Background and Problems
Internet resource vs. Physical carriers
No doubt that today’s Internet is the largest and most frequently visited information warehouse in the world. With the increase of bandwidth and the development of digital media, websites are elaborated and give dynamic, detailed, rich yet well indexed information. And the progress on web development and user experience offers users friendly interface and makes Internet surfing a joyful experience.
Back to the physical earth, the place where we actually live, though research on location-based information has been conducted for several decades, there is still huge gap between the information online and objects in physical space.
Information communication vs. Network Structure
In my mind, “Information on demand” is one of the ideal methods to information. It ensures users to get the right information whenever or wherever they want to. This method requires high mobility with stable data communication.
But in reality, these two aspects usually conflict with each other, because mobility requires dynamic formation of network, while stable data communication prefer fixed network.
User Scenario
Start MobiNet on your phone and search for available nodes. Video
Send request through SMS if you do not have a data plan. Video
MobiNet Structure
Core Idea
Use Bluetooth device as tags to create a Bluetooth ad hoc network around Bluetooth mobile phone users and enable Internet and SMS communication over it.
System Structure
Downloads
- Thesis Paper
- Thesis Presentation (QuickTime Movie)
- Mobile Application (tested on Symbian 60 phones)
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