Here, the recent trends in commercial workplace technologies to monitor and manage occupational risks, injuries, accidents, and diseases are reviewed. Workplace safety wearables for safe lifting, ergonomics, hazard identification, sleep monitoring, fatigue management, and heat and cold stress are discussed. Examples of workplace productivity wearables for asset tracking, augmented reality, gesture and motion control, brain wave sensing, and work stress management are given. Workplace health wearables designed for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, functional movement disorders, respiratory hazards, cardiovascular health, outdoor sun exposure, and continuous glucose monitoring are shown. Connected worker platforms are discussed with information about the architecture, system modules, intelligent operations, and industry applications. Predictive analytics provide contextual information about occupational safety risks, resource allocation, equipment failure, and predictive maintenance.
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Smartphone based wearable sensors for cyborgs using neural network enginedayanabenny
Now we can imagine a situation where human beings wear electronic skin as touch sensors for health monitoring system. There is a recent advancement in developing a system that uses wireless sensors placed on body and collected sensor information are dealt with smart phone applications. This application uses cloud computing, location data and a neural network engine to determine the current state of a patient is dangerous or not. Electronic skin modules mount spatially on human beings. The neural network engine fuses the information from multiple sensors.
Smartphone based wearable sensors for cyborgs using neural network engineDayana Benny
Now we can imagine a situation where human beings wear electronic skin as touch sensors for health monitoring system. There is a recent advancement in developing a system that uses wireless sensors placed on body and collected sensor information are dealt with smart phone applications. This application uses cloud computing, location data and a neural network engine to determine the current state of a patient is dangerous or not. Electronic skin modules mount spatially on human beings. The neural network engine fuses the information from multiple sensors.
Title: A Self-powered IoT SoC Platform for Wearable Health Care Mohammed Ismail, Professor and Chair of ECE at Wayne State University, Detroit,
Fellow IEEE, Adjunct professor with KUSTAR, Abu Dhabi, UAE Abstract: This talk will focus on an IoT Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) as part of research work which targets applications in self-powered chip sets for use in public health, ambient intelligence, safety and security and IoT.
ICM 2018
The International Journal of Engineering & Science is aimed at providing a platform for researchers, engineers, scientists, or educators to publish their original research results, to exchange new ideas, to disseminate information in innovative designs, engineering experiences and technological skills. It is also the Journal's objective to promote engineering and technology education. All papers submitted to the Journal will be blind peer-reviewed. Only original articles will be published.
The papers for publication in The International Journal of Engineering& Science are selected through rigorous peer reviews to ensure originality, timeliness, relevance, and readability.
Smartphone based wearable sensors for cyborgs using neural network enginedayanabenny
Now we can imagine a situation where human beings wear electronic skin as touch sensors for health monitoring system. There is a recent advancement in developing a system that uses wireless sensors placed on body and collected sensor information are dealt with smart phone applications. This application uses cloud computing, location data and a neural network engine to determine the current state of a patient is dangerous or not. Electronic skin modules mount spatially on human beings. The neural network engine fuses the information from multiple sensors.
Smartphone based wearable sensors for cyborgs using neural network engineDayana Benny
Now we can imagine a situation where human beings wear electronic skin as touch sensors for health monitoring system. There is a recent advancement in developing a system that uses wireless sensors placed on body and collected sensor information are dealt with smart phone applications. This application uses cloud computing, location data and a neural network engine to determine the current state of a patient is dangerous or not. Electronic skin modules mount spatially on human beings. The neural network engine fuses the information from multiple sensors.
Title: A Self-powered IoT SoC Platform for Wearable Health Care Mohammed Ismail, Professor and Chair of ECE at Wayne State University, Detroit,
Fellow IEEE, Adjunct professor with KUSTAR, Abu Dhabi, UAE Abstract: This talk will focus on an IoT Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) as part of research work which targets applications in self-powered chip sets for use in public health, ambient intelligence, safety and security and IoT.
ICM 2018
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A Low Power Wearable Physiological Parameter Monitoring Systemijsrd.com
The design and development of a low power wearable physiological parameter monitoring system have been developing and reporting in this paper. The system can be used to monitor physiological parameters, such as ECG signals, temperature and heartbeat. The system consists of an electronic device which is worn on the wrist and finger, by an at-risk person. Using several sensors to measure different vital signs, the person is wirelessly monitored within his own home. An epic sensor has been used to detect ECG signals. The device is battery powered for use outdoors. The device can be easily adapted to monitor athletes and infants. The low cost of the device will help to lower the cost of home monitoring of patients recovering from illness. A prototype of the device has been fabricated and extensively tested with very good results.
Medical system based on thermal optical system and neural networkIJECEIAES
Military personnel in the training or operational phases always need constant medical examination, but the presence of efficient medical care is difficult to implement in real-time for such cases. A wireless system for thermal tracking of soldiers was proposed, as well as tracking their vital signs in real time. Thermal cameras are used with an optical system designed to increase the accuracy of the thermal images captured as the change in the electrocardiogram, heart rate, and temperature measurements are measured using a specially designed circuit. The results from both the thermal system and the biometric system are combined and sent to a computer for analysis using a model prepared with neural network technology. The proposed system was tested, and a database was created for 127 males and 110 females during training and rest times. The neural network model achieved a response time of 85 seconds until the release of the final analysis, and the accuracy of the proposed tracking system is 96%. The main contribution of this paper is the design of an integrated portable system for rapid, in-field, real-time military medical diagnostics.
