http://www.itu.int/osg/spu/ni/ubiquitous/
The International Telecommunications Union Confronts Ubiquitous Computation
I especially recommend the dot-pdf called "Ubiquitous
Network Societies: The Case of Radio Frequency
Identification", which could basically transform you,
yes you, into an arphid "international expert" in a
mere 38 relatively painless pages.
The workshop addressed a number of questions, for instance:
What are the important technical developments that will enable the shift to a ubiquitous communication environment: sensor networks, flexible software platforms, smart devices, RFID, embedded technologies, context-aware technologies?
What are some of the key sectors for the early application of ubiquitous technologies: e.g. transport, bio-medical?
What are some of the important public policy mechanisms for encouraging deployment, e.g. spectrum management?
What is the impact of ubiquitous technologies on the overall telecommunication industry?
What corporate strategies are optimal for both traditional & non-traditional enterprises in the shift to ubiquity?
What consumer protection safeguards are required, for instance privacy safeguards?
How can we ensure social inclusion and diversity in an increasingly ubiquitous technological environment?
What will be the impact of ubiquitous technologies on the evolution of society and social behaviour?
