In this paper we take a look at the state of the art in smart environments research. The survey
is motivated by the recent dramatic increase of activity in the field, and summarizes work in a …

The increasing interest in smart home technologies has created a need for a comprehensive
literature survey. This article reviews the goals of a smart home energy management system …

We describe a shared ontology called SOUPA-standard ontology for ubiquitous and
pervasive applications. SOUPA is designed to model and support pervasive computing …

Understanding user mobility is critical for simulations of mobile devices in a wireless
network, but current mobility models often do not reflect real user movements. In this paper …

The goal of the MavHome project is to create a home that acts as a rational agent. The agent
seeks to maximize inhabitant comfort and minimize operation cost. To achieve these goals …

The world has entered into a “smart” era. One area becoming smart is the place where we
live-homes. Smart homes are expected to be equipped with numerous sensors to …

Common queries regarding information processing in ubiquitous computing are based on
the location of physical objects. No matter whether it is the next printer, next restaurant, or a …

This document describes a new architecture that exploits Semantic Web technologies for
supporting pervasive context-aware systems. This architecture called Context Broker …

Technological innovations, from ubiquitous computing, augmented reality,
telecommunication to intelligent appliances and robotics, bring new possibilities to the Smart …

Although manual and programmable home thermostats can save energy when used
properly, studies have shown that over 40% of US homes may not use energy-saving …