Wireless multihop networking for a scalable indoor temperature monitoring system

Wireless multihop networks have attracted much attention due to their flexibility and connectivity possibilities. In this demonstration proposal a novel network architecture of opportunistic routing is introduced, based upon the cognitive networking concept which opportunistically utilize the network resources, including both spectrum and station availability. The proof-of-concept prototypes are developed to show the enhanced real-time data transmission of an indoor temperature monitoring system. Packet transmission is over multiple wireless hops through opportunistic resource utilization and a drop-and-play networking model which can vastly save network deployment cost.