Cooperating Embedded Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks
Cooperating Embedded Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks

Author: Michel Banatre

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-01-05

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0470393459

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A number of different system concepts have become apparent in the broader context of embedded systems over the past few years. Whilst there are some differences between these, this book argues that in fact there is much they share in common, particularly the important notions of control, heterogenity, wireless communication, dynamics/ad hoc nature and cost. The first part of the book covers cooperating object applications and the currently available application scenarios, such as control and automation, healthcare, and security and surveillance. The second part discusses paradigms for algorithms and interactions. The third part covers various types of vertical system functions, including data aggregation, resource management and time synchronization. The fourth part outlines system architecture and programming models, outlining all currently available architectural models and middleware approaches that can be used to abstract the complexity of cooperating object technology. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of the trends guiding current research and gives suggestions as to possible future developments and how various shortcomings in the technology can be overcome.

The Emerging Domain of Cooperating Objects
The Emerging Domain of Cooperating Objects

Author: Pedro José Marrón

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-03-14

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 364228468X

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This book provides a classification of current and future applications for the domain of Cooperating Objects. The book has been created with a very strong participation of the industry and taking into account current research trends and industrial roadmaps

Cooperative Robots and Sensor Networks 2015
Cooperative Robots and Sensor Networks 2015

Author: Anis Koubâa

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-05-18

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 3319182994

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This book compiles some of the latest research in cooperation between robots and sensor networks. Structured in twelve chapters, this book addresses fundamental, theoretical, implementation and experimentation issues. The chapters are organized into four parts namely multi-robots systems, data fusion and localization, security and dependability, and mobility.

Problem Solving for Wireless Sensor Networks
Problem Solving for Wireless Sensor Networks

Author: Ana-Belén García-Hernando

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1848002033

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Problem Solving for Wireless Sensor Networks delivers a comprehensive review of the state of the art in the most important technological issues related to Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). It covers topics such as hardware platforms, radio technologies, software technologies (including middleware), and network and deployment aspects. This book discusses the main open issues inside each of these categories and identifies innovations considered most interesting for future research. Features: - Hardware Platforms in WSN, - Software Technologies in SWN, - Network Aspects and Deployment in WSN, - Standards and Safety Regulation for WSN, - European Projects Related to WSN, - WSN Application Scenarios at both utility and technical levels. Complete, cutting-edge and resulting from the work of many recognized researchers, Problem Solving for Wireless Sensor Networks is an invaluable reference for graduates and researchers, as well as practitioners.

Cooperative Robots and Sensor Networks 2014
Cooperative Robots and Sensor Networks 2014

Author: Anis Koubaa

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-05-21

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 3642550290

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This book is the second volume on Cooperative Robots and Sensor Networks. The primary objective of this book is to provide an up-to-date reference for cutting-edge studies and research trends related to mobile robots and wireless sensor networks, and in particular for the coupling between them. Indeed, mobile robots and wireless sensor networks have enabled great potentials and a large space for ubiquitous and pervasive applications. Robotics and wireless sensor networks have mostly been considered as separate research fields and little work has investigated the marriage between these two technologies. However, these two technologies share several features, enable common cyber-physical applications and provide complementary support to each other. The book consists of ten chapters, organized into four parts. The first part of the book presents three chapters related to localization of mobile robots using wireless sensor networks. Two chapters presented new solutions based Extended Kalman Filter and Particle Filter for localizing the robots using range measurements with the sensor network. The third chapter presents a survey on mobility-assisted localization techniques in wireless sensor networks. The second part of the book deals with cooperative robots and sensor networks applications. One chapter presents a comprehensive overview of major applications coupling between robots and sensor networks and provides real-world examples of their cooperation. Two other chapters present applications for underwater robots and sensor networks.

Cooperation in Wireless Networks: Principles and Applications
Cooperation in Wireless Networks: Principles and Applications

Author: Frank H. P. Fitzek

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-07-25

Total Pages: 679

ISBN-13: 1402047118

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Cooperation in Wireless Networks: Principles and Applications covers the underlying principles of cooperative techniques as well as several applications demonstrating the use of such techniques in practical systems. The book is written in a collaborative manner by several authors from Asia, America, and Europe. This book puts into one volume a comprehensive and technically rich appraisal of the wireless communications scene from a cooperation point of view.

Applications and Markets for Cooperating Objects
Applications and Markets for Cooperating Objects

Author: Stamatis Karnouskos

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2014-01-06

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 3642454011

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This book provides an overview and an insight in cooperative objects and defines the classification of topics into the different areas. A significant number of researchers and industrial partners were contacted in order to prepare the roadmap. The book presents of the main results provided by the corresponding European project "CONET".

Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems
Handbook of Networked and Embedded Control Systems

Author: Dimitrios Hristu-Varsakelis

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-11-14

Total Pages: 808

ISBN-13: 0817644040

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The vast majority of control systems built today are embedded; that is, they rely on built-in, special-purpose digital computers to close their feedback loops. Embedded systems are common in aircraft, factories, chemical processing plants, and even in cars–a single high-end automobile may contain over eighty different computers. The design of embedded controllers and of the intricate, automated communication networks that support them raises many new questions—practical, as well as theoretical—about network protocols, compatibility of operating systems, and ways to maximize the effectiveness of the embedded hardware. This handbook, the first of its kind, provides engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians, and students a broad, comprehensive source of information and technology to address many questions and aspects of embedded and networked control. Separated into six main sections—Fundamentals, Hardware, Software, Theory, Networking, and Applications—this work unifies into a single reference many scattered articles, websites, and specification sheets. Also included are case studies, experiments, and examples that give a multifaceted view of the subject, encompassing computation and communication considerations.

Ambient Intelligence with Microsystems
Ambient Intelligence with Microsystems

Author: Kieran Delaney

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-10-17

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 0387462643

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Augmented Materials and Smart Objects investigates the issues required to ensure technology platforms capable of being seamlessly integrated into everyday objects. In particular, it deals with the requirements for integrated computation and MEMs sensors, system-in-a-package solutions, and multi-chip modules. On top of this, the publication’s 500 pages cover the impact of the trend towards embedded microelectronic electronics sub-systems, novel assembly techniques for autonomous MEMs sensors, and practical performance issues that are key to the AmI concept.