Yan Wang^*, You Lu, Yuqing Zhou, Zhijian Zhao

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.139, No.3, pp. 2673-2703, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2023.046743 - 11 March 2024

Abstract Indoor positioning is a key technology in today’s intelligent environments, and it plays a crucial role in many application areas. This paper proposed an unscented Kalman filter (UKF) based on the maximum correntropy criterion (MCC) instead of the minimum mean square error criterion (MMSE). This innovative approach is applied to the loose coupling of the Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB). By introducing the maximum correntropy criterion, the MCCUKF algorithm dynamically adjusts the covariance matrices of the system noise and the measurement noise, thus enhancing its adaptability to diverse environmental localization requirements. Particularly in… More >

Hang Yang^1,2,3,*, Xunbo Li¹, Witold Pedrycz²

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.37, No.3, pp. 3039-3058, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.040412 - 11 September 2023

Abstract Fire rescue challenges and solutions have evolved from straightforward plane rescue to encompass 3D space due to the rise of high-rise city buildings. Hence, this study facilitates a system with quick and simplified on-site launching and generates real-time location data, enabling fire rescuers to arrive at the intended spot faster and correctly for effective and precise rescue. Auto-positioning with step-by-step instructions is proposed when launching the locating system, while no extra measuring instrument like Total Station (TS) is needed. Real-time location tracking is provided via a 3D space real-time locating system (RTLS) constructed using Ultra-wide… More >

Muhammad Saad¹, Maaz Bin Ahmad^1,*, Muhammad Asif², Muhammad Khalid Khan¹, Toqeer Mahmood³, Elsayed Tag Eldin^4,*, Hala Abdel Hameed^5,6

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.1, pp. 687-709, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.038335 - 08 June 2023

Abstract Pandemics have always been a nightmare for humanity, especially in developing countries. Forced lockdowns are considered one of the effective ways to deal with spreading such pandemics. Still, developing countries cannot afford such solutions because these may severely damage the country’s economy. Therefore, this study presents the proactive technological mechanisms for business organizations to run their standard business processes during pandemic-like situations smoothly. The novelty of this study is to provide a state-of-the-art solution to prevent pandemics using industrial internet of things (IIoT) and blockchain-enabled technologies. Compared to existing studies, the immutable and tamper-proof contact… More >

Ramya Sridhar^1,*, Vijayalakshimi Patteeswaran²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.46, No.2, pp. 2109-2122, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.036781 - 09 February 2023

Abstract In this paper, the investigation of a novel compact 2 × 2, 2 × 1, and 1 × 1 Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) based Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna with Defected Ground Structure (DGS) is employed. The proposed Electromagnetic Radiation Structures (ERS) is composed of multiple radiating elements. These MIMO antennas are designed and analyzed with and without DGS. The feeding is introduced by a microstrip-fed line to significantly moderate the radiating structure’s overall size, which is 60 × 40 × 1 mm. The high directivity and divergence characteristics are attained by introducing the microstrip-fed lines perpendicular… More >

Awais Khan^1,2,*, Shahid Bashir¹, Salman Ghafoor³, Hatem Rmili^4,5, Jawad Mirza⁶, Ammar Ahmad¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.1, pp. 911-925, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.033866 - 06 February 2023

Abstract Mutual coupling reduction or isolation enhancement in antenna arrays is an important area of research as it severely affects the performance of an antenna. In this paper, a new type of compact and highly isolated Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) antenna for ultra-wideband (UWB) applications is presented. The design consists of four radiators that are orthogonally positioned and confined to a compact 40 × 40 × 0.8 mm³ space. The final antenna design uses an inverted L shape partial ground to produce an acceptable reflection coefficient (S11 < −10 dB) in an entire UWB band (3.1–10.6) giga hertz (GHz).… More >

Mohd Aminudin Jamlos^1,*, Nur Amirah Othman¹, Wan Azani Mustafa², Mohd Faizal Jamlos³, Mohamad Nur Khairul Hafizi Rohani²

