Brokerage System for Integration of LrWPAN Technologies

Abstract

The prevalent demand for remote data sharing and connectivity has catalysed the development of many wireless network technologies. However, low-power and low-rate wireless network technologies have emerged as the preferred choice (due to cheap procurement and maintenance cost, efficiency, and adaptability). Currently, these groups of wireless networks are adopted in homes, health, and business sectors. The increase in existing WSNs has resulted in the incompatibility of wireless network protocols and poses a problem that results in high acquisition or maintenance costs, increased complexity, reliability inadequacies in some instances, lack of uniformity within similar standards, and high energy consumption. To address this problem, we develop a novel machine-to-machine software-based brokerage application (known as JosNet) for interoperability and integration between Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, and Thread wireless network technologies. JosNet allows one network protocol to exchange data packets or commands with each other. In this paper, we present a novel working network brokerage model for a one-to-one network protocol to communication (e.g., from Zigbee to Bluetooth) or one-to-many network protocol communication (e.g., from Bluetooth to Zigbee, Thread, etc.) to securely send messages in a large-scale routing process for short or long-range connections. We also present a large-scale implementation of JosNet using a routing table for large areas. The results show an industry standard performance for end-to-end latency time and throughput.

Sensors on the Internet of Things Systems for Urban Disaster Management: A Systematic Literature Review

“…To facilitate communication among heterogeneous sensors, future research endeavors may explore novel communication technologies and protocols, including the incorporation of integration brokerage applications. The JosNet system serves as a brokerage platform that facilitates interoperability and integration among many low-rate and low-power protocols, including Bluetooth LE, Zigbee, and Thread [110]. Furthermore, integration brokerage programs provide seamless communication with the remaining sensors and other heterogeneous devices throughout the post-disaster phase, hence enabling sustained communication in this critical time.…”

Multi-Network Latency Prediction for IoT and WSNs

“…However, some research suggests a combination of more approaches [17], such as the use of historical data and predicting future data. JosNet makes use of "hop count" in the routing design [3] and then combines the prediction model discussed in the paper to accurately enhance network performance.…”

“…They propose a strategy for selecting an optimal routing path, which is key in packet arrival time, using regression algorithms to forecast the data packet reception ratio (PRR) and therefore, increasing the QoS. They focus on the best routing path (addressed in our previous research using JosNet [3] while our research takes a different approach by using live data packets to make predictions. Other research work has explored the use of different prediction approaches and algorithms to improve QoS, for example, using the Graph Neural Network (GNN) model to estimate key performance indicators in a network [26,27], combining analytical and simulated estimation for load distribution [28], analyses of bottleneck prediction, and management for multi-class traffic in Data Centre Networks [29].…”

“…This study proposed a predictive model structured upon real-time data acquired over time within JosNet-a network brokerage application for interoperability and integration of data packets between Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread network technologies [3]. Furthermore, JosNet allows the exchange of data packets or commands routed through stations in a complex interpretation and forwarding system to enhance interoperability in heterogenous wireless networks.…”

“…Third, as the IoT network expands, the pivotal role of WSNs in connection and communication is highlighted, emphasizing the potential for enhanced integration through scalable network gateways and improved routing options with network failure prediction [8][9][10]. Fourth, compatibility issues arising from numerous network protocols and diverse connection media are addressed, with the proposal that JosNet deployment offers a viable solution [3,11]. Additionally, the study identifies a gap in research concerning end-to-end latency prediction for heterogeneous WSNs, exploring how the JosNet brokerage system could bridge this gap.…”