With the Internet experiencing exponential growth and small and powerful personal computers being produced, it is now possible to access information or use computer resources anywhere and anytime. A comprehensive source of information on mobile computing, this handbook explores the challenges of the computing paradigm that is expected to drive technology throughout the next decade. With chapters written by experts in the field, it covers a range of topics, from basic concepts to research-grade material. By covering research issues and the direction of mobile computing as well as technical information, this text is a complete reference for mobile computing.