Combining cross-layering and autonomic paradigms is considered, until now, the best
alternative for better Quality of Service (QoS) support in wireless networks. We adopt this …

Cross-layering is an innovative concept in ad hoc networks for efficient multimedia
transmissions in terms of providing better QoS (Quality of Service) support over a capacity …

Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) are characterized by localized interactions. Indeed,
several WSN algorithms and protocols work in a decentralized fashion by coordinating …

Despite significant advances in parts of the physical layer, available WLAN systems still
cannot offer wired equivalent bandwidth. In this paper we propose a novel concept, called …

A wireless mesh network extends wireless local area network systems, which are widely
implemented today to provide hot spot coverage, by implementing a reliable meshed …

A truly pervasive computing environment can only be created if ubiquitous computation
power can collaborate seamlessly to create superior user experience. With the adoption of …

Wireless distributed systems (WDS) for IEEE 802.11 WLANs are gaining popularity as an
effective mean to extend the network coverage area. However, the use of just one wireless …

The concept of Mobile Web Services (Mob-WS) is catching pace within research
communities due to rapid classification of mobile devices enabling pervasive environments …

The future vision distribution service (FVDS)(Sato, K. et al., Proc. 18th Int. Conf. on Advanced
Inform. Networking and Application, 2004) is an innovative video delivery service concept …

With popularity and pervasiveness increase of mobile wireless networks, combining various
numbers of wireless networks becomes an important challenge. The fourth generation of …