The document discusses kinetic user interfaces (KUI) where motion is used as an interface. It describes three projects - the Smart Badge Project, EPCFind, and RelateGateways Framework - that use motion to trigger contextual services, log entries, and discovery of co-located services respectively. The Smart Badge Project uses motion within buildings to trigger services for users, EPCFind uses motion to log the location of objects, and RelateGateways Framework uses motion to discover nearby pervasive services.
The document discusses the true costs of developing a ZigBee hardware solution using either a single chip, dual chip, or module approach. It notes that the upfront costs of designing, testing, and certifying a custom hardware solution can be substantial, and outlines various cost factors like design costs, test costs, supply chain costs, and risks to consider in a total life cycle cost analysis. The document recommends choosing a module for lower volumes and considering alternative approaches like custom modules or licensing intellectual property for higher volumes to reduce costs and risks compared to a fully custom hardware design.
This document summarizes the history and applications of wireless sensor networks using motes. It discusses the development of mote platforms from 1999 to present day and their use in applications such as engine vibration monitoring, volcano monitoring, refrigeration control, and medical devices. It also outlines challenges in developing wireless sensor network applications and prognosticates that the next 1-2 years will be important for establishing wireless sensing as a viable technology for customers.
Crossbow Technology was founded in 1995 and develops wireless sensor network solutions using MEMS sensors. They have successfully installed over 500,000 intelligent sensors across various industries. Their smart dust applications include building automation, factory automation, and security/surveillance. Crossbow provides a plug-and-play solution using their MEMS sensors, TinyOS open source operating system, and wireless mesh networking to enable reliable and mobile anywhere, anytime networking of sensor nodes. Their solutions have applications in areas like building monitoring, vibration monitoring, and perimeter security.
The document discusses Sun SPOT (Small Programmable Object Technology), a small wireless sensor device developed by Sun Microsystems that runs on a Java virtual machine called Squawk. It has various sensors and I/O capabilities. The document provides details on the hardware components of Sun SPOT including its processor, radio, battery life, and sensor boards. It also describes the Squawk virtual machine and SPOT software development kit (SDK) libraries. Examples are given of interfacing SPOT with sensors, switches, LEDs, and other devices. Potential applications of Sun SPOT for wireless sensor networks are mentioned.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso a la UE y se implementará de manera gradual durante los próximos seis meses. Algunos países de la UE aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y buscarán exenciones al embargo.
The document discusses kinetic user interfaces (KUI) where motion is used as an interface. It describes three projects - the Smart Badge Project, EPCFind, and RelateGateways Framework - that use motion to trigger contextual services, log entries, and discovery of co-located services respectively. The Smart Badge Project uses motion within buildings to trigger services for users, EPCFind uses motion to log the location of objects, and RelateGateways Framework uses motion to discover nearby pervasive services.
The document discusses the true costs of developing a ZigBee hardware solution using either a single chip, dual chip, or module approach. It notes that the upfront costs of designing, testing, and certifying a custom hardware solution can be substantial, and outlines various cost factors like design costs, test costs, supply chain costs, and risks to consider in a total life cycle cost analysis. The document recommends choosing a module for lower volumes and considering alternative approaches like custom modules or licensing intellectual property for higher volumes to reduce costs and risks compared to a fully custom hardware design.
This document summarizes the history and applications of wireless sensor networks using motes. It discusses the development of mote platforms from 1999 to present day and their use in applications such as engine vibration monitoring, volcano monitoring, refrigeration control, and medical devices. It also outlines challenges in developing wireless sensor network applications and prognosticates that the next 1-2 years will be important for establishing wireless sensing as a viable technology for customers.
Crossbow Technology was founded in 1995 and develops wireless sensor network solutions using MEMS sensors. They have successfully installed over 500,000 intelligent sensors across various industries. Their smart dust applications include building automation, factory automation, and security/surveillance. Crossbow provides a plug-and-play solution using their MEMS sensors, TinyOS open source operating system, and wireless mesh networking to enable reliable and mobile anywhere, anytime networking of sensor nodes. Their solutions have applications in areas like building monitoring, vibration monitoring, and perimeter security.
The document discusses Sun SPOT (Small Programmable Object Technology), a small wireless sensor device developed by Sun Microsystems that runs on a Java virtual machine called Squawk. It has various sensors and I/O capabilities. The document provides details on the hardware components of Sun SPOT including its processor, radio, battery life, and sensor boards. It also describes the Squawk virtual machine and SPOT software development kit (SDK) libraries. Examples are given of interfacing SPOT with sensors, switches, LEDs, and other devices. Potential applications of Sun SPOT for wireless sensor networks are mentioned.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso a la UE y se implementará de manera gradual durante los próximos seis meses. Algunos países de la UE aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y buscarán exenciones al embargo.
