Wireless Sensor Network Solutions with Case Analysis of Asia Pac Market

Wireless Sensor Network Solutions with Case Analysis of Asia Pac Market published by Mind Commerce Publishing LLC in August, 2009. This report consists of 103 pages and the price starts from US $ 1495.

Introduction

Abstract

Advances in wireless networking, micro-fabrication and integration (for example, sensors and actuators manufactured using micro-electro mechanical system technology, or MEMS), and embedded microprocessors have enabled a new generation of massive-scale sensor networks suitable for a range of commercial and military applications. The technology promises to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with the physical environment.

This report provides the reader with an understanding of the various communication network methodologies and their evolution towards the sensor network arena with special focus on the cutting edge applications and technological breakthroughs. It includes sections focusing on the important challenges and technological drawbacks for the sensor networks giving detailed outlooks about the architecture and auto-configuration strategies involved in the networks. Wireless sensor challenges and the bottlenecks are evaluated relative to factors and scenarios that are of great importance and concern regarding deployment and performance.

This report evaluates the latest developments in the sensor network arena including tracking and monitoring applications. This report addresses all of the most important applications and uses today and those anticipated in the future. For example, wireless sensor networks find a huge role in homeland security applications. The report analyzes opportunities in this area with special focus on key applications such as passport control, air defense systems and border security applications.

The report also includes case analysis of sensor networks in the Asia Pacific region focusing primarily on China, Singapore, Japan and also South Korea.

• Wireless service providers including cellular mobile network operators and others
• Investors in the area of sensing, telemetry, remote monitoring and control
• Wireless component vendors and OEM manufacturers
• Application developers and systems integrators
• Wireless application and content providers

Table of Contents

Section - I

• Introduction

Section - II

• Evolution of Wireless Communication Networks

Section -III

• Important Challenges in Sensor Networks:
  • Architecture of a Sensor Network and Beyond
  • Self Configuration Techniques
  • Data gathering procedure in a Sensor Network

Section - IV

• Synchronization Factors and Implementation Issues
  • Synchronization Factors in a Sensor Network
  • Synchronization Methodologies
• Mobile and Static Node Scenario
• Connection oriented and Connection less protocol
• Real-Life Implementation issues of a Sensor Network
  • The Partitioning Decision
  • Natural and Artificial Interferences
  • Accuracy Factors
  • Power Consumption issues

Section - V

• Sensor Networks in the Real World
  • Hardware
  • Environment
  • Tools
  • Simulators

Section - VI

• Current Areas of Adoption for the Sensor Network
  • Current Application Areas for Sensor Networks
    • Monitoring
    • Tracking
    • Transportation
    • Communication

Section - VII

• Sensor Networks in Healthcare
  • Healthcare and Sensor Networks
  • Sensor Networks in Monitoring Patents and Elderly people
  • Technical bottlenecks and challenges
    • Improved sensor design
    • Biocompatibility
    • Energy Supply and Demand

Section - VIII

• Sensor Network and Smart Home
• Smart Home Basic Components
• Smart Home Standards
  • X10
  • Limitations of the standard
  • Cost Estimation of the Available Technologies
  • Budgeting and comparing device cost

Section - IX

• Quality of Service for Sensor Networks
• Quality Standards and Metrics
• Challenges ahead of QoS
• Factors & Scenarios influencing the QoS
• Steps against data uncertainty

Section - X

• Security Issues in Sensor Networks
• Implementing Secure Sensor Networks
• Using Sensor Networks for Security Measures
• Sensor Networks in Homeland Security
  • Passport Control
  • Border Security Application
  • Air Defence System
  • Environmental Monitor System
• Commercial Usages Targeting Factories
  • Tracking
  • Monitoring
  • Inventory Control
  • Automated Sales
  • Process Control
• Products for Home

Section - XI

• Future of Sensor Networks and their Prototypes
  • Asset and warehouse management
  • Automotive
  • Building monitoring and control
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Healthcare
  • Military Battlefield Awareness
  • Security and surveillance
• Future Research
  • Secure systems
  • Embedded Operating Systems
  • Group Management
  • Lightweight Signal Processing
  • High Data Rate Sensors

Section XII

• Sensor Network & Applications - Asia Pacific
  • China
    • Protocols and Standards
    • Companies and Institutions Involved
    • Present Status
    • Roadmap of Technological Progress
    • Future Potential
  • Japan
    • Protocols and Standards
    • Companies and Institutions Involved
    • Present Status
    • Roadmap of Technological Progress
    • Future Potential
  • Singapore
    • Protocols and Standards
    • Companies and Institutions Involved
    • Present Status
    • Roadmap of Technological Progress
    • Future Potential
  • South Korea
    • Protocols and Standards
    • Companies and Institutions Involved
    • Present Status
    • Roadmap of Technological Progress
    • Future Potential

Section XIII

• Conclusions

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