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Sensor and Ad-Hoc Networks
by Xiang-Yang Li Kia Makki S. Kami Makki Niki Pissinou Masoumeh Karimi Shamila MakkiThis book brings together leading researchers and developers in the field of wireless sensor networks to explain the special problems and challenges of the algorithmic aspects of sensor and ad-hoc networks. The book also fosters communication not only between the different sensor and ad-hoc communities, but also between those communities and the distributed systems and information systems communities. The topics addressed pertain to the sensors and mobile environment.
Sensor- and Video-Based Activity and Behavior Computing: Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Activity and Behavior Computing (ABC 2021) (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #291)
by Md Atiqur Rahman Ahad Sozo Inoue Daniel Roggen Kaori FujinamiThis book presents the best-selected research papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Activity and Behavior Computing (ABC 2021), during 20–22 October 2021. The book includes works related to the field of vision- and sensor-based human action or activity and behavior analysis and recognition. It covers human activity recognition (HAR), action understanding, gait analysis, gesture recognition, behavior analysis, emotion, and affective computing, and related areas. The book addresses various challenges and aspects of human activity recognition—both in sensor-based and vision-based domains. It can be considered as an excellent treasury related to the human activity and behavior computing.
Sensor Circuits and Switching for Stringed Instruments: Humbucking Pairs, Triples, Quads and Beyond
by Donald L. BakerThis book presents new methods of circuit design for guitar electronics, based directly upon U.S. Non-Provisional Patent Applications. By systematic construction of unique series-parallel circuit topologies, the author shows how many series-parallel circuits are possible, including non-matched single-coil pickups, humbucking pickups, and humbucking combinations of matched single-coil pickups. This allows designers to avoid unnecessary and confusing duplicate circuits in pickup switching systems. It shows how electromechanical switches cannot produce the maximum number of tones for more than 2 or 3 pickups. Thus the author discloses an efficient micro-controller and cross-point switch architecture to replace mechanical switches, and allow access to the maximum number of tones. The discussion continues, developing humbucking circuits for odd numbers of matched single-coil pickups, extendable to any odd or even number, greater than 1, using a simplified switching system with very simple rules. It abandons some tones in favor of producing all-humbucking and unique tones, no matter what the switching choice. The author discloses both mechanical and digital switching versions. Then, based on using humbucking basis vectors, the author discloses variable-gain circuits that duplicate all possible switched humbucking tone circuits, and produces all the continuous tone gradations in between. The presentation includes analog and digitally controlled systems. The object of all the disclosures: give the guitarist or pianist a system which allows going from bright to warm tones and back, without ever needing to know which pickups are used in what combination.
Sensor Data Analysis and Management: The Role of Deep Learning
by A. Suresh R. Udendhran M.S. Irfan AhmedDiscover detailed insights into the methods, algorithms, and techniques for deep learning in sensor data analysis Sensor Data Analysis and Management: The Role of Deep Learning delivers an insightful and practical overview of the applications of deep learning techniques to the analysis of sensor data. The book collects cutting-edge resources into a single collection designed to enlighten the reader on topics as varied as recent techniques for fault detection and classification in sensor data, the application of deep learning to Internet of Things sensors, and a case study on high-performance computer gathering and processing of sensor data. The editors have curated a distinguished group of perceptive and concise papers that show the potential of deep learning as a powerful tool for solving complex modelling problems across a broad range of industries, including predictive maintenance, health monitoring, financial portfolio forecasting, and driver assistance. The book contains real-time examples of analyzing sensor data using deep learning algorithms and a step-by-step approach for installing and training deep learning using the Python keras library. Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to the Internet of Things for human activity recognition, based on wearable sensor data An exploration of the benefits of neural networks in real-time environmental sensor data analysis Practical discussions of supervised learning data representation, neural networks for predicting physical activity based on smartphone sensor data, and deep-learning analysis of location sensor data for human activity recognition An analysis of boosting with XGBoost for sensor data analysis Perfect for industry practitioners and academics involved in deep learning and the analysis of sensor data, Sensor Data Analysis and Management: The Role of Deep Learning will also earn a place in the libraries of undergraduate and graduate students in data science and computer science programs.
