We propose a new approach for mobile visualization andinteraction of temporal information by integrating supportfor time with today's most prevalent visualization of spatialinformation, the map. Our approach allows for an easy andprecise selection of the time that is of interest and...

The efficiency of marketing campaigns is a preconditionfor business success. This paper discusses a technique totransfer advertisement content vie Bluetooth technology andcollects market research information at the same time. Conventionaladvertisement media were enhanced by devices...

Conventional security infrastructures in the Internet cannot be directlyadopted to ambient systems, especially if based on short-range communi-cation channels: Personal, mobile devices are used and the participants arepresent during communication, so privacy protection is a crucial issue....

The simulation of social behavior in a variety of domains is an increasingly important technological tool. A reference survey of social simulation work, This book comprehensively collects the most exciting developments in the field. Drawing research contributions from a vibrant community of...

Social simulation is often described as a multidisciplinary and fast-moving field. This can make it difficult to obtain an overview of the field both for contributing researchers and for outsiders who are interested in social simulation. The Journal for Artificial Societies and Social Simulation...