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014 The Mesh

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Name The Mesh
Short Description
  • A vision for the future of the Internet based on the global sharing of control rather than knowledge – essentially, the creation of a dynamic, parallel world to the Web. The Mesh is an embedded systems approach that would provide universal device interoperability and address the issues of universal user interface design and ubiquitous computing. 
  • A proposed standard in the form of an XML based language has already been developed. The project might focus on making the current GUI concept demonstrator work for real devices. 
  • For an overview of the Mesh, read “Gear up for change”, IET Engineering & Technology, p42-44, 23 Feb 2008 (http://www2.theiet.org/oncomms/sector/computing/magazine.cfm?issueID=242&articleID=2CC0AE07-D5FB-7135-120912743FEA1C99) or email martin.strange AT alumni.adelaide.edu.au for the pdf of the article.
What problem is
being solved?
  • The Mesh would change how we go about software design, leading to greater efficiencies for the world of users, programmers and manufacturers.
Skills Required
  • Software language design.
  • XML, markup languages and W3C standards.
  • Control of device hardware.
Stakeholders
  • Readily identifiable stakeholders:
Suggested Collaborators (if known) Open to suggestions from interested parties.
Target and
End Market
  • Software Development Kit manufacturers?
  • Embedded device manufacturers.
Time Frame
  • Dependent on final scope of project.
'Champion' Name: Martin Strange
Company: Adelaide University
Relevant Grant(s)
(if known and if applicable)		  
Commercialisation Considerations (if known) Since The Mesh is about a universal means of controlling and networking any type of device, market size is unlimited. The challenge is getting acceptance for such a large-scale vision.
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