This paper presents a remote monitoring tool for the objective measurement of behavioral indicators that can help in assessing the health and welfare of pigs in precision swine production. The multiparameter electronic sensor board can measure posture, gait, vocalization, and external temperature, and has been characterized through laboratory measurements and animal tests. Machine learning algorithms and decision support tools can be implemented to detect animal lameness, lethargy, pain, injury, and distress. The adoption of this technology could lead to more efficient management of farm animals, better targeting of sick animals, lower medical costs, and fewer antibiotics being used. Challenges and a road map for technology adoption are discussed, along with suggestions for future improvements.
Animals 2021, 11(9), 2665; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092665
Rehabilitation can restore function and prevent permanent deformities in patients with stroke. There is, however, only very few study on cost-effectiveness of rehabilitation. Our objective was to evaluate the low cost-utility for rehabilitation for the stroke individuals. The proposed system is called a biofeedback cane. The system consists of the gait analyzer and the iCane. The gait analyzer is designed for determining the maximum force that stroke individuals can apply on cane during walking. The iCane is an audio feedback cane which provides sound when stroke individuals lean their weight over the setting limit. The iCane is set with the weight bearing to each specific stroke individual by a physical therapist utilizing the gait analyzer to set this maximum weight bearing. In this paper, we present the designing of the iCane. The force sensitive resistor is used as the sensor for detecting the applied force on cane. The detailing of the hardware and the software are discussed.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Special Report: Medical Robotics
Self-propelled nanobots that deliver drugs inside the human body...novel sensors that improve the safety and precision of industrial robots...a dynamic hydrogel material that makes building soft robotic devices as simple as assembling a LEGO set. These are just a few of the medical robotics innovations you'll read about in this compendium of recent articles from the editors of Medical Design Briefs and Tech Briefs magazines.
Johann Havenga: Wearable Technology in Support of Health, Wellness and WellbeingSAMTRAC International
We see an increased focus on health, wellness and wellbeing (HWW) as core drivers of human safety. Through ‘wearable technology’ it is possible to track and monitor a range of human conditions in real time, and through integration with e-Health and ERP systems we can show the link between issues, such as fatigue and performance, record injuries and move from the reactive to the proactive prevention of incidents.
In this review, we focus on the hardware and software technologies used for the purpose of gastrointestinal tract monitoring in a safe and comfortable manner. We review the FDA guidelines for ingestible wireless telemetric medical devices, and the features incorporated in capsule systems such as microrobotics, closed-loop feedback, physiological sensing, nerve stimulation, sampling and delivery, panoramic imaging and rapid reading software. Both experimental and commercialized capsule systems with their sensors, devices, and circuits are discussed. Furthermore, the advances in biocompatible materials and batteries, edible electronics and alternative energy sources for ingestible capsule systems are presented. The clinical studies are reviewed to examine the safety and effectiveness of capsule procedures and the current challenges and outlook are summarized.
Dylan Miley*, Leonardo Bertoncello Machado*, Calvin Condo, Albert E. Jergens, Kyoung-Jin Yoon, Santosh Pandey, “Video Capsule Endoscopy and Ingestible Electronics: Emerging Trends in Sensors, Circuits, Materials, Telemetry, Optics, and Rapid Reading Software“, Advanced Devices & Instrumentation, (Science Partner Journal), Volume 2021, Article ID 9854040, 2021. https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/2021/9854040?permanently=true
https://doi.org/10.34133/2021/9854040
Antimicrobial resistance studies in low-cost microfluidic chipsIowa State University
By utilizing a low-cost engineering tool, we have created a microfluidic platform to study bacteria at the single cell level, allowing us to unlock insights into microbial physiology and genetics that would otherwise not be possible. The platform is composed of 3D devices made of adhesive tapes, an agarose membrane as the resting substrate, a temperature-controlled environmental chamber, and an autofocusing module. With this technology, we have been able to observe Escherichia coli morphological changes during ampicillin exposure and measure the minimum inhibitory concentration of the antibiotic. Additionally, we have been able to use CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) to evaluate gene regulation in a concentration gradient. Overall, our microfluidic platform provides a powerful, low-cost tool to uncover new genetic determinants of antibiotic susceptibility and assess the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics in bacterial cultures.
Adhesive Tape Microfluidics with an Autofocusing Module That Incorporates CRISPR Interference: Applications to Long-Term Bacterial Antibiotic Studies, Taejoon Kong, Nicholas Backes, Upender Kalwa, Christopher Legner, Gregory J. Phillips, and Santosh Pandey, ACS Sensors 2019 4 (10), 2638-2645
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.9b01031
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acssensors.9b01031
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IOSR Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering(IOSR-JECE) is an open access international journal that provides rapid publication (within a month) of articles in all areas of electronics and communication engineering and its applications. The journal welcomes publications of high quality papers on theoretical developments and practical applications in electronics and communication engineering. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and high quality technical notes are invited for publications.
