Wireless Sensor Network Solutions with Case Analysis of Asia Pac Market

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