Electronics, Volume 13, Issue 8

Convenient and accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is of great importance in both clinical and daily life. Although deep learning (DL) can achieve cuff-less BP measurement based on Photoplethysmography (PPG), the performance of DL is affected by...

A new sensorless speed control system for a fractional-order terminal non-singular sliding mode surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor is proposed. The fractional terminal non-singular sliding mode surface, which can converge in finite ti...

The L-band digital aeronautical communication system (LDACS) is one of the candidate technologies for future broadband digital aeronautical communications, utilizing the unused L-band spectrum between distance measuring equipment (DME) channels. Howe...

The purpose of the paper is to propose a new implementation of the PID (proportional–integral–derivative) algorithm in digital hardware. The proposed structure is optimized for cost. It follows a serialized, rather than parallel, scheme....

In recent years, microservices, as an emerging technology in software development, have been favored by developers due to their lightweight and low-coupling features, and have been rapidly applied to the Internet of Things (IoT) and Internet of Vehic...

Imbalanced datasets are one of the main issues encountered by artificial intelligence researchers, as machine learning (ML) algorithms can become biased toward the majority class and perform insufficiently on the minority classes. Financial distress...

Object detection based on Knowledge Distillation can enhance the capabilities and performance of 5G and 6G networks in various domains, such as autonomous vehicles, smart surveillance, and augmented reality. The integration of object detection with K...

Traffic flow prediction is essential for smart city management and planning, aiding in optimizing traffic scheduling and improving overall traffic conditions. However, due to the correlation and heterogeneity of traffic data, effectively integrating...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming increasingly valuable as a new type of mobile communication device and autonomous decision-making device in many application areas, including the Internet of Things (IoT). UAVs have advantages over other s...

In this paper, a previously proposed converter to be used for inductive wireless power transmission is modeled and a control strategy is proposed. The converter topology combines into a single stage, two buck converters and a half-bridge converter to...

This study introduces an innovative multichannel approach that focuses on the features and configurations of fingers in isolated sign language recognition. The foundation of this approach is based on three different types of data, derived from finger...

This paper proposes a novel federated recommendation framework that incorporates differential privacy to safeguard user privacy without compromising on the accuracy of recommendations. Unlike conventional recommendation systems that centralize user d...

Soil moisture estimation is crucial for agricultural productivity and environmental management. This study explores the integration of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) with machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques to optimize soil moist...

Faster-than-Nyquist (FTN) signaling has attracted increasing interest in the past two decades. However, when the fifth-generation (5G) communication low-density parity check (LDPC) code is applied to FTN signaling with low Bahl–Cock–Jelin...

Energy harvesting is gaining substantial relevance in the realm of ultra-low-power electronics and Internet-of-Things devices with limited access to classic power sources. Several harvesting approaches are available, depending on the energy source; a...

Machine learning is an ever-growing field, and many real-time applications are utilized in daily life [...]

Meta-few-shot learning algorithms, such as Model-Agnostic Meta-Learning (MAML) and Almost No Inner Loop (ANIL), enable machines to learn complex tasks quickly with limited data and based on previous experience. By maintaining the inner loop head of t...

Fast factorized back-projection (FFBP) is a classical fast time-domain technique that has garnered significant success in spotlight synthetic aperture radar (SAR) signal processing. The algorithm’s efficiency has been extended to stripmap SAR t...

The positioning and velocity accuracy of spraying robots determine the quality of the coating, and the influence of the robotic dynamic characteristics on control precision is significant. This paper presents a method of linearizing dynamic character...

To realize the miniaturization and high performance for the key transceiver components of a phased array antenna, we proposed a two-channel two-beam receiver based on a substrate-integrated suspended-line (SISL). Multi-layer composite substrate print...

This study investigates the characterization of acoustic cavitation in a water-filled, opaque chamber induced by ultrasonic waves at 20 kHz. It examines the effect of different acoustic radiator geometries on cavitation generation across varying elec...

In addressing the challenges associated with low convergence accuracy and unstable optimization results in the original gazelle optimization algorithm (GOA), this paper proposes a novel approach incorporating chaos mapping termed multi-strategy parti...

Hyperspectral imaging has emerged as a novel imaging modality in the medical field, offering the ability to acquire images of biological tissues while simultaneously providing biochemical insights for in-depth tissue analysis. This approach facilitat...

The advancement of cryptographic systems presents both opportunities and challenges in the realm of digital forensics. In an era where the security of digital information is crucial, the ability to non-invasively detect and analyze cryptographic conf...

The emergence of integrated positioning, communication, and sensing technologies has paved the way for a surge in connected and autonomous vehicles. The control system has been successful in reliable and fast transmission. However, practical applicat...

