Intelligent and Universal Network Capable Application Processor

Physical Optics Corporation (POC) proposes to develop a new Intelligent Seamless Network Capable Application Processor (ISNCAP) as a next generation Network Capable Application Processor (NCAP) with universal capability in terms of rich networking interfaces, flexible and affordable hardware, and easily programmable software. NCAP will perform sensor fusion, data acquisition, and other required operations for smart, fast processing of raw sensor data. POC's proposed system will be capable of communicating with the majority of existing communication interfaces (IEEE 802.x, IEEE 1451.x, serial interfaces, Low-Voltage Differential Signaling, IR, Bluetooth, etc.), and the generalized embedded hardware and software architecture will make maximum use of customizable programming of ISNCAP. ISNCAP hardware will be implemented using loosely coupled processor architecture with RISC processors to optimize its real-time capability, data redundancy, and networking performance. ISNCAP software will be implemented on top of a real-time operating system (RTOS) with separate modules for data analysis, data truncation, data error correction, data fusion, and networking for optimal performance in data handling and networking. In Phase I, the proposed system will be ruggedized to meet the Navy requirements for use in a shipboard environment, satisfying military specifications for shock, vibration, humidity, EMI, and other environmental conditions. POC's Intelligent and Seamless Network Capable Application Processor will satisfy all the requirements of next generation smart sensor and actuator applications, with a flexible network architecture, affordability and compactness, universal programming capability, and optimal expandability. ISNCAP will be affordable, compact, flexible, and modular - a universal solution to the sensor network application areas. ISNCAP will support large scale sensor networks regardless of environmental variations, with numerous means of communication. ISNCAP will be embraced in nuclear and other industrial plants, where hazardous conditions limit human access. ISNCAP's universal programming capability will benefit security and home automation.