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A METHOD OF TRUST MANAGEMENT IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
PublicationThe research problem considered in this paper is how to protect wireless sensor networks (WSN) against cyber-threats by applying trust management and how to strengthen network resilience to attacks targeting the trust management mechanism itself. A new method, called WSN Cooperative Trust Management Method (WCT2M), of distributed trust management in multi-layer wireless sensor networks is proposed and its performance is evaluated....
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Cooperative Data Transmission in Wireless Vehicular Networks
PublicationThe paper presents issues related to the cooperative transmission in wireless vehicular networks. Cooperative transmission involves the use of mobile terminals as relay stations to improve the transmission quality, improve network performance and reduce energy consumption. The paper presents the methods used to implement cooperative transmission and the types of cooperative networks.
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EVALUATION OF THE USE OF M2M-TYPE NB-IoT AND LTE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MARITIME COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
PublicationThe development of IoT (the Internet of Things) wireless transmission opens a new era in communication systems. In the next years, the development and implementation of IoT systems will be very dynamic. It can be seen that the solutions of LTE – NB-IoT (Long Term Evolution – Narrowband IoT) transmission devices are implemented in a wide range of terrestrial solutions, e.g. smart grids. This paper aims to analyse the possibility...
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Wireless Network Selection: A Population Dynamics Approach
PublicationW artykule rozpatruje się środowisko wireless multihoming, gdzie terminal bezprzewodowy może w każdej chwili połączyć się z jedną z wielu dostępnych sieci bezprzewodowych. Zwrócono uwagę na rolę informacji zwrotnej z sieci powiadamiającej terminal o bieżącym stanie sieci. Zaproponowano trzy dynamiczne modele wyboru sieci, różniące się dostępem terminala do informacji zwrotnej dotyczących sieci, z którą nie jest aktualnie połączony.
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Distributed wireless sensor for measuring humidity and temperature
PublicationHumidity and temperature monitoring is often required in industrial halls and laboratories and can be crucial, because many properties of electrical devices deteriorates under influence of these parameters. There are several useful commercial methods for measuring humidity and temperature, such as commercial hygrometers and humidity recorders. However, they do not allow data acquisition simultaneously from multiple sensors. This...
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Spectroscopic and Wireless Sensor of Hematocrit Level
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Simple and low-cost wireless voting system
PublicationThis paper presents the concept of a simple and low-cost wireless voting system working on the 868 MHz frequency band. Described system is dedicated to general shareholders assemblies but it can be easily adapted for other applications. The main advantage is its simplicity and mobility as it consists solely of three components - voting modules, base station and a PC application from which the whole system is managed. This architecture...
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Simple and low-cost wireless voting system
PublicationThis paper presents the concept of a simple and low-cost wireless voting system working in the 868 MHz frequency band. The described system is dedicated to general shareholders assemblies but it can be easily adapted for other applications. The main advantage is its simplicity and mobility as it consists solely of three components - voting modules, a base station and a PC application from which the whole system is mamaged. This...
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Novel proposal for V2X systems and WBAN cooperation to improve road safety
PublicationIn this paper, a novel proposal of the automotive Vehicle-to-Everything system solution is presented. In this proposal, there are included the Machine to Machine type communication system and the sensor system based on a short-range the Wireless Body Area Network communication. The aim of this paper is the analysis of the model for communication, especially its architecture and signals structure for the proposed solution. The use...
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Application of BAN Network to Increase Security in Transport Systems
PublicationIn the article general characteristics of the BAN network with M2M communications are presented. These are networks that enable the implementation of wireless transmission of signals using special sensors located on the body or implanted subcutaneously. These sensors allow monitoring of different type life parameters of a human. In the next part of work there is proposed the implementation of BAN networks to transport systems as...
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Future research directions in design of reliable communication systems
PublicationIn this position paper on reliable networks, we discuss new trends in the design of reliable communication systems. We focus on a wide range of research directions including protection against software failures as well as failures of communication systems equipment. In particular, we outline future research trends in software failure mitigation, reliability of wireless communications, robust optimization and network design, multilevel...
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Optimization of Wireless Networks for Resilience to Adverse Weather Conditions
PublicationIn this chapter, we consider how adverse weather conditions such as rain or fog affect the performance of wireless networks, and how to optimize these networks so as to make them robust to these conditions. We first show how to analyze the weather conditions in order to make them useful for network optimization modelling. Using an example realistic network, we show how to optimize two types of wireless networks: free-space optical...
