Dynamic context bindings : infrastructural support for context-aware applications
Tom Broens · 2008
Part of the research presented in this thesis was done in the context of the AWARENESS (Context AWARE mobile NEtwork and ServiceS) project, a BSIK Freeband project, sponsored by the Dutch government.AWARENESS focuses on an infrastructure that enables rapid and easy development of context-aware and pro-active applications in a secure and privacy-conscious manner.CTIT (www.ctit.utwente.nl) of the University of Twente is one of the largest academic ICT research institutes in Europe.It conducts research on the design of complex ICT systems and their application in a variety of domains.CTIT's unique multi-disciplinary approach makes it an attractive partner.The institute maintains an extensive international network of contacts and working relations with academia and industry.This network includes ICT and manufacturing companies, universities and research institutes, health care organisations, financial institutes, governmental organisations, and logistics service providers.'Telematica Instituut' (www.telin.nl) is a unique partnership between the business community, research centres and government to perform telematics research for the public and private sectors.The emphasis is on rapidly translating fundamental knowledge into marked-oriented applications.The institute's objective is to strengthen the competitiveness and innovative strength of Dutch business, as well as improving the quality of our society through the proper application of telematics.To achieve this, the institute brings together leading researchers from various institutions and disciplines.The Dutch government supports 'Telematica Instituut' under its 'leading technological institutes' scheme.