Factors causing uncertainties in outdoor wireless wearable communications

Fong, B., Rapajic, P.B., Hong, G.Y. and Fong, A.C.M. (2003) Factors causing uncertainties in outdoor wireless wearable communications. IEEE Pervasive Computing, 2(2), pp. 16-20. (doi: 10.1109/MPRV.2003.1203748)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MPRV.2003.1203748

Abstract

Wearable computers are becoming increasingly popular as new features emerge and device portability improves-making them suitable for accessing multimedia services on the move. Wireless LANs are compatible with Ethernet and asynchronous-transfer-mode-based fiber-optic networks, providing high mobility to user nodes while integrated and connected to high-speed networks wired with broadband. With a range covering several kilometers, WLANs are advantageous for providing multimedia services to wearable computers. Various factors influence the operation of wirelessly connected wearable computers, but we emphasize the rainfall influence.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Fong, Dr Alvis Cheuk Min
Authors: Fong, B., Rapajic, P.B., Hong, G.Y., and Fong, A.C.M.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
Journal Name:IEEE Pervasive Computing
Publisher:IEEE Computer Society
ISSN:1536-1268
ISSN (Online):1558-2590

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