A conceptual framework for computer-aided ubiquitous system engineering: architecture and prototype

Abstract

Ubiquitous computing technology has been rapidly advanced and applied to diverse domains. This paper proposes a new approach, called CAUSE (Computer-Aided Ubiquitous System Engineering), for implementing ubiquitous manufacturing systems. This method has great potential compared with the conventional ones that rely on physical implementation and human experience through trial-and-error correction. Specifically, this paper develops a framework for the software supporting the ubiquitous system engineering based on requirement analysis, functional details, and implementation issues including enabling technology. The usefulness of the proposed method is shown by developing a prototype system for a ubiquitous manufacturing system with radio frequency identification (RFID).

Keywords:

• ubiquitous computing technology
• UbiDMR
• ubiquitous convergence technology
• ubiquitous system engineering
• ubiquitous manufacturing system design
• RFID application

Acknowledgements

This research was in part supported by the BK21 program for emerging technology funded by the Ministry of Education and Science in Korea, and by the grant for The ubiquitous factory system design and control funded by Doosan Infracore Ltd. in Changwon, Korea between 2006 and 2008.