Blockchain-Based Solutions for Accessibility in Smart Cities (Hardcover)

Kumar Abhishek

/ ISBN 13: 9798369334027

Editore: IGI Global, Hershey, 2024

Hardcover. In the evolving landscape of smart cities, the integration of technology and real-time data management presents a dual-edged challenge and opportunity for urban accessibility. The web of devices, from smartphones and connected cars to homes and citizens, forms the backbone of a smart city's infrastructure. As cities strive to become technologically enhanced hubs, the need for seamless accessibility becomes paramount. However, this ambitious transformation encounters hurdles such as traffic congestion, inefficient energy distribution, and concerns about air quality. Enter Blockchain-Based Solutions for Accessibility in Smart Cities, a groundbreaking exploration that addresses the issues hindering the optimal realization of smart city accessibility. This book delves into the emergence of blockchain technologies within smart city infrastructures and offers a compelling narrative on how blockchain-based solutions can be the catalyst for overcoming these challenges. At the core of the book is a singular objective: to revolutionize the management of smart city infrastructure and the ecosystem it supports. Blockchain-Based Solutions for Accessibility in Smart Cities endeavors to unravel the potential of blockchain-based IoT applications, which not only facilitates superior decision-making through real-time data analysis but also safeguards the smart city ecosystem from potential threats. As smart city administrators grapple with technical obstacles, the book offers original research that explores the transformative uses of blockchain technology. By scrutinizing the intersection of blockchain and urban smart city accessibility, the goal is to provide a comprehensive guide that charts a course towards a secure, efficient, and technologically advanced future. This innovative book is crafted with a specific audience in mind researchers, faculty, and students committed to shaping a secure ecosystem for smart city infrastructure. By merging concepts of security, smart city infrastructure, and blockchain, this multidisciplinary approach ensures that readers gain a nuanced understanding of the challenges at hand. Whether immersed in academia or eager to contribute to the evolution of smart cities, Blockchain-Based Solutions for Accessibility in Smart Cities is a valuable resource that empowers readers to navigate the complexities and unlock the full potential of blockchain in urban accessibility. A groundbreaking exploration that addresses the issues hindering the optimal realization of smart city accessibility. This book delves into the emergence of blockchain technologies within smart city infrastructures and offers a compelling narrative on how blockchain-based solutions can be the catalyst for overcoming challenges. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798369334027

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In the evolving landscape of smart cities, the integration of technology and real-time data management presents a dual-edged challenge and opportunity for urban accessibility. The web of devices, from smartphones and connected cars to homes and citizens, forms the backbone of a smart city's infrastructure. As cities strive to become technologically enhanced hubs, the need for seamless accessibility becomes paramount. However, this ambitious transformation encounters hurdles such as traffic congestion, inefficient energy distribution, and concerns about air quality. Enter Blockchain-Based Solutions for Accessibility in Smart Cities , a groundbreaking exploration that addresses the issues hindering the optimal realization of smart city accessibility. This book delves into the emergence of blockchain technologies within smart city infrastructures and offers a compelling narrative on how blockchain-based solutions can be the catalyst for overcoming these challenges. This innovative book is crafted with a specific audience in mind - researchers, faculty, and students committed to shaping a secure ecosystem for smart city infrastructure. By merging concepts of security, smart city infrastructure, and blockchain, this multidisciplinary approach ensures that readers gain a nuanced understanding of the challenges at hand. Whether immersed in academia or eager to contribute to the evolution of smart cities, Blockchain-Based Solutions for Accessibility in Smart Cities is a valuable resource that empowers readers to navigate the complexities and unlock the full potential of blockchain in urban accessibility.

Informazioni sugli autori: Kumar Abhishek received his Computer Engineering Bachelors from Biju Pattanaik University of Technology, Master from Anna University and PhD from NIT Patna. He has an experience of 13 years in Academic and research. He is presently working as Assistant Professor in Dept. of Computer Science and Eng., NIT Patna. He has published 100+ peer-reviewed research articles including SCI & Scopus indexed International Journals apart from Book chapters & numerous conference proceedings. He also member of IEEE, ACM and ISTE.

Dr. Chinmay Chakraborty, received a Post-doctoral fellowship at the Federal University of Piauí, Brazil, and also visited the University of Malta in Europe and Chongqing Tech. & Business Univ., China. He is an Associate Professor of KIIT-DU, India. His main research interests include the Internet of Medical Things, AI-ML, Communication & Computing, m-Health/e-health, and Medical Imaging. Dr. Chakraborty has a strong publication record with over 250 articles in peer-reviewed international journals, conferences, and book chapters. He has secured a top 2% position among global scientists by Stanford University in both 2021-24. He has also received a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Europe Fellowship Grant, Horizon 2023, and has been nominated as a "Prominent Young Researcher" at the INAE, SERB, India. He Received Prize Ideation Startup Competition at the ANRF (SERB) - INAE Conclave, 2025. He received BIT BITFAA'24 award, 2024 and nominated as AICTE-Distinguished Professional, 2025.

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Titolo: Blockchain-Based Solutions for Accessibility...
Casa editrice: IGI Global, Hershey
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: Hardcover
Condizione: new