This is a course on the concepts, architecture, design, and performance evaluation of personal area networks protocols and applications. At the conclusion of this course the student will have an understanding of these principles and be capable of implementing network protocols and applications for personal pervasive systems.Topics Covered: Wireless Information devices and wearable computers; PAN applications; PAN issues and challenges; Wireless PAN technology; PAN models and architectures; Wireless Technologies; Wireless LANs; IEEE 802.15, 805.11 standards; Bluetooth technology; Wireless access protocol – WAP; HomeRF protocol; Ad-hoc network protocols; Mobile and wireless networking; PAN middleware and agent architecture; Personal information system.