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A Low Power Wearable Physiological Parameter Monitoring Systemijsrd.com
The design and development of a low power wearable physiological parameter monitoring system have been developing and reporting in this paper. The system can be used to monitor physiological parameters, such as ECG signals, temperature and heartbeat. The system consists of an electronic device which is worn on the wrist and finger, by an at-risk person. Using several sensors to measure different vital signs, the person is wirelessly monitored within his own home. An epic sensor has been used to detect ECG signals. The device is battery powered for use outdoors. The device can be easily adapted to monitor athletes and infants. The low cost of the device will help to lower the cost of home monitoring of patients recovering from illness. A prototype of the device has been fabricated and extensively tested with very good results.
Medical system based on thermal optical system and neural networkIJECEIAES
Military personnel in the training or operational phases always need constant medical examination, but the presence of efficient medical care is difficult to implement in real-time for such cases. A wireless system for thermal tracking of soldiers was proposed, as well as tracking their vital signs in real time. Thermal cameras are used with an optical system designed to increase the accuracy of the thermal images captured as the change in the electrocardiogram, heart rate, and temperature measurements are measured using a specially designed circuit. The results from both the thermal system and the biometric system are combined and sent to a computer for analysis using a model prepared with neural network technology. The proposed system was tested, and a database was created for 127 males and 110 females during training and rest times. The neural network model achieved a response time of 85 seconds until the release of the final analysis, and the accuracy of the proposed tracking system is 96%. The main contribution of this paper is the design of an integrated portable system for rapid, in-field, real-time military medical diagnostics.
This paper presents a remote monitoring tool for the objective measurement of behavioral indicators that can help in assessing the health and welfare of pigs in precision swine production. The multiparameter electronic sensor board can measure posture, gait, vocalization, and external temperature, and has been characterized through laboratory measurements and animal tests. Machine learning algorithms and decision support tools can be implemented to detect animal lameness, lethargy, pain, injury, and distress. The adoption of this technology could lead to more efficient management of farm animals, better targeting of sick animals, lower medical costs, and fewer antibiotics being used. Challenges and a road map for technology adoption are discussed, along with suggestions for future improvements.
Animals 2021, 11(9), 2665; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092665
Rehabilitation can restore function and prevent permanent deformities in patients with stroke. There is, however, only very few study on cost-effectiveness of rehabilitation. Our objective was to evaluate the low cost-utility for rehabilitation for the stroke individuals. The proposed system is called a biofeedback cane. The system consists of the gait analyzer and the iCane. The gait analyzer is designed for determining the maximum force that stroke individuals can apply on cane during walking. The iCane is an audio feedback cane which provides sound when stroke individuals lean their weight over the setting limit. The iCane is set with the weight bearing to each specific stroke individual by a physical therapist utilizing the gait analyzer to set this maximum weight bearing. In this paper, we present the designing of the iCane. The force sensitive resistor is used as the sensor for detecting the applied force on cane. The detailing of the hardware and the software are discussed.
International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA) is an open access online peer reviewed international journal that publishes research and review articles in the fields of Computer Science, Neural Networks, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastic Engineering, Food Technology, Textile Engineering, Nano Technology & science, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computational mathematics, Image processing, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, VLSI Testing & Low Power VLSI Design etc.
Special Report: Medical Robotics
Self-propelled nanobots that deliver drugs inside the human body...novel sensors that improve the safety and precision of industrial robots...a dynamic hydrogel material that makes building soft robotic devices as simple as assembling a LEGO set. These are just a few of the medical robotics innovations you'll read about in this compendium of recent articles from the editors of Medical Design Briefs and Tech Briefs magazines.
Johann Havenga: Wearable Technology in Support of Health, Wellness and WellbeingSAMTRAC International
We see an increased focus on health, wellness and wellbeing (HWW) as core drivers of human safety. Through ‘wearable technology’ it is possible to track and monitor a range of human conditions in real time, and through integration with e-Health and ERP systems we can show the link between issues, such as fatigue and performance, record injuries and move from the reactive to the proactive prevention of incidents.
In this review, we focus on the hardware and software technologies used for the purpose of gastrointestinal tract monitoring in a safe and comfortable manner. We review the FDA guidelines for ingestible wireless telemetric medical devices, and the features incorporated in capsule systems such as microrobotics, closed-loop feedback, physiological sensing, nerve stimulation, sampling and delivery, panoramic imaging and rapid reading software. Both experimental and commercialized capsule systems with their sensors, devices, and circuits are discussed. Furthermore, the advances in biocompatible materials and batteries, edible electronics and alternative energy sources for ingestible capsule systems are presented. The clinical studies are reviewed to examine the safety and effectiveness of capsule procedures and the current challenges and outlook are summarized.
