A User Recognition Method Using Accelerometer for Electric Appliances

Abstract

We propose a method to identify persons using home electric appliances with accelerometer. Proposing method improves the accuracy of the power management system in the home, such as HEMS (Home Energy Management System) and EoD (Energy on Demand). We aim to detect the timing of using appliances before using them, and to identify who use them with acceleration sensor. Detecting the timing of using appliances makes it possible to prevent accidents caused by high electric current (for example breaker falls) before the accidents occur. Furthermore, identifying who use the appliances make it easy to plan the power consumption, because there are large difference among the operating time of appliances.