5. Toward a fusion of sensor networks and the Web

Where will the research go from here?

FujiokaAt present, development of μWirelessWeb, the software implementation technology that can implement communication functions in an ultra-compact module, is our main interest. We are also researching solutions that combine this technology with sensor networks. As the next step, we are aiming for a fusion of sensor networks and the Web. The μWirelessWeb technology can be used to easily construct a Web-based sensor network, even from a single sensor node. Web-based simultaneous control of hundreds or thousands of sensor nodes is also easy. This ability for a smooth and easy transition from small systems to large systems is a merit of Web-based sensor networks. We will continue to develop uses that take advantage of this merit and continue with solution-oriented research.

(Publication: May 28, 2008)