{"title":"GHTC 2022 Features these Keynote and Plenary Speakers","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/ghtc55712.2022.9911045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/ghtc55712.2022.9911045","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"254 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121815018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. R. Anwary, Arnina I. Goodlad, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Pyne-Carter, A. Hussain
{"title":"Market demand analysis and validation of Ace Aquatec Seal Detection system for protecting salmonids from predation in fish farms","authors":"A. R. Anwary, Arnina I. Goodlad, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Pyne-Carter, A. Hussain","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911024","url":null,"abstract":"Ace Aquatec Ltd develops products that tackles problems in aquaculture, while ensuring all animal’s welfare, including predators. Seals are a prevalent predator of fish, breaching the cage leading to increased stress and mortality. To address such issues, a market demand analysis was conducted to understand the key priorities in preventative measures. Based on this analysis, a seal trigger camera system was developed which detects and tracks seals, before triggering deterrent systems. To ensure that all market demand criteria was met, a trial was conducted considering different scenarios such as time, lighting and movement, to show the efficacy of the system to rigorously test the software. The system achieved up to 99% confidence with coverage of a circular area up to 125664m2 for detecting seals. The respondents were presented with the system and asked for their feedback. Most respondents believed this would be an effective system which addressed all their primary concerns. Our system will save the industry time and money, while protecting salmon, the environment and other species. It will also fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals of Agriculture and Food Security (SDG2) which will contribute towards Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG3).","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129797595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Chawla, Nidusha Kannan, Sreya Goyalia, Vikram K. Ramanna, Jaykumar Sheth, Behnam Dezfouli
{"title":"SEMFI: A Software-Based and Real-Time Energy Monitoring Platform for WiFi IoT Devices","authors":"A. Chawla, Nidusha Kannan, Sreya Goyalia, Vikram K. Ramanna, Jaykumar Sheth, Behnam Dezfouli","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911022","url":null,"abstract":"Many WiFi-based Internet of Things (IoT) devices rely on limited energy resources such as a battery. Although monitoring and studying the energy consumption of these devices is essential, the use of external, hardware-based energy measurement tools is costly, non-scalable, and introduces many challenges regarding the connectivity of such tools with devices. In this paper, we propose Software-based Energy Management Tool for WiFi (SEMFI), a novel tool to collect, analyze, and monitor the power cycles of IoT devices without the need for any external tools. The basic idea is to modify the WiFi Access Point (AP)’s software to keep track of the power status of devices reported in packets. SEMFI also includes back-end and front-end components for data storage, analysis, and visualization. We demonstrate the effectiveness and features of SEMFI via empirical evaluations.","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"126 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116247510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design of a Dust Cleaning Machine to Reduce Dust Soiling on Solar PV Panels in Ghana","authors":"Issahaku Walaman-i, Stewart Isaacs, H. Beem","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911012","url":null,"abstract":"The emergence of Renewable Energy (RE) is a welcome remedy to mitigate the harmful effects of global warming due to the use of fossil fuels. Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) facilitate the use of RE, especially using solar photovoltaic panels. However, natural events such as the deposition of dust onto the surfaces of mounted solar panels tend to reduce their power output and subsequently reduce their efficiency. Cleaning solutions are therefore vital in improving the efficiency of solar panels. This paper seeks to design and implement a dust-cleaning machine for solar panels to improve efficiency. The paper methodically sequences from the design requirements through major design decisions and prototyping the proposed remedy to the dust soiling problem, a combined wet and dry brush-based cleaning approach. Implementing such a dust-cleaning mechanism for solar panels will improve panel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs and safety risks associated with manual solar panel cleaning.","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"222 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132198518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mario Heinz-Jakobs, Anja Große-Coosmann, C. Röcker
{"title":"Promoting Inclusive Work with Digital Assistance Systems: Experiences of Cognitively Disabled Workers with In-Situ Assembly Support","authors":"Mario Heinz-Jakobs, Anja Große-Coosmann, C. Röcker","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910994","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910994","url":null,"abstract":"Digital work assistance systems have the potential to promote inclusive work by supporting people with disabilities to carry out manual work processes independently, thereby contributing to a greater degree of personal autonomy. However, the question arises whether people with cognitive disabilities would accept digital assistance systems in the professional environment. In this paper, we present a user study with workers with intellectual and mental disabilities from a sheltered workshop organization to investigate their experiences using projection-based assembly assistance systems. Our results show that people with cognitive disabilities generally have positive experiences using projection-based assistance systems to carry out manual assembly processes. Furthermore, the participants showed a positive emotional connection to the assistance system and reported no to low health symptoms while using the system.","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130112381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexander Simpson, Yongjie An, Jacob Estep, Abhijeet Saraf, J. Raiti