Sensor Materials (Series In Sensors Ser.)
by P.T Moseley J CrockerBecause artificial sensors have assumed a major role in both domestic and industrial settings, the development of new technologies continues. Sensor Materials is the first publication that approaches the subject of sensors from a materials standpoint and provides a global overview of the field in a single, compact, and accessible volume.Introductory chapters present a solid introduction to the classification of sensors and the various properties of materials used in sensing. The subsequent chapters deal with specific areas of sensor materials, including metal, semiconductor, dielectric, solid electrolytic, magnetic, fiber optics, radiant, and biological materials. In addition, there is substantial bibliographic information that provides a source of published research literature for each sensor.
Sensor Networks
by Gianluigi FerrariThis book collects very recent results in the realm of sensor networking. In particular, it links the theory of sensor networking with practical and implementation aspects. Such, it highlights how sensor networking represents a very interesting research/application area, allowing a researcher to apply his theories and a practitioner to "see" the theories behind his/her used technologies.
Sensor Networks and Signal Processing: Proceedings of the 2nd Sensor Networks and Signal Processing (SNSP 2019), 19-22 November 2019, Hualien, Taiwan (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #176)
by Sheng-Lung Peng Margarita N. Favorskaya Han-Chieh ChaoThis book offers a collection of high-quality research papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Sensor Networks and Signal Processing (SNSP 2019), held in Taiwan on November 19–22, 2019. It presents novel contributions in the areas of sensor and actuator networks, wireless networks, networking and protocols, security and privacy, wireless communications, distributed algorithms, Internet of Things, system modeling and performance analysis, fault tolerance/diagnostics, information management, data mining and analysis, embedded systems design, signal theory, signal and image processing, detection and estimation, spectral analysis, software developments, pattern recognition, data processing, remote sensing, big data, machine learning, information and coding theory, and industrial applications.
Sensor Networks for Sustainable Development
by Mohammad Ilyas el-Hadi M. Aggoune Sami Alwakeel Mohammed AlwakeelRecent advances in technology and manufacturing have made it possible to create small, powerful, energy-efficient, cost-effective sensor nodes for specialized telecommunication applications—nodes "smart" enough to be capable of adaptation, self-awareness, and self-organization. Sensor Networks for Sustainable Development examines sensor network technologies that increase the quality of human life and encourage societal progress with minimal effect on the earth’s natural resources and environment. Organized as a collection of articles authored by leading experts in the field, this valuable reference captures the current state of the art and explores applications where sensor networks are used for sustainable development in: Agriculture Environment Energy Healthcare Transportation Disaster management Beneficial to designers and planners of emerging telecommunication networks, researchers in related industries, and students and academia seeking to learn about the impact of sensor networks on sustainable development, Sensor Networks for Sustainable Development provides scientific tutorials and technical information about smart sensor networks and their use in everything from remote patient monitoring to improving safety on the roadways and beyond.
Sensor networks in theory and practice: Successfully realize embedded systems projects
by Ansgar Meroth Petre SoraThe book provides an important foundation for understanding the Internet of Things by offering insight into common networking protocols from the microcontroller world and introducing important sensors and other devices, as well as their use and programming. All concepts shown are illustrated with practical circuit and programming examples from the authors' many years of experience. In addition, open libraries for controlling the devices presented in the book are available for readers to download from the publisher's home page. The second edition includes some new devices, especially in the area of networks, a more detailed description of the operating principles of some sensors as well as further tips and tricks for programming.
Sensor Networks with IEEE 802.15.4 Systems
by Marco Martalo' Chiara Buratti Roberto Verdone Gianluigi FerrariThis book presents a simple, yet complete, approach to the design and performance analysis of distributed processing algorithms and techniques suitable for IEEE 802.15.4 networks. In particular, the book focuses on the bottom two layers of the ISO/OSI stack (Physical and Medium Access Control), discussing also a few issue related to routing. The book is a the synergistic combination of signal processing aspects on the one hand and MAC and connectivity issues on the other hand. The goal of the book is to clearly link physical layer aspects with medium access and topology aspects, in order to provide the reader with a clear understanding of how to approach the design of proper distributed signal processing and medium access algorithms in this context.
