Identification and Tracking Application of Self-Configuring Sensor Networks from Off-the-Shelf Parts
ITC/USA 2009 Conference Proceedings / The Forty-Fifth Annual International Telemetering Conference and Technical Exhibition / October 26-29, 2009 / Riviera Hotel & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada === With the cost of microprocessor systems dropping steadily, sensor networks are becoming mor...
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ndltd-arizona.edu-oai-arizona.openrepository.com-10150-6060402016-04-21T03:01:24Z Identification and Tracking Application of Self-Configuring Sensor Networks from Off-the-Shelf Parts Wood, Kevin Stephens, Michael Zack Moore, Michael Hane, Thurston Marcellin, Michael Xin, Hao University of Arizona ITC/USA 2009 Conference Proceedings / The Forty-Fifth Annual International Telemetering Conference and Technical Exhibition / October 26-29, 2009 / Riviera Hotel & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada With the cost of microprocessor systems dropping steadily, sensor networks are becoming more and more viable for replacing traditional "dumb" sensors. This presents a host of advantages to the system collecting data, and allows for unprecedented system flexibility. In parallel to these developments, RFID "tagging" has come a long way and has also entered the realm of affordable sensor solutions. The merger of these ideas enables transient, modular, and reconfigurable asset identification and tracking systems. In this paper, we explore the feasibility of implementing such a network with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts for real world applications. Specifically, we create a drop-in system for managing documents and records in a medical triage center, based on identifying assets and personnel by means of RFID. A self-reconfiguring sensor network provides the foundation, allows for the system to be deployed in minutes, both on a battlefield or in a hospital, and once deployed, the hospital beds may move around freely. The advantages of this platform will be discussed alongside the unique requirements that are introduced in this type of project. 2009-10 text Proceedings 0884-5123 0074-9079 http://hdl.handle.net/10150/606040 http://arizona.openrepository.com/arizona/handle/10150/606040 International Telemetering Conference Proceedings en_US http://www.telemetry.org/ Copyright © held by the author; distribution rights International Foundation for Telemetering International Foundation for Telemetering |
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ITC/USA 2009 Conference Proceedings / The Forty-Fifth Annual International Telemetering Conference and Technical Exhibition / October 26-29, 2009 / Riviera Hotel & Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada === With the cost of microprocessor systems dropping steadily, sensor networks are becoming more and more viable for replacing traditional "dumb" sensors. This presents a host of advantages to the system collecting data, and allows for unprecedented system flexibility. In parallel to these developments, RFID "tagging" has come a long way and has also entered the realm of affordable sensor solutions. The merger of these ideas enables transient, modular, and reconfigurable asset identification and tracking systems. In this paper, we explore the feasibility of implementing such a network with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts for real world applications. Specifically, we create a drop-in system for managing documents and records in a medical triage center, based on identifying assets and personnel by means of RFID. A self-reconfiguring sensor network provides the foundation, allows for the system to be deployed in minutes, both on a battlefield or in a hospital, and once deployed, the hospital beds may move around freely. The advantages of this platform will be discussed alongside the unique requirements that are introduced in this type of project. |
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Wood, Kevin Stephens, Michael Zack Moore, Michael Hane, Thurston Identification and Tracking Application of Self-Configuring Sensor Networks from Off-the-Shelf Parts |
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Identification and Tracking Application of Self-Configuring Sensor Networks from Off-the-Shelf Parts |
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Identification and Tracking Application of Self-Configuring Sensor Networks from Off-the-Shelf Parts |
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Identification and Tracking Application of Self-Configuring Sensor Networks from Off-the-Shelf Parts |
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identification and tracking application of self-configuring sensor networks from off-the-shelf parts |
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