iOS hardware as a sensor platform: DMM case study

Abstract

iOS is Apple's mobile operating system and is presently used on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The hardware platforms associated with the iOS operating system provide a powerful platform for sensor applications. In this paper, we provide a case study on the development of a digital multimeter (DMM) using an iPod Touch. The DMM case study addresses the major subsystems (hardware, software, and firmware) of a typical sensor platform and specific advantages of implementation using an iOS device.