A dual Pyroelectric InfraRed (PIR) sensor node is used for human activity monitoring by
using simple data processing techniques. We first point out the limitations of existing …

Latent variable models provide a powerful framework for describing complex data by
capturing its structure with a combination of more compact unobserved variables. The …

Nowadays, proliferation of embedded systems is enhancing the possibilities of gathering
information by using wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Flexibility and ease of installation …

This monograph focuses on the design, implementation and characterization of a concurrent
dual band RF sensor for non-invasive detection of human vital signs. Exclusive title on …

1Department of Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Anhalt University of
Applied Sciences, Bernburger Str. 55, 06366, Köthen, Germany 2Institute of Non-Destructive …

Counting persons entering or leaving a space is known as people counting. Typically, this is
done at an entrance or exit. The people counter is an electronic device that automatically …

One of the most important conditions of a healthy and balanced diet is to meet 40-50% of the
daily protein that should be consumed from animal-derived proteins (Gökalp, 1984; Göğüş …

Feasibility of microwave Doppler radar for non-contact physiological monitoring and
detection is explored in this dissertation. Although there was significant progress during the …

Residential power consumption and the increasing environmental pollution emitted from the
electric generators have lead to the energy management focus. To minimize the power …

ABSTRACT Pyroelectric Infra-Red (PIR) sensors are used in many applications including
security. PIRs detect the presence of humans and animals from the radiation of their body …