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ICUC 2006
Ubiquitous Computing

Proceedings of the I International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing: Applications, Technology and Social Issues

Alcal� de Henares, Madrid, Spain, June 7-9, 2006.

Jos� R. Hilera Gonz�lez *
Jos� A. Guti�rrez de Mesa *
Roberto Barchino Plata *
Jos� M. Guti�rrez Mart�nez *

• Smart Technologies and Privacy: Running a close race?
  Ulrike Hugl (University of Innsbruck, Austria)
• A Hierarchical, Agent-based Approach to Security in Smart Offices
  Iv�n Mars�-Maestre, Enrique de la Hoz, Bernardo Alarcos, Juan R. Velasco (University of Alcala, Spain)
• Problems Security Solution by Data Transmision in Ubicuos Systems Based in Rijndael�s Algorithm to Wifi Routers
  Salvador G�mez Pedraz (University Rey Juan Carlos, Spain), Juan Antonio Rodrigo Yanes, Jos� Antonio Guti�rrez de Mesa (University of Alcala, Spain)
• Implementing Learning Objects Repositories for Mobile Devices
  Luis de Marcos, Jos� Ram�n Hilera, Jos� Antonio Guti�rrez, Carmen Pag�s, Jos� Javier Mart�nez (University of Alcal�, Spain)
• Ubiquitous and biometric applications on distance education. An alternative to the traditional examination
  Sergio Mart�n, Manuel A. Castro, Antonio Colmenar, Rosario Gil, Juan Peire (Spanish University for Distance Education-UNED, Spain)
• �Where do we go? OnTheWay: A prediction system for spatial locations
  Juan Antonio �lvarez, Juan Antonio Ortega, Luis Gonz�lez, Francisco Velasco (University of Sevilla, Spain), Francisco Javier Cuberos (Radio Television de Andaluc�a, Spain)
• A proposal for a hardware architecture for ubiquitous computing in smart home environments
  Antonio J. de Vicente, Juan R. Velasco, Iv�n Mars�-Maestre, Alvaro Paricio (University of Alcala, Spain)
• A DHCP-based IP address autoconfiguration for MANETs
  Carlos J. Bernardos, Mar�a Calderon (University Carlos III, Spain)
• A transport and application-layer approach to seamless service continuity across heterogeneous wireless networks
  Carlos Garc�a-Rubio, Celeste Campo (University Carlos III, Spain)
• New standards on mobile communications
  Gonzalo Solas, Paul Bustamante, Juan Mel�ndez, Pablo Cabezas (University of Navarra, Spain)
• A ubiquitous and adaptable services delivery platform for any kind of residential environment
  Gonzalo Solas, Paul Bustamante, Jon Legarda, Jon del Portillo (University of Navarra, Spain)
• Towards a communication agnostic middleware for Ambient Intelligence
  David Sainz, Aitor Almeida, Jon Vald�s, Diego Lopez de Ipi�a (University of Deusto, Spain)
• A Design Model Applied to Development of AmI Systems
  R.F. Arroyo, J.L. Garrido, M. Gea1 (University of Granada, Spain), P.A. Haya (Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain)
• Performance monitoring and analysis of wireless communication protocols for mobile devices
  Almudena D�az, Pedro Merino, F. Javier Rivas (University of M�laga, Spain)
• Ontologies in Ubiquitous Computing
  Jos� R. Hilera (University of Alcal�, Spain), Francisco Ruiz (University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain)
• SOA-based generic architecture for CSCW systems
  Mario Anzures-Garc�a (Benem�rita Universidad Aut�noma de Puebla, Mexico), Patricia Paderewski-Rodr�guez, Miguel J. Hornos (University of Granada, Spain)
• An Example of Application in Mobile Learning Technologies
  Roberto Barchino, Jos� Mar�a Guti�rrez, Salvador Ot�n, Jos� Javier Mart�nez, Jos� Antonio Guti�rrez, Jos� Ram�n Hilera, Mar�a Lourdes Jim�nez, Carmen Pages (University of Alcal�, Spain)
• On the Role of Mobile Scaffolding in Learning
