This course is a broad introduction to a host of sensor technologies, illustrated by applications drawn from human-computer interfaces and ubiquitous computing. After extensively reviewing electronics for sensor signal conditioning, the lectures cover the principles and operation of a variety of sensor architectures and modalities, including pressure, strain, displacement, proximity, thermal, electric and magnetic field, optical, acoustic, RF, inertial, and bioelectric. Simple sensor processing algorithms and wired and wireless network standards are also discussed. Students are required to complete written assignments, a set of laboratories, and a final project.
Type of Material:
Online open access course material
Recommended Uses:
This is course material, thus it can be used as reference material for in-class discussions and homework.
Technical Requirements:
-It requires a web browser and Internet access (online version) plus PDF reader for offline content.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The overall goal of this course is for students to attain a broad familiarity with many different sensors useful in a broad definition of "HCI" (Human-Computer Interaction)
Develop judgment of what sensors and modalities are appropriate for different applications
Know how to electronically condition the sensor, hook it up to a microcomputer, and process the signal (at least basically)
Have some idea of how/where these sensors were used before
Have a reasonable idea of how different sensors work
Develop a sense for recognizing bad data and an intuition of how to resolve problems
Target Student Population:
It targets undergraduate and postgraduate students, and computer science professionals and researchers.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Computer science knowledge required. Particularly on human-computer interaction issues, and basic electronics.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
- This open access material presents course material used for the module Sensor Technologies for Interactive Environments at MIT.
- Content is well-organised and provides exercises and examples on discussed topics.
- It also provides with suggested related readings.
Concerns:
- The content is not maintained as this was a course taught on 2011.
- Exercises doesn't include solutions/ answers.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
- It is a well organised material with pre-defined learning goals.
- It provides to the learner with a progression on topics, from introductory to advanced.
- It provides sufficient reference materials and exercises, thus students can apply concepts learned from the material.
Concerns:
- It needs guidance from a teacher/instructor to make the most of the content
- As the exercises doesn't provide solutions, students need feedback on the material
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
- Material is easy to access and it is well-organised in sections
- Content can be downloaded for offline access
Concerns:
- None
Other Issues and Comments:
- The content is not updated anymore as this was a course taught in 2011
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