A1 Journal article (refereed)
Managing sensor data streams in a smart home application (2020)

Jansson, J., & Hakala, I. (2020). Managing sensor data streams in a smart home application. International Journal of Sensor Networks, 32(4), 247-258. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSNET.2020.106603

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Jansson, Johan; Hakala, Ismo

Journal or series: International Journal of Sensor Networks

ISSN: 1748-1279

eISSN: 1748-1287

Publication year: 2020

Volume: 32

Issue number: 4

Pages range: 247-258

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSNET.2020.106603

Publication open access: Not open

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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/69189

Abstract

A challenge in developing an ambient activity recognition system for use in elder care is finding a balance between the sophistication of the system and a cost structure that fits within the budgets of public and private sector healthcare organisations. Much activity recognition research in the context of elder care is based on dense networks of sensors and advanced methods, such as supervised machine learning algorithms. This paper presents the data processing aspects of an activity recognition system based on a simpler, knowledge-based unsupervised approach, designed for a sparse network of sensors. By structuring sensor data management as a streaming system, we provide a simple programming model for the application logic, which facilitates building a fault-tolerant system with the potential for distributed data management within the sensor network. The system, evaluated by a public sector healthcare organisation, constitutes an example of a system that is useful and has a sustainable cost structure.

Keywords: gerotechnology; home care; sensor networks; sensors; intelligent systems; smart houses

Free keywords: activity recognition; healthcare; home care; PIR; passive infrared sensor; sensor data; sensor data management; sensor data processing; sensor data streams; smart home; WSN; wireless sensor network

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2020

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