ABSTRACT
IEEE STD 1451.0 (IEEE, 2005) defines standard interfaces in support of plug and play operation of smart sensors and actuators on a network. Key components of the standard include a format for transducer electronic data sheet; transducer interface modules, and network capable applications processor. Next-generation devices will incorporate combinations of nine- and ten-axis sensor subsystems to abstract measured data to make it more useful to the user. This chapter discusses the base-level sensor fusion for consumer devices and presents minimum sensor sets for various applications. It provides information on the pros and cons associated with choice of processor for sensor fusion. Improvements in sensor performance and intelligence are driven by new applications that are themselves enabled by the availability of affordable, small, and low-power sensors. The chapter presents an overview of some of the main trends of automotive, industrial, healthcare, and consumer markets.
