Project on Mobile Phone based Remote Monitoring System


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Abstract

This thesis investigates embedded databases and graphical interfaces for the MicroBaseJ
project. The project aim is the development of an integrated database and GUI user
interface for a typical 3G, or 2.5G, mobile phone with Java MIDP2 capability. This
includes methods for data acquisition, mobile data and information communication,
data management, and remote user interface.

Introduction

The thesis proposes a remotely controlled mobile application for horticulture. This
chapter introduces the project’s background and reviews mobile application areas,
databases, and communication protocols for mobile applications. It also discusses some
embedded databases available for mobile applications. Some topics for user interface
theory and design are presented in this chapter. Next, the project objective and project
plan are proposed.

The Project Background

Mobile phones have been part of our lives for over a decade. There have been many
research studies on the use of wireless services for remote monitoring and control over
these years [1]. In the early stage of mobile phone usage, however, the growth of mobile
applications had been limited by the non-availability of efficient handsets and secure
wireless networks.

Mobile Application Field and Architecture

There have been a number of research projects related to the use of the cell phone as a
remote monitor and controller. Most of these projects have focused on telemedicine,
education, control of plant and home appliances, and spatial information services.
Below we discuss concisely some of the popular application areas.

Mobile Database Applications

Many different types of databases have been applied in a variety of mobile applications.
Some database engines are based on the file system. A mobile Web Service system,
which used VS.net tools, C# language, and the Asp.net technique, was proposed by
Gao, Wang, Jiang and Sun [20]. In addition, Bakos, Farkas and Nurminen [21]
proposed a search method for phonebook-based smart phone networks. This search
engine allowed users to search the information in ways that were closer to a universal
human perception of value and reliability.

Mobile Application Interface Review

The user interface is the end point for the user. Hence its appropriate design is very
important to the user. There have been a number of mobile applications focusing on
user interface design over recent years. Imai, Ooga, Yamane, Sadayuki, Iwamoto and
Masuda [24] investigated a monitoring system integrating network cameras, an
integrated web/mail/database server, and web-based high performance mobile phones.
The mobile phone user could access the relevant information located in a server via a
graphic user interface. In addition, Yang and Kou [25] proposed a model for monitoring
and control of PC clusters from a mobile phone. The user interface for mobile phones
was designed in a graphic mode. Further, Rahman, Bhalla and Hashimoto [26] proposed
a high level user interface for Information Requirement Elicitation (IRE). A mobile web
user can access the server information through the Query-By-Object approach.