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.75, No.1, pp. 277-292, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.032840 - 06 February 2023

Abstract Metamaterials (MTM) can enhance the properties of microwaves and also exceed some limitations of devices used in technical practice. Note that the antenna is the element for realizing a microwave imaging (MWI) system since it is where signal transmission and absorption occur. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) antenna superstrates with MTM elements to ensure the signal transmitted from the antenna reaches the tumor and is absorbed by the same antenna. The lack of conventional head imaging techniques, for instance, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computerized Tomography (CT)-scan, has been demonstrated in the paper focusing on the point of… More >

Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi¹, Zahriladha Zakaria^1,*, Merih Palandoken², Imran Mohd Ibrahim¹, A. A. Althuwayb³, Sarosh Ahmad⁴, Samir Salem Al-Bawri⁵

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.2, pp. 2785-2799, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.028074 - 16 June 2022

Abstract This article introduces a novel, ultrawideband (UWB) planar monopole antenna printed on Roger RT/5880 substrate in a compact size for small Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The total electrical dimensions of the proposed compact UWB antenna are 0.19 λ_o × 0.215 λ_o × 0.0196 λ_o with the overall physical sizes of 15 mm × 17 mm × 1.548 mm at the lower resonance frequency of 3.8 GHz. The planar monopole antenna is fed through the linearly tapered microstrip line on a partially structured ground plane to achieve optimum impedance matching for UWB operation. The proposed compact UWB… More >

Syed Misbah un Noor¹, Muhammad Amir Khan², Shahid Khan³, NZ Jhanjhi^4,*, Mamoona Humayun⁵, Hesham A. Alhumyan⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.2, pp. 2637-2650, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.026061 - 16 June 2022

Abstract Ultra-wideband (UWB) is highly preferred for short distance communication. As a result of this significance, this project targets the design of a compact UWB antennas. This paper describes a printed UWB rhombus-shaped antenna with a partial ground plane. To achieve wideband response, two stubs and a notch are incorporated at both sides of the rhombus design and ground plane respectively. To excite the antenna, a simple microstrip feed line is employed. The suggested antenna is built on a 1.6 mm thick FR4 substrate. The proposed design is very compact with overall electrical size of 0.18λ… More >

Shalermchon Tangwachirapan, Wanwisa Thaiwirot^*, Prayoot Akkaraekthalin

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.73, No.1, pp. 411-431, 2022, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2022.028294 - 18 May 2022

Abstract This paper presents the design and analysis of antipodal Vivaldi antennas (AVAs) for breast cancer detection. In order to enhance the antenna gain, different techniques such as using the uniform and non-uniform corrugation, expanding the dielectric substrate and adding the parasitic patch are applied to original AVA. The design procedure of two developed AVA structures i.e., AVA with non-uniform corrugation and AVA with parasitic patch are presented. The proposed AVAs are designed on inexpensive FR4 substrate. The AVA with non-uniform corrugation has compact dimension of mm² or , where is wavelength of the lowest operating frequency.… More >

Mohammad Monirujjaman Khan^1,*, Bright Yeboah-Akowuah², Kaisarul Islam¹, Eric Tutu Tchao², Sumanta Bhattacharyya³, Rajesh Dey⁴, Mehedi Masud⁵, Fahad Alraddady⁶

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.42, No.3, pp. 1079-1093, 2022, DOI:10.32604/csse.2022.022313 - 08 February 2022

Abstract This research presents an ultra-wideband (UWB) textile antenna design for body-centric applications. The antenna is printed on a 1 mm thick denim substrate with a 1.7 relative permittivity. The jeans substrate is sandwiched between a partial ground plane and a radiating patch with a Q-shaped slot. The slotted radiating patch is placed above the substrate and measures 27.8 mm × 23.8 mm. In free space, the antenna covers the ultra-wideband spectrum designated by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Various parameters of the antenna design were changed for further performance evaluation. Depending on the operating frequency, the antenna's realized gain varied… More >