Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications

We propose an algorithm to localize impacts on rigid surfaces using induced vibration signals. This allows for the conversion of daily objects, such as tabletops and glass panels, into human-computer touch interfaces using low-cost piezoelectric sensors. Impact localization is achieved by estimating...

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Main Authors: Nguyen, Quang Hanh, Reju, Vaninirappuputhenpurayil Gopalan, Khong, Andy Wai Hoong
Other Authors: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/140201
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author Nguyen, Quang Hanh
Reju, Vaninirappuputhenpurayil Gopalan
Khong, Andy Wai Hoong
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Nguyen, Quang Hanh
Reju, Vaninirappuputhenpurayil Gopalan
Khong, Andy Wai Hoong
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description We propose an algorithm to localize impacts on rigid surfaces using induced vibration signals. This allows for the conversion of daily objects, such as tabletops and glass panels, into human-computer touch interfaces using low-cost piezoelectric sensors. Impact localization is achieved by estimating the time-of-arrivals and subsequently time-difference-of-arrivals of the sensor-received signals. Time-of-arrival estimation is highly challenging with increasing source-sensor distance due to the occurrence of a gradual noise-to-signal transition at the sensor output. We address this problem by first converting the signal into Hermitian angle distributions. The time-varying probability contributions of the background noise and vibration signal in each of the distributions are subsequently monitored to identify the instant when the signal begins to dominate the noise, signifying the signals arrival. The proposed framework also allows simultaneous time-of-arrival estimation across all the sensors to minimize errors in the resultant time-difference-of-arrival estimates. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms existing techniques for source localization on solid surfaces of different materials.
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spelling ntu-10356/1402012020-05-27T05:55:20Z Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications Nguyen, Quang Hanh Reju, Vaninirappuputhenpurayil Gopalan Khong, Andy Wai Hoong School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering Human-computer Interface Tangible Interface We propose an algorithm to localize impacts on rigid surfaces using induced vibration signals. This allows for the conversion of daily objects, such as tabletops and glass panels, into human-computer touch interfaces using low-cost piezoelectric sensors. Impact localization is achieved by estimating the time-of-arrivals and subsequently time-difference-of-arrivals of the sensor-received signals. Time-of-arrival estimation is highly challenging with increasing source-sensor distance due to the occurrence of a gradual noise-to-signal transition at the sensor output. We address this problem by first converting the signal into Hermitian angle distributions. The time-varying probability contributions of the background noise and vibration signal in each of the distributions are subsequently monitored to identify the instant when the signal begins to dominate the noise, signifying the signals arrival. The proposed framework also allows simultaneous time-of-arrival estimation across all the sensors to minimize errors in the resultant time-difference-of-arrival estimates. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm outperforms existing techniques for source localization on solid surfaces of different materials. 2020-05-27T05:55:20Z 2020-05-27T05:55:20Z 2017 Journal Article Nguyen, Q. H., Reju, V. G., & Khong, A. W. H. (2018). Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications. IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, 20(6), 1448-1461. doi:10.1109/TMM.2017.2772441 1520-9210 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/140201 10.1109/TMM.2017.2772441 2-s2.0-85034567752 6 20 1448 1461 en IEEE Transactions on Multimedia © 2017 IEEE. All rights reserved.
spellingShingle Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering
Human-computer Interface
Tangible Interface
Nguyen, Quang Hanh
Reju, Vaninirappuputhenpurayil Gopalan
Khong, Andy Wai Hoong
Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications
title Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications
title_full Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications
title_fullStr Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications
title_full_unstemmed Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications
title_short Impact localization on rigid surfaces using Hermitian angle distribution for human-computer interface applications
title_sort impact localization on rigid surfaces using hermitian angle distribution for human computer interface applications
topic Engineering::Electrical and electronic engineering
Human-computer Interface
Tangible Interface
url https://hdl.handle.net/10356/140201
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