Middleware
      Middleware is the software 'glue' that sits between the computer operating 
        system and applications software which is increasingly being distributed 
        over many machines, e.g. on the Internet. Thus Middleware provides the 
        software infrastructure for today's networked applications. The LCE are 
        developing middleware platforms which will be used to support the development 
        of distributed and mobile applications software. 
        
      Possible applications include: 
       
         
          - Hospitals
 
          - Airports
 
          - Security
 
          - Home control
 
          - Amusement parks
 
         
        Or any other controlled environment with mobile users and a requirement 
          for context aware communications. 
      
         
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