An Action-Oriented Programming Model for Pervasive Computing in a Device Cloud

Nowadays, smart devices have excellent computing power and connectivity and at the same time are used for various purposes. This creates the possibility for complex, cooperative multi-device programs. However, current programming paradigms are not tailored for such a setting. This paper tackles the problem by introducing a new paradigm: an action-oriented programming model. Actions are proactively and pervasively initiated pieces of functionality, which provide synchronized and coordinated joint behavior between several devices. We show how the action-oriented programming model can be realized with a device cloud infrastructure. As a concrete example of an action-oriented infrastructure, we discuss the Social Devices Platform that demonstrates a socio-digital system between devices and people in proximity.