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9 entries (M: 34)
2013 |
Bjelica, Milan Z; Mrazovac, Bojan; Papp, Ištvan; Teslić, Nikola Context-Aware Platform with User Availability Estimation and Light-based Announcements Journal ArticleM21a IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 43 (5), pp. 1228 - 1239, 2013, ISSN: 2168-2216. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: availability estimation, context-aware, ieeexplore, internet of things, lighting control, smart homes, software framework, user monitoring @article{tsmc1, title = {Context-Aware Platform with User Availability Estimation and Light-based Announcements}, author = {Milan Z. Bjelica and Bojan Mrazovac and Ištvan Papp and Nikola Teslić}, doi = {10.1109/TSMC.2012.2235425}, issn = {2168-2216}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-09-01}, urldate = {2019-01-23}, journal = {IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems}, volume = {43}, number = {5}, pages = {1228 - 1239}, abstract = {As the number of computer-based systems and consumer gadgets is growing, users are becoming increasingly overwhelmed by the requests for attention coming from this variety of devices. In addition, technology has quickened the pace of life and work to the extent that interaction between people has become more frequent. Dealing with both social and device-driven interruptions has become one of the important goals of context-aware systems of today. This paper proposes a context-aware platform that can help mitigate the negative effects of interruptions in human work and living. The platform uses a scalable set of sensors to estimate user availability in the home or office environment. This information is announced to possible interrupters (e.g., household members and software application) by using a web portal, lighting effects, or interfaces to a home automation system or any other interested entity in the local network. This paper presents several contributions to the field. Platform architecture is considered scalable enough to fit to a variety of today's consumer devices and smart home systems. The experiments were conducted to show the effectiveness of the platform usage within a living room area, as opposed to the traditional office contexts where the availability tends to be easier to determine. The last contribution is related to the novel method and the evaluation of the use of lighting announcements of availability instead of the traditional inefficient busy flags.}, howpublished = {M21a}, keywords = {availability estimation, context-aware, ieeexplore, internet of things, lighting control, smart homes, software framework, user monitoring}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } As the number of computer-based systems and consumer gadgets is growing, users are becoming increasingly overwhelmed by the requests for attention coming from this variety of devices. In addition, technology has quickened the pace of life and work to the extent that interaction between people has become more frequent. Dealing with both social and device-driven interruptions has become one of the important goals of context-aware systems of today. This paper proposes a context-aware platform that can help mitigate the negative effects of interruptions in human work and living. The platform uses a scalable set of sensors to estimate user availability in the home or office environment. This information is announced to possible interrupters (e.g., household members and software application) by using a web portal, lighting effects, or interfaces to a home automation system or any other interested entity in the local network. This paper presents several contributions to the field. Platform architecture is considered scalable enough to fit to a variety of today's consumer devices and smart home systems. The experiments were conducted to show the effectiveness of the platform usage within a living room area, as opposed to the traditional office contexts where the availability tends to be easier to determine. The last contribution is related to the novel method and the evaluation of the use of lighting announcements of availability instead of the traditional inefficient busy flags. |
Radin, Boris; Vukosavljev, Sasa; Rešetar, Ivan; Bjelica, Milan Z Device for controlling LED dimmer by averaging width modulation (PWM) signal PatentM92 P-2013/0185, 2013. