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Internet of Things (IoT) Component Capability Model for Research Testbed

September 17, 2020
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon
Internet of Things (IoT) is the product of the worlds of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT)converging. IoT combines the ability to observe the physical world with distributed computing systems that can combine and analyze the

Cloud Computing Service Metrics Description

April 24, 2018
Author(s)
Frederic J. de Vaulx, Eric D. Simmon, Robert B. Bohn
With cloud computing in the mainstream, there is a preponderance of cloud based services in the market and the choices for consumers increase daily. However, comparing the service offerings between cloud service providers is not a straightforward exercise

Evaluation of Cloud Computing Services Based on NIST SP 800-145

February 23, 2018
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon
This document provides clarification for qualifying a given computing capability as a cloud service by determining if it aligns with the NIST definition of cloud computing; and for categorizing a cloud service according to the most appropriate service

Cyber-Physical Social Systems: Getting People into the Loop

January 1, 2016
Author(s)
Sulayman Sowe, Eric D. Simmon, Koji Zettsu, Frederic J. de Vaulx, Irena Bojanova
This paper outlines the need to effectively integrate people into the design of a new generation of Cyber-Physical Social Systems (CPSS) and proposes a Human Service Capability Description Model to do it.

Designing a Cyber-Physical Cloud Computing Architecture

June 2, 2015
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, Sulayman Sowe, Koji Zettsu
In this era of inter-connectivity where almost everybody, everything, and anything are networked, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) also known as the Internet of Things (IoT) have emerged as vital systems that use information systems to observe and modify the

A Vision of Cyber-Physical Cloud Computing for Smart Networked Systems

August 26, 2013
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, Kyoung-sook Kim, Eswaran Subrahmanian, Ryong Lee, Frederic J. de Vaulx, Yohei Murakami, Koji Zettsu, Ram D. Sriram
A key aspect of the next generation Smart Networked System (SNS) is the bridge between the physical and virtual world. These systems that tightly interlink the cyber and physical worlds are often referred to as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). A CPS is the

Boundary Discovery in Complex Systems

September 5, 2012
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, Joseph Chalfoun, Arthur Griesser
Many of today’s extremely complex meta-systems are cross-domain, they require development by multiple stakeholder groups with different goals each implementing a sub-set of the functionality required for the entire meta-system to operate. As these systems

NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 2.0

February 16, 2012
Author(s)
George W. Arnold, Gerald FitzPatrick, David A. Wollman, Thomas L. Nelson, Paul A. Boynton, Galen H. Koepke, Allen R. Hefner Jr., Cuong Nguyen, Jeffrey A. Mazer, Dean Prochaska, Marianne M. Swanson, Tanya L. Brewer, Victoria Yan Pillitteri, David H. Su, Nada T. Golmie, Eric D. Simmon, Allan C. Eustis, David Holmberg, Steven T. Bushby, Michael D. Janezic, Ajitkumar Jillavenkatesa
The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 requires that NIST develop a framework of standards for the Smart Grid. This document is the second release of the framework first published in January, 2010. It covers the activities and outputs of

US Anti-Counterfeiting Standards Development Activities: An Overview

December 1, 2010
Author(s)
Yaw S. Obeng, Eric D. Simmon, YaShian Li-Baboud
Counterfeit electronics components impact performance, hence can be viewed as a reliability concern. Several different strategies have been proposed to mitigate the penetration and impact of counterfeits on the supply chain. Standards afford effective

Changing Environmental Regulations and the Electronics Industry

November 10, 2010
Author(s)
John V. Messina, Eric D. Simmon, Kevin G. Brady
In 2008, the European Union (EU) started a major review of its new class of environmental regulations with a broad review of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directives. The RoHS/WEEE

Information Management Gaps for Board Fabrication and Assembly

September 1, 2009
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, Jeff Pettinato
There are a number of driving forces that are impacting the information management needs of the board fabrication and assembly segments. The electronics industry is expanding beyond traditional industry boundaries at the same time it is shifting to a

Expanding Environmental Information Management: Meeting Future Requirements

April 25, 2009
Author(s)
John V. Messina, Eric D. Simmon
The environmental impact of product manufacturing, use, and disposal has become a worldwide concern. Laws and regulations designed to protect human health and the environment are being established throughout the global community. In addition to regulatory

Managing Materials Information in the Supply Chain

November 28, 2008
Author(s)
John V. Messina, Eric D. Simmon
One important aspect of sustainable manufacturing is the acquisition and management of product material information. This information may be used to improve the design and manufacturing process, facilitate recycling, and to help comply with regulations

Identity management standards for product life cycle of electronic parts

September 10, 2008
Author(s)
YaShian Li-Baboud, Eric D. Simmon, Yaw S. Obeng
The high profit opportunities, the diffused outsourcing of manufacturing and the structure of distribution networks make the electronics and its components susceptible to counterfeiting. Distinguishing the genuine article from counterfeit is increasingly

Environmental Trends Affecting Electronics Manufacturing

August 1, 2008
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, John V. Messina, Matthew L. Aronoff, Michael Cox
Companies that in the recent past were primarily concerned with satisfying environmental regulations are finding that environmental responsibility and environmental resource usage are of equal concern. Looking forward, manufacturers will be faced with the

Understanding EuP and REACH

June 10, 2008
Author(s)
John V. Messina, Eric D. Simmon
There has been a world-wide trend towards legislation meant to encourage sustainable manufacturing and minimize the environmental impact of product manufacturing. In the global economy, with its distributed supply chain, local environmental laws may affect

Understanding the IPC 175X Data Model

May 1, 2008
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, John V. Messina
More and more political bodies (countries, states, and unions) are enacting legislation designed to protect the environment from the impact of manufacturing. One category of restrictive legislation is called Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR). The

Information management for Environmental Concerns

February 8, 2008
Author(s)
Eric D. Simmon, John V. Messina, Kevin G. Brady
Around the world there is a growing awareness that the environmental impact from manufacturing needs to be minimized. Concerns about issues from toxic materials ending up in landfills to manufacturing process chelmicals causing health problems are causing

North American Environmental Compliance Attitudes Towards Electronics

September 27, 2007
Author(s)
Krista Botsford, John V. Messina, Eric D. Simmon
More and more countries are beginning eco-compliance legislation for electronics products. Where does the USA stand? This paper will discuss the following areas and attitudes towards environmental compliance in the USA: levels of legislation, who is (or