node is physically located in a network is a challenging one, and yet extremely crucial for many of these applications. Practical considerations such as the small size, form factor, cost and power constraints of nodes preclude the reliance on GPS (Global Positioning System) on all nodes

this paper, we describe an algorithm for the positioning of nodes in an ad hoc network that does not use GPS. The algorithm provides a position information to the nodes in the scenarios where an infrastructure does not exist and GPS cannot be used. GPS-free positioning is also desirable, when

. In this paper, the performance of a single-server GPS system is analyzed exactty from the standpoint of worst-case packet delay and burstiness when the sources are constrained by leaky buckets. The worst-case sewdon backlogs are also determined. In the sequel to this paper, these results are extended

The NCP6914 integrated circuits are part of the ON Semiconductor mini power management IC family (PMIC). They are optimized to supply battery powered portable application sub−systems such as camera function and microprocessors. These devices integrate 1 high efficiency 800 mA Step−down DC to DC

This paper presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of Cricket, a location-support system for in-building, mobile, locationdependent applications. It allows applications running on mobile and static nodes to learn their physical location by using listeners that hear and analyze

We introduce a system for sensing complex social systems with data collected from one hundred mobile phones over the course of six months. We demonstrate the ability to use standard Bluetooth-enabled mobile telephones to measure information access and use in different contexts, recognize social

This article discusses the conduct and evaluation of interpretive research in information systems. While the conventions for evaluating information systems case studies conducted according to the natural science model of social science are now widely accepted, this is not the case for interpretive

Today’s smartphone operating systems fail to provide users with adequate control and visibility into how third-party applications use their private data. We present TaintDroid, an efficient, system-wide dynamic taint tracking and analysis system for the popular Android platform that can

AoA(Angle of Arrival) is a well known method used for positioning in providing services such as E911, and for other military and civil radio-location applications, such as sonars and radars. Although devices such as GPS receivers and digital compasses provide good positioning and orientation

This paper discusses the challenges in computer systems research posed by the emerging field of pervasive computing. It first examines the relationship of this new field to its predecessors: distributed systems and mobile computing. It then identifies four new research thrusts: effective use