Chapter 1 -- Overview Technologies Standards Algorithms Protocols Not new -- movies of 1960's 1-1

Smart Environment Small world -- smart devices working to make us more comfortable Smart = intelligent: acquire & apply knowledge Environment: our surroundings Expectations? 1-2

Features Remote Control Communication Plug into controllers Wired Wireless Connected environments Examples Temperature Control Forward phone calls 1-3

Features Information Acquisition Information Dissemination Example 3. Sensor Networks Information Acquisition Information Dissemination Example Close blinds at certain sun level 4. Enhanced services by devices Robot lawn mowers / vacuum cleaners Interactive tablecloth provides power 1-4

Features Device learns & improves performance Control via Internet 5. Predictive & decision capabilities Device learns & improves performance 6. Network standard & regulation Control via Internet HW & SW based on industry standards IEEE 802.11 & 802.15, Bluetooth, FHSS, DSSS, ODFM, Home RF, PNA, X10 1-5

Course Goals Practical Foundation Book Algorithms, technologies, architectures, protocols Look at projects Articles by reading researchers Book Technologies Algorithms / protocols Applications 1-6