Using Algorithms on Smart Transducer: An IEEE Standard Perspective

This paper describes the role of algorithm development in the IEEE standard 21451.001. The purpose is to promote and enhance the computational capabilities of smart transducers and facilitate the flow from sensor raw data processing to sensor knowledge fusion. A case study on real-time segmentation and labeling is conducted to demonstrate the feasibility of the first layer algorithm. The key role of the IEEE 21451.001 standard is to standardize the data structure for user-defined application code and pattern learning algorithms and regulate the protocols for data sharing and exchange. The considerations for the standard development are illustrated and discussed. The foreseeable impact of the standard for algorithms is highlighted as well.