Wireless Sensor Network Solutions with Case Analysis of Asia Pac Market
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
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