  Paul Hayes, Dietmar Janetzko, Tim Hall (University of Limerick, Ireland)
• A Multi-Channeled Learning Materials Indexing & Enquiry System
  K.O. Chow1, K.P.L. Cheung1, (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), K.S. Cheung (Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong)
• Trace learning path by mobile technologies as an Instructional Tool Using GPS and GIS in students' field trip to zoo
  Kuo-Hung Huang, Yen-Ling Chang (National Chiayi University, Taiwan)
• DoNet
  Malcolm Attard, Matthew Montebello (University of Malta, Malta)
• Implicit Plasticity Framework: a Client-Side Generic Framework for Context-Awareness
  Montserrat Send�n (University of Lleida, Spain)
• A Proposal for System Architecture to Integrate Scarce-resources Wireless Sensor Networks into Ubiquitous Environments
  Pablo Pancardo Garc�a (Universidad Ju�rez Aut�noma de Tabasco, Mexico), Juan Carlos Due�as L�pez (Universidad Polit�cnica de Madrid, Spain)
• Automatic Code Generation for Non-Funtional Aspects in the CORBA-LC Component Model
  Diego Sevilla ,Jos� M. Garc�a, Antonio G�mez (University of Murcia, Spain)
• Transmitting Video Images in XML Web Service
  Francisco Prieto, Antonio J. Sierra, Mar�a Carri�n Garc�a (University of Sevilla, Spain)
• JPEG2000 Images Protection Sent to Mobile Devices
  Ukrania D�az, Bernardo Alarcos, Enrique de la Hoz, Iv�n Mars� (University of Alcala, Spain)
• Integration of Ubiquitous Computing Technologies: a practical case
  Antonio Fuentes, Emilio Bol�var, Javier Tagarro (Metro de Madrid, Spain), Jos� M. Guti�rrez (University of Alcala, Spain)
• Automated Purchase Negotiations in a Dynac Electronic Marketplace
  Miguel A. L�pez-Carmona, Ju�n R. Velasco, Bernanrdo Alarcos (University of Alcal�, Spain)
• A Self-Healing Mechanism for State Machine Based Components
  Xabier Elkorobarrutia, Alberto Izagirre, Goiuria Sagardui (University of Mondrag�n, Spain)
• A proposal of payment system for public transport based on ubiquitous paradigm
  Carmelo R. Garc�a, Ricardo P�rez, Joaquin Caraballo, Francisco Alay�n, Gabino Padr�n (University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain)
• Secure printing of confidential documents for nomadic users
  Luis Bengochea, Ramiro Cano (University of Alcala, Spain)
• SHOPS: Towards a Secure System for Identity Management and Payments in the New Electrical Market
  Alejandro Bascu�ana (Ericsson, Spain), M�nica Gorricho (Amena, Spain), Silvia Renter�a (Robotiker, Spain), Esther Alcolea (Soluziona, Spain), Christian Ferveur (Schneider Electric, France), Pasi Ahonen (VTT Technical Research Centre, Finland), Jean-Pierre Chichignoud (Ascom, France)
• Ubiquitous applications comparative: applications executed in server vs. applications in client
  Javier Mart�nez, Javier G�mez, Alfonso L�pez, Jos� J. Mart�nez, Carmen Pages (University of Alcal�, Spain)
• On the Performance of XHTML encoding and compression
  Sathiamoorthy Manoharan (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
• Extended sensations on interactive telecommunication
  Juan Antonio �lvarez, Juan Antonio Ortega, Alejandro Fern�ndez, Manuel David Cruz (University of Sevilla, Spain), Pablo Castilla (INDRA, Spain)
• A review of ubiquitous applications and technologies oriented towards disabled and senior people
  D. Lozano-Garc�a, J. Vales-Alonso, E. Egea-L�pez, J. Garc�a-Haro, J.P. Mu�oz-Gea (Polytechnic University of Cartagena, Spain)
• Mobile Access to Patient Clinical Records and Related Medical Documentation
  Diego Gachet, Manuel de Buenaga, Enrique Puertas (European University of Madrid, Spain)