| Developments in computing, location and wireless technologies have caused great advances in the field of Location Based Services (LBS). A particular subset of LBS, Mobile Asset Management Systems (MAMS) has attracted the attention of industry because of its potential for improving productivity, safety and security. However, obstacles remain that have hindered the adoption of MAMS by corporations. These obstacles include the large number of technologies and providers that are available, plus the isolated nature of MAMS development that creates duplication of effort and resources. This research has focused on creating a development platform that offers the fundamental functionality required by MAMS, enabling developers to use it as a foundation for their applications while reducing duplication of efforts. This platform is created using Java and leverages object-oriented application frameworks to realize advantages in maintenance and ease of integration for developers. It offers two-way communication and control capabilities in conjunction with remote sensors and a widespread cellular network. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)... |