Dylan Miley*, Leonardo Bertoncello Machado*, Calvin Condo, Albert E. Jergens, Kyoung-Jin Yoon, Santosh Pandey, “Video Capsule Endoscopy and Ingestible Electronics: Emerging Trends in Sensors, Circuits, Materials, Telemetry, Optics, and Rapid Reading Software“, Advanced Devices & Instrumentation, (Science Partner Journal), Volume 2021, Article ID 9854040, 2021. https://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/2021/9854040?permanently=true
https://doi.org/10.34133/2021/9854040
Antimicrobial resistance studies in low-cost microfluidic chipsIowa State University
By utilizing a low-cost engineering tool, we have created a microfluidic platform to study bacteria at the single cell level, allowing us to unlock insights into microbial physiology and genetics that would otherwise not be possible. The platform is composed of 3D devices made of adhesive tapes, an agarose membrane as the resting substrate, a temperature-controlled environmental chamber, and an autofocusing module. With this technology, we have been able to observe Escherichia coli morphological changes during ampicillin exposure and measure the minimum inhibitory concentration of the antibiotic. Additionally, we have been able to use CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) to evaluate gene regulation in a concentration gradient. Overall, our microfluidic platform provides a powerful, low-cost tool to uncover new genetic determinants of antibiotic susceptibility and assess the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics in bacterial cultures.
Adhesive Tape Microfluidics with an Autofocusing Module That Incorporates CRISPR Interference: Applications to Long-Term Bacterial Antibiotic Studies, Taejoon Kong, Nicholas Backes, Upender Kalwa, Christopher Legner, Gregory J. Phillips, and Santosh Pandey, ACS Sensors 2019 4 (10), 2638-2645
https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.9b01031
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acssensors.9b01031
Flexible chip for long-term antimicrobial resistance experimentsIowa State University
By creating a low-cost, three-dimensional microfluidic platform, we have improved our ability to study bacterial cells at the single cell level. This technology allows for prolonged culturing of bacteria in a controlled environment, as well as high resolution observation and imaging of cells. We have used this platform to examine morphological changes in Escherichia coli exposed to ampicillin and to quantify the minimum inhibitory concentration of the antibiotic. Additionally, we demonstrated the potential for precise gene regulation using CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) in a concentration gradient. Ultimately, this engineering tool should be useful for uncovering new genetic factors that influence antibiotic susceptibility and evaluating the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics.
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https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.9b01031
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acssensors.9b01031
In this paper, we explore the use of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (PADs) to study the behavior of Caenorhabditis elegans. We show how these devices can be fabricated on paper and plastic substrates, as well as how to load, visualize, and transfer single and multiple nematodes. We also demonstrate the use of anthelmintic drug, levamisole, to perform chemical testing on C. elegans. Furthermore, we provide a custom program that is able to recognize individual worms on the PADs in real-time and extract their locomotion parameters. This combination of PADs and the nematode tracking program creates a low-cost, easy-to-fabricate imaging and screening assay that is superior to standard agarose plates or polymeric microfluidic devices for non-microfluidic, nematode laboratories.
Zach Njus, Taejoon Kong, Upender Kalwa, Christopher Legner, Matthew Weinstein, Shawn Flanigan, Jenifer Saldanha, and Santosh Pandey, "Flexible and disposable paper- and plastic-based gel micropads for nematode handling, imaging, and chemical testing", APL Bioengineering 1, 016102 (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5005829
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.5005829
The resistance of parasites to existing drugs and the availability of better technology platforms has driven the discovery of new drugs. Microfluidic devices have been used to facilitate faster screening of compounds, controlled sampling/sorting of whole animals, and automated behavioral pattern recognition. In most cases, drug effects on small creatures (e.g., Caenorhabditis elegans) are measuredelegant by a single parameter such as worm velocity or stroke frequency. We present a multi-parameter extraction method to characterize modes of paralysis in C. elegans over a longer duration. This was done using a microfluidic device featuring real-time imaging, exposing worms to four anthelmintic drugs at EC75, where 75% of the worm population is affected. We monitored the worms' behavior with metrics such as curls per second, types of paralyzation, mode frequency, and number/duration of active/immobilization periods. Differences were observed in how the worms paralyzed in the various drug environments at equivalent concentrations. This study highlights the importance of assessing drug effects on small animals with multiple parameters, measured at regular intervals over a prolonged period, to accurately detect resistance and adaptability in chemical environments.
Roy Lycke, Archana Parashar, and Santosh Pandey, "Microfluidics-enabled method to identify modes of Caenorhabditis elegans paralysis in four anthelmintics", Biomicrofluidics 7, 064103 (2013).
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4829777
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.4829777
Melanoma is a particularly dangerous type of skin cancer and is hard to treat in its later stages. Therefore, early detection is key in reducing mortality rates. In order to assist dermatologists in doing this, computer-aided systems have been designed for desktop computers. However, there is a desire for the development of mobile, at-home diagnostics for melanoma risk assessment. Here, we introduce a smartphone application that captures images and extracts ABCD features to classify skin lesions as either malignant or benign. The algorithms used are adaptive to make the process light and user-friendly, as well as reliable in diagnosis. Images can be taken with the phone's camera or imported from public datasets. The entire process of taking the image, performing preprocessing, segmentation and classification is completed on an Android smartphone in a short time. Our application is evaluated on a dataset of 200 images, and achieved either comparable or better performance metrics than other methods. Additionally, it is easy-to-download and easy-to-navigate for the user, which is important for the widespread use of such diagnostics.
