A QR code based framework for auto-configuration of IoT sensor networks in buildings

Simon Soele Madsen, Athila Quaresma Santos*, Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen

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Abstract

Worldwide buildings are responsible for about 40% of the overall consumption and contribute to an average of 30% percent of the global carbon emissions. Nevertheless, most current buildings lack efficient energy management systems because such solutions are very expensive, especially when necessary instrumentation needs to be installed after the building’s construction. As an alternative, we purpose the use of IoT sensor networks to retrofit existing medium and large-sized buildings to provide energy management capabilities in a cost-effective way. An IoT network auto-configuration platform for building energy management was developed. In order to efficiently manage metadata related to location and devices, a database using dynamic QR codes was created. Furthermore, we discuss the potential and shortcomings of different sensor-gateway pairing strategies that are applicable to an auto-configuring system. Lastly, we share our implementation of these concepts and demonstrate their use in a medium-sized building case study. The results show a trade-off between optimal configuration and total configuration time with a focus on the quality of the communication signal strength. The proposal provided the necessary automation for a cost-effective energy management system that can be deployed in both new constructions and existing buildings.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummer46
TidsskriftEnergy Informatics
Vol/bind4
Udgave nummerSuppl. 2
ISSN2520-8942
DOI
StatusUdgivet - sep. 2021
Begivenhed1st Energy Informatics Academy Conference Asia - Sino-Danish Center Sustainable Energy, Beijing, Kina
Varighed: 29. maj 202130. maj 2021
Konferencens nummer: 1
https://www.energyinformatics.academy/eia-asia-2021-conference

Konference

Konference1st Energy Informatics Academy Conference Asia
Nummer1
LokationSino-Danish Center Sustainable Energy
Land/OmrådeKina
ByBeijing
Periode29/05/202130/05/2021
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