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Mobile wireless measurement system for potatoes storage management
PublicationThe paper discusses the idea and the design of a remote control system for a storage management of agricultural products which temperature may rise in a result of biological processes during the storage. Exemplary potatoes storehouse is discussed as an application of the automation system. Because of existing buildings and infrastructure in the farm, wireless data transfer system has been proposed for both sensors to data acquisition...
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CRVG - a new model for wireless networks topology generation
PublicationThis paper presents a new model of wireless network topology generator. Its main advantage is the possibility of relatively sparse networks generation. Because no iteration is needed, the model can be used for massive generation of networks for testing. The topological properties of produced graphs place them in the class of scale free networks, resembling real ones.
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Wireless short-range device for wind generators
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Limiting influence of wireless network emissions on environment
PublicationW pracy proponowany jest sposób zarządzania parametrami kanału radiowego w sieciach WiFi. Rozwiązanie oparte jest o niestosowaną dotąd w sieciach bezprzewodowych metodę pomiaru odległości stacji klienckiej od punktu dostępowego. Wymagane jest zmodyfikowanie warstwy MAC zarówno punktów dostępowych, jak i stacji klienckich. Możliwa jest także praca z typowymi kartami bezprzewodowymi.Zaproponowane rozwiązanie pozwala znacząco podnieść...
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Wireless Multihoming Modeled as a Multi-WLAN Game
PublicationZbadano strategie wieloetapowe dostępu do medium transmisyjnego oparte na tzw. wypłatach wirtualnych, biorąc pod uwagę wybór sieci lokalnej oraz stopień agresji konfiguracji protokołu MAC. Zakładano obecność stacji-agresora o idealnie predykcyjnej strategii dostępu. Wykazano możliwość zniechęcania takiego agresora za cenę niewielkiego spadku wydajności sieci.
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Wireless control process technical exploitation facility
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Self-Organizing Wireless Monitoring System for Containers
PublicationThis paper presents a description of new global monitoring system for containers, with its layer-modular structure, as a solution for enhance security and efficiency of container transport with particular emphasis on the practical implementation of that system for maritime container terminals. Especially the Smart Container Module (SCM) architecture and its operation as a part of the Self-Organizing Container Monitoring Network...
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A wireless network for off-shore marine research
PublicationThis paper presents functionality, the most important technology developments and potential use cases of digital communication system, developed to facilitate selected tasks commonly required during off-shore operations and marine research, including: broadband information sharing between platforms isolated from an on-shore communication infrastructure, acquisition of large data-sets from variety of off-shore...
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Localization in wireless sensor networks using switched parasitic antennas
PublicationA switched parasitic monopole antenna for 2.4 GHz ISM applications is design and investigated in this paper. One of the most promising applications for such switched-beam antennas is localization in wireless sensor networks (WSN). It is demonstrated that the use of this antenna improves accuracy of localization algorithms and allows for reduction of the number of reference nodes in localization system.
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System of wireless magnetic sensors for detection and identification of ferromagnetic vehicles
PublicationThe paper presents the results of deformation of the Earth's magnetic field by land vehicles. Basing on the analysis of the shape of the magnetic field deformation, it is possible to detect and identify a vehicle. In order to eliminate the interference of the Earth's magnetic field by the environment, the measurements were performed in a differential configuration. Under a development project a wireless system of magnetic sensors...
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A heterogenous wireless system for maritime communication - the netBaltic system architecture
PublicationIn the article, the concept of a heterogeneous wireless maritime mesh network offering transmission for e.g., e-navigation services is presented. The constrains of existing and competitive solutions are discussed showing the need for a new system. The authors present detailed information about a netBaltic node's architecture and networking mechanisms offering different transmission capabilities and proposed for use on different...
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Multiple access in ad-hoc wireless LANs with noncooperative stations
PublicationA class of contention-type MAC protocols (e.g., CSMA/CA) relies on random deferment of packet transmission, and subsumes a deferment selection strategy and a scheduling policy that determines the winner of each contention cycle. This paper examines contention-type protocols in a noncooperative an ad-hoc wireless LAN setting, where a number of stations self-optimise their strategies to obtain a more-than-fair bandwidth share. Two...
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Distributed Trust Management Model for Wireless Sensor Networks
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Self-organizing wireless monitoring system for cargo containers
PublicationThis paper presents a description of new global monitoring system for containers with its layer-modular structure, as a solution for enhance security and efficiency of container transport with particular emphasis on the practical implementation of that system for maritime container terminals. Especially the Smart Container Module (SCM) architecture and its operation as a part of the Self-Organizing ContainerMonitoring Network is...
