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FunBlocks. A modular framework for AmI system development.

Rafael Baquero1, José Rodríguez, Sonia Mendoza

  • 1Department of Computer Science, CINVESTAV-IPN, Instituto Politécnico Nacional 2508, San Pedro Zacatenco, Del. Gustavo A. Madero, DF 07360, Mexico. rbaquero@computacion.cs.cinvestav.mx

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Ambient Intelligence (AmI) systems integrate diverse technologies. FunBlocks offers a modular framework for easier AmI system development and customization, addressing integration challenges.

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