A METADATA-BASED APPROACH FOR USING CCTV TO FACILITATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Abstract. The installation of closed-circuit television monitors (CCTV) has been rapidly increasing ever since the September 11 attacks and has become one of the most widely used types of sensors for the tasks that require instantaneous and long-term monitoring. With the distinguished characteristics of direct visual inspection of the subject of interests, the availability of CCTVs offers the EOC commanders a quick way to validate and access the reported disaster incidents during emergency response. However, the heterogeneity of CCTV systems and the lack of appropriate descriptions precludes the optimized use of CCTV and causes immense difficulties in effectively coordinating or appraising the use of CCTV systems. By arguing standardized metadata plays the most crucial role in quickly and precisely finding the needed CCTV during emergency response, regardless of its specifications, suppliers, or locations, we propose an integrated operational framework based on the CCTV metadata specifically designed for emergency response in this paper. This framework standardizes the metadata to unify the descriptions for heterogeneous CCTV systems and fulfill the requirements for searching and selecting CCTV. Instead of the 2D point-based location or sector-based CCTV FOV coverage, we also propose to extend the FOV from 2D to 3D to precisely describe the area and even the features that can be monitored by the CCTV. This not only improves the precision and efficiency of selecting CCTV but also increase the commander’s ability to make quick and accurate responses to disasters. The advantages of integrating heterogeneous CCTV systems can tremendously improve the possibility of monitoring and updating the real-time status caused by hazards.

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Fashionable wrist band using highly conductive fabric for electrocardiogram signal monitoring

Journal of Industrial Textiles ◽

10.1177/1528083718779427 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 243-261 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Partha Sarati Das ◽

Jae Woo Kim ◽

Jae Yeong Park

Keyword(s):

Motion Artifacts ◽

Frequency Change ◽

Ecg Signal ◽

Electrode Impedance ◽

Conductive Fabric ◽

The Subject ◽

Long Term Monitoring ◽

Fabric Surface ◽

Term Monitoring

In this paper, a flexible and wearable fabric-based and highly conductive wrist band with portable electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment is presented for the long-term monitoring of ECG signals. The impedance properties, skin irritation, and sensitivity are then investigated using the proposed wrist band. The wrist band was constructed using conductive fabric, a Velcro strap, a metal snap, and a nickel connector. The entire polyester fabric surface was coated with nickel, copper, and gold. The sheet resistance of the conductive fabric is 0.06 Ω/sq. It is appropriate to use a dry fabric electrode for long-term monitoring purposes, rather than a gel-based Ag/AgCl electrode. The proposed system does not require additional active electrodes, and a single-layer standard printed circuit board (PCB) was developed to allow for portable ECG signal acquisition. We measured the impedance as per the frequency change and compared the outcomes with those of Ag/AgCl electrodes. Subsequently, we measured the ECG signal and investigated the possible artifacts caused by motion. The skin-electrode impedance of the wrist band was measured and compared to the Ag/AgCl electrodes, where we found a lower impedance for the wrist band electrodes. In addition, the power spectrum of the biopotential signals obtained from the wrist band electrodes are evaluated and compared to those obtained with Ag/AgCl electrodes for estimating signal quality. The experimental results show that the proposed electrode can successfully acquire an ECG signal from the wrist when the subject is resting and fewer motion artifacts are shown when the subject moves, rendering the proposed electrode comparable with the traditional disposable and gelled Ag/AgCl electrodes.

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A new method for long-term monitoring of the ballistocardiogram, heart rate, and respiration

AJP Regulatory Integrative and Comparative Physiology ◽

10.1152/ajpregu.1981.240.5.r384 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 240 (5) ◽

pp. R384-R392 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

J. Alihanka ◽

K. Vaahtoranta ◽

I. Saarikivi

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Respiratory Rate ◽

Respiratory Movement ◽

Body Movements ◽

Ultralow Frequency ◽

Wave Forms ◽

The Subject ◽

Long Term Monitoring ◽

Term Monitoring

The principle of the static charge-sensitive-bed (SCSB) method is described. The method is simple and inexpensive. From the SCSB recording the ballistocardiogram (BCG) and respiratory movement can be simultaneously recorded by selective filtering of the original signal. The SCSB recording thus enables continuous long-term monitoring of the BCG, heart rate, respiratory rate, respiratory amplitude, and body movements. There are no electrodes or cables connected to the subject. The SCSB-BCG signal was studied by comparing the SCSB method with the conventional ultralow-frequency (ULF) acceleration BCG. The wave forms at rest and the amplitude responses to physical exercise were studied by both methods. Multiple recordings of the BCG, heart rate, respiratory movement, respiratory rate, and body movements after exercise and during sleep using the SCSB method are presented. The SCSB method opens new approaches to long-term studies of the regulation of myocardial performance, heart rate, and respiration. Applications of the SCSB method for clinical sleep studies, patient monitoring and cardiovascular screening examinations are discussed.

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