eBlocks – ElectronicBlocks for Basic Sensor-Based

Systems From UC, Riverside

Gathered by Abon

Current choices of Sensor Networks

• Motes: requiring programming skill.

• Phidgets: requiring a connection to a personal computer, and a little programming skill.

About eBlocks

• Easy to configure even to non-programming people and non-electronic expertise.

• Each eBlock has a fixed and particular functionality.

• Physical prototype lasts for several years on a 9-volt battery.

• Current high-volume production materials costs of $1.50 to $3.50 per block (depending on the type of block), leading to off-the-shelf prices ranging from $6 to $14.

Different kinds of eBlocks

• Sensor eBlocks

• Output/Display eBlocks

• Arithmetic/Logic eBlocks

• Timer eBlocks

• Communication eBlocks

• Miscellaneous eBlocks

Different levels of system

• Sensor-to-output

• Sensors-with-logic

• Sensors-with-state

• Sensors-with-logic-and-state.

See if they can use eBlock

See if they can use eBlock

Application at home

Application in cafeteria

Retainer

Mail alert

Object Locator

Ignition Illuminator

Dark Room In Use