Recently, a wide range of smart devices are deployed in a variety of environments to improve the quality of human life. One of the important IoT-based applications is smart homes for healthcare, especially for elders. IoT-based smart homes enable elders' health to be properly monitored and taken care of. However, elder…
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Smart grid uses deep learning to optimize household energy use.
problem Optimizing household energy use under real-time pricing schemes.
method Multi-agent deep actor-critic learning for decentralized agents with partial observability.
result Deep reinforcement learning reduces peak-to-average energy consumption and costs.
Human activity recognition using smart home sensors is one of the bases of ubiquitous computing in smart environments and a topic undergoing intense research in the field of ambient assisted living. The increasingly large amount of data sets calls for machine learning methods. In this paper, we introduce a deep learnin…
In a voice-controlled smart-home, a controller must respond not only to user's requests but also according to the interaction context. This paper describes Arcades, a system which uses deep reinforcement learning to extract context from a graphical representation of home automation system and to update continuously its…
Smart contracts are a digital technology with potential but also flaws.
problem Understanding the potential and limitations of smart contracts.
method Exploratory study combining statistics, IT, and law.
result Smart contracts have both idealistic promises and practical challenges.
A smart device optimizes server selection for energy and latency in dynamic networks.
problem Optimizing server selection for mobile devices in edge computing with uncertainty and dynamic changes.
method Formulated as a budget-limited multi-armed bandit problem, a policy is proposed to minimize regret.
result The proposed method outperforms existing solutions in terms of energy and latency.
Intelligent transportation systems (ITSs) will be a major component of tomorrow's smart cities. However, realizing the true potential of ITSs requires ultra-low latency and reliable data analytics solutions that can combine, in real-time, a heterogeneous mix of data stemming from the ITS network and its environment. Su…
Compound examines decentralized lending users and their short loan durations.
problem Systemic risk in decentralized finance due to concentration and interconnection.
method Analysis of on-chain transaction data and smart contract programming.
result Many users borrow for yield farming, not for traditional lending.
Paper uses deep reinforcement learning for network slicing and traffic prediction.
problem Managing dynamic network slices while maintaining QoS in a 5G environment.
method Integrates LSTM for traffic prediction and DDRL for distributed decision-making.
result Significant improvements in network performance, reducing QoS violations.
New approach optimizes expensive black-box systems with uncertain outputs.
problem Optimizing expensive black-box systems with limited data and uncertainty.
method Flexible non-interpolating surrogate model (TK-MARS) and Smart-Replication approach.
result TK-MARS outperforms original MARS and detects important variables.
This paper describes and evaluates the use of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for path planning in support of smart mobility applications such as indoor and outdoor navigation applications, individualized wayfinding for people with disabilities (e.g., vision impairments, physical disabilities, etc.), path planni…
Recently, the need of deploying new wireless networks for smart gas metering has raised the problem of radio planning in the169 MHz band. Unluckily, software tools commonly adopted for radio planning in cellular communication systems cannot be employed to solve this problem because of the substantially lower transmissi…
Learning and understanding the typical patterns in the daily activities and routines of people from low-level sensory data is an important problem in many application domains such as building smart environments, or providing intelligent assistance. Traditional approaches to this problem typically rely on supervised lea…
Structure plays a key role in learning performance. In centralized computational systems, hyperparameter optimization and regularization techniques such as dropout are computational means to enhance learning performance by adjusting the deep hierarchical structure. However, in decentralized deep learning by the Interne…
Paper proposes DP-PASGD for efficient, private IoT learning.
problem Privacy and resource constraints in IoT.
method Differentially private federated learning (DP-PASGD) for resource-constrained IoT.
result DP-PASGD achieves efficient training while maintaining privacy.
Smart bin monitors predict medication adherence with high accuracy.
problem Predicting chronic medication adherence to improve healthcare efficiency.
method Machine learning models trained on IoT device data.
result High predictive performance (ROC AUC 0.86).
Paper presents a novel online HAR method using Hierarchical Hidden Markov Models.
problem Challenges in robust online activity recognition in smart environments.
method Two-phase approach: 1) Segmentation and activity reporting using Hierarchical Hidden Markov Models, 2) Correction of labels based on statistical features.
result Proposes a method that can detect and correct interrupted activities, outperforming state-of-the-art methods.
Deep learning detects cyber-attacks in smart grid systems.
problem Cyber-attacks on smart grid systems.
method Deep learning-based intrusion detection system trained on industrial dataset.
result Proposed system outperforms Naive Bayes, SVM, and Random Forest.
