Research on multi-agent service bundle middleware for smart space

Abstract

Ubiquitous computing as the integration of sensors, smart devices, and intelligent technologies to form a "smart space" environment relies on the development of both middleware and networking technologies. To realize the environments, it is important to reduce the cost to develop various pervasive computing applications by encapsulating complex issues in middleware infrastructures. We propose a multi-agentbased middleware infrastructure suitable for the smart space: MASBM (Multi-Agent Service Bundle Middleware) which is capable of making it easy to develop pervasive computing applications. We conclude with the initial implementation results and lessons learned from MASAM. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006.