Table 1

Criteria to classify the selected publications

CriteriaClassified in …
YearAccordance to the year of publication, to identify any patterns or trends over time
Sector of application(1) building management; (2) transportation infrastructure; (3) healthcare facility; (4) dams and irrigation, and (5) others like energy harvesting or hazard protection facility
Sensing technology used(1) Air quality: Sensors detecting pollutants of other particles concentration, e.g. including CO2 content, flames, gas, NO2, O3, particles, smoke
(2) Biosensor: Sensors measuring biological/chemical reactions, e.g. biological activities, heart rate and SpO2, which measuring blood oxygen saturation
(3) Distance: Includes ultrasonic (diffuse proximity, retro-reflective, through-beam) and optical sensors (based on wavelength, frequency, polarization of light)
(4) Electrical: Sensors that detect or measure electrical changes
(5) Humidity: Sensors measuring the amount of water vapor in the air
(6) Imaging: like CCTV(Closed-Circuit Television) for surveillance, RGB (Red, Green, Blue) sensors and RGBD (Red, Green, Blue, Depth) sensors
(7) Light: Sensors detecting light or changes in lighting conditions
(8) Moisture: measuring the level of water content in environment or material
(9) Motion: Sensors detecting movement in an area
(10) Occupancy: recognizing access or presence of bodies in a defined space, e.g. using infrared radiation, microwaves, acoustics, ultrasonic and Wi-Fi signals
(11) Power: Sensors measuring the rate of energy usage or generation
(12) Pressure: Sensors detecting the force exerted on a surface
(13) Temperature: including thermometers in climate and medical system
(14) Other [NEI]: e.g. rain and AVL (automated vehicle location)
(15) Not specified [NA]
Type of response(1) Alert response: only an alert signal is triggered in critical situations (e.g. structural monitoring of beam and column)
(2) control of electricity: regulating power flow, intensity, voltage and energy use
(3) control of elevator: referring to the management and regulation of elevators, escalators, and other vertical transit systems
(4) control of emergency system: fire alarms, fire suppression systems, and evacuation plans
(5) control of energy: monitoring the use of various energy-consuming systems and equipment, as well as implementing energy-saving strategies and technologies
(6) control of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): regulation and management of temperature, humidity, and air flow in a building or enclosed space to maintain a comfortable indoor environment and improve air quality
(7) control of lighting: optimizing lighting for comfort, safety and energy efficiency
(8) control of partition: managing movable partitions or dividers within spaces
(9) control of traffic: referring to the supervision of the movement of people, goods, or vehicles to ensure efficiency and safety
(10) control of valve: managing the flow of liquids, gases, or other substances
(11) information: no change in the infrastructure is triggered and the only reaction planned is a data recording on critical situations
(12) information and alert: both an alert signal and information are executed
Triggering logic used(1) no triggering: systems work without the need for triggering
(2) explicit triggering: triggering logic is clearly reported
(3) implicit triggering: triggering logic exists but is not explained in the paper
Maturity of technologyAccordance to the Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
TRL1, Basic principles observed and reported
TRL2, Technology concept and/or application formulated
TRL3, Analytical and experimental critical function and/or proof of concept
TRL4, Component and/or breadboard validation in a laboratory environment
TRL5, Component and/or breadboard validation in a relevant environment
TRL6, System/subsystem prototype demonstration in relevant environment
TRL7, System/Subsystem model/prototype in operational environment
TRL8, Actual system completed and qualified through test and demonstration
TRL9, Actual system proven through successful mission operations
Source(s): Table 1 is created by authors. https://esto.nasa.gov/trl/

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