COMSM0106 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing

• Lecture notes (copies of the slides).
• Coursework.
• Marks.

The course covers developments in the areas of mobile and ubiquitous computing. As a developing subject and paradigm, mobile computing is revolutionising the way in which people encounter and interact with information in day-to-day situations. We consider a range of topics in the field from mobile protocols through wireless systems to applications and design of mobile computing.

Relevant research papers will be provided as required throughout the course. The following books will also be useful, but are not mandatory:

• Pervasive Computing (second edition) Uwe Hansmann et al., 2003, Springer, ISBN 3540002189
• Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals, John Krumm (editor), 2010, Taylor and Francis Group, ISBN 978-1-4200-9360-5
• Everyware: The Dawning Age of Ubiquitous Computing, 2006, New Riders, ISBN 0321384016

Coursework

The coursework is now available here.

The sample code from Doug's second lecture is available here.

Labs and contact hours

Mike will be available for help and questions during his office hour for the unit, 1-2pm on Mondays, in 3.23 MVB.
Outside these times you should use the M0106 forum for sharing information and questions for the course.

Lecture notes (copies of the slides)

Past Exams

Supporting papers