Internet of things for knowledge administrations by wearable gadgets

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Sports Science

Background:

• The rapid advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT) has spurred the development of novel connected gadgets.
• Wearable technology represents a significant trend, integrating with IoT to enhance daily activities through remote sensor systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a real-world application integrating Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) with wearable devices for a gaming scenario.
• To demonstrate a service-oriented semantic middleware solution using an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) for seamless integration and interoperability of diverse hardware platforms.

Main Methods:

• Physical parameters of athletes are measured and transmitted using wearable devices to a WSN.
• An Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) is employed as a middleware solution to ensure coordination and interoperability between different systems.
• A case study involving a football match monitors 11 players, acquiring data for real-time situation prediction.

Main Results:

• The proposed system enables data acquisition and accessibility through a wide range of devices (smartphones, tablets, PCs) and operating systems (Android, Windows, Linux, iOS).
• The ESB acts as a crucial bridge, facilitating the integration of disparate hardware and software environments.
• Real-time data from football players was successfully monitored and utilized for situational analysis.

Conclusions:

• The integration of wearable technology, WSN, and ESB provides a robust framework for real-time data monitoring and analysis in sports.
• The system enhances user accessibility to data across multiple platforms, paving the way for innovative applications.
• The successful case study demonstrates the potential for predictive analysis and improved performance insights in sports.