Healthcare WSN: Cluster Elections and Selective Forwarding Defense

Avijit Mathur, Thomas Newe, Muzaffar Rao

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Abstract

Wireless sensor networks are an array of different components. Upgrading a single component may not be enough. It is necessary to take each component and apply the best possible techniques to upgrade the system. This paper looks at the configurations necessary for a medical based WSN with particular focus on clustering and routing. It includes an implementation of a WSN architecture in Contiki operating system using Tmote Sky and openmote technologies. The underlying power consumption related to this architecture is analysed and real world measurements are presented. Finally, the case of a modified secure routing algorithm is introduced with simulation based results showing single and collaborative selective forwarding detection/correction, and network latency. Additionally, a solution to the problem of malicious nodes dropping control messages has been provided. The uniqueness of the paper resides in the implementation of monitoring mechanism without any watchdog nodes. Moreover, to the best of the authors' knowledge, this mechanism has not been implemented on the Contiki OS.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - NGMAST 2015
Subtitle of host publicationThe 9th International Conference on Next Generation Mobile Applications, Services and Technologies
EditorsNidal AlBeiruti, Khalid Al-Begain, Khalid Al-Begain
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages341-346
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479986606
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jan 2016
Event9th International Conference on Next Generation Mobile Applications, Services and Technologies, NGMAST 2015 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Duration: 9 Sep 201511 Sep 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - NGMAST 2015: The 9th International Conference on Next Generation Mobile Applications, Services and Technologies

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Next Generation Mobile Applications, Services and Technologies, NGMAST 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCambridge
Period9/09/1511/09/15

Keywords

  • cluster head elections
  • medical WSN
  • routing
  • sensor network
  • wireless platform
  • WSN cluster
  • WSN implementation
  • WSN routing

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