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Teng-Wen Chang1, Hsin-Yi Huang1, Chung-Wen Hung2
1College of Design, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 30, 2020
Summary
This study introduces a behavior-based approach for smart energy applications, using a Sensible Energy System (SENS) to link user behavior and energy consumption. SENS optimizes power usage by integrating user experience, sensor networks, and solar energy simulation for dynamic decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- User behavior significantly influences energy consumption in the built environment.
- Advancements in wireless sensor networks (WSN) and the Internet of Things (IoT) enable new human-computer interfaces.
- Mapping user experiences is key to developing effective smart energy applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a behavior-based approach for developing smart energy applications.
- To describe the Sensible Energy System (SENS) that integrates user experience design with sensor network technology.
- To facilitate interaction between user behaviors and electricity consumption for optimized power usage.
Main Methods:
- Developed a Sensible Energy System (SENS) based on user experience design and WSN technology.
- Combined solar energy simulation with device consumption data within an IoT network.
- Analyzed user spatial interaction and designed smart environment interfaces.
- Incorporated rooftop solar potential simulation into the WSN model.
Main Results:
- SENS facilitates dynamic feedback on energy consumption patterns.
- The system optimizes power consumption through user-device interaction.
- Consumers gain enhanced choice and dynamic decision-making capabilities regarding energy usage.
- Integrated rooftop solar potential prediction with real-time energy consumption data.
Conclusions:
- The behavior-based approach using SENS effectively links user behavior to energy consumption.
- Smart energy applications can be enhanced through user experience design and IoT integration.
- SENS offers a pathway to optimize energy usage and empower consumers with better decision-making tools.
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