Virtual sensor network system and method for convergence of heterogeneous sensors

A method of converging sensors in a virtual sensor network system, the method comprising:

• executing, by a controller, a basic function of a node;
• executing, by the controller, components of the node using an algorithm;
• executing, by the controller, a sensor interface connected with the sensor of a vehicle to operate the sensor and receive the sensor data from the sensor;
• and
• executing, by the controller, a network interface connected with a node of an upper layer or a lower layer to receive command data and transmit sensor data.

A non-transitory computer readable medium containing program instructions executed by a controller, the computer readable medium comprising:

• program instructions that execute a basic function of a node;
• program instructions that execute components of the node using an algorithm;
• program instructions that control a sensor interface connected with the sensor of a vehicle to operate the sensor and receive the sensor data from the sensor;
• and
• program instructions that control a network interface connected with a node of an upper layer or a lower layer to receive command data and transmit sensor data.