Danny C. Wong

A model-driven approach to RFID application programming and infrastructure management

This paper describes a model-driven methodology to provide a systematic means of programming RFID applications and managing a distributed RFID infrastructure. The centerpiece of the approach is a model that captures the device infrastructure, business operation structure, and their relationship. Building on the model, a management system can be designed to support various management tasks effectively, such as the enrollment, provisioning, and monitoring of devices. Similarly an application framework can be created for solution developers to create distributed RFID applications. Applications can be written against a business operation model and deployed on an evolving device infrastructure. A prototype shows that the approach facilitates the management and programming of an RFID infrastructure

A framework for managing the solution life cycle of event-driven pervasive applications

Event-driven, embedded applications that embody the composition of many disparate components are emerging as an important class of pervasive applications. For such applications, realizing solutions often requires a breadth of expertise. Consequently, managing the solution life cycle can be a very complex, time-intensive process. In this paper, we present a framework that eases the complexity of managing the life cycle of event-driven, pervasive solutions. We call this framework Rapid Integrated Solution Enablement or RISE. Component composition and software reuse are two central concepts of RISE, where solutions are graphically composed from reusable components using a visual editor. We describe the RISE architecture and discuss an initial prototype implementation that leverages open source technologies, such as Eclipse. Additionally, we illustrate the efficacy of RISE with an example solution for RFID supply chain logistics