Sensor Systems: Fundamentals and Applications
by Clarence W. de SilvaThis book covers sensors and multiple sensor systems, including sensor networks and multi-sensor data fusion. It presents the physics and principles of operation and discusses sensor selection, ratings and performance specifications, necessary hardware and software for integration into an engineering system and signal processing and data analysis. Additionally, it discusses parameter estimation, decision making and practical applications. Even though the book has all the features of a course textbook, it also contains a wealth of practical information on the subject.
Sensor Systems and Software
by Eiman Kanjo Dirk TrossenThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sensor Systems and Software, S-Cube 2014, held in Coventry, UK, in October 2014. The 12 revised full papers presented were selected from 16 submissions and cover technologies for wireless sensor networks, including security protocols, middleware, analysis tools and frameworks.
Sensor Systems and Software
by Michele Magno Fabien Ferrero Vedran BilasThis book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 7th EAI International Conference on Sensor Systems and Software, S-Cube 2016, held in Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France, in December 2016. The 15 revised full papers and 5 invited papers cover technologies for wireless sensor networks, smart city and industry 4. 0 applications, and smart sensing.
Sensor Systems Simulations: From Concept to Solution
by Willem Dirk van Driel Oliver Pyper Cornelia SchumannThis book describes for readers various technical outcomes from the EU-project IoSense. The authors discuss sensor integration, including LEDs, dust sensors, LIDAR for automotive driving and 8 more, demonstrating their use in simulations for the design and fabrication of sensor systems. Readers will benefit from the coverage of topics such as sensor technologies for both discrete and integrated innovative sensor devices, suitable for high volume production, electrical, mechanical, security and software resources for integration of sensor system components into IoT systems and IoT-enabling systems, and IoT sensor system reliability.Describes from component to system level simulation, how to use the available simulation techniques for reaching a proper design with good performance;Explains how to use simulation techniques such as Finite Elements, Multi-body, Dynamic, stochastics and many more in the virtual design of sensor systems;Demonstrates the integration of several sensor solutions (thermal, dust, occupancy, distance, awareness and more) into large-scale system solutions in several industrial domains (Lighting, automotive, transport and more);Includes state-of-the-art simulation techniques, both multi-scale and multi-physics, for use in the electronic industry.
Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications
by Michael J. Mcgrath Cliodhna Ní ScanaillSensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications explores the key aspects of sensor technologies, covering wired, wireless, and discrete sensors for the specific application domains of healthcare, wellness and environmental sensing. It discusses the social, regulatory, and design considerations specific to these domains. The book provides an application-based approach using real-world examples to illustrate the application of sensor technologies in a practical and experiential manner. The book guides the reader from the formulation of the research question, through the design and validation process, to the deployment and management phase of sensor applications. The processes and examples used in the book are primarily based on research carried out by Intel or joint academic research programs. "Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications provides an extensive overview of sensing technologies and their applications in healthcare, wellness, and environmental monitoring. From sensor hardware to system applications and case studies, this book gives readers an in-depth understanding of the technologies and how they can be applied. I would highly recommend it to students or researchers who are interested in wireless sensing technologies and the associated applications. " Dr. Benny Lo Lecturer, The Hamlyn Centre, Imperial College of London "This timely addition to the literature on sensors covers the broad complexity of sensing, sensor types, and the vast range of existing and emerging applications in a very clearly written and accessible manner. It is particularly good at capturing the exciting possibilities that will occur as sensor networks merge with cloud-based ''big data'' analytics to provide a host of new applications that will impact directly on the individual in ways we cannot fully predict at present. It really brings this home through the use of carefully chosen case studies that bring the overwhelming concept of ''big data'' down to