Andrzej Rucinski

IoT as a service system for eHealth

The next computer technology revolution prompted by the birth of the Internet of Things (IoT) without a doubt is going to impact health services, particularly eHealth. This paper introduces a formal model integrating IoT and eHealth under the umbrella of service science. The service science component assures that innovative and commerce aspects of a new service denoted SSME/IoT/eHealth is at least equally important as the technology aspects related to architecture and corresponding design methodologies. The medical aspect of the paper has been addressed by a join American-Polish forum associated with the Wroclaw Medical Park in Wroclaw, Poland.

A high-level datapath synthesis method for pipelined structures

Abstract This paper presents a model and a method for the high-level datapath synthesis of pipelined ASIC architectures, starting with a behavioural description of the system consisting of theoretical operational units with arbitrary operation duration. The method calculates the minimal number of buffers to be inserted, optimally selects the number of types of additional operational units, and determines the minimal number of required copies. The aim of the procedure is to ensure a latency which can be given in advance, and could not be achieved without additional buffers and extra copies of the operational units. The method provides a solution to the resource allocation problem by establishing a compatibility relation between the concurrent operations. The constraints for the types of processors to be applied can vary, depending upon the hardware resources.

Disruptive engineering training and education based on the Internet of Things

Disruptive technology [Christensen, 1995], engineering training, and education experiments are described, compared, and evaluated. The experiments have been derived using two innovative drivers: (1) the Internet of Things [Ashton, 1999]; and (2) Service Science [Spohrer, 2008]. The presented training and education platforms offer a low cost solution facilitating education for both teachers and students from anywhere to anywhere at any time. An IOT based computer prototype is developed and verified in both training and education settings. IOT access allows access to lab and libraries fundamental for the roadmap toward certification and accreditation. Quality Assurance is employed.

Chaotic nature of mesh networks with distributed routing

This paper proposes a new formalism to classify distributed systems. Traditional tools like queuing theory Markov chains and perturbance analysis assume linear system behaviors and are used to characterize steady state operation meaningful only if the dynamic transients are disregarded. An approach based upon methodology used to characterize nonlinear chaotic systems is introduced. A simulation model a mesh of processors with distributed routing is used to demonstrate typical behaviors including chaos.© (1991) COPYRIGHT SPIE--The International Society for Optical Engineering. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.

Exponentially disruptive innovation driven by service science and the Internet of Things as a Grand Challenge enabler in Education

This paper describes an “exponentially innovative” educational approach opening a gate to so called Massive on Line Open Service (MOOS) as the next phase of Massive on Line Open Laboratories (MOOL), in which students can study and conduct cost efficient experimentations in the privacy of their homes 24/7/365. The T-shaped educational platform is based on service science and the Internet of Things (IoT). The approach is illustrated by a pilot curriculum developed at the University of New Hampshire and being introduced to different parts of the World. Because of its accessibility, affordability, scalability and commercial merits, the methodology is a viable candidate to address The Grand Challenge in education.

Arithmetic-Based Diagnosis in VLSI Array Processors

Existing literature on reliable VLSI array processors can be divided into two categories: easy-testable techniques and fault-tolerant techniques. The easy-testable techniques allow an array to be modified in such a way that the testing time is independent of the array size [1] – [4]. This approach exploits the structural properties of iterative arrays which are modeled as combinational circuits. Different testability conditions have been established [5], [6] to determine the observability and controllability of a test vector. Still, these approaches may be impractical since they assume an exhaustive testing of a single processor in the array. The fault-tolerant techniques which do not require a massive redundancy utilize algorithmic properties of matrix operations [7], [8]. The methods encode data at a high level, and algorithms are designed to operate on encoded data and produce encoded i. e. corrected output data. However the approach has to be “customized” any time it is applied to a specific algorithm.

