SoundOff: Low-cost Passive Ultrasound Tags Enable Non-invasive Smart Home Sensing
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Summary
This research paper presents SoundOff, a novel system using low-cost passive ultrasound tags for non-invasive and non-intrusive smart home sensing. The technology enables real-time understanding of human movement and interaction within living and working spaces, with applications in smart buildings and elder care. The paper was published in IMWUT (Ubicomp) and featured by multiple tech news outlets.
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SoundOff: Low-cost Passive Ultrasound Tags for Non-invasive and Non-Intrusive Smart Home Sensing
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