Adaptive activity monitoring framework for wearable sensors.
problem Efficiently monitor human activities with low power consumption.
method Switching Gaussian process model with block circulant embedding and FFT for inference.
result Optimized trade-off between sensor power consumption and prediction performance.
A new algorithm uses bandits to diversify database activity monitoring.
problem Limitation of current DAM systems in collecting diverse data.
method Redefined DAM sampling as a bandit problem and developed a novel algorithm combining expert knowledge and random exploration.
result Adding diversity to sampling using the bandit-based approach improves coverage without decreasing alert quality.
IUPM monitors machine learning models under gradual shifts using optimal transport and active labeling.
problem Gradual distribution shifts lead to unnoticed accuracy declines in machine learning models.
method Incremental Uncertainty-aware Performance Monitoring (IUPM) using optimal transport and active labeling.
result IUPM outperforms existing baselines in gradual shift scenarios and guides label acquisition more effectively.
For using neural networks in safety critical domains, it is important to know if a decision made by a neural network is supported by prior similarities in training. We propose runtime neuron activation pattern monitoring - after the standard training process, one creates a monitor by feeding the training data to the ne…
Risk-based active learning improves SHM decision-making.
problem Lack of prior labels for structural health monitoring.
method Risk-based active learning approach to guide data labeling.
result Improves decision-maker's performance in SHM.
Our research focuses on analysing human activities according to a known behaviorist scenario, in case of noisy and high dimensional collected data. The data come from the monitoring of patients with dementia diseases by wearable cameras. We define a structural model of video recordings based on a Hidden Markov Model. N…
Two new approaches improve decision-making in asset monitoring systems.
problem Sampling bias in risk-based active learning leads to poor performance later.
method Semi-supervised learning and discriminative classification models.
result Discriminative classifiers are more robust to sampling bias.
Study uses EDA data to monitor sleep, finds EDA Magnitude predicts SE changes.
problem Detecting small changes in sleep quality using EDA data.
method Factor analysis, causal model search, structural equation modeling, logistic regression, naive Bayes.
result EDA Magnitude is a strong predictor of self-reported sleep efficiency.
Method monitors neural networks using topological properties.
problem Detecting data shifts and out-of-distribution samples.
method Topological Uncertainty based on activation graphs.
result Validates network predictions without retraining.
The paper adds explanation to predictive process monitoring.
problem Equipping predictive business process monitoring with explanation capabilities.
method Used game theory of Shapley Values to obtain robust explanations.
result First time explanations given in predictive business process monitoring.
A new method uses active learning to monitor industrial processes more accurately.
problem Classifying process states (IC, OC) with limited labeled data.
method Stream-based active learning for partially hidden Markov models.
result Improved dynamic recognition of process states, especially unseen classes.
Detecting patterns in real time streaming data has been an interesting and challenging data analytics problem. With the proliferation of a variety of sensor devices, real-time analytics of data from the Internet of Things (IoT) to learn regular and irregular patterns has become an important machine learning problem to …
The paper improves neural network predictions by integrating process knowledge.
problem Improving neural network predictions for process execution data.
method Integrates background process knowledge into neural networks with attention mechanisms.
result Improves prediction accuracy for process execution data.
Percolation on complex networks has been used to study computer viruses, epidemics, and other casual processes. Here, we present conditions for the existence of a network specific, observation dependent, phase transition in the updated posterior of node states resulting from actively monitoring the network. Since tradi…
Automates detection of fast-ramped flexibility events for DSOs.
problem Monitoring and supervising flexibility activations in power systems.
method Unsupervised detection and open-set classification.
result Automatically identifies critical flexibility activations for early intervention.
Research explores unsupervised methods for detecting vessel behavior changes in real-time data streams.
problem Detecting shifts in vessel behavior for maritime traffic monitoring.
method Investigates unsupervised and semi-supervised change detection methods.
result Identifies shifts in vessel behavior for unusual events detection.
