A context-aware services framework for task management in electric power distribution networks

Context-aware e-Services offer entirely new opportunities for application developers and for end users by gathering context data and offering e-services solutions that are adapted to their context. In this paper, using a scenario, we argue for the need for an e-services framework that supports decision-making during fault management process in electricity distribution networks. Then we discuss the different aspects needed to be covered in such a framework and introduce a high-level view of its functional components. The framework functionality was implemented using web services and an android platform. Our experimental work shows improvement in repairing faults thus reducing the associated costs and accordingly increasing user satisfaction and savings in electric power distribution.

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