and adaptation management add complexity to the application design and implementation. From a socio-technical perspective, concerns and requirements related to the social embedding and user acceptance must be addressed in the application design and lead to additional complexity, particularly because sensitive personal data is collected, processed, stored and communicated by such applications. In this position paper we present an analysis of the problem space and a solution approach. We have developed an interdisciplinary methodology that systematically addresses technical as well as non-technical concerns. Our conclusion is that solving the socio-technical challenges will be a key enabler for ubiquitous computing.
Language
English
Keywords
ubiquitous computing
application development
methodology
socio-technical aspects
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Book title
EUCASS 2012
Publisher
IEEE Computer Society
Publisher place
Los Alamitos
Start page
405
End page
408
Pages
4
Event Title
2012 IEEE/IPSJ 12th International Symposium on Applications and the Internet (2012)
Event Location
Izmir
Event Date
16.-20.07.2012
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
219779
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