Introduction to Smart Cities

The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept of smart cities, covering various aspects related to their development, including advanced technologies, business models, urbanization, energy management, and more. The book presents a diverse range of topics related to smart cities, offering insights into different areas of application, such as smart buildings, elevator information schema, telemonitoring systems for the elderly, and actuator fault-tolerant control for automotive vehicles. The book explores the application of advanced technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), data compression strategies, and fuzzy observers, in the context of smart cities, showcasing how these innovations can enhance urban living. It addresses efficient energy management, data compression strategies for infrastructure networks, and optimal power scheduling in smart buildings. The book serves as a comprehensive reference for students pursuing degrees or courses related to urban planning, civil engineering, architecture, environmental studies, computer science, and other relevant disciplines.