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Designing Embedded Internet Devices (Book and CD-ROM)

Brian DeMuth 2002

Embedded internet and internet appliances are the focus of great attention in the computing industry, as they are seen as the future of computing. The design of such devices presents many technical challenges. This book is the first guide available that describes how to design internet access and communications capabilities into embedded systems. It takes an integrated hardware/software approach using the Java programming language and industry-standard microcontrollers. Numerous illustrations and code examples enliven the text. This book shows how to build various sensors and control devices that connect to the TINI interfaces, explains how to write programs that control them in Java, and then ties them all together in practical applications. Included is a discussion on how these technologies work, where to get detailed specifications, and ideas for the reader to pursue beyond the book. Accompanying companion website includes Java source code for all the applications described in the book.

*The first guide to designing internet access and communications capabilities into embedded systems
*Takes an integrated hardware/software approach using the Java programming language an industry-standard
*Accompanying companion website includes Java source code for all the applications described in the book.


Why Read This Book

You will get a practical, end-to-end look at how to add networking and sensor interfaces to embedded devices — including schematics and working code — presented from a hardware/software viewpoint that ties peripherals to application logic. While the examples target the TINI/Java environment (now dated), the book's architectural patterns for connectivity, device I/O, and embedded web access remain useful for understanding early IoT design trade-offs.

Who Will Benefit

Best for engineers or students who want a hands-on introduction to embedded Internet appliances, particularly those curious about Java-based embedded platforms or seeking historical/architectural perspective on IoT device design.

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