Resource sharing between neighboring nodes in heterogeneous wireless sensor networks

Abstract

In this paper the Wireless Resource Sharing Method (WRSM) for wireless sensor and actuator networks is introduced. The proposed method aims to enable distributed and dynamic discovery, negotiation and sharing of tasks and resources (e.g., hardware accelerators, communication interfaces or memory) between the neighboring nodes in heterogeneous and multi-tasked IoT-like network environment. The paper introduces the WRSM, discusses challenges faced and technical solutions developed for implementing it in practice, and reports results of the first hardware tests. The presented results confirm feasibility of the proposed method, highlight some limitations of the current solution and point out directions of further work.