Improved voice trigger detection in noisy environments.
problem Complex acoustic environments and lack of trigger phrase training data.
method Two-stage cascaded architecture with multi-task learning.
result Model reduces errors by half compared to baseline in challenging conditions.
Study develops a smart contract framework for efficient and fair resource allocation.
problem Lack of rigorous economic foundation in decentralized coordination and smart contract implementations.
method Mechanism design framework with provable convergence guarantees for decentralized price adjustment.
result Proves stability and robustness of the proposed mechanism under various perturbations.
Proposes a game-theoretic framework to motivate energy-efficient behavior in smart buildings.
problem Improving energy efficiency in smart building infrastructure through occupant behavior.
method Introduces a novel game-theoretic framework with human interaction, incorporating utility learning and deep neural networks.
result Demonstrates highly accurate prediction of occupant energy resource usage and explainable decision-making.
Paper proposes SPO paradigm for better portfolio optimization in real markets.
problem Real-world trading frictions and constraints affect portfolio optimization quality.
method SPO paradigm with decision-focused training using surrogate loss and linear predictors.
result Decision-focused training improves risk-adjusted performance and robustness.
Investigates Q value evolution in Stable Baselines for DQL in simple vs complex environments.
problem DQL in Stable Baselines struggles with simple non-game environments.
method Comparison of TrafficLight and FrozenLake environments; Q value decomposition analysis.
result Q values meander far from optimal in complex relationships between states.
This paper uses deep reinforcement learning to optimize UAV-assisted vehicular networks.
problem Optimizing UAV-assisted vehicular networks for efficient communication in smart cities.
method Formulated a Markov decision process (MDP) problem and solved it using deep deterministic policy gradient (DDPG) method.
result Proposed solutions maximize total throughput per unit energy and encourage UAV mobility.
Proposes a probabilistic framework for smart contract risk quantification.
problem Quantifying financial risk of smart contract cyber attacks and failures.
method Probabilistic graph-theoretical framework using bond percolation models.
result Analytical results and numerical examples for aggregate loss distribution.
Paper proposes auction method for smart derivatives to avoid disputes.
problem Disputes over derivative liquidation processes in smart contracts.
method Defines an auction type resolution for smart derivatives.
result Proposes a beneficial method for smart derivatives participants.
Predicts traffic flow using reinforcement learning and sensor data.
problem Accurately predict expanding and evolving long-term streaming traffic networks.
method Formulates the problem as a continuous reinforcement learning task, where the agent predicts future traffic based on sensor data.
result The approach improves accuracy in predicting traffic flow by updating the agent's state representation over time.
Paper tackles federated learning with personalised bandit algorithms.
problem Optimizing local and global objectives in a heterogeneous environment.
method Surrogate objective function combining client preferences and global knowledge; phase-based elimination algorithm.
result Achieves sublinear regret with logarithmic communication overhead.
AutoTune learns wireless identifiers for facial recognition in real-world settings.
problem Facial recognition requires extensive user training, making it impractical for widespread deployment.
method Uses ambient wireless identifiers to train deep neural networks for facial recognition without user effort.
result Demonstrates a system that continuously refines facial recognition using wireless identifiers over time.
RODMAN improves ML-based disk failure prediction accuracy in cloud environments.
problem Imperfect data quality in real-world cloud environments degrades ML-based disk failure prediction accuracy.
method RODMAN uses three data preprocessing techniques: failure-type filtering, spline-based data filling, and automated pre-failure backtracking.
result RODMAN significantly improves prediction accuracy compared to no preprocessing.
This paper surveys smart buildings using machine learning and big data.
problem Improving comfort and efficiency in smart buildings through data analysis.
method Survey of machine learning and big data techniques for smart buildings.
result Machine learning and big data are crucial for smart building services.
FinTech uses data science and AI to transform finance.
problem Transforming finance with data science and AI.
method DSAI techniques including complex system methods, quantitative methods, etc.
result DSAI enables smart FinTech for various financial sectors.
BAFFLE uses blockchain to federate learning without a central aggregator.
problem Infeasibility of orchestrating a centralized aggregator in federated learning.
method Blockchain-driven, decentralized coordination via Smart Contracts.
result Significant reduction in gas costs and scalability for federated learning on blockchain.
