An autonomous 16 mm/sup 3/ solar-powered node for distributed wireless sensor networks

Warneke, B.; Scott, M.D.; Leibowitz, Brian; Zhou, Lixia; Bellew, C.L.; Chediak, J.A.; Kahn, Joseph M.; Boser, Bernhard E.; Pister, Kristofer S. J.

doi:10.1109/icsens.2002.1037346

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“…This contrasts to existing work where wireless environmental sensor systems were at least one order of magnitude larger in volume [5][6] or consisted of application-specific systems-on-a-chip [7][8].…”

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confidence: 41%

Wireless network of autonomous environmental sensors

Torfs

Sanders

Winters

et al.

Proceedings of IEEE Sensors, 2004.

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Abstract. A macro-scale environmental sensor network serves as a useful application of the technology and allows exploring the technological challenges of further integration, minimizing power consumption and improving the wireless communication. With the successful implementation of this macro-scale network, it is possible to examine network topologies and power consumption in real-world situations. Based on these results, further integration and further power consumption reduction can be achieved, leading towards tiny, autonomous sensors required for body area applications [9].

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Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 41%

Wireless network of autonomous environmental sensors

Torfs

Sanders

Winters

et al.

Proceedings of IEEE Sensors, 2004.

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“…Some recent prototypes are presented in [22], but they still do not include important components like a full-fledged processing unit. Therefore, we still use COTS Dust for the implementation of our prototype system.…”

Section: The Tracking Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Smart Dust nodes can be highly mobile, since nodes are small enough to be moved by winds or even to remain suspended in air, buoyed by air currents. Early prototypes of Smart Dust [22] implement the optical receiver, CCR, a light sensor, a solar cell, and a simple control unit within 16 cubic millimeters. Future devices are expected to include a complete processing unit instead of the simple control unit, provide a wider variety of sensors, and will feature further reductions in size and energy consumption.…”

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confidence: 99%

Tracking Real-World Phenomena with Smart Dust

Römer

2004

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. So-called "Smart Dust" is envisioned to combine sensing, computing, and wireless communication capabilities in an autonomous, dust-grain-sized device. Dense networks of Smart Dust should then be able to unobtrusively monitor real-world processes with unprecedented quality and scale. In this paper, we present and evaluate a prototype implementation of a system for tracking the location of real-world phenomena (using a toy car as an example) with Smart Dust. The system includes novel techniques for node localization, time synchronization, and for message ordering specifically tailored for large networks of tiny Smart Dust devices. We also point out why more traditional approaches developed for early macro prototypes of Smart Dust (such as the Berkeley Motes) are not well suited for systems based on true Smart Dust.

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“…Note the matching circuit is a key element of the harvesting system. Indeed, the conversion efficiency of the system η [see (1)] is closely related to the impedance matching between the antenna and the rectifier circuit that is a nonlinear function of both power input and frequency.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The use of primary batteries limits the sensor lifetime. The low power requirement of the network sensor node and the need of eliminating primary batteries pushes toward the possibility of powering the nodes by scavenging ambient power from the surroundings [1,2]. This can potentially extend the lifetime of a node to infinite duration of time and reduce the maintenance costs associated with battery-operated devices.…”

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Design Considerations for Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting Devices

Pavone¹,

Buonanno²,

D’Urso³

et al. 2012

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Abstract-Radio Frequency Energy harvesting is a research topic of increasing interest, related to sustainability, which could become a promising alternative to existing energy resources. The paper will show all the activities addressed to design a wideband system to recover wideband energy from electromagnetic sources present in the environment. The main idea is to develop battery-free wireless sensors able to capture the available energy into the mentioned bandwidth. The final goal is to realize self-powered Wireless Networks based on Ultra Lower Power -ULP sensors minimizing the need of dedicated batteries. This last feature is particularly attractive in different kind of applications, ranging from military to civil cases. A first system prototype is shown and discussed. Conclusion follows.

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An autonomous 16 mm/sup 3/ solar-powered node for distributed wireless sensor networks

Cited by 158 publications

References 7 publications

Wireless network of autonomous environmental sensors

Wireless network of autonomous environmental sensors

Tracking Real-World Phenomena with Smart Dust

Design Considerations for Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting Devices

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