October-December  2004

Contents
Pervasive Computing for First Response

From the Editor in Chief
"When Disaster Strikes"
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Can pervasive computing technologies help first responders? Even modest improvements in basic capabilities such as vision, navigation, and communication have the potential to be of great help.

Telemedicine
"Keeping a Beat on the Heart"
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A real-time remote arrhythmia monitoring system prototype developed at NASA collects ECG signals from mobile or homebound patients, combines GPS location data, and transmits both to a remote station for display and monitoring.

News
"Thin Clients Get Second Chance in Emerging Markets"
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Thin clients, once heralded as an alternative to PCs, promised lower maintenance costs, higher productivity, and improved security. However, the thin client still remains a niche market. Will it have a major impact on emerging markets?

Also in this department: "Pervasive Computing Undergoes a Near-Body Connectivity Experience"


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