title: Ubiquitous virtual private network: a solution for WSN seamless integration.
abstract: Sensor networks are becoming an essential part of ubiquitous systems and applications. However, there are no well-defined protocols or mechanisms to access the sensor network from the enterprise information system. We consider this issue as a heterogeneous network interconnection problem, and as a result, the same concepts may be applied. Specifically, we propose the use of object-oriented middlewares to provide a virtual private network in which all involved elements (sensor nodes or computer applications) will be able to communicate as if all of them were in a single and uniform network.
authors.affiliation: Department of Technology and Information Systems, School of Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ronda de Toledo s/n, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain. David.Villa@uclm.es.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Villa
authors.affiliation: Department of Technology and Information Systems, School of Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ronda de Toledo s/n, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain. francisco.moya@uclm.es.
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Moya
authors.affiliation: Department of Technology and Information Systems, School of Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ronda de Toledo s/n, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain. felixjesus.villanueva@uclm.es.
authors.forename: Félix Jesús
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Villanueva
authors.affiliation: Department of Technology and Information Systems, School of Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ronda de Toledo s/n, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain. oscar.acena@uclm.es.
authors.forename: Óscar
authors.initials: Ó
authors.lastname: Aceña
authors.affiliation: Department of Technology and Information Systems, School of Computer Science, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Ronda de Toledo s/n, Ciudad Real 13071, Spain. juancarlos.lopez@uclm.es.
authors.forename: Juan Carlos
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: López
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D006801:Humans; D058998:Remote Sensing Technology; D059015:Wireless Technology