Title :
A context-aware service architecture for the integration of body sensor networks and social networks through the IP multimedia subsystem
Author :
Domingo, Mari Carmen
Author_Institution :
Barcelona Tech Univ., Barcelona, Spain
fDate :
1/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this article a new context-aware architecture is proposed for the integration of body sensor networks and social networks through the IP Multimedia Subsystem. Its motivating application scenarios are described. The benefits and main research challenges for an efficient communication using the proposed architecture are outlined.
Keywords :
body sensor networks; multimedia computing; social networking (online); ubiquitous computing; IP multimedia subsystem; body sensor networks; context-aware service architecture; social networks; Body sensor networks; Computer architecture; Context awareness; Logic gates; Real time systems; Sensors; Social network services;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2011.5681022
