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Pervasive Computing
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Wearable Computing Systems - mid-range projects.  Current
research utilises a StrongARM-based board running Linux, with support
for Ethernet and RS232 connectivity (the DIG1110 board). The aim is to
develop support for a digital camera and LCD panel, which requires hardware
development in partnership with software develpoment. Specifically, a
device driver is being written for a digital camera, whilst an expansion
board has been designed to enable the DIG1110 board to communicate with
the camera and LCD panel. Proposed applications for the DIG1110 board
will make use of the camera and display. One example is motion-tracking;
another is location-detection.
The new XScale architecture from Intel is also under investigation, including the development of a new platform based around the PXA255 microprocessor. It is hoped that the current work on the StrongARM-based board will be easily ported to the new board, which will also run the Linux Operating System. It is intended that these platforms will be used for development of low-power, wearable devices based on USB and wireless connectivity, with the XScale-based board eventually replacing the StrongARM-based board.
A selection of reports concerning this project are available in PDF format:
As this is an ongoing project, these reports are not yet necessarily complete, but are provided as a reference. In addition, there is also a summary of the current (July 2003) use of the StrongARM microprocessor, collated for a paper by Dr. Sandra Woolley presented at the Eurowearable '03 conference.
If you have any comments about this webpage, please contact Huw Bristow. Last updated 14-Nov-2003 |
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