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What is Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs)

Chapter 1
Handbook of Research on Mobile Multimedia, Second Edition
Wireless sensor networks are an autonomous wireless network environment, which consists of spatially distributed autonomous devices using sensors to cooperatively monitor physical or environmental conditions.
Published in Chapter:
An Introduction to Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks
Elhadi Shakshuki (Acadia University, Canada), Xinyu Xing (Acadia University, Canada), and Haroon Malik (Queen’s University, Canada)
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-046-2.ch001
Abstract
Wireless multimedia sensor networks (WMSNs) are a new and emerging type of sensor networks that contain sensor nodes equipped with cameras, microphones, and other sensors producing multimedia content. These networks have the potential to enable a large class of applications, ranging from assisting elderly in public spaces to border protection, that benefit from the use of numerous sensor nodes that deliver multimedia content. In this chapter, we investigate some of the new technology’s potential and describe typical characteristics of WMSNs. Then, we introduce the primary challenges in the state-ofthe- art in WMSNs. Finally, we discuss the existing solutions and possible future research trends.
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A Perspective on Using Blockchain for Ensuring Security in Smart Card Systems
WSNs are defined as collection of sensors that are spatially distributed and are dedicated to perform certain functions including monitoring the environmental conditions through wireless links.
Published in Chapter: A Perspective on Using Blockchain for Ensuring Security in Smart Card Systems; From: Handbook of Research on Cloud Computing and Big Data Applications in IoT
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