Process mining is a research field focused on the analysis of event data with the aim of extracting insights in processes. Applying process mining techniques on data from smart home environments has the potential to provide valuable insights in (un)healthy habits and to contribute to ambient assisted living solutions. …
The paper categorizes four types of scale-up: smart, dumb, forced, and fumbled.
problem Growing ventures in size and maintaining efficiency.
method Identifying modularity and speed as key factors, categorizing four types of scale-up.
result Modularity and speed are crucial for successful scale-up.
Bank transactions help predict macroeconomic indexes faster and more accurately.
problem Lag in macroeconomic index availability and autoregressive models' limitations in complex scenarios.
method Use financial transactions data to estimate macroeconomic indexes using neural networks and smart sampling.
result Neural network approach outperforms baseline methods on hand-crafted features based on transactions.
Smart contracts create digital financial derivatives.
problem Creating a new digital financial derivative contract.
method Applied existing smart contract technologies to develop two prototypes.
result Demonstrated feasibility of digital financial derivatives on centralized and DLT platforms.
Improved security of smart contracts by classifying them into four categories.
problem Detecting and classifying vulnerabilities in smart contracts efficiently.
method Used AWD-LSTM for multi-class classification, addressing class imbalance.
result Achieved a weighted average Fbeta score of 90.0%.
Smart Contract-Enabled Procurement under Bounded Demand Variability: A Truncated Normal Approachq-fin.GN
Study develops smart contract framework for procurement under demand variability.
problem Operational and economic implications of smart contract adoption under moderate uncertainty.
method Multi-supplier model with endogenized adoption costs, supplier readiness, and inventory penalties; analytical and numerical results.
result Partial adoption strategies support moderate demand variability, while excessive digital investment reduces profitability.
A new method streamlines digital payment programming using smart contracts.
problem High costs and security challenges in programming smart contracts for digital payments.
method Transforming digital currencies into token streams and using configurable templates to generate specialized smart contracts.
result Reduces payment programming costs and enhances security, self-enforcement, adaptability, and controllability.
Deep learning detects inaccurate smart meters for resource savings.
problem Detecting and replacing inaccurate smart meters to save resources.
method Developed a deep-learning method using LSTM and CNN to predict electricity usage trajectories.
result High accuracy in detecting inaccurate meters for practical usage.
A Performance Comparison of Data Mining Algorithms Based Intrusion Detection System for Smart Gridcs.CR
Random Forest outperforms other IDS algorithms in smart grids.
problem Security vulnerabilities in smart grids.
method Comparison of four data mining algorithms (Random Forest, SVM, Neural Network, and KNN) in detecting attacks.
result Random Forest outperforms other algorithms in terms of detection accuracy and efficiency.
In this paper, we propose a game theoretical adversarial intervention detection mechanism for reliable smart road signs. A future trend in intelligent transportation systems is ``smart road signs" that incorporate smart codes (e.g., visible at infrared) on their surface to provide more detailed information to smart veh…
SMART is an open source web application designed to help data scientists and research teams efficiently build labeled training data sets for supervised machine learning tasks. SMART provides users with an intuitive interface for creating labeled data sets, supports active learning to help reduce the required amount of …
Foresight Arena benchmarks AI forecasting on real-world markets, isolating predictive edge.
problem Evaluating AI forecasting ability in real-world markets is challenging due to overfitting, centralized trust, and conflated metrics.
method Permissionless, on-chain benchmark using probabilistic forecasts, commit-reveal protocol, and smart contracts.
result Demonstrates the need for 350 predictions to reliably distinguish agents of different skill levels.
OCC system speeds up in-app communications for Uber drivers and riders.
problem Improving efficiency in in-app messaging between drivers and riders.
method Intents are detected using unsupervised embedding and nearest-neighbor classifier. Replies are retrieved based on popularity in historical data.
result System achieves 76% accuracy in intent detection and 71% adoption rate of smart replies.
A new method for handling imbalanced big data using ensembles and smart data.
problem Imbalanced data distribution in big data scenarios.
method Smart Data driven Decision Trees Ensemble (SD_DeTE) methodology.
result SD_DeTE outperforms Random Forest in handling imbalanced binary classification problems in big data.
Paper assesses the market value of sharing privacy-protected smart meter data.
problem Value of sharing privacy-protected smart meter data between consumers and load serving entities.
method Discounted differential privacy model, ANN-based load forecasting, optimal procurement problem.
result Significant value in sharing smart meter data while retaining individual consumer privacy.