Material
Course readings
- Pervasive Data Science
- Pervasive Data Science on the Edge
- How to make meaningful surveys and questionnaires
Examples
- Characterization of everyday objects with thermal imaging: Humans emit heat which can be piggyback to characterize everything that it is touched during the day. Further reading: Identification of objects with human touch
- Liquid Testing with your Smartphone: A smartphone camera can be used to understand the properties of liquids by analyzing waves on the liquid surface. This can potentially be used to detect water contamination and levels of alcohol concentrations in any type of substance. Further reading: Understanding Liquid Surface Tension
- Indoor Maps with Aerial Drones: By relying on wireless positioning and mobility tracking of users, an aerial drone can easily generate an indoor map of a building. Further reading: Aerial Drone Indoor Mapping