Design and Implementation of MCU-Based Reconfigurable Protocol Conversion Module for Heterogeneous Sensor Networks

Lei Zhao, Yan Zhang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

With the widespread applications of the Internet of Things (IoT), the heterogeneity of communication protocols and data frame formats in the sensor networks has become a significant issue. To address this problem, in this paper we design a reconfigurable protocol conversion module for heterogeneous sensor networks. Based on a microcontroller unit (MCU) hardware platform, the communication protocol conversion among RS232, CAN, and Ethernet is implemented. The upper computer software is developed to receive data from the sensor networks, configure the hardware platform communication parameters, and adjust the monitoring parameters to the normal range. Moreover, aiming to solve the problem of data frame format differences in various IoT applications, we design a reconfigurable scheme to customize data frame formats, enabling the system’s support for heterogeneous sensor networks. The experimental results validate the feasibility of the reconfigurable protocol conversion module, and show that the system can transmit, receive, and manage the sensor data effectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIoT as a Service - 6th EAI International Conference, IoTaaS 2020, Proceedings
EditorsBo Li, Changle Li, Mao Yang, Zhongjiang Yan, Jie Zheng
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages171-181
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783030675134
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event6th EAI International Conference on IoT as a Service, IoTaaS 2020 - Xi'an, China
Duration: 19 Nov 202020 Nov 2020

Publication series

NameLecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST
Volume346
ISSN (Print)1867-8211
ISSN (Electronic)1867-822X

Conference

Conference6th EAI International Conference on IoT as a Service, IoTaaS 2020
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXi'an
Period19/11/2020/11/20

Keywords

  • Heterogeneous sensor networks
  • MCU
  • Reconfigurable protocol conversion
  • Upper computer

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