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: lighting control, smart homes @patent{Radin2013, title = {Device for controlling LED dimmer by averaging width modulation (PWM) signal}, author = {Boris Radin and Sasa Vukosavljev and Ivan Rešetar and Milan Z. Bjelica}, url = {https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?FT=D&date=20140630&DB=&locale=en_EP&CC=RS&NR=20130185A1&KC=A1&ND=4}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-05-10}, number = {P-2013/0185}, abstract = {Device for controlled management of LED light sources using specific way of averaging pulse width modulation PWM signal. Averaging of the pulse width modulation PWM signal 113 generated from the microcontroller 203 performs electronic circuit comprising resistors R1 109 and R2 111 and capacitor C 112 linked in series to generate signal with ascending edge pulse width modulation PWM 113 which triggered D flip-flop U1A 108 and includes a MOSFET M 105 which is required for the initiation of the current through the array of LEDs LD1-LDN 103. The invention offers a solution for microcontroller's direct control via the PWM signal, auto limitation of output current, primarily compensate the effect of voltage on the light source with high energy efficiency.}, howpublished = {M92}, keywords = {lighting control, smart homes}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {patent} } Device for controlled management of LED light sources using specific way of averaging pulse width modulation PWM signal. Averaging of the pulse width modulation PWM signal 113 generated from the microcontroller 203 performs electronic circuit comprising resistors R1 109 and R2 111 and capacitor C 112 linked in series to generate signal with ascending edge pulse width modulation PWM 113 which triggered D flip-flop U1A 108 and includes a MOSFET M 105 which is required for the initiation of the current through the array of LEDs LD1-LDN 103. The invention offers a solution for microcontroller's direct control via the PWM signal, auto limitation of output current, primarily compensate the effect of voltage on the light source with high energy efficiency. |
Bjelica, Milan Z; Mrazovac, Bojan; Dotlić, Igor; Predojević, Mladen; Vukobrat, Violeta; Vidović, Milovan; Živković, Aleksandar System for context-aware reasoning for lighting and home automation with multiple script languages support Technical ReportTR32041M85 RT-RK Institute for Computer-Based Systems Narodnog Fronta 23a, 2013, (TR32041). BibTeX | Tags: context-aware, lighting control, smart homes, software framework @techreport{Bjelica2013, title = {System for context-aware reasoning for lighting and home automation with multiple script languages support}, author = {Milan Z. Bjelica and Bojan Mrazovac and Igor Dotlić and Mladen Predojević and Violeta Vukobrat and Milovan Vidović and Aleksandar Živković}, year = {2013}, date = {2013-01-01}, address = {Narodnog Fronta 23a}, institution = {RT-RK Institute for Computer-Based Systems}, howpublished = {M85}, note = {TR32041}, keywords = {context-aware, lighting control, smart homes, software framework}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {techreport} } |
2012 |
Bjelica, Milan Z; Jelovac, Vladimir; Babić, Đurđa; Ćurčić, Branislav; Jovanović, Saša; Korać, Bogdan; Kuzmanović, Majda; Pavlović, Roman System and method for user availability announcement using lighting effects Technical ReportTR32041M85 RT-RK Institute for Computer-Based Systems Narodnog Fronta 23a, 2012, (TR32041). BibTeX | Tags: availability estimation, lighting control, smart homes @techreport{Bjelica2012b, title = {System and method for user availability announcement using lighting effects}, author = {Milan Z. Bjelica and Vladimir Jelovac and Đurđa Babić and Branislav Ćurčić and Saša Jovanović and Bogdan Korać and Majda Kuzmanović and Roman Pavlović}, year = {2012}, date = {2012-01-01}, address = {Narodnog Fronta 23a}, institution = {RT-RK Institute for Computer-Based Systems}, howpublished = {M85}, note = {TR32041}, keywords = {availability estimation, lighting control, smart homes}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {techreport} } |
2011 |
Bjelica, Milan Z; Teslić, Nikola Context-aware lighting as an immersive user interface for mediating social interactions ConferenceKeynoteM31 Proceedings of the 10th WSEAS international conference on Applied computer and applied computational science, Venice, Italy, 2011, ISBN: 978-960-474-281-3, (Keynote). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: availability estimation, context-aware, keynote, lighting control, user monitoring @conference{wseas1, title = {Context-aware lighting as an immersive user interface for mediating social interactions}, author = {Milan Z. Bjelica and Nikola Teslić}, url = {http://dl.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1965653}, isbn = {978-960-474-281-3}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-03-08}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 10th WSEAS international conference on Applied computer and applied computational science}, address = {Venice, Italy}, abstract = {Evolving generations of user interfaces are inadvertently seeking for revolution in the way people interact with computers and computer-based systems. We witness the birth of a potpourri of shape-shifting, translucent user interface forms or wearable gadgetry that is not likely to be adopted any time soon. Instead of proposing a next generation of the user interface, we argue that new means of interfacing should be sought for usability problems of marginal size, but immense impact to work and living. In this paper we propose an approach that addresses subtle usability issues of software applications and systems with regard to social interactions. Our approach introduces a context-aware platform that uses lighting effects programmed specifically for each state of context. We exercise the use of this platform in several important social interaction situations, such as to prevent interruptions or attract attention.