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An image sensor node for wireless sensor networks

  • Zhi Yan Cao*
  • , Zheng Zhou Ji
  • , Ming Zeng Hu
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Visual information is the most intuitive information perceived by human. Image sensors are able to provide the visual information for recognition, monitoring and surveillance. Networks of visual sensors are the solution of choice for a number of societal, research, and educational applications. Architectural challenges are posed for designers of image sensor nodes such as computational power, energy consumption, energy sources, communication channels, and sensing capabilities. We discuss the characteristics and requirements for an image sensor node. An image sensor node is designed and implemented for wireless sensor network. It includes an embedded processor, memory, a CMOS image sensor, image acquisition unit, RF module and power unit etc. Power-efficient hardware management strategies are proposed for the image sensor node. Image compression problem of image sensor nodes is discussed in detail.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings ITCC 2005 - International Conference on Information Technology
Subtitle of host publicationCoding and Computing
EditorsH. Selvaraj, P.K. Srimani
Pages740-745
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
EventITCC 2005 - International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing - Las Vegas, NV, United States
Duration: 4 Apr 20056 Apr 2005

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing, ITCC
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceITCC 2005 - International Conference on Information Technology: Coding and Computing
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas, NV
Period4/04/056/04/05

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