Telegeoinformatics: location-based computing and services

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THEORIES AND TECHNOLOGIES Telegeoinformatics: Current Trends and Future Direction Introduction Architecture Internet-Based GIS Spatial Databases Intelligent Query Analyzer (IQA) Predictive Computing Adaptation Final Remarks References Remote Sensing Introductory Concepts Remote Sensing Systems Imaging Characteristics of Remote Sensing Systems Active Microwave Remote Sensing Extraction of Thematic Information from Remotely Sensed Imagery Extraction of Metric Information from Remotely Sensed Imagery Remote Sensing in Telegeoinformatics References Positioning and Tracking Approaches and Technologies Introduction Global Positioning System Positioning Methods Based on Cellular Networks Other Positioning and Tracking Techniques: An Overview Hybrid Systems Summary References Wireless Communications Introduction Overview of Wireless Systems Radio Propagation and Physical Layer Issues Medium Access in Wireless Networks Network Planning, Design and Deployment Wireless Network Operations Conclusions and the Future References INTEGRATED DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES Chapter Five: Location-Based Computing Introduction LBC Infrastructure Location-Based Interoperability Location-Based Data Management Adaptive Location-Based Computing Location-Based Routing as Adaptive LBC Concluding Remarks References Location-Based Services Introduction Types of Location-Based Services What is Unique About Location-Based Services? Enabling Technologies Market for Location-Based Services Importance of Architecture and Standards Example Location-Based Services: J-Phone J-Navi (Japan) Conclusions References Wearable Tele-Informatic Systems for Personal Imaging Introduction Humanistic Intelligence as a Basis for Intelligent Image Processing Humanistic Intelligence 'WEARCOMP' as a Means of Realizing Humanistic Intelligence Where on the Body Should a Visual Tele-Informatic Device be Placed? Telepointer: Wearable Hands-Free Completely Self Contained Visual Augmented Reality Without Headwear and Without any Infrastructural Reliance Portable Personal Pulse Doppler Radar Vision System When Both the Camera and Display are Headword: Personal Imaging and Mediated Reality Personal Imaging for Location-Based Services Reality Window Manager (RWM) Personal Telegeoinformatics: Blocking Spam with a Photonic Filter Conclusion References Mobile Augmented Reality Introduction MARS: Promises, Applications, and Challenges Components and Requirements MARS UI Concepts Conclusions Acknowledgements References APPLICATIONS Emergency Response Systems Overview of Emergency Response Systems State-of-the-Art ERSs Examples of Developing ERSs for Earthquakes and Other Disasters Future Aspects of Emergency Response Systems Concluding Remarks References Location-Based Computing for Infrastructure Field Tasks Introduction LBC-Infra Concept Technological Components of LBC-Infra General Requirements of LBC-Infra Interaction Patterns and Framework of LBC-Infra Prototype System and Case Study Conclusions References The Role of Telegeoinformatics in ITS Introduction to Intelligent Tranaportation Systems Telegeoinformatics Within ITS The Role of Positioning Systems In ITS Geospatial Data for ITS Communication Systems in ITS ITS-Telegeoinformatics Applications Non-Technical Issues Impacting on ITS Concluding Remarks Remarks The Impact and Penetration of Location-Based Services The Definition of Technologies LBSs: Definitions, Software, and Usage The Market for LBSs: A Model of the Development of LBSs Penetration of Mobile Devices: Predictions of Future Markets Impacts of LBSs on Geographical Locations Conclusions References