Embedded, Everywhere: A Research Agenda for Networked Systems of Embedded Computers - Softcover

Committee On Networked Systems Of Embedded Computers; National Research Council; Council, National Research

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0309075688 ISBN 13: 9780309075688

Publisher: National Academies Press, 2001

Synopsis

Advances in the miniaturization and networking of microprocessors promise a day when networked computers are embedded throughout the everyday world. However, our current understanding of what such systems would be like is insufficient to bring the promise to reality.

Embedded, Everywhere explores the potential of networked systems of embedded computers and the research challenges arising from embedding computation and communications technology into a wide variety of applications—from precision agriculture to automotive telematics to defense systems.

It describes how these emerging networks operate under unique constraints not present in more traditional distributed systems, such as the Internet. It articulates how these networks will have to be dynamically adaptive and self-configuring, and how new models for approaching programming and computation are necessary.

Issues relating to trustworthiness, security, safety, reliability, usability, and privacy are examined in light of the ubiquitous nature of these systems. A comprehensive, systems-oriented research agenda is presented, along with recommendations to major federal funding agencies.

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Committee on Networked Systems of Embedded Computers, National Research Council

Edition details

• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0309075688
• ISBN 13: 9780309075688
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236