An extensible infrastructure and a representation scheme for distributed smart proxies of real world objects: Steps toward a smart environment

Abstract

An extensible infrastructure and a representation scheme for distributed smart virtual proxies of real world objects as presented in this Master's Thesis could be a foundation to make the environment smart by enhancing simple objects with smart virtual counterparts. Design, implementation and deployment issues of concepts such as virtual counterparts (Virtual Objects), proximity (Virtual Location), meta objects (Virtual Meta Objects and Locations), lifecycle of virtual counterparts (Virtual Object Manager) and a queriable persistent Artifact Memory are discussed.