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A Novel Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Human Activity Recognition Based on Transitional Activities
Saad Irfan1, Nadeem Anjum1, Nayyer Masood1
1Department of Computer Science, Capital University of Science and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 28, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a hybrid deep learning approach for human activity recognition, accurately identifying both basic and transition activities. The novel method significantly improves classification accuracy, outperforming existing state-of-the-art techniques.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
Background:
- Human activity recognition (HAR) algorithms often overlook postural transitions due to their short duration.
- Accurate HAR requires the inclusion of both basic and transition activities for robust performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a hybrid multi-model deep learning approach for enhanced human activity recognition.
- To incorporate both basic and transition activities into a unified recognition framework.
Main Methods:
- Utilized multiple deep learning models simultaneously for activity recognition.
- Implemented a dynamic decision fusion module for final classification.
- Conducted experiments on publicly available datasets.
Main Results:
- Achieved 96.11% classification accuracy for transition activities.
- Achieved 98.38% classification accuracy for basic activities.
- Demonstrated superior performance compared to state-of-the-art methods in accuracy and precision.
Conclusions:
- The proposed hybrid approach effectively recognizes both basic and transition human activities.
- Integrating transition activities significantly enhances the overall performance of HAR systems.
- The dynamic decision fusion module contributes to the method's superior accuracy and precision.

