An interoperability framework for pervasive computing systems

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URL:	https://ub-madoc.bib.uni-mannheim.de/46984
URN:	urn:nbn:de:bsz:180-madoc-469844
Dokumenttyp:	Dissertation
Erscheinungsjahr:	2018
Ort der Veröffentlichung:	Mannheim
Hochschule:	Universität Mannheim
Gutachter:	Becker, Christian
Datum der mündl. Prüfung:	29 November 2018
Sprache der Veröffentlichung:	Englisch
Einrichtung:	Fakultät für Betriebswirtschaftslehre > Wirtschaftsinformatik II (Becker 2006-2021)
Fachgebiet:	004 Informatik
Normierte Schlagwörter (SWD):	Internet der Dinge , Ubiquitous Computing , Interoperabilität , Framework
Freie Schlagwörter (Englisch):	Internet of Things, Pervasive Computing, Interoperability, Framework
Abstract:	Communication and interaction between smart devices is the foundation for pervasive computing and the Internet of Things. Pervasive platforms, that support developers in building new services and applications, have been extensively researched in the past. Nowadays, a multitude of heterogeneous pervasive platforms exist. In real-world deployments, this leads to the formation of platform-specific silos. Therefore, the need for interoperability between such platforms arises. This thesis presents a framework which addresses all elaborated issues preventing co-operation between different platforms and allows for extension and customisation of different aspects, including platforms and transformation mechanisms. The framework bases on uniform abstractions that support translations of different features. The transformation model provides an automatic as well as a manual transformation mechanism. For evaluation, a prototype is implemented and assessed, providing support for six distinct platforms. Particularly, the framework’s feasibility is demonstrated with three realistic scenario implementations, an effort evaluation, and a cost evaluation.