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A passive infrared gesture recognition system (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Binnie, T. D., Armitage, A. F., & Wojtczuk, P. (2017). A passive infrared gesture recognition system. In 2017 IEEE Sensors Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICSENS.2017.8234402

A device for a low-to-intermediate level of gesture recognition which uses a passive thermal-infrared (PIR) sensor array is described. The detection system which discriminates between a small number of simple dynamic gestures, such as 'hand swiping'... Read More about A passive infrared gesture recognition system.

Sensor system for detecting a movement of an infrared light source (2016)
Patent
Wojtczuk, P., Giebeler, C., & Binnie, D. (2016). Sensor system for detecting a movement of an infrared light source. US9367142B2

A sensor system for detecting a movement of an Infrared light source (29) in a predetermined direction of movement (30) has at least one pair of infrared light sensors consisting of two infrared light sensors (4, 5; 36, 37) which are arranged beside... Read More about Sensor system for detecting a movement of an infrared light source.

The dynamic decode-and-forward channel: SNR allocation. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Maagh, S., Sharp, J., & Binnie, D. (2013, November). The dynamic decode-and-forward channel: SNR allocation. Presented at 21st Telecommunications forum TELFOR 2013

In the half-duplex relay channel applying the decode-and-forward protocol the relay introduces energy over random time intervals into the channel as observed at the destination. Consequently, during simulation the average signal power seen at the de... Read More about The dynamic decode-and-forward channel: SNR allocation..

A touchless passive Infrared gesture sensor. (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wojtczuk, P., Binnie, D., Armitage, A., Chamberlain, T., & Giebeler, C. (2013). A touchless passive Infrared gesture sensor. In Proceeding of the ACM Symposium on User Interface Technology (67-68). https://doi.org/10.1145/2508468.2514713

A sensing device for a touchless, hand gesture, user interface based on an inexpensive passive infrared pyroelectric detector array is presented. The 2 x 2 element sensor responds to changing infrared radiation generated by hand movement over the arr... Read More about A touchless passive Infrared gesture sensor..

Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Walczyk, R., Armitage, A., & Binnie, D. (2010). Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems. In H. Deligiannidis (Ed.), Proceedings of the IPCV'10

The objective of this paper is to carry out a detailed analysis of the most popular connected components labeling (CCL) algorithms for binary images. This study investigates their usability for processing streaming data and suitability for implementa... Read More about Comparative study on connected component labeling algorithms for embedded video processing systems..

CFAR Adaptive PN Code acquisition for DSSS Systems (2008)
Journal Article
Wei, B., Sharif, M., Binnie, D., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2008). CFAR Adaptive PN Code acquisition for DSSS Systems. The Mediterranean journal of electronics and communications, 4, 37-45

Constant false alarm rate (CFAR) techniques can be used in Pseudo-Noise (PN) code acquisition in Spread Spectrum (SS) communication systems, and all the CFAR techniques perform well in homogeneous background PN code acquisition. However, in non-homog... Read More about CFAR Adaptive PN Code acquisition for DSSS Systems.

Adaptive PN code acquisition in multi-path spread spectrum communications using FPGA. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wei, B., Sharif, M., Binnie, D., & Almaini, A. E. A. (2007). Adaptive PN code acquisition in multi-path spread spectrum communications using FPGA. In Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Signals, Circuits and Systems (573-576)

Performance of two pseudonoise (PN) code detectors was tested. Cell averaging (CA) and order Statistics (OS) constant false alarm rates (CFAR) were analysed against mean acquisition time (MAT) and against the probability of detection (Pd). Both detec... Read More about Adaptive PN code acquisition in multi-path spread spectrum communications using FPGA..

PN code acquisition with a CA-CFAR adaptive digital matched filter and its realisation using FPGA. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wie, B., Sharif, M., Almaini, A. E. A., & Binnie, D. (2006). PN code acquisition with a CA-CFAR adaptive digital matched filter and its realisation using FPGA. In Proceedings of IEEE 13th International Conference on Systems, Signals & Image Processing, I

In this paper the performance of a Cell Averaging Constant False Alarm Rate (CA-CFAR) Pseudo-Noise (PN) code adaptive detector is analysed for a single path communication channel. The detection process uses a digital Matched Filter (MF) and is implem... Read More about PN code acquisition with a CA-CFAR adaptive digital matched filter and its realisation using FPGA..

Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS). (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Binnie, D., Gow, D. J., & Hill, S. S. (2005). Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS). In Proceedings of the MEC’05 conference, UNB; 2005

A characterisation of a complete arm prosthesis is necessary to develop effective control. This is a description of the use of Lagrange methodology to describe the system and to optimise for motion control. The Lagrange equations of motion are deriv... Read More about Electromechanical analysis of a prosthetic arm (EMAS)..

Using low-cost infrared detectors to monitor movement of pedestrians: initial findings. (2004)
Journal Article
Kerridge, J., Armitage, A., Binnie, D., Lei, L., & Sumpter, N. (2004). Using low-cost infrared detectors to monitor movement of pedestrians: initial findings. Transportation research record, 1878, 11-18. https://doi.org/10.3141/1878-02

Monitoring the movement of pedestrians in everyday environments is difficult, especially if accurate data are required. Typically, data pertaining to the origins and destinations of pedestrians as they move around a space can be obtained only by eith... Read More about Using low-cost infrared detectors to monitor movement of pedestrians: initial findings..

Development of a whole cell biochip for toxicant detection. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Waldie, F. L., Binnie, D., & Christofi, N. (2002, April). Development of a whole cell biochip for toxicant detection. Paper presented at XIIth International Symposium on Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence

In the development of biosensors for ecotoxicity testing it is desirable to produce a small, portable system that can be used in the field. Toxicity testing using bioluminescence is widely used in the laboratory utilising natural and genetically mod... Read More about Development of a whole cell biochip for toxicant detection..

Using technology to overcome the tyranny of space: information provision and wayfinding. (2000)
Journal Article
Hine, J., Swan, D., Scott, J., Binnie, D., & Sharp, J. (2000). Using technology to overcome the tyranny of space: information provision and wayfinding. Urban Studies, 37(10), 1757-1770. https://doi.org/10.1080/00420980020080381

Urban wayfinding technology offers many possibilities by which older people and mobility-impaired users can overcome the barriers encountered on every-day journeys in the built environment. Previous work has highlighted the extent to which personal m... Read More about Using technology to overcome the tyranny of space: information provision and wayfinding..

Low-noise charge sensitive readout for pyroelectric sensor arrays using PVDF thin film (2000)
Journal Article
Weller, H. J., Setiadi, D., & Binnie, T. D. (2000). Low-noise charge sensitive readout for pyroelectric sensor arrays using PVDF thin film. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 85(1-3), 267-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-4247%2800%2900411-8

The paper presents a fully integrated low-noise readout circuit for the purpose of front-end amplification in pyroelectric infrared focal plane arrays IRFPA. A low-noise and low-power charge sensitive amplifier CSA has been fabricated and characteris... Read More about Low-noise charge sensitive readout for pyroelectric sensor arrays using PVDF thin film.

Wayfinding: cues, clues and Information needs. (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Binnie, D., Scott, J., Swan, D., Sharp, J., Kirby, H., & Aspinall, P. (2000, August). Wayfinding: cues, clues and Information needs. Paper presented at International Mobility Conference

The development of a beacon based Audio Location Finder. (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Binnie, D., Swan, D., Hine, J., Sharp, J., Kirby, H., & Aspinall, P. (2000, January). The development of a beacon based Audio Location Finder. Paper presented at 10th International Mobility Conference

A pyroelectric polymer infrared sensor array with a charge amplifier readout (1999)
Journal Article
Setiadi, D., Weller, H., & Binnie, T. (1999). A pyroelectric polymer infrared sensor array with a charge amplifier readout. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 76(1-3), 145-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0924-4247%2898%2900372-0

This paper presents a new pixel architecture for an infrared sensor array based on a pyroelectric polymer integrated with a CMOS charge amplifier. The fill factor of the sensor is optimised by placing the amplifier structure directly below the sensin... Read More about A pyroelectric polymer infrared sensor array with a charge amplifier readout.

High-resolution image reconstruction from multiple low-resolution images. (1999)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wei, H., & Binnie, D. (1999). High-resolution image reconstruction from multiple low-resolution images. . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp%3A19990392

In this paper, we demonstrate a digital signal processing (DSP) algorithm for improving spatial resolution of images captured by CMOS cameras. The basic approach is to reconstruct a high resolution (HR) image from a shift-related low resolution (LR)... Read More about High-resolution image reconstruction from multiple low-resolution images..