Disruptive innovation in the era of global cyber-society: With focus on smart city efforts

The purpose of the paper is to introduce the concept of human centered scalable ecosystem development which is driven by 5G/IoT paradigm and follows the philosophy of disruptive innovation. The development cycle includes both the process and the implementation of an ecosystem. The process is based on the service science collaboratory framework and illustrated by the description of US-based eCollaborative Ventures (eCV) Collaboratory incorporated in the state of New Hampshire, United States. The ecosystem development is focusing on the building smart cities and is illustrated by the description of a leading 100 smart cities project of India. The human factor aspect of these ecosystems emphasizes the attractiveness of the described approach for the creation of a modern cybersociety with balance among society, technology and spirituality. Todays Central and Eastern Europe with conferences such as IDAACS is a perfect ground to consider the proposed solution for not only the restoration of traditional scientific and economic relations but also for building innovative ones suitable for the challenges of the European Union.

A service science context in education driven by disruptive innovation and the Internet of Things

Summary form only given. Global Engineering is the last frontier in education. It creates a dilemma of providing engineering education anywhere in the World, preserving local cultural values, and applying it anywhere around the Globe. A recent Singapore Declaration [ASEE Global Forum, 2009], and consecutive World Engineering Education Forums, [1] paved the roadmap towards Global Engineering calling for practical solutions to implement the vision of a global engineer. In response to these challenges, several “disruptive innovation” [Christensen, 1995] solutions such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and Massive Open Online Laboratories (MOOL) have been introduced including the one based on the Internet of Things (IOT) and disruptive microelectronics [2]. Disruptive Microelectronics which includes embedded systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), and Programmable Systems On a Chip (PSOC), is one of excellent case studies of disruptive technologies (or disruptive innovation) which is defined as an innovation that helps create a new market and value network, and eventually goes on to disrupt an existing market and value network (over a few years or decades), displacing an earlier technology. The Internet of Things is the next generation of the Internet connecting objects, not just people. Since the ultimate goal is to produce new industries globally, understanding, measuring, evaluating, and preserving the integrity of global engineering becomes fundamental. The latter is proposed to be addressed by Quality Assessment (QA) of emerging global engineering curricula and scholars involved in teaching of global engineering. For example, International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP) is one of the leaders providing international certification of scholars and one of the frontrunners in fostering engineering on line, critical for global engineering. The overall process of global engineering education addressing essential skills for engineers from any country to be competitive in an international market for engineering knowhow, with skills not longer limited to cultural sensitivity needed only for product design destined for diverse markets can be superbly captured by Service Science [Spohrer, 2008]. Service science is an interdisciplinary paradigm to the study, design, and implementation of complex systems in which specific arrangements of people and technologies take actions that provide value for others [3]. It is also a proposed academic discipline and research area that would complement multiplicity of disciplines that contribute to knowledge about service.

A scalable range radio-communication interfacing for embedded systems

This paper describes the radio-communications ldquostate-of-the-artrdquo and ldquostate-of-the-practicerdquo for interfacing nodes in an ambient intelligence network. We also discuss the role of software defined hardware for software defined radios that form the radio-communication interface for ambient intelligence networks. Nodes must be capable of communication over at least one medium from Wibree-like (Bluetooth) to broadband satellite, preferably with flexible range and bandwidth. Wireless sensor networks and wireless ad-hoc networks based on these nodes provide a well-defined architectural basis for mission-critical and security-critical solutions.

Integrating smart container technology into existing shipping and law enforcement infrastructure

While there has been important research and development in the area of smart container technologies, no system design methodologies have yet emerged for integrating this technology into the existing shipping and law enforcement infrastructure. A successful deployment of smart containers requires a precise understanding of how to integrate this new technology into the existing shipping and law enforcement infrastructure, how to establish communication interoperability, and how to establish procedures and protocols related to the operation of smart containers. In addition, this integration needs to be seamless, unobtrusive to commerce, and cost-effective. In order to address these issues, we need to answer the following series of questions: 1) Who will own and operate the smart container technology; 2) Who will be responsible for monitoring the smart container data and notifying first responders; 3) What communication technologies currently used by first responders might be adopted for smart container data transmission; and 4) How will existing cargo manifest data be integrated into smart container data. In short, we need to identify the best practices for smart container ownership and operation. In order to help provide answers to these questions, we have surveyed a sample group of representatives from law enforcement, first responder, regulatory, and private sector organizations. This paper presents smart container infrastructure best practices recommendations obtained from the results of the survey.