The document discusses using wireless sensor networks for remote condition monitoring and asset optimization. It describes how sensor networks can integrate various types of sensors, mobile devices, and manual inputs to provide real-time visibility, event monitoring, and optimization of complex systems like terminals, ports, and transportation assets. The sensor fabric allows integrating data from different sources to provide a common operating picture and optimize business processes.
El documento describe un viaje a la provincia de Jujuy en Argentina. Se menciona que el grupo partió hacia su destino y que disfrutaron de paisajes hermosos a lo largo del camino. El resumen termina indicando que la historia continuará en una próxima entrega.
Zolertia is a company focused on bringing to you the most advanced Wireless Sensor Networks Platforms to help you develop products and applications in a faster, easier and more flexible way.
With an strong background in the electronics, embedded and software industry our team is committed to bring innovation to the European WSN industry.
The document discusses the benefits of creating a classroom website. A classroom website can be used to post assignments, communicate updates, share activities and homework. It allows easy access to information for students and parents from any computer with internet access. While developing and maintaining a website requires training and resources, there are free tools available. Some disadvantages include the need for computer/internet access and potential technical difficulties. The document provides tips for building an effective website, such as considering the audience, ensuring easy navigation, and keeping content updated.
This document discusses helpful technology and the Internet of Things. It defines helpful technology as useful for a purpose, rather than just being clever. It notes that connectivity is more important than local processing power for devices. Embedded wireless networking allows for low-cost, self-installing links between devices that can run for months on batteries. Standards like IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee enable interoperable wireless embedded networks. As costs decrease and networks grow larger over time, wireless embedded networks will become more valuable. The document outlines some commercial applications and topics for further research.
This document discusses wireless sensor networks and their applications in industry. It provides an overview of Crossbow Technology, a leader in wireless sensor systems, and describes the typical architecture of a wireless sensor network. The document then discusses market forecasts and drivers for wireless sensor network adoption. Several case studies are presented that demonstrate how wireless sensor networks can be used for applications such as environmental monitoring, irrigation control, machinery maintenance, temperature monitoring, power line monitoring, and health club equipment monitoring. Key characteristics of the wireless sensor networks deployed in each case study are also summarized.
Implementation of an Indoor Tracking Framework using RFIDDominique Guinard
This document discusses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), including concepts, application domains, and implementation. It outlines an agenda covering an introduction to RFID, the EPCglobal architecture framework, common application domains, a localization framework called RFIDLocator, a demonstration video of RFIDLocator, how RFIDLocator can be extended, a smart badge project that uses the framework, and conclusions.
The document discusses using wireless sensor networks for remote condition monitoring and asset optimization. It describes how sensor networks can integrate various types of sensors, mobile devices, and manual inputs to provide real-time visibility, event monitoring, and optimization of complex systems like terminals, ports, and transportation assets. The sensor fabric allows integrating data from different sources to provide a common operating picture and optimize business processes.
El documento describe un viaje a la provincia de Jujuy en Argentina. Se menciona que el grupo partió hacia su destino y que disfrutaron de paisajes hermosos a lo largo del camino. El resumen termina indicando que la historia continuará en una próxima entrega.
Zolertia is a company focused on bringing to you the most advanced Wireless Sensor Networks Platforms to help you develop products and applications in a faster, easier and more flexible way.
With an strong background in the electronics, embedded and software industry our team is committed to bring innovation to the European WSN industry.
The document discusses the benefits of creating a classroom website. A classroom website can be used to post assignments, communicate updates, share activities and homework. It allows easy access to information for students and parents from any computer with internet access. While developing and maintaining a website requires training and resources, there are free tools available. Some disadvantages include the need for computer/internet access and potential technical difficulties. The document provides tips for building an effective website, such as considering the audience, ensuring easy navigation, and keeping content updated.
This document discusses helpful technology and the Internet of Things. It defines helpful technology as useful for a purpose, rather than just being clever. It notes that connectivity is more important than local processing power for devices. Embedded wireless networking allows for low-cost, self-installing links between devices that can run for months on batteries. Standards like IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee enable interoperable wireless embedded networks. As costs decrease and networks grow larger over time, wireless embedded networks will become more valuable. The document outlines some commercial applications and topics for further research.
This document discusses wireless sensor networks and their applications in industry. It provides an overview of Crossbow Technology, a leader in wireless sensor systems, and describes the typical architecture of a wireless sensor network. The document then discusses market forecasts and drivers for wireless sensor network adoption. Several case studies are presented that demonstrate how wireless sensor networks can be used for applications such as environmental monitoring, irrigation control, machinery maintenance, temperature monitoring, power line monitoring, and health club equipment monitoring. Key characteristics of the wireless sensor networks deployed in each case study are also summarized.
Implementation of an Indoor Tracking Framework using RFIDDominique Guinard
This document discusses RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), including concepts, application domains, and implementation. It outlines an agenda covering an introduction to RFID, the EPCglobal architecture framework, common application domains, a localization framework called RFIDLocator, a demonstration video of RFIDLocator, how RFIDLocator can be extended, a smart badge project that uses the framework, and conclusions.