Damien Meere

An InfoStation-Based Multi-Agent System Supporting Intelligent Mobile Services Across a University Campus

This paper presents an InfoStation-based multi-agent system, which provides mobile services (mServices) across a University Campus. A description of some of the mServices along with sample interactions among entities is provided. Technologies for delivering of these services are discussed and approaches for the system implementation and structuring are considered.

InfoStation-Based mLearning System Architectures: Some Development Aspects

This paper focuses on the development of InfoStation multi-agent system architectures facilitating the provision of mobile eLearning (mLearning) services across a University Campus area. Generic models and development approaches are considered. Particular attention is paid to the eContent generation and interpretation, as well as to the specification of the system architecture required to provide the needed flexibility and adaptability according to the requirements of modern mLearning systems. The multiagent approach for the system implementation is also justified.

Semantic Multi-Agent mLearning System

Within this chapter, an agent-oriented middleware created to support the delivery of context-aware mLearning services provision is presented. This middleware architecture, based on the concept of InfoStations and developed within a University campus domain, is described in detail. Concepts for the control and management of service sessions and communications scenarios are also presented. The multi-agent approach adopted for the implementation of this system and indeed the system entity interactions involved in service delivery are discussed. The harvesting and utilisation of semantic information in order to facilitate the contextualisation and personalisation of mLearning services is also detailed.

On InfoStation-Based Mobile Services Support for Library Information Systems

An InfoStation-based information system design for the provision of mobile services (mServices) within a Library domain is presented. The main library mServices developed, along with sample interactions among entities, is described. The creation, management and implementation of user profiles and user service profiles receive particular attention.

Adaptable InfoStation-based mLecture Service Provision within a University Campus

This paper presents an InfoStation-based multi-agent system, which provides intelligent mobile eLearning (mLearning) services in a university campus area. The network architecture is outlined. A description of the adaptable mLecture service as well as a sample entity interaction is provided. Approaches to the implementation of this system are considered.

An InfoStation-Based Multi-Agent System for the Provision of Intelligent Mobile Services in a University Campus Area

This paper presents an InfoStation-based multi-agent system, which provides intelligent mobile services in a University campus area. The corresponding network architecture (both horizontally and vertically) is presented. A description of some of the intelligent mobile services along with interaction among sample entities is provided. Technologies for delivering of these services are discussed, and approaches for the system implementation and structuring are considered

Implementation of an Intelligent Framework for Utilization within an InfoStation-based mLearning Environment

This paper presents an intelligent, light-weight, distributed, Java-based framework for the provision of mobile services (mServices) within an Info Station-based mLearning environment. This is maintained by a light-weight HTTP container. A multi-agent system acts as a bridge between the mService applications and the mobile users. Implementation issues associated with the framework and details of the systems facilitation of context sensitivity and service content adaptation are also discussed.

Utilising a multi-agent system to support the deployment of contextualised mLearning services

Enhancement of an InfoStation-based multiagent architecture is presented. The focus of the enhancement is the systems capability to facilitate the contextualisation of delivered service content. It adapts to varying operating environments inherent to this type of wireless access architecture, and to service delivery modes dictated by, or matched to, the personal context of the user. The educational opportunities thereby created such as support for dispersed distance learning and enriched learning environment are discussed.

Profile Implementation and Service Adaptation within an InfoStation-Based mLearning Environment

This paper deals with the creation and utilization of user profiles and user service profiles within an InfoStation based mobile eLearning (mLearning) environment. The underlying technologies are paid particular attention. A description of a generic mLearning service along with sample interactions among the involved system entities is provided. Various profile attributes affecting the service adaptation for different operating environments are also examined.

Adaptation for Assimilation: Shaping Context-Sensitive M-learning Services within a Multi-agent Environment

This paper presents a context-sensitive InfoStation-based multi-agent system which facilitates mobile eLearning (mLearning) service provision within a University Campus domain. A general overview of the network architecture underlying this mLearning system is presented, as well as brief outline of the interactions involved in the provision of one of the core mLearning services, in this case the mTest service. In the main, this paper highlights a number of implementation issues associated with this system; in particular the utilization of Java Agent Development Framework (JADE)-based agents in conjunction with Composite Capabilities/ Preference Profile (CC/PP)-based profiles for the personalization and contextualization of the presented services.