Title :
Multi-dimensional intelligent sensing systems using sensor array
Author :
Yamasaki, H. ; Hiranaka, Y.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Eng., Tokyo Univ., Japan
Abstract :
Two different kinds of multidimensional intelligent sensing systems are described. Both systems utilize a two-dimensional sensor array for invisible objects. These sensor systems may be useful for understanding multidimensional dynamical states. A sensing and visualization system for spatial gas distribution by the use of semiconductor gas sensors is discussed. Gas distribution can be effectively visualized by using a two-dimensional sensor array system. The visualization of a sound wavefront can also be achieved by a wave-propagation model and a 2-D microphone array. The intelligence of these systems gives the visual moving image and global structure of multidimensional phenomena by organizing local information from pointwise multisensors based on a model of the phenomena. These sensing systems may be useful for understanding multidimensional dynamical states.<>
Keywords :
electric sensing devices; gas sensors; image sensors; microphones; 2-D microphone array; chemical sensing system; global structure; invisible objects; local information; multidimensional intelligent sensing systems; multidimensional phenomena; odour sensing; pointwise multisensors; semiconductor gas sensors; sound wavefront; spatial gas distribution; two-dimensional sensor array; visual moving image; visualization system; wave-propagation model; Acoustic sensors; Gas detectors; Intelligent sensors; Intelligent systems; Microphone arrays; Multidimensional systems; Sensor arrays; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Visualization;
Conference_Titel :
Solid-State Sensors and Actuators, 1991. Digest of Technical Papers, TRANSDUCERS '91., 1991 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-585-7
DOI :
10.1109/SENSOR.1991.148873