• Focuses on algorithmic design rather than low-level and physical communications in wireless networks
• Completely covers distributed algorithms used in wireless and mobile communications systems
• Includes discussion of mobile transaction models, data scheduling, data mining, and more

The advances in wireless and mobile communication and portable computer technology have given birth to a new technological area: distributed mobile computing. This growing field faces the challenge of integrating wired and wireless network environments. This book not only addresses the physical aspects of spectrum management, but shows how to best apply distributed algorithms and protocols that support mobile calls through the air. It includes design of wireless/mobile computing systems, efficient distributed algorithmic structures, security issues, E-commerce, and wireless multimedia systems. This book is a must-read for researchers and students interested in mobile and distributed computing.