Optimized authentication protocols for hand held and identification devices in pervasive computing environments

Abstract

Pervasive Computing is the convergence of internet, advanced electronics and wireless based technologies, and a Pervasive Computing Environment (PCE) consists of smart objects and smart spaces assisting anyone demanding the service from across the surrounding environment. Popular Software like If This Then That (IFTTT), Software as a Service (SaaS), has made connectivity and productivity reach unprecedented heights. This realm of computing landscape has become a new engine for global economy and has made user tasks and life very simple, easy and powerful.