Generality Challenges and Approaches in WSNs

Fadi TIRKAWI, Stefan FISCHER

Institute of Telematics, University of Luebeck, Luebeck, Germany.

DOI: 10.4236/ijcns.2009.21007                

Abstract

Ignoring the generality in the design of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) applications limits their benefits. Furthermore, the possibilities of future extension and adaptation are also restricted. In this paper, several methods to enhance the generality in WSNs are explained. We have further evaluated the suitability of these methods in centralized and de-centralized management scenarios.

Keywords

Component, Middleware, Standardization, Generality, Wireless Sensor Network, Management, COTS

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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