John Barton, Kieran Delaney, Cian O' Mathuna, Joseph A. Paradiso

Abstract

This paper focuses on the development of miniaturised modular wireless sensor networks that can be used to realise distributed autonomous sensors for future ad-hoc networks in the ambient systems and intelligent environments arena. Such modular, mobile networks are key enabling technologies in the field of ubiquitous computing. The modules are fabricated in a 3-D stackable form with a novel modular PCB design which can be mounted on artefacts or on parts of the body, can measure acceleration, rotation, shock, elevation etc. and have a low-power RF channel-shared link to a base station (for sports, exercise, entertainment, health). The modular nature of the design allows for extra panels to be developed and added easily.