Several statistical and machine learning methods are proposed to estimate the type and intensity of physical load and accumulated fatigue . They are based on the statistical analysis of accumulated and moving window data subsets with construction of a kurtosis-skewness diagram. This approach was applied to the data gat…
Study reviews machine learning techniques for stress monitoring.
problem Improving accuracy of stress monitoring devices.
method Reviewed machine learning techniques for various stress indicators.
result Choosing the right classifier depends on multiple factors.
Paper monitors DNN accuracy to enhance trustworthiness.
problem Varying DNN accuracy in practice and lack of ground truth labels.
method Post-hoc accuracy monitor model using Monte-Carlo dropout ensemble.
result Accuracy monitor provides close-to-true accuracy estimation.
Learning the activities of animals is important for the purpose of monitoring their welfare vis a vis their behaviour with respect to their environment and conspecifics. While previous works have largely focused on activity recognition in a single animal, little or no work has been done in learning the collective behav…
Discriminative classifiers improve decision-making in SHM systems.
problem Lack of descriptive labels for SHM data.
method Risk-based active learning with discriminative classifiers.
result Discriminative classifiers offer improved robustness and reduced inspection costs.
Machine learning predicts exercise load from heart rate data post-exercise.
problem Monitoring energy expenditure in real life.
method Machine learning methods (linear regression, etc.) applied to heart rate data.
result Random forest and k-nearest neighbors classifiers predict load levels accurately.
We introduce a methodology for efficient monitoring of processes running on hosts in a corporate network. The methodology is based on collecting streams of system calls produced by all or selected processes on the hosts, and sending them over the network to a monitoring server, where machine learning algorithms are use…
Probabilistic methods improve SHM by learning from noisy, incomplete data.
problem Noisy and incomplete SHM data, lack of prior labels.
method Probabilistic algorithms for semi-supervised, active, and multi-task learning.
result Probabilistic methods enhance SHM by incorporating new data.
Classification methods based on sparse estimation have drawn much attention recently, due to their effectiveness in processing high-dimensional data such as images. In this paper, a method to improve the performance of a sparse representation classification (SRC) approach is proposed; it is then applied to the problem …
We present results from a set of experiments in this pilot study to investigate the causal influence of user activity on various environmental parameters monitored by occupant carried multi-purpose sensors. Hypotheses with respect to each type of measurements are verified, including temperature, humidity, and light lev…
AM-PPI uses multiple predictors to reduce label cost in healthcare AI.
problem Reduces label cost in post-deployment monitoring of healthcare AI.
method Combines model predictions with a small labeled sample, routing each instance to a cost-appropriate subset of predictors.
result Produces narrower confidence intervals than single-predictor methods.
This paper uses ML to identify prey handling in seals.
problem Automatically classify prey handling activity in seals for monitoring.
method Developed and compared three ML algorithms: Input Delay Neural Networks, Support Vector Machines, and Echo State Networks.
result Echo State Networks outperformed other algorithms in terms of accuracy and F1score.
Smart meters detect dementia patients' daily activities to prevent crises.
problem Monitoring dementia patients' daily activities without intruding.
method Machine learning and signal processing for smart meter load disaggregation.
result SVM and Decision Forest models accurately detect ADLs and routine changes.
This paper improves human activity recognition using LSTM-RNN models.
problem Improving accuracy in human activity recognition from sensor data.
method Design and training of LSTM-RNN models on WISDM dataset.
result Achieved an accuracy of above 94% and a loss of less than 30% in 500 epochs.
New approach models computer network activity as mixtures of sources.
problem Malicious activity detection in computer networks using standard algorithms is ineffective.
method Source separation approach to model short-term dynamics of computer network activity.
result Qualitative and quantitative experiments validate the approach.
This paper discusses challenges and opportunities in vessel behavior detection using machine and deep learning.
problem Real-time analysis of vessel behaviors is crucial for maritime safety and protection.
method Comparison of classical machine learning and deep learning approaches for vessel event and anomaly detection.
result Novel methods and tools are needed to address challenges in vessel behavior detection.