Kalwa, U.; Legner, C.; Kong, T.; Pandey, S. Skin Cancer Diagnostics with an All-Inclusive Smartphone Application. Symmetry 2019, 11, 790. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym11060790
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/11/6/790
A CMOS biosensor with a folded floating-gate is created to detect charged biochemical molecules. It contains a FET, a control-gate and a sensing area. The floating-gate spans the whole device, allowing the sensing area to be placed on top of the FET, resulting in a decrease of the device's total area. The device is sensitive to the polarity and quantity of charged poly amino acids and could be used for electronic recognition of temporal and spatial migration of charges, such as in biological phenomena.
B. Chen, A. Parashar and S. Pandey, "Folded Floating-Gate CMOS Biosensor for the Detection of Charged Biochemical Molecules," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 11, no. 11, pp. 2906-2910, Nov. 2011, doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2011.2149514.
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/5762313
We attempt to offer an innovative solution to the issues of long response times, large volumes of actuation fluid, and external control circuitry that have been associated with past approaches in creating switches in paper microfluidics. Our method consists of a device created from chromatography paper and featuring folds which, when selectively wetted with an actuation fluid, will either raise or lower the actuator's tip and thus engage or break the desired fluidic connections. As a result, response time is drastically reduced (2 seconds) and the volume of actuation fluid consumed is extremely small (4 microliters). We have tested this approach with six switch configurations, ranging from single-pole single-throw (normally OFF and normally ON) to single-pole double-throw (with single and double break). We further demonstrate its potential with a colorimetric assay involving six actuators in parallel, which can detect the presence of three analytes (glucose, protein, and nitrite) in artificial saliva. Finally, this work brings in the concept of origami to paper microfluidics, combining multiple-fold geometries for programmable switching of fluidic connections.
"A fast, reconfigurable flow switch for paper
microfluidics based on selective wetting of folded
paper actuator strips",
Lab on Chip, 2017, 17, 3621
A method to create smart and flexible switches for the regulation of liquid flow across multiple channels is essential in paper microfluidics. Prior approaches are hampered by long response times, high actuation fluid volumes, and external control circuitry. To diminish these problems, we designed a distinctive actuator device fashioned entirely from chromatography paper and featuring folds. The fold can be selectively wetted by an actuation fluid at either the crest or trough, resulting in the raising or lowering of the actuator's tip and thus bringing about the connection or severance of fluidic channels. This actuation principle reduces the response time to only two seconds and the amount of fluid used to merely four microliters. We have also added six switch arrangements which can be divided into single-pole single-throw (normally OFF and normally ON) and single-pole double-throw (with single and double break). The utilization of six actuators in a parallel system allowed us to construct an autonomous colorimetric assay for the detection of three analytes - glucose, protein, and nitrite - in artificial saliva. This study has brought the concept of origami to paper microfluidics, allowing the use of multiple-fold geometries for the programmable switching of fluidic connections.
Taejoon Kong et al, "A fast, reconfigurable flow switch for paper
microfluidics based on selective wetting of folded
paper actuator strips", Lab on Chip, 2017, 17, 3621
The transmembrane proteins known as ion channels play a role in controlling and preserving the ionic concentrations across the cell membrane. Modeling the flux of ions in and out of these channels on an atomic level is essential for understanding several neurological diseases and related pharmaceutical discoveries. Recent experimental research has provided information on the channel's physical structure which can be used to create realistic ion transport models. Different trajectories exist for the ions entering the channel, each having its own probability of occurrence. Variables that measure these trajectories are the translocation and return probabilities, average lifetime, and spectral density of the ion number fluctuations. Theoretical analysis of ion transport has been restricted to low-resolution continuum diffusion-based or kinetic-based models which do not consider important factors that have an effect on ionic conduction. This paper extends previous models by an electro-diffusion model which takes into account the effects of electric fields, energy barriers, and rate-limited association/dissociation of ions with surface charges present inside the channel. Derived from the analytical model are the survival probability and spectral density.
:Analytical Modeling of the Ion Number Fluctuations in Biological Ion Channels"
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; Vol. 12, 2489–2495, 2012
Ion Channel Fluctuations in Transmemembrane Proteins within Cell MembranesIowa State University
The transmembrane proteins known as ion channels play a role in controlling and preserving the ionic concentrations across the cell membrane. Modeling the flux of ions in and out of these channels on an atomic level is essential for understanding several neurological diseases and related pharmaceutical discoveries. Recent experimental research has provided information on the channel's physical structure which can be used to create realistic ion transport models. Different trajectories exist for the ions entering the channel, each having its own probability of occurrence. Variables that measure these trajectories are the translocation and return probabilities, average lifetime, and spectral density of the ion number fluctuations. Theoretical analysis of ion transport has been restricted to low-resolution continuum diffusion-based or kinetic-based models which do not consider important factors that have an effect on ionic conduction. This paper extends previous models by an electro-diffusion model which takes into account the effects of electric fields, energy barriers, and rate-limited association/dissociation of ions with surface charges present inside the channel. Derived from the analytical model are the survival probability and spectral density.
