Blueprint Overview/Introduction

The Smart Data Transaction for CPS (Cyber-Physical Systems) Blueprint implements methods to adapt the edge network, possibly dynamically, to reduce pressure on network bandwidth and expand the potential range of the edge network's reach while reducing power consumption. The two main features of the blueprint are data sharing between edge nodes and the addition of support or low-power radio connections to sensors.

Use Cases

Below are some sample use cases which could benefit from the approaches implemented in this blueprint.

Interactive Live Sports/Music

In a live event featuring audiences in multiple remote spaces, data can be combined by sharing between groups of edge nodes and sensors in each physical space. The combined data, such as video and audio feeds, can be integrated to provide a shared experience in a 3D virtual space to all audiences while reducing overall network bandwidth usage.

Agriculture/Infrastructure Monitoring

Widely separated sensor nodes can benefit from low-power radio connectivity to edge nodes, and edge nodes can react in real time to events in neighboring areas. The illustration below shows a storm drain monitoring application where, for example, sudden changes in water level can be used to trigger increased sampling rate in nearby sensors.

Where on the Edge

The blueprint is mainly focused on interactions between groups of smart edge nodes or gateways and sensors which can be grouped, either by physical location or by some other shared characteristics. The blueprint applies to situations where a large amount of data is generated from large numbers of sensor nodes, and which can benefit from localized integration and analysis of this data. Some such situations are described in the use cases above.

Business Drivers

Cyber-physical systems (CPS), which combine sensor networks with computing to monitor and control the physical environment are becoming more popular each day. The bandwidth of the sensor network depends on use cases. Large amounts of data from large numbers of sensor nodes will put pressure on the available network bandwidth between the edge and the cloud. Therefore, we need to have a means to optimize bandwidth utilization according to use cases. This blueprint propose a solution for network bandwidth optimization through data sharing at the edge, also enabling a more responsive and smarter total system.

Overall Architecture

< Blue print's relation to Akraino generic architecture, how it relates to it >

< This section will use the Akraino architecture document as reference>

Platform Architecture

Software Platform Architecture

APIs

APIs with reference to Architecture and Modules

High Level definition of APIs are stated here, assuming Full definition APIs are in the API documentation

Hardware and Software Management

Licensing

GNU/common license

Smart Data Transaction for CPS Blueprint Architecture