{"title":"A Gamified Approach to Cognitive Assessment with Machine Learning Based Predictions","authors":"Alexander Simpson, Yongjie An, Jacob Estep, Abhijeet Saraf, J. Raiti","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910615","url":null,"abstract":"Cognitive Assessment is an important method for identifying cognitive impairment in individuals, and diagnosing diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is usually performed using paper-based assessment, which can be frustrating and unengaging for patients. Low engagement can lead to inaccuracies and anomalous results. This paper aims to address this issue by taking a gamified approach to cognitive assessment. Using a physical prototype of a wack-a-mole inspired game, we accurately predicted cognitive ability of players using an SVR Machine Learning model. This model used inputs from participants playing the game including reaction times, in-game scores and heart rate, achieving an R-squared of 0.689 (3sf).","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"47 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121218512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mobile based social networking platform for remote school ecosystem in resource-constrained areas – An Indian case study","authors":"B. Vijayalakshmi","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910982","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910982","url":null,"abstract":"Quality elementary education is a right of every citizen in India. Efficient networking of all stakeholders is essential to ensure effective delivery of educational services at the grassroots. There are several challenges in networking stakeholders especially in remote, rural and scattered service delivery points. In such a scenario, frugal Information Communication Technologies have better acceptability, utility and effectiveness among stakeholders. This paper discusses the experiences in piloting a simple mobile based social networking platform for the primary education stakeholders of a remote district in India that has been effective in promoting quality educational service delivery in multiple ways.","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126804815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mitigation Intermediary Transactions within Kenya’s Agricultural Supply Chain","authors":"D. Moyer, M. Ostertag, J. Gershenson","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910996","url":null,"abstract":"Kenya’s economy is composed of agriculture accounting for nearly a quarter of Kenya’s GDP. Here, smallholder farmers, those who cultivate under four acres of land, are responsible for 80 percent of the country’s food production [1]. However, these farmers only earn an average of ${$}$591.30 annually [19]. Limitations include climate change, limited information communication technologies (ICTs), failed agricultural extension services, and a supply chain fragmented by intermediary middlemen. Of these challenges, middlemen are the greatest limiting factor of economic growth for smallholder farms. Using qualitative conversations, we sought to understand the necessity of middlemen in this economy and examine existing supply chain models and technological enhancements from ICTs. We then explore possibilities to reduce the intermediary costs incurred by middlemen in Kenya’s agricultural supply chain. Ultimately, we have concluded that through the addition of technological advancements used in conjunction with delivery type services can mitigate transaction costs of middlemen. Each supply chain solution is a viable improvement for small-scale farmers’ profit margins yet does not achieve the goal of middlemen removal. Also, each solution is geographically dependent and can only be implemented with support from ICTs streamlining real time and transparent data regarding smallholder production, market demand, prices, and payments.","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114405774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shultz Augustus Hartgrove, Kellen Kennedy, Zane McMorris, Brad Oren, Sam Siemer, A. Mickelson
{"title":"IEEE Smart Village Testbed Micro-grids and Sensors","authors":"Shultz Augustus Hartgrove, Kellen Kennedy, Zane McMorris, Brad Oren, Sam Siemer, A. Mickelson","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9911032","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, the present configuration of the IEEE Smart Village (ISV) Testbed is described. Previous publications have described earlier realizations of the Testbed. The motivation for present modifications to the remote station micro-grids of the Testbed is discussed. A near future ISV project is described in which continuous monitoring of water quality parameters will be necessary. The manner in which modularity of Testbed microgrid hardware can accommodate the number of data streams necessary for water quality monitoring is overviewed. The present data logging structure of the Testbed is reviewed. Examples of the use of the gigabytes of previously collected data files of system operation are given to illustrate the efficacy of the data management approach. Discussion is given to extension of the present data management system to include the collection of the increased quantity of data when sensor collection comes online. In an appendix, the modular micro-grid configuration is detailed sufficiently for system reconstruction.","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129555115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yunfan Zhao, Carl-Michael Adams, Tantai Davis, Jiaxin Zhao, Niall O'Rourke, Haonan Peng, Avi Geiger, J. Raiti
{"title":"A Wearable Device For Postoperative Breast Cancer Rehabilitation With Machine Learning For Motion Tracking","authors":"Yunfan Zhao, Carl-Michael Adams, Tantai Davis, Jiaxin Zhao, Niall O'Rourke, Haonan Peng, Avi Geiger, J. Raiti","doi":"10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910983","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/GHTC55712.2022.9910983","url":null,"abstract":"The FuschiaBand prototype is a wearable device designed to assist breast cancer patients during physical therapy rehabilitation following a major surgical procedure. Its overall purpose is to enable and track physical therapy exercises within the homes of breast cancer patients to reduce the associated costs to travel to physical therapy facilities. Reducing costs and travel time for these patients is the principal goal that led to creation of this device. The space of wearable technology today fixates on maximizing the embedded features within but disregards the convenience and practicality across specific user populations. This prototype was developed as a term project by graduate students at the University of Washington, Global Innovation Exchange’s Technology Innovation program. The prototype is built on a single-board Arduino microcontroller platform base and enclosed within a 3D printed case to form a wearable device.","PeriodicalId":370986,"journal":{"name":"2022 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129068788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}