This book introduces context-aware computing providing definitions categories
characteristics and context awareness itself and discussing its applications with a particular
focus on smart learning environments. It also examines the elements of a context-aware system
including acquisition modelling reasoning and distribution of context. It also reviews
applications of context-aware computing - both past and present - to offer readers the
knowledge needed to critically analyse how context awareness can be put to use. It is
particularly to those new to the subject area who are interested in learning how to develop
context-aware computing-oriented applications as well as postgraduates and researchers in
computer engineering communications engineering related areas of information technology (IT).
Further it provides practical know-how for professionals working in IT support and technology
consultants and business decision-makers and those working in the medical human and social
sciences.