This article presents a technique to carry out fault classification using an equal-angle integer-period array convolutional neural network (EAIP-CNN) to process the electrostatic signal of working roller bearings. Firstly, electrostatic signals were...

With the rapid development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the number of IoT users is growing year after year. IoT will become a part of our daily lives, so it is likely that the security of these devices will be an important issue in the fut...

In this paper, we provide a novel methodology for high-precision positioning that utilizes 1-bit additional information, which applies to various positioning techniques. The proposed approach leverages binary information to indicate if a user is with...

In this study, the channel potential of inhibited strings in 3D NAND flash memory using a bandgap-engineered tunneling oxide (BE-TOX) structure is analyzed. The equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) of the structure using BE-TOX was designed to be the sam...

The application of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) is experiencing widespread interest among students, educators, researchers, and policymakers. AIED is expected, among other things, to enhance learning environments in the higher educatio...

This article presents a third-order, feedforward, single-bit Delta-Sigma analog-to-digital modulator (DSM) based on an output swing-enhanced gain-boost inverter for low-voltage low-power applications such as wearable devices, mobile health, and the I...

Social media platforms like Instagram have become a haven for online scams, employing various deceptive tactics to exploit unsuspecting users. This paper investigates advanced algorithmic approaches to combat this growing threat. We explore various m...

Live video streaming has become one of the main multimedia trends in networks in recent years. Providing Quality of Service (QoS) during live transmissions is challenging due to the stringent requirements for low latency and minimal interruptions. Th...

In terms of energy generation and consumption, ships are autonomous isolated systems, with power demands varying according to the type of ship: passenger or commercial. The power supply in modern ships is based on thermal engines-generators, which us...

To reduce the interference from the electromagnetic force caused by coupling coils due to distance changes in a wireless power transfer (WPT) system, this paper conducts a theoretical analysis of the factors influencing the electromagnetic force expe...

We develop a quantum theory based on macroscopic quantum electrodynamics to research the resonance energy transfer (RET) between a chiral donor and acceptor. It differs from the previous Green function approach which needs specific boundary condition...

In this paper, a co-aperture dual-polarized antenna array is proposed. The frequency band covers the P-band (0.4–0.7 GHz) and the X-band (9.3–9.9 GHz). The P-band array is designed in the form of an all-metal Vivaldi, while minimizing the...

The latest convolutional neural network (CNN) models for object detection include complex layered connections to process inference data. Each layer utilizes different types of kernel modes, so the hardware needs to support all kernel modes at an opti...

In the accelerated phase of urbanization, intelligent surveillance systems play an increasingly pivotal role in enhancing urban management efficiency, particularly in the realm of parking lot administration. The precise identification of small and ov...

In this paper, a trajectory tracking control strategy for low-speed car-like mobile robots (CLMRs) based on an extended state observer (ESO) and backstepping control is proposed to address the issue of trajectory tracking accuracy degradation caused...

As a contender in the competitive landscape of next-generation wireless communication technologies, visible light communication (VLC) stands out due to its potential for enhancing transmission rates and spectrum resource utilization. VLC offers vario...

This study investigates receiver design solutions for distributed Massive Multiple Input Multiple Output (D-m MIMO) systems, taking into account parameters such as number of access points as well as concerns related to channel estimates that use sing...

Numerical weather prediction (NWP) is crucial in the current short-term wind power forecasting (STWPF) based on data, but it is difficult for STWPF to achieve high accuracy due to the limited accuracy of NWP, which poses a serious challenge to the fo...

Task allocation plays an important role in multi-robot systems regarding team efficiency. Conventional heuristic or meta-heuristic methods face difficulties in generating satisfactory solutions in a reasonable computational time, particularly for lar...

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with remote-sensing object-detection devices are increasingly employed across diverse domains. However, the detection of small, densely-packed objects against complex backgrounds and at various scales presents...

This brief presents a continuously regulated current mirror topology capable of providing a wide range of currents with high-precision and speed control features. The circuit combines a non-linear current-mode feedback solution for fast and energy-ef...

The company’s strategic procurement function makes a significant contribution to overall corporate success, and yet remains under-researched in terms of digitalisation and digital maturity. This research adopts an inductive case study approach,...

To address urban traffic congestion, researchers have made various efforts to mitigate issues such as prolonged travel time, fuel wastage, and pollutant emissions. These efforts primarily involve microscopic route selection from the vehicle perspecti...

Blockchain technology provides a reliable information access environment for the Internet of Vehicles, but the high latency and complex computing consensus mechanism in blockchain make it difficult to port to onboard devices. Recently, there are many...

In this paper, multi-band bandstop filters (BSFs) based on mixed electric and magnetic coupling resonators are proposed. These proposed structures include a multimode resonator based on symmetrical open-circuit branches, including upper- and lower-br...