We propose a remote monitoring device for measuring behavioral indicators like posture, gait, vocalization, and external temperature which can help in evaluating the health and welfare of pigs. The multiparameter electronic sensor board was tested in a laboratory and on animals. Machine learning algorithms and decision support tools can be used to detect lameness, lethargy, pain, injury, and distress. The roadmap for technology adoption, potential benefits, and further challenges are discussed. This technology could help in efficient management of farm animals, providing targeted attention to sick animals, saving medical costs, and reducing the use of antibiotics.
"Behavioral Monitoring Tool for Pig Farmers: Ear Tag Sensors,
Machine Intelligence, and Technology Adoption Roadmap",
Animals 2021, 11, 2665.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11092665
In this study, two sets of experiments were conducted in order to investigate the impact of static magnetic fields on the growth and ethanol production of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The first experiment ran for 25 hours with a 2% dextrose loading rate, while the second ran for 30 hours with a 6% dextrose loading rate. The magnetic fields used were homogeneous and non-homogeneous, with strengths of 100 mT and 200 mT, respectively. The results showed that the homogenous magnetic field had no significant effect on cell growth, whilst the non-homogeneous field yielded an increase of approximately 8% in peak ethanol concentration compared to the control.
Deutmeyer, A. , Raman, R. , Murphy, P. and Pandey, S. (2011) Effect of magnetic field on the fermentation kinetics of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, 2, 207-213.
doi: 10.4236/abb.2011.24031.
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=6857
Magnetic field to improve fermentation kinetics for ethanol production Iowa State University
Two experiments were conducted to analyze the influence that magnetic fields have on cell growth and ethanol production during fermentation. The first experiment was conducted for 25 hours at a 2% dextrose loading rate with a homogeneous and non-homogeneous static magnetic field of 100 mT and 200 mT, respectively. The second experiment was conducted for 30 hours at a 6% dextrose loading rate with a non-homogeneous static magnetic field of 200 mT. The results indicated that homogeneous magnetic fields did not have a significant effect on the yeast cell growth. However, the non-homogeneous static magnetic field resulted in about 8% more peak ethanol concentration than the control for the 2% dextrose loading rate.
To evaluate the severity of SCN infections in the field, population densities of nematode eggs must be calculated. A method utilizing OptiPrep as a density gradient medium has been shown to provide more effective separation and recovery of extracted eggs compared to sucrose centrifugation. Furthermore, computerized processes have been established to facilitate the discernment and enumeration of eggs from processed samples. A high-resolution scanner was employed to capture static images of eggs and debris on filter papers, and a deep learning network was trained to distinguish and count the eggs from the debris. Additionally, a lensless imaging setup was established using standard components, and the egg samples were allowed to pass through a microfluidic flow chip created from double-sided adhesive tape. Holographic videos were then recorded of the eggs and debris as they moved through, which were reconstructed and processed by a custom software program to obtain the egg counts. The software programs' efficacy for egg counting was validated using soil samples obtained from two farms, and the results were compared to those obtained through manual counting.
Kalwa U, Legner C, Wlezien E, Tylka G, Pandey S (2019) New methods of removing debris and high-throughput counting of cyst nematode eggs extracted from field soil. PLOS ONE 14(10): e0223386.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223386
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0223386
To evaluate the level of infestation of the soybean cyst nematode (SCN), Heterodera glycines, in the field, egg population densities are determined from soil samples. Sucrose centrifugation is a common technique for separating debris from the extracted SCN eggs. We have developed a procedure, however, that employs OptiPrep as a density gradient medium, with improved extraction and recovery of the eggs compared to the sucrose centrifugation technique. Also, we have built computerized methods to automate the identification and counting of the nematode eggs from the processed samples. One approach uses a high-resolution scanner to capture static images of the eggs and debris on filter papers and a deep learning network is trained to detect and count the eggs. The second approach utilizes a lensless imaging setup with off-the-shelf components and the egg samples flow through a microfluidic flowchip. Holographic videos are taken of the passing eggs and debris, which are then reconstructed and processed by a custom software program to calculate egg counts. To evaluate the performance of the software programs, SCN-infested soils were collected from two farms and the results were compared with manual counts.
Kalwa U, Legner C, Wlezien E, Tylka G, Pandey S (2019), New methods of removing debris and high-throughput counting of cyst nematode eggs extracted from field soil. PLOS ONE 14(10): e0223386.
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0223386
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0223386
Effect of Static Magnetic Field on Parasitic Worms in MicroChipsIowa State University
This study uses the model organism, C. elegans, to investigate its sensitivity and response to static magnetic fields. Wild-type C. elegans are put into microfluidic channels and exposed to permanent magnets for five cycles of thirty-second time intervals at field strengths ranging from 5 milli Tesla to 120 milli Tesla. Recorded and analyzed with custom software, the results of the worm's movement - the average velocity, turning and curling percentage - were compared to control experiments. Surprisingly, the results did not show any significant difference, indicating that C. elegans may not be able to sense static magnetic fields at the range of field strengths tested.