}, howpublished = {M31}, note = {Keynote}, keywords = {availability estimation, context-aware, keynote, lighting control, user monitoring}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Evolving generations of user interfaces are inadvertently seeking for revolution in the way people interact with computers and computer-based systems. We witness the birth of a potpourri of shape-shifting, translucent user interface forms or wearable gadgetry that is not likely to be adopted any time soon. Instead of proposing a next generation of the user interface, we argue that new means of interfacing should be sought for usability problems of marginal size, but immense impact to work and living. In this paper we propose an approach that addresses subtle usability issues of software applications and systems with regard to social interactions. Our approach introduces a context-aware platform that uses lighting effects programmed specifically for each state of context. We exercise the use of this platform in several important social interaction situations, such as to prevent interruptions or attract attention. |
Dotlić, Igor; Bjelica, Milan Z; Mrazovac, Bojan; Pečkai-Kovač, Robert; Radonjić, Živko; Ćurčić, Branislav; Predojević, Mladen; Škorić, Radovan System for fluorescent lightning control with usage of movement sensor Technical ReportTR32041M85 RT-RK Institute for Computer-Based Systems Narodnog Fronta 23a, 2011, (TR32041). BibTeX | Tags: lighting control, smart homes @techreport{Dotlić2011, title = {System for fluorescent lightning control with usage of movement sensor}, author = {Igor Dotlić and Milan Z. Bjelica and Bojan Mrazovac and Robert Pečkai-Kovač and Živko Radonjić and Branislav Ćurčić and Mladen Predojević and Radovan Škorić}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, address = {Narodnog Fronta 23a}, institution = {RT-RK Institute for Computer-Based Systems}, howpublished = {M85}, note = {TR32041}, keywords = {lighting control, smart homes}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {techreport} } |
Mrazovac, Bojan; Bjelica, Milan Z; Simic, Djordje; Tikvic, Srdjan; Papp, Istvan Gesture Based Hardware Interface for RF Lighting Control ConferenceM33 Intelligent Systems and Informatics (SISY), 2011 IEEE 9th International Symposium on, IEEE, Subotica, Serbia, pp. 309-314, 2011, ISBN: 978-1-4577-1975-2. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: HMI, ieeexplore, lighting control, smart homes, user experience @conference{Mrazovac2011, title = {Gesture Based Hardware Interface for RF Lighting Control}, author = {Bojan Mrazovac and Milan Z. Bjelica and Djordje Simic and Srdjan Tikvic and Istvan Papp}, doi = {10.1109/SISY.2011.6034343}, isbn = {978-1-4577-1975-2}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, booktitle = {Intelligent Systems and Informatics (SISY), 2011 IEEE 9th International Symposium on}, pages = {309-314}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Subotica, Serbia}, abstract = {Human interaction with wearable computers is a challenging research issue, especially when combined with augmented reality applications. Natural and unobtrusive interaction with various devices should be simple and at the same time intuitive for any user. This paper represents the design and implementation of a novel interactive hardware which recognizes certain hand gestures and responds in a way of controlling a remote light source. The hardware is made as a “sensing glove” which provides 3-dimensional light control for switching the light on/off or dimming to a desired level. Control parameters are calculated by an accelerometer mounted on the glove, which detects positions of a user’s palm in a 3D space. Slow palm rotation is translated into commands for the light dimming, whereas specific hand movements control the light switching. RF transmitter connected to the accelerometer sends the current palm and hand coordinates to the remote luminary. The luminary is managed by an RF receiver and a module for the light control which translates the received data into lighting commands.}, howpublished = {M33}, keywords = {HMI, ieeexplore, lighting control, smart homes, user experience}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Human interaction with wearable computers is a challenging research issue, especially when combined with augmented reality applications. Natural and unobtrusive interaction with various devices should be simple and at the same time intuitive for any user. This paper represents the design and implementation of a novel interactive hardware which recognizes certain hand gestures and responds in a way of controlling a remote light source. The hardware is made as a “sensing glove” which provides 3-dimensional light control for switching the light on/off or dimming to a desired level. Control parameters are calculated by an accelerometer mounted on the glove, which detects positions of a user’s palm in a 3D space. Slow palm rotation is translated into commands for the light dimming, whereas specific hand movements control the light switching. RF transmitter connected to the accelerometer sends the current palm and hand coordinates to the remote luminary. The luminary is managed by an RF receiver and a module for the light control which translates the received data into lighting commands. |
