Location-Based Services : Fundamentals and Operation

Axel K?lt;br />
ISBN: 0470092319
September 2005

This book explains the fundamentals and operation of LBSs and gives a thorough introduction to the key technologies and organizational procedures, offering comprehensive coverage of positioning methods, location protocols and service platforms, alongside an overview of interfaces, languages, APIs and middleware with examples demonstrating their usage.

Explanation and comparison of all protocols and architectures for location services
In-depth coverage of satellite, cellular and local positioning
All embracing introduction to 3GPP positioning methods, such as Cell-Id, E-OTD, U-TdoA, OTDoA-IPDL and Assisted GPS
Explains the operation of enhanced emergency services such as E-911
Identifies unsolved research issues and challenges in the area of LBSs

This comprehensive guide will be invaluable to undergraduate and postgraduate students and lecturers in the area of telecommunications. It will also be a useful resource to developers and researchers seeking to expand their knowledge in this field.

source: CRC Press

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