Ubiquitous commerce (u-commerce) creates a dynamic convergence of the physical and digital, producing Web-based wireless and next-generation technologies in ways that generate new levels of convenience and value for buyers and sellers. This book provides a compendium of definitions and...

Section I. Mobile Commerce Systems and Handheld Devices -- 1. Fundamentals of Mobile Commerce Systems -- 2. Mobile Commerce Applications -- 3. Mobile Handheld Devices -- 4. Essential Mobile-Commerce Technology --

1. For those about to tag / Jan Kietzmann -- 2. Privacy and location-based mobile services / Adrian Lawrence, Jane Williams -- 3. Business models for mobile payment service provision and enabling / Dietmar Wiedemann, Wolfgang Palka, Key Pousttchi -- 4. Ubiquitous communication / Mikko Pynnonen...

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This book collects holistic perspectives contributed by leading professionals to explore strategic considerations regarding potential opportunities and issues in mobile commerce. These professionals' discussions and contributions focus on providing a comprehensive understanding surrounding...

"This book helps readers better understand open source software and its application in mobile learning, covering open culture and mobile learning in the open source setting and reviewing the pros and cons of various types of mobile network architecture, mobile devices, open source mobile...

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E-Commerce and M-Commerce Technologies explores the emerging area of mobile commerce. The chapters in this book look specifically at the development of emerging technologies and their application in Internet commerce. From E-business to mobile database developments, this book offers a...

"This book provides a complete set of in-depth research investigations on global m-commerce strategies and technological standards, as well as case studies on the subject that elucidate the research through real-world examples. It will prove to be a valuable reference to drive the current and...

This book covers themes such as handheld computing for mobile commerce, handheld computing research and technologies, wireless networks and handheld/mobile security, and handheld images and video. It includes research and development results in the theory, design, implementation, analysis, and...