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Recognition of simple gestures using a PIR sensor array (2012)
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Wojtczuk, P., Armitage, A., Binnie, D., & Chamberlain, T. (2012). Recognition of simple gestures using a PIR sensor array. Sensors & transducers, 14, 83-94

We present an approach that is intended for simple gesture control using a relatively inexpensive pyroelectric array detector. The detector is manufactured using standard wafer processing techniques. It consists of a 16 element passive infrared senso... Read More about Recognition of simple gestures using a PIR sensor array.

CFAR Adaptive PN Code acquisition for DSSS Systems (2008)
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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.

Using low-cost infrared detectors to monitor movement of pedestrians: initial findings. (2004)
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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..

Using technology to overcome the tyranny of space: information provision and wayfinding. (2000)
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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)
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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.

A pyroelectric polymer infrared sensor array with a charge amplifier readout (1999)
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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.

Application of a conductive polymer to self-absorbing ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors (1999)
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Setiadi, D., He, Z., Hajto, J., & Binnie, T. (1999). Application of a conductive polymer to self-absorbing ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors. Infrared Physics and Technology, 40(4), 267-278. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1350-4495%2899%2900017-1

This paper presents application of a conductive polymer to a self-absorbing pyroelectric sensor. The pyroelectric sensor is a free standing thermal infrared detector. It consists of a conductive polymer (PEDT/PSS) as an absorber layer and front elect... Read More about Application of a conductive polymer to self-absorbing ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors.

Experimental approach for measuring resolution of complementary metal oxide semiconductor imaging systems (1998)
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Wei, H., Johnston, E., & Binnie, D. (1998). Experimental approach for measuring resolution of complementary metal oxide semiconductor imaging systems. Optical Engineering, 37(9), 2565. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.601778

This paper demonstrates a convenient experimental technique for measuring the resolution of a digital imaging system. The spatial frequency response of the system is obtained by deriving the modulation transfer function (MTF) from the measured contra... Read More about Experimental approach for measuring resolution of complementary metal oxide semiconductor imaging systems.

A comparative study of integrated ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors (1998)
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Setiadi, D., Binnie, D., Armitage, A., Benjamin, K., & Weller, H. (1998). A comparative study of integrated ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors. Integrated Ferroelectrics, 19(1-4), 33-47. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584589808012694

This paper presents a comparative study of integrated pyroelectric sensors based on ferroelectric polymers. Two deposition technologies of PVDF and VDF/TrFE copolymer, both compatible with IC manufacturing, are presented. A 9 μm PVDF film is bonded o... Read More about A comparative study of integrated ferroelectric polymer pyroelectric sensors.

An integrated charge amplifier for a pyroelectric sensor. (1997)
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Setiadi, D., Armitage, A., Binnie, D., Regtien, P., & Sarro, P. (1997). An integrated charge amplifier for a pyroelectric sensor. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 61, 421-426. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0924-4247%2897%2980299-3

This paper presents an integrated charge amplifier that measures a small charge. This charge is generated by a pyroelectric detector. The charge amplifier consists of a single-stage c-annon source configuration with a passive feedback network. The ch... Read More about An integrated charge amplifier for a pyroelectric sensor..

The development of a photoacoustic Instrument for the monitoring of oil and other hydrocarbons in water. (1995)
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Mackenzie, H., & Binnie, D. (1995). The development of a photoacoustic Instrument for the monitoring of oil and other hydrocarbons in water. Petroleum review, 49, 555-557

The present methods for the detection of oil in discharge water are based either on chemical analysis of intermittent samples or bypass pipelines with instrumentation to detect either dissolved or dispersed hydrocarbons by a variety of optical techni... Read More about The development of a photoacoustic Instrument for the monitoring of oil and other hydrocarbons in water..

Application of pulsed laser photoacoustic sensors in monitoring oil contamination in water (1995)
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Hodgson, P., Quan, K., MacKenzie, H., Freeborn, S., Hannigan, J., Johnston, E., …Binnie, T. (1995). Application of pulsed laser photoacoustic sensors in monitoring oil contamination in water. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 29(1-3), 339-344. https://doi.org/10.1016/0925-4005%2895%2901704-6

A pulsed laser photoacoustic measurement technique, utilising laser diode sources, has been developed for the detection of oil contamination in water. The measurement of oil-contaminated water samples of oil concentration ranging from 0 to 900 mg 1−1... Read More about Application of pulsed laser photoacoustic sensors in monitoring oil contamination in water.

PVDF sensors with low-temperature bonding techniques (1995)
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Webster, S., & Binnie, T. (1995). PVDF sensors with low-temperature bonding techniques. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 49(1-2), 61-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/0924-4247%2895%2901010-x

The performances of poly-vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) thin-film infrared sensors with alternative bonding methods are presented in comparison with a more established method. A responsivity of 25 V (W cm−2)−1 is achieved using a commercially available a... Read More about PVDF sensors with low-temperature bonding techniques.

A Cost-Effective Image Sensor System for Transport Applications Utilising a Miniature CMOS Single Chip Camera (1994)
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Wan, C., Dickinson, K., & Binnie, T. (1994). A Cost-Effective Image Sensor System for Transport Applications Utilising a Miniature CMOS Single Chip Camera. IFAC papers online, 27(12), 151-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1474-6670%2817%2947460-x

The availability of a range image processing systems has made automatic traffic image analysis a viable proposition. The industrial take-up of image processing technology for traffic monitoring and control has been slow. One reason can be attributed... Read More about A Cost-Effective Image Sensor System for Transport Applications Utilising a Miniature CMOS Single Chip Camera.