14,033 research outputs found
Prevention of cyberattacks in WSN and packet drop by CI framework and information processing protocol using AI and Big Data
As the reliance on wireless sensor networks (WSNs) rises in numerous sectors,
cyberattack prevention and data transmission integrity become essential
problems. This study provides a complete framework to handle these difficulties
by integrating a cognitive intelligence (CI) framework, an information
processing protocol, and sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) and big
data analytics approaches. The CI architecture is intended to improve WSN
security by dynamically reacting to an evolving threat scenario. It employs
artificial intelligence algorithms to continuously monitor and analyze network
behavior, identifying and mitigating any intrusions in real time. Anomaly
detection algorithms are also included in the framework to identify packet drop
instances caused by attacks or network congestion. To support the CI
architecture, an information processing protocol focusing on efficient and
secure data transfer within the WSN is introduced. To protect data integrity
and prevent unwanted access, this protocol includes encryption and
authentication techniques. Furthermore, it enhances the routing process with
the use of AI and big data approaches, providing reliable and timely packet
delivery. Extensive simulations and tests are carried out to assess the
efficiency of the suggested framework. The findings show that it is capable of
detecting and preventing several forms of assaults, including as
denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, node compromise, and data tampering.
Furthermore, the framework is highly resilient to packet drop occurrences,
which improves the WSN's overall reliability and performanc
Beam scanning by liquid-crystal biasing in a modified SIW structure
A fixed-frequency beam-scanning 1D antenna based on Liquid Crystals (LCs) is designed for application in 2D scanning with lateral alignment. The 2D array environment imposes full decoupling of adjacent 1D antennas, which often conflicts with the LC requirement of DC biasing: the proposed design accommodates both. The LC medium is placed inside a Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) modified to work as a Groove Gap Waveguide, with radiating slots etched on the upper broad wall, that radiates as a Leaky-Wave Antenna (LWA). This allows effective application of the DC bias voltage needed for tuning the LCs. At the same time, the RF field remains laterally confined, enabling the possibility to lay several antennas in parallel and achieve 2D beam scanning. The design is validated by simulation employing the actual properties of a commercial LC medium
Blockchain-Empowered Security Enhancement IoT Framework in Building Management System
Centralized architectures, like the cloud model, have their advantages, but they also come with drawbacks, such as higher upfront costs, longer deployment times, and a higher probability of catastrophic failure. Building Management Systems (BMS) is an application that can adopt Internet of Things (IoT) designs and services. However, implementing IoT in a highly modular environment with various moving parts and interdependencies between stakeholders can create security issues. Therefore, this paper proposes a system design using Blockchain technology as a means to protect and control the system, which includes the integration of IoT and BMS technologies. This paper has also included broad discussion on current Blockchain based IoT solution and its IoT limitations in Building Management Systems
A Human-Centric Metaverse Enabled by Brain-Computer Interface: A Survey
The growing interest in the Metaverse has generated momentum for members of
academia and industry to innovate toward realizing the Metaverse world. The
Metaverse is a unique, continuous, and shared virtual world where humans embody
a digital form within an online platform. Through a digital avatar, Metaverse
users should have a perceptual presence within the environment and can interact
and control the virtual world around them. Thus, a human-centric design is a
crucial element of the Metaverse. The human users are not only the central
entity but also the source of multi-sensory data that can be used to enrich the
Metaverse ecosystem. In this survey, we study the potential applications of
Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technologies that can enhance the experience of
Metaverse users. By directly communicating with the human brain, the most
complex organ in the human body, BCI technologies hold the potential for the
most intuitive human-machine system operating at the speed of thought. BCI
technologies can enable various innovative applications for the Metaverse
through this neural pathway, such as user cognitive state monitoring, digital
avatar control, virtual interactions, and imagined speech communications. This
survey first outlines the fundamental background of the Metaverse and BCI
technologies. We then discuss the current challenges of the Metaverse that can
potentially be addressed by BCI, such as motion sickness when users experience
virtual environments or the negative emotional states of users in immersive
virtual applications. After that, we propose and discuss a new research
direction called Human Digital Twin, in which digital twins can create an
intelligent and interactable avatar from the user's brain signals. We also
present the challenges and potential solutions in synchronizing and
communicating between virtual and physical entities in the Metaverse
A Conceptual Framework for Designing Interactive Human-Centred Building Spaces to Enhance User Experience in Specific-Purpose Buildings
Human/User interaction with buildings are mostly restricted to interacting
with building automation systems through user-interfaces that mainly aim to
improve energy efficiency of buildings and ensure comfort of occupants. This
research builds on the existing theories of Human-Building Interaction (HBI)
and proposes a novel conceptual framework for HBI that combines the concepts of
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Ambient Intelligence (AmI). The proposed
framework aims to study the needs of occupants in specific-purpose buildings,
which is currently undermined. Specifically, we explore the application of the
proposed HBI framework to improve the learning experience of students in
academic buildings. Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted
among students who are considered primary occupants of Goodwin Hall, a flagship
smart engineering building at Virginia Tech. Qualitative coding and concept
mapping were used to analyze the qualitative data and determine the impact of
occupant-specific needs on the learning experience of students in academic
buildings. The occupant-specific problem that was found to have the highest
direct impact on learning experience was finding study space and highest
indirect impact was Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ). We discuss new ideas for
designing Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI), e.g. Augmented Reality (AR),
increase the perceivable affordances for building occupants and considering a
context-aware ubiquitous analytics-based strategy to provide services that are
tailored to address the identified needs
2023-2024 Boise State University Undergraduate Catalog
This catalog is primarily for and directed at students. However, it serves many audiences, such as high school counselors, academic advisors, and the public. In this catalog you will find an overview of Boise State University and information on admission, registration, grades, tuition and fees, financial aid, housing, student services, and other important policies and procedures. However, most of this catalog is devoted to describing the various programs and courses offered at Boise State
Intelligent computing : the latest advances, challenges and future
Computing is a critical driving force in the development of human civilization. In recent years, we have witnessed the emergence of intelligent computing, a new computing paradigm that is reshaping traditional computing and promoting digital revolution in the era of big data, artificial intelligence and internet-of-things with new computing theories, architectures, methods, systems, and applications. Intelligent computing has greatly broadened the scope of computing, extending it from traditional computing on data to increasingly diverse computing paradigms such as perceptual intelligence, cognitive intelligence, autonomous intelligence, and human computer fusion intelligence. Intelligence and computing have undergone paths of different evolution and development for a long time but have become increasingly intertwined in recent years: intelligent computing is not only intelligence-oriented but also intelligence-driven. Such cross-fertilization has prompted the emergence and rapid advancement of intelligent computing
Modelling, Monitoring, Control and Optimization for Complex Industrial Processes
This reprint includes 22 research papers and an editorial, collected from the Special Issue "Modelling, Monitoring, Control and Optimization for Complex Industrial Processes", highlighting recent research advances and emerging research directions in complex industrial processes. This reprint aims to promote the research field and benefit the readers from both academic communities and industrial sectors
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