the personal level of individual life and health. " Dermot Diamond Director, National Centre for Sensor Research, Principal Investigator, CLARITY Centre for Sensor Web Technologies, Dublin City University "Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications takes the reader on an end-to-end journey of sensor technologies, covering the fundamentals from an engineering perspective, introducing how the data gleaned can be both processed and visualized, in addition to offering exemplar case studies in a number of application domains. It is a must-read for those studying any undergraduate course that involves sensor technologies. It also provides a thorough foundation for those involved in the research and development of applied sensor systems. I highly recommend it to any engineer who wishes to broaden their knowledge in this area!" Chris Nugent Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Ulster What you''ll learn The relevant sensing approaches and the hardware and software components required to capture and interpret sensor data. The importance of regulations governing medical devices. A design methodology for developing and deploying successful home- and community-based technologies, supported by relevant case studies. Health, wellness, and environmental sensing applications and how they work. The challenges and future directions of sensing in these domains. Who this book is for Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and Environmental Applications is targeted at clinical and technical researchers, engineers, and students who want to understand the current state of the art in sensor applications in these domains. The reader gains a full awareness of the key technical and non-technical challenges that must be addressed in the development of successful end-to-end sensor applications. Real-world examples help give the reader practical insights into the successful development, deployment, and management o...
Sensoren für die Prozess- und Fabrikautomation: Funktion - Ausführung - Anwendung
by Stefan Hesse Gerhard SchnellDas inhaltlich erweiterte und in Praxis wie Ausbildung gut aufgenommene Buch bietet einen Überblick über physikalische Grundlagen und Funktionen von Sensoren in der Fabrikautomation. Es ist nach Aufgaben von Sensoren gegliedert und zeigt an vielen Beispielen Wirkungsweise und Anwendung, auch in der Robotik. Für Begriffe der Sensorik wird die englische Übersetzung angegeben. Im Minilexikon werden 264 Fachtermini erklärt.
Sensoren in Wissenschaft und Technik: Funktionsweise und Einsatzgebiete
by Ekbert Hering Gert SchönfelderDas Buch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über physikalische Grundlagen, Funktionen und Applikationen von Sensoren. Es ist nach den Aufgabenfeldern von Sensoren gegliedert und zeigt anhand typischer Einsatzbeispiele anschaulich deren Anwendung. Sensorisch erfassbare Messgrößen sind z.B. mechanische, dynamische, thermische sowie elektrische und magnetische. Weiterhin werden auch optische und akustische Sensoren in deren Anwendung im Buch detailliert behandelt. Die Sensor-Signale werden aufgenommen, weiterverarbeitet und in Steuersignale für Aktoren umgewandelt. Solche Sensorsysteme werden ebenfalls vorgestellt.
Sensorgestützte Kartierung von Bodeneigenschaften für die teilflächenspezifische Kalkung: Textur, pH und Humus: Von den Messwerten zur Streukarte
by Eckart Kramer Jörg Rühlmann Robin GebbersDieses Open Access Buch vermittelt fundierte Grundlagen und praxisorientierte Anleitungen für die genaue Kartierung von Ackerflächen auf der Grundlage von Bodenparametern wie Textur, pH-Wert und Humusgehalt. Es werden die gegenwärtig bestgeeigneten Kartierungsverfahren beschrieben. Von der Bereinigung der Bodensensordaten bis hin zur Erstellung von Streukarten und der Auswahl des optimalen Kalkdüngers wird jeder Schritt des Prozesses detailliert erklärt. Sämtliche Funktionen und Algorithmen zum Buch sind als “R”-Skripte via Download verfügbar. Mit Hilfe von Beispieldaten und einem Tutorial kann die Prozesskette zur Streukartenerstellung mit der freien Softwareumgebung “R” als Einstieg in mathematische Methoden des Precision Farming, u.a. räumliche Statistik und Entscheidungsunterstützungsalgorithmen, nachvollzogen werden. Darüber hinaus bietet dieses Buch praktische Einblicke in die landwirtschaftliche Praxis, indem es die Bedeutung präziser Bodentexturkarten für eine effiziente Grunddüngung erläutert. Anhand von anschaulichen Praxisbeispielen werden die Auswirkungen ungenauer Bodeninformationen auf die Nährstoffversorgung des Bodens und die Umwelt verdeutlicht. Mit seinem ganzheitlichen Ansatz liefert dieses Buch nicht nur praktische Anleitungen, sondern auch wertvolles Hintergrundwissen zu Fachthemen wie Bodenacidität, Kalkdüngestoffen und Kartierungsmethoden. Es ist ein idealer Begleiter für Landwirt*innen, Berater*innen und Wissenschaftler*innen, die ihre landwirtschaftlichen Praktiken optimieren und ihre Erträge steigern möchten.