Njus, Z. , Feldmann, D. , Brien, R. , Kong, T. , Kalwa, U. and Pandey, S. (2015) Characterizing the Effect of Static Magnetic Fields on C. elegans Using Microfluidics. Advances in Bioscience and Biotechnology, 6, 583-591.
doi: 10.4236/abb.2015.69061.
https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=59434
The integration of physical and chemical sensing mechanisms found in nature has been harnessed to enable the development of wearable devices that can track the biochemical and physiological signals of the human body. Numerous consumer electronics have been developed to measure activity, posture, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygen level. Sweat sampling provides a source of biomarkers that is accessible in a continuous, on-the-go, and non-invasive way, allowing for unique developments in wearable sweat sensing. This review focuses on recent trends in material science, device development, sensing mechanisms, power generation, and data management related to these devices. Additionally, exemplary wearable sweat sensors and commercialization efforts in this area are discussed, with an emphasis on the multifunctional sensing platforms that integrate data from both physical and biochemical sweat sensors.
Recent developments in wearable physical sensors have enabled the development of a number of consumer electronics products which measure parameters related to activity, posture, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood oxygen level. However, progress in the development of wearable chemical sensors has been slower due to the inherent challenges in retrieving and processing bodily fluids. Sweat is a valuable source of biomarkers which can be accessed continuously, on-the-go, and non-invasively. This review provides an overview of recent trends in the area of wearable sweat sensing, looking at topics such as material science, device development, sensing mechanisms, power generation, and data management. Examples of wearable sweat sensors published in recent years, as well as commercialization efforts in this field are also presented. The review highlights the trends in multifunctional sensing platforms which incorporate flexible electronics to integrate data from both physical and biochemical sensors.
This paper explores how the adaptability of Caenorhabditis elegans locomotion behavior can be assessed through a movement-based assay. This assay is set up with a series of sinusoidal microchannels, featuring a fixed wavelength and modulating amplitude. These channels are comparable to the body diameter of the organism, and worms are allowed to travel from the input port to the output port. In regions that closely fit the worms' natural undulations, progress is quick and steady. As the channel amplitude changes along the device, the worm struggles to generate propulsive force, slows down, and eventually is unable to move forward. An array of locomotion parameters (average forward velocity, number and duration of pauses, range of contact angle, and cut-off region) are generated from the recorded videos to measure how the worm moves in the modulated sinusoidal channels. The device is tested on wild-type (N2) and two mutant (lev-8 and unc-38) C. elegans. We suggest that this passive, movement-based assay can be used to differentiate between nematodes with distinct locomotion phenotypes.
"Amplitude-modulated sinusoidal microchannels
for observing adaptability in C. elegans locomotion",
Biomicrofluidics 5, 024112 (2011)
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3604391
Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
Transcript: Selling digital books in 2024: Insights from industry leaders - T...BookNet Canada
The publishing industry has been selling digital audiobooks and ebooks for over a decade and has found its groove. What’s changed? What has stayed the same? Where do we go from here? Join a group of leading sales peers from across the industry for a conversation about the lessons learned since the popularization of digital books, best practices, digital book supply chain management, and more.
Link to video recording: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/selling-digital-books-in-2024-insights-from-industry-leaders/
Presented by BookNet Canada on May 28, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
Elevating Tactical DDD Patterns Through Object CalisthenicsDorra BARTAGUIZ
After immersing yourself in the blue book and its red counterpart, attending DDD-focused conferences, and applying tactical patterns, you're left with a crucial question: How do I ensure my design is effective? Tactical patterns within Domain-Driven Design (DDD) serve as guiding principles for creating clear and manageable domain models. However, achieving success with these patterns requires additional guidance. Interestingly, we've observed that a set of constraints initially designed for training purposes remarkably aligns with effective pattern implementation, offering a more ‘mechanical’ approach. Let's explore together how Object Calisthenics can elevate the design of your tactical DDD patterns, offering concrete help for those venturing into DDD for the first time!
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
SAP Sapphire 2024 - ASUG301 building better apps with SAP Fiori.pdfPeter Spielvogel
Building better applications for business users with SAP Fiori.
• What is SAP Fiori and why it matters to you
• How a better user experience drives measurable business benefits
• How to get started with SAP Fiori today
• How SAP Fiori elements accelerates application development
• How SAP Build Code includes SAP Fiori tools and other generative artificial intelligence capabilities
• How SAP Fiori paves the way for using AI in SAP apps
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Dev Dives: Train smarter, not harder – active learning and UiPath LLMs for do...UiPathCommunity
💥 Speed, accuracy, and scaling – discover the superpowers of GenAI in action with UiPath Document Understanding and Communications Mining™:
See how to accelerate model training and optimize model performance with active learning
Learn about the latest enhancements to out-of-the-box document processing – with little to no training required
Get an exclusive demo of the new family of UiPath LLMs – GenAI models specialized for processing different types of documents and messages
This is a hands-on session specifically designed for automation developers and AI enthusiasts seeking to enhance their knowledge in leveraging the latest intelligent document processing capabilities offered by UiPath.