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Localization in wireless sensor networks based on zigbee platform
PublicationW artykule porównano dwie różne metody lokalizacji w sieciach sensorów bezprzewodowych. Jedną z metod jest implementacja sprzętowa algorytmu w układzie nadawczo odbiorczym CC2431. Drugą metodą jest implementacja programowa. Wyniki testów przeprowadzonych na otwartym terenie oraz w pomieszczeniach zamkniętych zostały przedstawione i porównane w pracy.
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MAC contention in a wireless LAN with noncooperative anonymous stations
PublicationRozpatruje się model sieci bezprzewodowej wykorzystywanej przez wzajemnie nieprzenikalne grupy stacji anonimowych. Przy ustalonej regule wyłaniania zwycięzcy rywalizacji o dostęp do medium, stacje posiadają swobodę wyboru strategii selekcji szczeliny rywalizacyjnej. Dla szerokiego zbioru możliwych strategii proponuje się metodologię ich oceny i testowania wydajności opartą na pojęciu zbliżonym do ewolucyjnej stabilności.
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Pattern matching localization in ZigBee wireless sensor networks.
PublicationLokalizacja typu Pattern matching w sieciach sensorów bezprzewodowych ZigBee.Prezentacja metod implementacji algorytmów lokalizacji. Praktyczne zastosowanie i testowanie lokalizacji sieci ZigBee.
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Design of Optical Wireless Networks with Fair Traffic Flows
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Design of Weather Disruption-Tolerant Wireless Mesh Networks
PublicationZ uwagi na wysoki koszt realizacji sieci teleinformatycznych wykorzystujących przewodową transmisję światłowodową, bezprzewodowe sieci kratowe (WMN) oferujące transmisję rzędu 1-10 Gb/s (przy wykorzystaniu pasma millimeter-wave - 71-86 GHz), wydają się być obiecującą alternatywą dla przewodowych sieci MAN. Jednakże z uwagi na właściwości transmisji bezprzewodowej w oparciu o łącza wysokiej częstotliwości, łącza te są bardzo wrażliwe...
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Wireless intelligent audio-video surveillance prototyping system
PublicationThe presented system is based on the Virtex6 FPGA and several supporting devices like a fast DDR3 memory, small HD camera, microphone with A/D converter, WiFi radio communication module, etc. The system is controlled by the Linux operating system. The Linux drivers for devices implemented in the system have been prepared. The system has been successfully verified in a H.264 compression accelerator prototype in which the most demanding...
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Wireless data transmission for fiber optical sensor system
PublicationW artykule opisano możliwość wykorzystania bezprzewodowego systemu transmisji danych do transmisji sygnałów z czujników światłowodowych.
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MAC-layer vulnerabilities of IEEE 802.11 wireless networks
PublicationDla sieci bezprzewodowych pracujących według standardu IEEE 802.11 przeprowadzono analizę symulacyjną i badania pomiarowe w specjalnie zestawionej konfiguracji w celu określenia rozdziału pasma transmisyjnego pomiędzy stacje uczciwe i stacje atakujące wybrane mechanizmy protokołu MAC.
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Enhancing Performance of Switched Parasitic Antenna for Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks
PublicationThis paper presents an Electronically Steerable Parasitic Array Radiator (ESPAR) antenna with enhanced performance of estimating the incoming signal direction. Designed antenna is dedicated for 2.4 GHz ISM applications with emphasis on Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). The limitations of the existing design approach are illustrated, as well as perspectives and challenges of the proposed solution in relation to the localization in...
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Remote Monitoring System for Impedance Spectroscopy using Wireless Sensor Network
PublicationThe architecture of a miniaturized impedanceanalyser with wireless communication module for remoteImpedance Spectroscopy (IS) of anticorrosion coatings ondifficult-to-reach objects (e.g. on the steel construction ofthe bridge) is described in this paper. Some practical aspectsof implementation of a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) arealso discussed. A low scale, middle range, WSN networkcomposed of a Base Station (BS) with a Personal...
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Wireless Charging Station Design for Electric Scooters: Case Study Analysis
PublicationThis study proposes an example of a wireless charging station design for a small-scale vehicle available on the market. The article analyzes basic transmitter inverter topologies and their compensation methods in terms of flexibility of control, tolerance to uncertainty in positioning, and the possibility of decreasing the integration price. Our comprehensive analysis focuses on the battery voltage range, energy capacity, cost,...
