The current Symbian Press list focuses very much on the small scale features of Symbian OS in a programming context. The Architecture Sourcebook is different. It's not a how-to book, it's a 'what and why' book. And because it names names as it unwinds the design decisions which have shaped the OS, it is also a 'who' book. It will show where the OS came from, how it has evolved to be what it is, and provide a simple model for understanding what it is, how it is put together, and how to interface to it and work with it. It will also show why design decision were made, and will bring those decisions to life in the words of Symbian's key architects and developers, giving an insider feel to the book as it weaves the "inside story" around the architectural presentation. The book will describe the OS architecture in terms of the Symbian system model. It will show how the model breaks down the system into parts, what role the parts play in the system, how the parts are architected, what motivates their design, and how the design has evolved through the different releases of the system. Key system concepts will be described; design patterns will be explored and related to those from other operating systems. The unique features of Symbian OS will be highlighted and their motivation and evolution traced and described. The book will include a substantial reference section itemising the OS and its toolkit at component level and providing a reference entry for each component.

Market_Desc: · Developer· Designer· Architect· Technical Manager· Service Designers and Architects Special Features: · A what, why and who guide to Symbian OS· Exposes readers to the architectural model which Symbian is using internally to support architecture, design and development processes as Symbian OS evolves towards it s tenth generation· Provides conceptual examples including case studies, explaining certain aspects of Symbian OS architecture by reference to its history· Provides the inside story of some unique features of the OS, with insights and quotes from its designers About The Book: The current Symbian Press list focuses very much on the small scale features of Symbian OS in a programming context. It shows where the OS came from, how it has evolved to be what it is, and provide a simple model for understanding what it is, how it is put together, and how to interface to it and work with it. It also shows why design decision were made, and will bring those decisions to life in the words of Symbian s key architects and developers, giving an insider feel to the book as it weaves the inside story around the architectural presentation.

Richard Harrison’s existing books are the bestsellers in the Symbian Press Portfolio. His latest book, co-written with Mark Shackman is the successor to "Symbian OS C++ for Mobile Phones" Volumes One and Two. Written in the same style as the two previous volumes, this is set to be another gem in the series. The existing material from the volumes will be combined, with explanations and example code updated to reflect the introduction of Symbian OS v9. New and simplified example application will be introduced, which will be used throughout the book. The reference and theory section in particular sets this book apart from the competition and complements other books being proposed at this time. Anyone looking for a thorough insight into Symbian OS C++ before moving onto specialize on particular Symbian OS phones need this book! It will not teach people how to program in C++, but it will reinforce the techniques behind developing applications in Symbian OS C++, and more. This innovative new book covers Symbian OS fundamentals, core concepts and UI. Key highlights include: A quick guide to Kernel Platform security Publishing Applications View Architecture Multi-User games

"This book provides a general overview about research on ubiquitous and pervasive computing and its applications, discussing the recent progress in this area and pointing out to scholars what they should do (best practices) and should not do (bad practices)"--Provided by publisher.

Wireless communications have become indispensable part of our lives. The book deals with the security of such wireless communication. The technological background of these applications have been presented in detail. Special emphasis has been laid on the IEEE 802.11x-standards that have been developed for this technology. A major part of the book is devoted to security risks, encryption and authentication. Checklists have been provided to help IT administrators and security officers to achieve the maximum possible security in their installations, when using wireless technology. This is the second edition of the book. The updates include the latest the IEEE 802.11-standard, an updated chapter on PDA, the increased relevance of smart phones and tablets, widespread use of WLAN with increased security risks.

Smartphone Operating System Concepts with Symbian OS uses Symbian OS as a vehicle to discuss operating system concepts as they are applied to mobile operating systems.It is this focus that makes this tutorial guide both invaluable and extremely relevant for today's student.In addition to presenting and discussing operating system concepts, this book also includes exercises that compare and contrast Symbian OS, Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows. These assignments can be worked on in a classroom laboratory or in a student's own time. The book is replete with examples (both conceptual and applied to handhelds) as well as: * Summaries at the end of each chapter. * Problems the students can do as homework. * Experiment-oriented exercises and questions for students to complete on a handheld device * A reading list, bibliography and a list of sources for handheld software It also contains a series of on-line laboratories based on the software developed for Symbian OS devices. Students can perform these labs anywhere, and can use printing and e-mail facilities to construct lab write-ups and hand in assignments. Students, for the first time, will be taught Symbian OS concepts so that they can start developing smartphone applications and become part of the mass-market revolution.

Market_Desc: · University students studying courses based on the Principles of Symbian OS curriculum· Attendees of Symbian OS C++ development professional training· Individuals in emerging technology markets for whom the ASD qualification is a prerequisite to employment· Individuals with Symbian OS C++ development experience wishing to gain a formal qualification Special Features: · The first certification scheme for Symbian OS C++ developers· Academic interest from universities in Finland and UK to incorporate the exam into their syllabus· Despite the scheme s infancy, there has been a growing number of requests for training material· Capacity to become universally available with especial relevance to emerging technology markets such as India and China· The number of Symbian OS phones is doubling every 12 months· 50,000 subscribers to the Symbian developer newsletter (the SCN) About The Book: The Primer will explain the content tested in the Accredited Symbian Developer exam. It will break down the subject areas examined in the online test and succinctly describe each concept as a series of exam objectives. For a more in-depth description of those areas, it will provide references to other sources of information.The book is intended to prime the candidates for the examination by explaining what they need to know. It is not intended to be a textbook for understanding Symbian OS in any depth. It will use a number of exam questions to illustrate the typical style and level of questions asked in the examination.The book is not typical of the current Symbian press range in that it will not walk through significantly sized code project examples nor provide a detailed, in-depth analysis of the fundamentals of C++ development on Symbian OS.