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Abstract: This paper gives the brief idea about the basic structure, standards, applications and some recent developments
in smart sensor technology in different fields. Smart sensors as compared to the sensors can sense along with special
purpose computing devices which are connected in sensor networks. Critical devices can be monitored as well as managed
remotely by using wireless sensor networks which yields better performance of system with better decision making abilities
and better control. The new advances in wireless technologies are emerging in varies fields like supply chain logistics,
monitoring of systems, data collection and application controls. The main purpose of smart sensor networks is to reduce
human intervention and management control in different systems. Wireless devices including actuators, sensors and gauges
can now be monitored wirelessly.
Keywords: Wireless Sensor Network, Sensors, Smart Sensors, Smart Sensor Network, Virtual Sensors, WSSN
I. INTRODUCTION
Sensor node combines the sensing and computing abilities of
devices which are connected through wireless
communication. The network of such sensor nodes provides
data as well as performing and controlling various tasks and
functions. While implementing sensor nodes in simple or
complex networks, the size and cost of individual sensor
node is of vital importance. When sensor nodes are used in
the networks of environmental data collection, target
tracking and surveillance it yields various applications along
with time-space context. Sensor networks can also be used Figure 1: Basic Architectural Components of smart Sensor
for supporting and preventing rapid response during events Node
and post recovery along with analysis after event.
Large number of sensor nodes could be installed to benefit Five main parts of sensor node are:
the environment in practical e.g. riverbanks, roads, ●The central unit: It is in the form of microprocessor which
buildings, coastal areas etc. New sensor nodes can be manages the tasks.
deployed depending upon the area of interest on demand or ●Battery: Is the source of energy
at random in specified area. A smart sensor node is a ●A Transceiver: Interacts with the environment and collects
combination of sensing, processing and communication data.
technologies. ●Memory: Used as storage media for storing data or
processing data.
II. STRUCTURE OF SMART SENSOR
●Communication module: It includes transceivers and
The basic architectural components of smart sensor node are forwards queries and data to and from central module.
shown in the figure 1 . Changes in parameters are sensed by Energy efficiency in all parts of sensor network is very
sensing unit, digital signals are generated by signal crucial for long network lifetime. Nodes in the sensor
conditioning circuitry from electrical signals. Analog to network cooperates and spreads the data processing task and
digital conversion is performed and this input is given to sends the processed information to sinks. For reducing the
processing units or application programs. Task processing is overhead of power supply of each and every node, Radio
done by memory unit and communication with base station Frequency Identification (RFID) chips with no batteries are
or sensors or sinks in WSN is done by transceivers. developed.
Sensors are used to monitor different parameters related to
lighting conditions, noise levels, humidity, vehicle
movement, soil makeup, mechanical stress levels, presence
or absence of certain type of objects and other properties.
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A Smart lighting sensor solution for smart cities: The future work for Smart Sensors can include but not
These smart lighting sensors measures ambient light limited to Smart Grid for improved electric power
(luminosity) with a new set of directed sensor probes. These efficiency, Smart Antenna for satisfying demands for drastic
Smart Lighting devices are also capable of monitoring high data rates for certain users with high quality of service,
conditions inside tunnels or building or outside in the streets Smart Highways for handling traffic and accident related
and also has temperature and humidity sensors. issues.
VI. CONCLUSION
In recent technologies, WSN has got the spotlight on it
because of its unbeatable potential, significance and wide
range of application areas. As wireless sensor technology
has evolved, it has become possible to predict the future by
using Smart environment which was not possible in the past.
"Smart Sensors" is Wireless Sensor Network’s one step
further. This paper is mainly focused on the study of smart
sensors and their possible and existing usage in various
fields.