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Towards truly sustainable IoT systems: the SUPERIOT project
PublicationThis paper provides an overview of the SUPERIOT project, an EU SNS JU (Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking) initiative focused on developing truly sustainable IoT systems. The SUPERIOT concept is based on a unique holistic approach to sustainability, proactively developing sustainable solutions considering the design, implementation, usage and disposal/reuse stages. The concept exploits radio and optical technologies...
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A Novel Bitrate Adaptation Method for Heterogeneous Wireless Body Area Networks
PublicationIn the article, a novel bitrate adaptation method for data streams allocation in heterogeneous Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) is presented. The efficiency of the proposed algorithm was compared with other known algorithms of data stream allocation using computer simulation. A dedicated simulator has been developed using results of measurements in the real environment. The usage of the proposed adaptive data streams allocation...
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A Novel Bitrate Adaptation Method for Heterogeneous Wireless Body Area Networks
PublicationIn the article, a novel bitrate adaptation method for data streams allocation in heterogeneous Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) is presented. The efficiency of the proposed algorithm was compared with other known algorithms of data stream allocation using computer simulation. A dedicated simulator has been developed using results of measurements in the real environment. The usage of the proposed adaptive data streams allocation...
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Guessing Intrinsic Forwarding Trustworthiness of Wireless Ad Hoc Network Nodes
PublicationA novel node misbehavior detection system called GIFTED is proposed for a multihop wireless ad hoc network (WAHN) whose nodes may selfishly refuse to forward transit packets. The system guesses the nodes’ intrinsic forwarding trustworthiness (IFT) by analyzing end-to-end path performance rather than utilizing unreliable and incentive incompatible low-layer mechanisms. It can work with occasional IFT jumps, directional antennae,...
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Mitigating Traffic Remapping Attacks in Autonomous Multi-hop Wireless Networks
PublicationMultihop wireless networks with autonomous nodes are susceptible to selfish traffic remapping attacks (TRAs). Nodes launching TRAs leverage the underlying channel access function to receive an unduly high Quality of Service (QoS) for packet flows traversing source-to-destination routes. TRAs are easy to execute, impossible to prevent, difficult to detect, and harmful to the QoS of honest nodes. Recognizing the need for providing...
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Handwritten signature verification system employing wireless biometric pen
PublicationThe handwritten signature verification system being a part of the developed multimodal biometric banking stand is presented. The hardware component of the solution is described with a focus on the signature acquisition and on verification procedures. The signature is acquired employing an accelerometer and a gyroscope built-in the biometric pen plus pressure sensors for the assessment of the proper pen grip and then the signature...
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Coil Design for Wireless Power Transfer with Series-Parallel Compensation
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Experimental Comparison of Designed Inductance Coils for Wireless Power Transfer
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Research and Development of Inductive-Resonant Wireless Power Transfer System
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Cost minimization in wireless networks with a bounded and unbounded number of interfaces
PublicationPraca dotyczy problemu minimalizacji energii poprzez selektywne odłączanie urządzeń komunikacyjnych w wielointerfejsowych sieciach bezprzewodowych w taki sposób, by zapewnić realizację wymaganego grafu połączeń. Sformułowano problem optymalizacyjny, podano wyniki dotyczące jego trudności i zaproponowano algorytmy optymalizacyjne. Rozważono zarówno wariant, w którym liczba interfejsów komunikacyjnych jest parametrem stałym (narzuconym...
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Modular wireless sensor network platform for RF transceiver evaluation
PublicationArtykuł przedstawia modułową technikę projektowania sieci sensorów bezprzewodowych. Uniwersalne połączenia występujące pomiędzy modułami pozwalają na zaprojektowanie nowej wersji sieci w przeciągu kilku dni zamiast tygodni. Na bazie wymienionej metodologii skonstruowane została platforma pozwalająca testować różnego rodzaju układy nadawczo odbiorcze pracujące na częstotliwościach RF.
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Evaluation of physiological and physical activity by means of a wireless multi-sensor
Publicationmonitorowanie osób starszych, upośledzonych ruchowo i/lub rekonwalescentów w warunkach domowych jest dynamicznie rozwijającą się dyscypliną nauki i techniki. szczególnego znaczenia nabierają systemy przeznaczone dla osób starszych żyjących samotnie. w pracy przedstawiono zintegrowany system umożliwiający monitorowanie wybranych parametrów fizjologicznych (ekg, ikg, resp) oraz aktywności fizycznej za pomocą akcelerometru. działanie...
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Protecting Wireless Mesh Networks Against Adverse Weather Conditions
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