Section - I

· Introduction

Section - II

· Evolution of Wireless Communication Networks

Section -III

· Important Challenges in Sensor Networks:
- Architecture of a Sensor Network and Beyond
- Self Configuration Techniques
- Data gathering procedure in a Sensor Network

Section - IV

· Synchronization Factors and Implementation Issues
- Synchronization Factors in a Sensor Network
- Synchronization Methodologies
· Mobile and Static Node Scenario
· Connection oriented and Connection less protocol
· Real-Life Implementation issues of a Sensor Network
- The Partitioning Decision
- Natural and Artificial Interferences
- Accuracy Factors
- Power Consumption issues

Section - V

· Sensor Networks in the Real World
- Hardware
- Environment
- Tools
- Simulators

Section - VI

· Current Areas of Adoption for the Sensor Network
- Current Application Areas for Sensor Networks
- Monitoring
- Tracking
- Transportation
- Communication

Section - VII

· Sensor Networks in Healthcare
- Healthcare and Sensor Networks
- Sensor Networks in Monitoring Patents and Elderly people
- Technical bottlenecks and challenges
- Improved sensor design
- Biocompatibility
- Energy Supply and Demand

Section - VIII

· Sensor Network and Smart Home
· Smart Home Basic Components
· Smart Home Standards
- X10
- Limitations of the standard
- Cost Estimation of the Available Technologies
- Budgeting and comparing device cost

Section - IX

· Quality of Service for Sensor Networks
· Quality Standards and Metrics
· Challenges ahead of QoS
· Factors & Scenarios influencing the QoS
· Steps against data uncertainty

Section - X

· Security Issues in Sensor Networks
· Implementing Secure Sensor Networks
· Using Sensor Networks for Security Measures
· Sensor Networks in Homeland Security
- Passport Control
- Border Security Application
- Air Defence System
- Environmental Monitor System
· Commercial Usages Targeting Factories
- Tracking
- Monitoring
- Inventory Control
- Automated Sales
- Process Control
· Products for Home

Section - XI

· Future of Sensor Networks and their Prototypes
- Asset and warehouse management
- Automotive
- Building monitoring and control
- Environmental Monitoring
- Healthcare
- Military Battlefield Awareness
- Security and surveillance
· Future Research
- Secure systems
- Embedded Operating Systems
- Group Management
- Lightweight Signal Processing
- High Data Rate Sensors

Section XII

· Sensor Network & Applications - Asia Pacific
- China
- Protocols and Standards
- Companies and Institutions Involved
- Present Status
- Roadmap of Technological Progress
- Future Potential
- Japan
- Protocols and Standards
- Companies and Institutions Involved
- Present Status
- Roadmap of Technological Progress
- Future Potential
- Singapore
- Protocols and Standards
- Companies and Institutions Involved
- Present Status
- Roadmap of Technological Progress
- Future Potential
- South Korea
- Protocols and Standards
- Companies and Institutions Involved
- Present Status
- Roadmap of Technological Progress
- Future Potential

Section XIII

· Conclusions