The programming and retasking of sensor nodes could benefit greatly from the use of a virtual machine (VM) since byte code is compact, can be loaded on demand, and interpreted on...
A large number of the MAC protocols proposed for establishing wireless sensor networks are based on the 802.11 standard. The trade-off in these protocols is the control packet ov...
Embedded Systems are components integrating software and hardware jointly and specifically designed to provide given functionalities. These components may be used in many different...
—This paper presents a communication/coordination/ processing architecture for distributed adaptive observation of a spatial field using a fleet of autonomous mobile sensors. O...
—Ageing populations and the necessity to reduce environmental impact raise new challenges on our living buildings. Convergence of home control systems (air conditioning, light ma...