The students are able to understand, design and implement systems, in which various components are not stationary. These mobile components include RFID-tagged objects, different types of sensors, embedded computers, and smartphones.
Additionally, the students know about the different means of communication between these components and their individual properties. They also have the knowledge decide on the appropriate communication technology based on the given requirements
Further, they are able to apply their knowledge about RFID, wireless and wired communication and embedded systems to design and deploy sensor networks and the necessary communication infrastructure.

Basic knowledge in Computer Science, Network Engineering and Electronics

The module covers the following topics/contents:
Sensors:
• Types of sensors
• The tradeoff between energy efficiency, accuracy, and resolution
• Different communication interfaces
RFID:
• Classification and properties of RFID systems
• Active and passive RFID systems
• RFID security
• Different RFID applications
Embedded Computing:
• Types and properties of embedded computers
• Embedded application development toolchain
• Different communication interfaces
Communication and data pre-processing:
• Dedicated Short Range Communication
• Data aggregation and data reduction
• Edge & Fog nodes

Lecture script as provided in the course (required)
J. Fraden: Handbook of modern sensors: physics, designs, and applications. Springer Science & Business Media, 2004.
K. Finkenzeller: RFID handbook: fundamentals and applications in contactless smart cards, radio frequency identification and near-field communication. John wiley & sons, 2010.
J. Lombardo: Embedded linux. Sams Publishing, 2001.

Integrated course - teaching & discussion, demonstration, exercises and practical examples in the lab, homework

presentations, assignment reports, written/oral exam