Mrazovac, Bojan; Bjelica, Milan Z; Teslic, Nikola; Papp, Istvan Towards Ubiquitous Smart Outlets for Safety and Energetic Efficiency of Home Electric Appliances ConferenceM33 Consumer Electronics - Berlin (ICCE-Berlin), 2011 IEEE International Conference on, IEEE, Berlin, Germany, pp. 324-328, 2011, ISBN: 978-1-4577-0233-4. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: ieeexplore, lighting control, smart homes @conference{Mrazovac2011, title = {Towards Ubiquitous Smart Outlets for Safety and Energetic Efficiency of Home Electric Appliances}, author = {Bojan Mrazovac and Milan Z. Bjelica and Nikola Teslic and Istvan Papp}, doi = {10.1109/ICCE-Berlin.2011.6031795}, isbn = {978-1-4577-0233-4}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, booktitle = {Consumer Electronics - Berlin (ICCE-Berlin), 2011 IEEE International Conference on}, pages = {324-328}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Berlin, Germany}, abstract = {In this paper we present an intelligent device-level residential energy monitoring and controlling platform based on interactive outlets and light dimmer-switches. The platform allows users to monitor, control and compare electricity consumption of appliances connected to the residential power network. In our prototype we are able to perform control via remote control, mobile phone, TV or web interface. Managing intelligence and awareness are achieved through the user-defined behavioral scripts executed on the Home Controller device. These scripts enable the system to automatically respond on any change in the energy consumption scheme, by notifying the user or executing a predefined operation. The system intelligently controls power consumption of all appliances connected to the smart network, contributing to energy savings in the household.}, howpublished = {M33}, keywords = {ieeexplore, lighting control, smart homes}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } In this paper we present an intelligent device-level residential energy monitoring and controlling platform based on interactive outlets and light dimmer-switches. The platform allows users to monitor, control and compare electricity consumption of appliances connected to the residential power network. In our prototype we are able to perform control via remote control, mobile phone, TV or web interface. Managing intelligence and awareness are achieved through the user-defined behavioral scripts executed on the Home Controller device. These scripts enable the system to automatically respond on any change in the energy consumption scheme, by notifying the user or executing a predefined operation. The system intelligently controls power consumption of all appliances connected to the smart network, contributing to energy savings in the household. |
2010 |
Mrazovac, Bojan; Bjelica, Milan Z; Papp, Istvan; Katona, Mihajlo Gesture Based Hardware Interface for Remote Lighting Control ConferenceM63 TELFOR 2010, IEEE, Belgrade, Serbia, pp. 815-818, 2010. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: lighting control, smart homes @conference{Mrazovac2010, title = {Gesture Based Hardware Interface for Remote Lighting Control}, author = {Bojan Mrazovac and Milan Z. Bjelica and Istvan Papp and Mihajlo Katona}, url = {http://2010.telfor.rs/radovi/}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, booktitle = {TELFOR 2010}, pages = {815-818}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {Belgrade, Serbia}, abstract = {In this paper we present an idea, concept and implementation of a novel interactive 3D light control. The device is made as a “sensing glove” which recognizes certain hand gestures using one accelerometer and responds through the commands sent to a remote lighting source, at the same time allowing natural hand positions without impact to the control.}, howpublished = {M63}, keywords = {lighting control, smart homes}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } In this paper we present an idea, concept and implementation of a novel interactive 3D light control. The device is made as a “sensing glove” which recognizes certain hand gestures using one accelerometer and responds through the commands sent to a remote lighting source, at the same time allowing natural hand positions without impact to the control. |