1. Chapter 1 -- Overview Technologies Standards Algorithms Protocols
Not new -- movies of 1960's
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2. Smart Environment
Small world -- smart devices working to make us more comfortable
Smart = intelligent: acquire & apply knowledge
Environment: our surroundings
Expectations?
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3. Features Remote Control Communication Plug into controllers Wired
Wireless
Connected environments
Examples
Temperature Control
Forward phone calls
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4. 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
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5. 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 & , Bluetooth, FHSS, DSSS, ODFM, Home RF, PNA, X10
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6. Course Goals Practical Foundation Book
Algorithms, technologies, architectures, protocols
Look at projects
Articles by reading researchers
Book
Technologies
Algorithms / protocols
Applications
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