Indoor Occupancy Sensing via Networked Nodes (2012–2022): A Review

Emad-Ud-Din, Muhammad; Wang, Ya

doi:10.3390/fi15030116

Indoor Occupancy Sensing via Networked Nodes (2012–2022): A Review

Journal Article · Wed Mar 22 00:00:00 EDT 2023 · Future Internet

DOI:https://doi.org/10.3390/fi15030116· OSTI ID:1962937

; Wang, Ya

In the past decade, different sensing mechanisms and algorithms have been developed to detect or estimate indoor occupancy. One of the most recent advancements is using networked sensor nodes to create a more comprehensive occupancy detection system where multiple sensors can identify human presence within more expansive areas while delivering enhanced accuracy compared to a system that relies on stand-alone sensor nodes. The present work reviews the studies from 2012 to 2022 that use networked sensor nodes to detect indoor occupancy, focusing on PIR-based sensors. Methods are compared based on pivotal ADPs that play a significant role in selecting an occupancy detection system for applications such as Health and Safety or occupant comfort. These parameters include accuracy, information requirement, maximum sensor failure and minimum observation rate, and feasible detection area. We briefly describe the overview of occupancy detection criteria used by each study and introduce a metric called “sensor node deployment density” through our analysis. This metric captures the strength of network-level data filtering and fusion algorithms found in the literature. It is hinged on the fact that a robust occupancy estimation algorithm requires a minimal number of nodes to estimate occupancy. This review only focuses on the occupancy estimation models for networked sensor nodes. It thus provides a standardized insight into networked nodes’ occupancy sensing pipelines, which employ data fusion strategies, network-level machine learning algorithms, and occupancy estimation algorithms. This review thus helps determine the suitability of the reviewed methods to a standard set of application areas by analyzing their gaps.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

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Journal Information:: Future Internet, Journal Name: Future Internet Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 15; ISSN 1999-5903

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