The Sensorium of the Drone and Communities
by Kathrin MaurerA comprehensive overview of how civilian drones sense the world and how they build the aesthetic imaginaries of our communities.Drone technology has garnered critical attention across many fields, from engineering to the humanities. While the first wave of drone scholarship was key in initiating the debate on drones, it also privileged the idea of the &“scopic regime&”—a militarized regime of hypervisuality—in its analyses of the connection between vision and power. The Sensorium of the Drone and Communities broadens the drone&’s spectrum of perception by acknowledging its creative, life-affirming possibility with the notion of the sensorium. The sensorium of the drone is a multimedia, synesthetic sensing assemblage in which the human agent is enmeshed with the drone. Drone sensoria can sense in many more ways than the scopic regime—with sound, touch, smell, temperature, and movement.In The Sensorium of the Drone and Communities, Kathrin Maurer shows how drone sensoria can change our understanding of human communities by constructing imaginaries of social communities based on decentralized and fluid sensing processes. Maurer takes an aesthetic approach to technology, working with two understandings of aesthetics. One understanding refers to aesthetics as a way of experiencing, and it explores how the drone-human assemblage perceives the world. The other refers to aesthetic mimetic representation, and focuses on how aesthetic drone imaginaries in literature, popular culture, visual arts, and films negotiate the sensorial technology of the drone.Bringing together key ideas in technology studies, studies of aerial views, visual and aesthetic studies, posthuman sensing, machine–human interaction, and communities, The Sensorium of the Drone and Communities sheds a welcome and necessary light on this technology&’s creative potential as well as its dangers and risks.
Sensorless AC Electric Motor Control
by Alain Glumineau Jesús León MoralesThis monograph shows the reader how to avoid the burdens of sensor cost, reduced internal physical space, and system complexity in the control of AC motors. Many applications fields electric vehicles, wind- and wave-energy converters and robotics, among them will benefit. Sensorless AC Electric Motor Control describes the elimination of physical sensors and their replacement with observers, i. e. , software sensors. Robustness is introduced to overcome problems associated with the unavoidable imperfection of knowledge of machine parameters resistance, inertia, and so on encountered in real systems. The details of a large number of speed- and/or position-sensorless ideas for different types of permanent-magnet synchronous motors and induction motors are presented along with several novel observer designs for electrical machines. Control strategies are developed using high-order, sliding-mode and quasi-continuous-sliding-mode techniques and two types of observer controller schemes based on backstepping and sliding-mode techniques are described. Experimental results validate the performance of these observer and controller configurations with test trajectories of significance in difficult sensorless-AC-machine problems. Control engineers working with AC motors in a variety of industrial environments will find the space-and-cost-saving ideas detailed in Sensorless AC Electric Motor Control of much interest. Academic researchers and graduate students from electrical, mechanical and control-engineering backgrounds will be able to see how advanced theoretical control can be applied in meaningful real systems. "
Sensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives (IEEE Press Series on Control Systems Theory and Applications)
by Zi Qiang Zhu Xi Meng WuSensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives A comprehensive resource providing basic principles and state-of-the art developments in sensorless control technologies for permanent magnet synchronous machine drives Sensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives highlights the global research achievements over the last three decades and the sensorless techniques developed by the authors and their colleagues, and covers sensorless control techniques of permanent magnet machines, discussing issues and solutions. Many worked application examples are included to aid in practical understanding of concepts. Written by pioneering authors in the field, Sensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives covers topics such as: Permanent magnet brushless AC and DC drives Single three-phase, dual three-phase, and open winding machines Modern control theory based sensorless methods, covering model reference adaptive system, sliding mode observer, extended Kalman filter, and model predictive control Flux-linkage and back-EMF based methods for non-salient machines, and active flux-linkage and extended back-EMF methods for salient machines Pulsating and rotating high frequency sinusoidal and square wave signal injection methods with current or voltage response, at different reference frames, and selection of amplitude and frequency for injection signal Sensorless control techniques based on detecting third harmonic or zero-crossings of back-EMF waveforms Parasitic effects in fundamental and high frequency models, impacts on position estimation and compensation schemes, covering cross-coupling magnetic saturation, load effect, machine saliency and multiple saliencies Describing basic principles, examples, challenges, and practical solutions, Sensorless Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives is a highly comprehensive resource on the subject for professionals working on electrical machines and drives, particularly permanent magnet machines, and researchers working on electric vehicles, wind power generators, household appliances, and industrial automation.
