eBlocks – Electronic Blocks for Basic Sensor-Based Systems From UC, Riverside Gathered by Abon
Current choices of Sensor Networks Motes: requiring programming skill. Phidgets: requiring a connection to a personal computer, and a little programming skill.
About eBlocks Easy to configure even to non-programming people and non-electronic expertise. Each eBlock has a fixed and particular functionality. Physical prototype lasts for several years on a 9- volt battery. Current high-volume production materials costs of $1.50 to $3.50 per block (depending on the type of block), leading to off-the-shelf prices ranging from $6 to $14.
Different kinds of eBlocks Sensor eBlocks Output/Display eBlocks Arithmetic/Logic eBlocks Timer eBlocks Communication eBlocks Miscellaneous eBlocks
Different levels of system Sensor-to-output Sensors-with-logic Sensors-with-state Sensors-with-logic-and-state.
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Application at home
Application in cafeteria
Retainer
Mail alert
Object Locator
Ignition Illuminator
Dark Room In Use