Speakers:
👨🏫 Andras Palfi, Senior Product Manager, UiPath
👩🏫 Lenka Dulovicova, Product Program Manager, UiPath
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
Workplace Wearable Devices and Connected Worker Software
1. Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, First published: 23 September 2021,
DOI: (10.1002/aisy.202100099)
Reference:
Patel, V., Chesmore, A., Legner, C.M. and Pandey, S. (2022), Trends in
Workplace Wearable Technologies and Connected-Worker Solutions for Next-
Generation Occupational Safety, Health, and Productivity. Advanced Intelligent
Systems, 4: 2100099. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100099
2. Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device
services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and
edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and
privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms.
The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications
to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets,
devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action
items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100099
3. Overview of the three topics covered in this review: occupational risks and hazards, workplace wearables,
and connected worker solutions. Occupational risks and hazards come from various sources and can
adversely affect the workers’ safety, productivity, and health. Workplace wearables are smart devices worn
on the body as accessories or garments to collect data on physiological and environmental conditions.
Connected worker solutions engage the workplace wearables to a centralized hub for data storage,
management, analytics, visualization, security, and actions. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100099
4. Examples of wearables for occupational safety monitoring. a) The Triax Proximity Trace consists of
TraceTags affixed to hard hats for monitoring safe working distance and interactions. b) The SmartCap
LifeBand measures brain waves to estimate alertness and fatigue levels at work. c) The StrongArm
ErgoSkeleton Lift Assist helps with heavy lifting by transferring the load from the upper body and back to the
legs. d) Reactec HAVwear is designed for the risk management of hand arm vibrations and provides real-
time safety analytics and alerts. e) K-invent dynamometers consist of force transducers with biofeedback to
evaluate muscle strength and endurance. f) Kenzen's personalized app and smart PPE enable the
continuous safety monitoring of workers by tracking the microclimate, core body temperature, heart rate and
exertion. g) The Corvex Temperature Management platform monitors the work temperature of frontline
workers, providing them with situational awareness and data transparency.
https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100099
5. Examples of wearables for occupational productivity monitoring. a) ViewPoint Systems VPS 16 smart
glasses have stereoscopic cameras that track spatial vision and have live streaming capabilities for mixed
reality applications. b) Tactigon Skin uses sensors to detect hand gestures and AI to remotely interact with
digital machines. c) The Tinylogic Foci clip-on device monitors the breathing patterns to estimate cognitive
state of mind and suggests ways to avoid distraction at work. d) Muse 2 and Muse S headbands measure
brain electrical activity and provide real-time feedback on body performance and mental focus. e) Hyco's
W562 smartwatch enables hands-free barcode scanning for goods tracking and asset management.
https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100099
6. Examples of wearables for occupational health monitoring. a) The MagnetRX Ultra Strength Magnetic
Therapy Bracelet uses magnetic field stimulation to reduce pain and inflammation. b) The Spire Health Tag
tracks the breathing, sleep, and stress patterns with advice on stress reactivity. c) Omron's KardiaMobile 6L
EKG detects heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and tachycardia. d) The Marakym Posture
Corrector ensures stability and alignment, while the Marakym Ankle Support uses compression to prevent
injury or facilitate faster recovery from injury. e) Arion Smart Insoles and Footpods monitor the cadence,
posture, and balance with real-time feedback on corrective measures. f) Everysight Raptor Smart Glasses
assist with navigation displays and outdoor awareness. g) The QSun UV Exposure Tracker monitors
outdoor sun exposure and vitamin D levels with personalized recommendations. h) The Embr Labs Wave
Bracelet generates warm or cooling waveforms on the wrist to alleviate thermal discomfort..
https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100099
7. Examples of wearables for physical activity monitoring. a) Omron's HeartGuide BP8000-M tracks the user's
aerobic steps, calories burned, and blood pressure. b) The Oura Ring monitors the heart rate, body
temperature, activity, calories burned, respiratory rate, and sleep. c) Equivital's LifeMonitor is a mobile
human monitoring system that continuously measures the user's galvanic skin response, respiratory rate,
heart rate, ECG data, and activity. d) The Philips Actiwatch Spectrum Plus measures activity and cycles of
being awake or asleep. e) The Zephyr BioHarness is a physiological monitoring device with telemetry for
tracking the activity, body orientation, ECG data, heart rate, and breathing rate. f) Hexoskin Smart
Garments monitor the user's cadence, activity, acceleration, heart rate, and breathing rate.
https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100099
Editor's Notes
Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms. The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets, devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms. The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets, devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms. The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets, devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms. The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets, devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms. The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets, devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms. The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets, devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes.
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Architecture of a connected worker solution. The data collection devices use different device services to connect to the edge gateway for data preprocessing, caching, edge computing, and edge analytics. The cloud hub is responsible for data management, storage, security, and privacy. There are capabilities for streaming analytics with rule engines and AI/ML algorithms. The visualization studio displays the analyzed results on the dashboard and sends notifications to operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and workers. The strategies to control assets, devices, field services, and event streams are suggested by predictive algorithms. Finally, action items are executed to achieve the desired outcomes.
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