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Jan 15, 2016DOI:
10.4314/njt.v35i1.22Keywords:
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PRECISE DELTA EXTRACTION SCHEME FOR REPROGRAMMING OF WIRELESS SENSOR NODES
Abstract
In this paper, we present a precise delta extraction scheme and tool for use in wireless sensor network reprogramming processes. Our approach involves the use of a novel algorithm based on SET theory and the unique pattern of the Execution Link File (ELF) structure to extract delta from two distinct firmware (original and the modified). The delta consist of two set of unique values: one set clearly indicate the address of where the change has occurred and the second relays the change Data content. In addition, we developed a set of metrics that relays the degree of modification made with respect to the original file. The scheme capabilities, when compared with similar utilities referred in literature, shows an appreciable capacity to reduce energy consumption rate as well as effect a reduction in the amount of memory space used during reprogramming processes.
