The overall goal of this workpackage is
to develop the architecture, protocols, and technologies in
which embedded devices can effectively and reliably network
together to provide a flexible platform supporting a large
variety of mobile, networked applications.
This workpackage aims to define,
develop, and demonstrate key-networking components of an
efficient network system that enhances user connectivity and
satisfaction based on the use of various ad-hoc networks
(PAN/BAN) and other network infrastructures (such as WLAN),
and the realization of self-organizing and efficient data
transport.
The key goals of this workpackage are
the following:
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Specify Smart Surroundings as a
system based on existing heterogeneous wireless
technology that efficiently can cope with the very
heterogeneous and dynamic environment in, on, and around
the body.
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To study efficient radio handover
mechanisms and radio resource allocation strategies
allowing seamless switching between the available
wireless networks. To evaluate and design efficient
ad-hoc algorithms for resource-poor devices in a
multi-hop scenario. Scheduling optimization techniques
will be used and developed for the system to efficiently
provide the required service using the available
resources.
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To design and evaluate
energy-efficient communication protocols, in which cross
layer interactions and optimizations will be one of the
mechanisms to minimize energy consumption, within given
constraints.
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To demonstrate key parts of the Smart Surroundings
concept. This work will be integrated with the work
performed in WP5 (Settings).
