xM: a graphical user interface for mobile ad-hoc sensor and PDA networks

  • Authors:
  • Werner Backes;Jared Cordasco

  • Affiliations:
  • Stevens Institute of Technology, Castle Point on Hudson, Hoboken, NJ;Stevens Institute of Technology, Castle Point on Hudson, Hoboken, NJ

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2010 ICSE Workshop on Software Engineering for Sensor Network Applications
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

In this paper we present our newly developed graphical user interface xM that allows us to interface, observe and control Sensor and PDA networks. We introduce the design concepts and ideas behind xM. In particular, we detail solutions to two important issues that arise when debugging and experimenting with our ad-hoc routing protocols: handling different hardware and managing device output. xM is designed to support the developer and researcher in optimizing and speeding up common and often repetitive tasks. The goal of our user interface is to present features, like different network and failure scenarios, offered by our backend implementation in a clear and simple way.