The BEACH application model and software framework for synchronous collaboration in ubiquitous computing environments

  • Authors:
  • Peter Tandler

  • Affiliations:
  • FhG--Fraunhofer Gesellschaft e. V., IPSI--Integrated Publication and Information Systems Insitute, AMBIENTE--Workspaces of the Future, Dolivostr. 15, D-64293 Darmstadt, Germany

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Systems and Software - Special issue: Ubiquitous computing
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

In this paper, a conceptual model for synchronous applications in ubiquitous computing environments is proposed. To test its applicability, it was used to structure the architecture of the BEACH software framework that is the basis for the software infrastructure of i-LAND (the ubiquitous computing environment at FhG-IPSI). The BEACH framework provides the functionality for synchronous cooperation and interaction with roomware components, i.e. room elements with integrated information technology. To show how the BEACH model and framework can be applied, the design of a sample application is explained. Also, the BEACH model is positioned against related work. In conclusion, we provide our experiences with the current implementation.