Wireless sensor networks: Enabling technology for ambient intelligence

被引:50
作者
Benini, L. [1 ]
Farella, E. [1 ]
Guiducci, C. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Bologna, Dipartimento Elettron Informat & Sistemist, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
关键词
wireless sensor networks; embedded systems; energy efficiency; bio-sensors;
D O I
10.1016/j.mejo.2006.04.021
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Wireless sensor networks are one of the most rapidly evolving research and development fields for microelectronics. Their applications are countless, and the market potentials are huge. However, many technical hurdles have to be overcome to achieve a widespread diffusion of wireless sensor network technology. This paper summarizes the trends of evolution in wireless sensor network nodes, focusing on hardware architectures and fabrication technology. We describe four generations of sensor networks (obtrusive, parasitic, symbiotic and bio-inspired), moving from the recent past to the future. We outline the key research challenges and the common themes in the field. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:1639 / 1649
页数:11
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