CSE 481M – Home Networking Capstone
(sln 19556)
Spring 2011
MW 3:30-4:20
No add code needed, first come first served.
This Spring we’re offering a new capstone: Home Networking. The
course will be co-taught by
Ratul Mahajan (Microsoft Research), John Zahorjan, Colin Dixon, and
David Wetherall.
Here’s the intro the official course description:
“Homes are ever increasing hotbeds of new technology such as game
consoles, TVs, smartphones, cameras, tablets, and remotely
controllable lights and locks. This rapid pace of innovation, however,
is breeding heterogeneity and complexity that frustrates even
technically-savvy users’ attempts to manage their technological
devices or implement functionality that uses these devices in
combination. For instance, it is impossible for most users to view
video captured by their security camera on their smartphone when they
are not at home.
The course focus is on developing solutions for the connected home – a
home rich with sensors, actuators, controllers, processors, and input
and output devices. Orientation is towards systems software –
infrastructure that facilitates building effective applications for
the home space. Example devices typical in modern homes will be
provided, along with (possibly research prototype) software
infrastructure. Classes are a mix of readings, lectures, and
discussions. A very significant team project component is involved. ”
Home networking is causing us to rethink many of the basic mechanisms
used in computing. The course will provide some exposure to what the
research (and business) communities are doing in this space. It will
also be an opportunity to build that application you’ve always wanted
to enable your alarm clock to start up your shower, and to prevent
your neighbor’s alarm clock from starting your shower.
More of the course description, as well as a tentative outline of
topics and project ideas, can be found here:
http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/zahorjan/cse481m/11sp/index.shtml
More information can be obtained from any of the course staff.