IP Location Book

Comprehensive Coverage of the Breakthrough Technology That Can Find Anyone or Anything--AnywhereIn today's vast world of global commerce with users that are more nomadic than ever, the need for reliable, secure, and efficient access technologies is rapidly increasing. IP Location provides you with a guided tour of location determination, tackling this new technology head on and addressing all aspects of location management, delivery, and conveyance within IP networks. Covering important real-world applications such as emergency (911) services, asset tracking, call routing, navigation, and staff location in hot desk environments, this book gives you all the information you need to fully support this cutting-edge technology.Learn how location information is produced, transported, and consumed on the InternetUnderstand the semantics and constructs of the HELD and FLAP protocolsDiscover the three roles of the presence model--presentity, presence service, and watcherExplore how the Access Location Entity (ALE) helps determine location within particular types of networksExamine in detail the Location Information Server (LIS) including its different types and interfacesDetermine IP location for devices connected to all types of networks including WiFi and WiMAXGet details on location determination and acquisition techniques for residential broadband networks such as DSL and cableFind out about privacy controls and considerations for Internet locationRead More