16-bit embedded Web server

Abstract

The enormous growth of the Internet and its foray into every nook and corner of our life makes it an indispensable tool to work with. The integration of the ubiquitous internet with embedded devices brings about a plethora of applications. A typical example being monitoring and control of sensors via a standard internet browser, which can be programmed to automatically generate e-mail alerts on the occurrence of special events. Many applications are in home automation, medical diagnosis, process control, security and surveillance systems, card readers, building controls and robotics, using internet browser from anywhere around the world. This paper describes in detail the implementation of a 16-bit embedded Web server based on a 16-bit micro controller and an Ethernet LAN controller. A HTTP server is implemented to enable web based data acquisition and control.