As the technology is advancing, audio recognition in machine learning is improved as well. Research in audio recognition has traditionally focused on speech. Living creatures (especially the small ones) are part of the whole ecosystem, monitoring as well as maintaining them are important tasks. Species such as animals …
Gaussian Process Regression improves damage assessment in structural health monitoring.
problem Inaccurate damage quantification in varying conditions and environments.
method Gaussian Process Regression models with Damage Indices for probabilistic damage assessment.
result The method provides probability-based decision-making for structural health monitoring.
SafeML monitors ML systems for safety and security risks.
problem Ensuring safety and explainability of ML systems in safety-critical domains.
method Statistical difference measures of ECDF to detect distributional shifts.
result Approach can detect invalid application contexts of ML components.
Flowification enriches neural networks with an inverse pass and likelihood monitoring.
problem Neural networks lack an inverse pass and likelihood monitoring, limiting their generative capabilities.
method Introduce flowification, enriching neural networks with a stochastic inverse pass and likelihood monitoring.
result Certain neural network architectures can be enriched to fall under the generalized notion of a normalizing flow.
New feature representation improves HAR model accuracy.
problem Improving human activity recognition model performance.
method Proposed new feature representation and comparison with existing methods.
result Techniques based on the proposed representation outperform baselines.
Paper analyzes virtual economies, reducing volatility and inflation.
problem Reduces player satisfaction and developer revenue in virtual economies.
method Analytical methods from financial literature applied to virtual economies.
result High level overview of virtual economic activity with conservative trading volume estimates.
Study uses ML and statistical models to analyze climate impacts of industrial growth.
problem Understanding and predicting environmental impacts of industrial activities.
method Comparative analysis of ML and statistical models on time series data.
result ML models outperform statistical models in predicting environmental impacts.
As part of daily monitoring of human activities, wearable sensors and devices are becoming increasingly popular sources of data. With the advent of smartphones equipped with acceloremeter, gyroscope and camera; it is now possible to develop activity classification platforms everyone can use conveniently. In this paper,…
As spacecraft send back increasing amounts of telemetry data, improved anomaly detection systems are needed to lessen the monitoring burden placed on operations engineers and reduce operational risk. Current spacecraft monitoring systems only target a subset of anomaly types and often require costly expert knowledge to…
ZDP detects drift in large language models without labels, proving key theorems and metrics.
problem Detecting drift in large language models without task labels or output evaluations.
method Zero-Direction Probing (ZDP) framework based on null directions of transformer activations, proving theoretical guarantees.
result Proves the Variance--Leak Theorem, Fisher Null-Conservation, Rank--Leak bound, and logarithmic-regret guarantee.
Active learning with Gaussian processes improves crop phenotype data collection.
problem Scalability issue in high throughput phenotyping for crop improvement.
method Active learning algorithm with Gaussian Process model.
result Superior performance compared to current practices on sorghum data.
AI monitors social distancing and masks at manufacturing plants.
problem Ensuring safety of workers during post-COVID production.
method Computer vision and AI techniques for social distancing and mask detection.
result Real-time alerts prevent violations of social distancing and mask-wearing.
Sufficient physical activity and restful sleep play a major role in the prevention and cure of many chronic conditions. Being able to proactively screen and monitor such chronic conditions would be a big step forward for overall health. The rapid increase in the popularity of wearable devices provides a significant new…
A DRL-based strategy improves vehicle tracking accuracy while saving energy.
problem Enhancing vehicle tracking accuracy in WSNs without increasing energy consumption.
method Decentralized strategy with dynamic reinforcement learning to adjust sensing areas.
result Simulation results demonstrate superior performance of DRL-aided design.
Research uses activity analysis to identify mental health symptoms.
problem Identifying mental health symptoms using objective activity metrics.
method Proposes a framework for mHealth monitoring of psychiatric patients based on physical activity time series.
result Identifies distinct behavioural phenotypes and measures for mood assessment.
Deep learning detects snow avalanches in SAR images with high accuracy.
problem Accurate detection of snow avalanches in remote areas using satellite imagery.
method Fully Convolutional Neural Network trained on manually labeled Sentinel-1 radar images.
result Deep learning model achieves F1 score above 66% compared to 38% for state-of-the-art methods.