Thomas Kunz
Systems and Computer Engineering
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From Embedded Sensing to
Embedded Control
nEmbedded
in unattended “control systems”
–Different
from traditional Internet, PDA, Mobility applications
–More than
control of the sensor network itself
nCritical
applications extend beyond sensing to control and actuation
–Transportation, Precision Agriculture, Medical
monitoring and drug delivery,
Battlefied applications
–Concerns
extend beyond traditional networked systems
nUsability,
Reliability, Safety
nNeed
systems architecture to manage interactions
–Current
system development: one-off, incrementally tuned, stove-piped
–Serious
repercussions for piecemeal uncoordinated design: insufficient longevity, interoperability, safety, robustness,
scalability...