Sensornetzwerke in Theorie und Praxis: Embedded Systems-projekte Erfolgreich Realisieren
by Ansgar Meroth Petre SoraDas Buch bildet eine wichtige Grundlage für das Verständnis des Internet of Things, indem es einen Einblick in gängige Vernetzungsprotokolle aus der Mikrocontrollerwelt bietet und wichtige Sensoren und andere Bausteine, sowie deren Einsatz und Programmierung vorstellt. Alle gezeigten Konzepte werden durch praktische Schaltungs- und Programmierbeispiele aus den langjährigen Erfahrungen der Autoren illustriert. Daneben stehen den Lesern offene Bibliotheken für die Ansteuerung der im Buch präsentierten Bauteile auf der Verlagshomepage zum Herunterladen bereit.
Sensornetzwerke in Theorie und Praxis: Embedded Systems-Projekte erfolgreich realisieren
by Ansgar Meroth Petre SoraDas Buch bildet eine wichtige Grundlage für das Verständnis des Internet of Things, indem es einen Einblick in gängige Vernetzungsprotokolle aus der Mikrocontrollerwelt bietet und wichtige Sensoren und andere Bausteine, sowie deren Einsatz und Programmierung vorstellt. Alle gezeigten Konzepte werden durch praktische Schaltungs- und Programmierbeispiele aus den langjährigen Erfahrungen der Autoren illustriert. Daneben stehen den Lesern offene Bibliotheken für die Ansteuerung der im Buch präsentierten Bauteile auf der Verlagshomepage zum Herunterladen bereit. Die zweite Auflage beinhaltet einige neue Bausteine, insbesondere im Bereich der Netzwerke, eine ausführlichere Beschreibung der Funktionsprinzipien einiger Sensoren sowie weitere Tipps und Tricks zum Programmieren.
Sensors: Proceedings Of The Second National Conference On Sensors, Rome 19-21 February 2014 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #319)
by Bruno Andò Francesco Baldini Corrado Di Natale Vittorio Ferrari Vincenzo Marletta Giovanna Marrazza Valeria Militello Giorgia Miolo Marco Rossi Lorenzo Scalise Pietro SicilianoThis book contains a selection of papers presented at the Second National Conference on Sensors held in Rome 19-21 February 2014. The conference highlighted state-of-the-art results from both theoretical and applied research in the field of sensors and related technologies. This book presents material in an interdisciplinary approach, covering many aspects of the disciplines related to sensors, including physics, chemistry, materials science, biology and applications.
Sensors
by Bruno Andò Francesco Baldini Corrado Di Natale Giovanna Marrazza Pietro SicilianoProceedings of SPIE present the original research papers presented at SPIE conferences and other high-quality conferences in the broad-ranging fields of optics and photonics. These books provide prompt access to the latest innovations in research and technology in their respective fields. Proceedings of SPIE are among the most cited references in patent literature.