An Urban Computing Framework for Autonomous Services in a U-City

Crisan, Marius

doi:10.1109/iccit.2007.129

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“…"Ubiquitous" means having access to any data or services at any time and in any place via any device through the network [22,23]. The idea of U-cities is implemented by the process of ubiquitous computing, which is integrating computing technology into objects seamlessly whilst being invisible to the end-user.…”

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“…U-business: Cost benefits and time efficiency services can be provided by using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) or holographic projection multimedia for business conferences and meetings with clients and colleagues from offices around the globe [22].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras being utilized in public areas such as parks and squares add to the safety of the citizens. Specific technologies and instruments allow for the precise projection of public transport schedules, allowing for a smoother commute reducing traffic because of the greater incentive to use public transport [22]. The vision-impaired can be assisted greatly by the addition of location-based services.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Telematics most common use is in GNSS technology relaying information between computers and mobile devices. Telematics provides services via telecommunications, which allows the user to access real-time traffic data to allow better trip plans [22].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Vulnerability Assessment of Ubiquitous Cities Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process

2020

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Urbanization is a challenge faced by most countries worldwide and leads to several problems. Due to rapid communication capabilities, conforming the megacities into Ubiquitous cities (U-cities) seems to be a potential solution to mitigate the problems caused by urbanization. Extensive reliance and dependencies of U-cities on information and communication technologies (ICTs) bring forth a new set of risks and vulnerabilities to these megacities. This research investigates the vulnerabilities of ICTs against man-made and natural hazards in a systematic way using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. The study identifies the vulnerabilities of different ICTs in U-cities and helps in improving the system’s resistivity against various hazards. The task is performed by evaluating the level of disruption on the different technologies and areas under the identified man-made and natural hazards. The research provides an insight into the working mechanisms of involved ICTs. It also helps to manage U-cities with more secure and sustainable services. The research identified that the new ICTs-based hazards have emerged and have become among the most influential hazards. The research has concluded that the vulnerabilities of U-cities are significantly different from that of conventional cities and need further studies to develop further understandings. The research recommends similar vulnerability studies for regional areas as well.

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Vulnerability Assessment of Ubiquitous Cities Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process

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“…Among the proposed concepts for dealing with urbanization, smart city development has gained wide attraction. Smart cities can be operationalized by smart technology where computing technology is foreseen to be in almost every object [7]. Such implementation assists in enhancing the quality of the services and improving the living conditions.…”

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An Intuitionistic Fuzzy Approach for Smart City Development Evaluation for Developing Countries: Moroccan Context

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Rapid urbanization to meet the needs of the growing population has led to several challenges such as pollution, increased and congested traffic, poor sustainability, and impact on the ecological environment. The conception of smart cities comprising intelligent convergence systems has been regarded as a potential solution to overcome these problems. Based on the information, communications, and technology (ICT), the idea of a smart city has emerged to decrease the impact of rapid urbanization. In this context, important efforts have been made for making cities smarter and more sustainable. However, the challenges associated with the implementation and evaluation of smart cities in developing countries are not examined appropriately, particularly in the Moroccan context. To analyze the efficacy and success of such efforts, the evaluation and comparisons using common frameworks are significantly important. For this purpose, the present research aims to investigate and evaluate the most influential dimensions and criteria for smart city development (SCD) in the Moroccan context. To reach this goal, this study proposes a new integrated Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) model based on Intuitionistic Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (IF-AHP) and Intuitionistic Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (IF-DEMATEL). In the given context, the IF-AHP is employed to analyze the structure of the problem and calculate the weights of the qualitative and quantitative dimensions/criteria by incorporating the uncertainty values provided by the experts. Later, IF-DEMATEL is used to construct the structural correlation of dimensions/criteria in MCDM. The use of intuitionistic fuzzy set theory helps in dealing with the linguistic imprecision and the ambiguity of experts’ judgment. Results reveal that ‘Smart Living and Governance’ and ‘Smart Economy’ are major dimensions impacting the SCD in the Moroccan context. The proposed model focuses on enhancing the understanding of different dimensions/criteria and situations in smart cities compared to traditional cities and elevates their decision-making capability. Moreover, the results are discussed, as are the managerial implications, conclusions, limitations, and potential opportunities.

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