With reference to a network consisting of sensor nodes connected by wireless links, we
approach the problem of the distribution of the cryptographic keys. We present a solution …

Low power microcontrollers are becoming more and more considered for a wide variety of
application scenarios. In modern industrial automation, medical systems, critical …

With reference to the typical hardware configuration of a sensor node, we present the
architecture of a memory protection unit (MPU) designed as a low-complexity addition to the …

Wireless sensor networks are becoming more and more considered for application in real
world systems such as automation control, critical infrastructure protection and the like. By …

(57) ABSTRACT A system can include a processor coupled to a bus; a first memory coupled
to the bus, configured to limit access to a privileged portion according to at least protection …

A new media access control (MAC) protocol for ring-topology metropolitan network (MANs)
is defined. The destination-stripping dual ring (DSDR) is defined for slotted-medium dual …

All visions of pervasive computing share the idea of smart, small, and cheap devices that
improve our everyday life. Their applications typically fall under sensor-based …