Abstract Buildings consume about 41.1% of primary energy and 74% of the electricity in the
US Better or even optimal building energy control and operation strategies provide great …

Background Recently, many studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of
exergames on the social well-being of older adults. Objective The aim of this paper is to …

Linear system identification [1]-[4] is a basic step in modern control design approaches.
Starting from experimental data, a linear dynamic time-invariant model is identified to …

Background Adaptive behavioral interventions are individualized interventions that vary
support based on a person's evolving needs. Digital technologies enable these adaptive …

Optimal automatic operation of buildings and their subsystems in responding to signals from
a smart grid is essential to reduce energy demand, and to improve the power resilience. In …

Abstract Model based control has become a promising solution for building operation
optimization and energy saving. Accuracy and computationally efficiency are two of the most …

The aim of this article is to give a tutorial overview of frequency response function (FRF) or
impulse response (IR) function measurements of linear dynamic systems. These …

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by a lack of insulin production by the pancreas, causing
high blood glucose concentrations and requiring external insulin infusion to regulate blood …

There is significant evidence to show that physical activity reduces the risk of many chronic
diseases. With the rise of mobile health (mHealth) technologies, one promising approach is …

Lithium ion batteries are attracting significant and growing interest, because their high
energy and high power density render them an excellent option for energy storage …