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An energy-aware framework for cascaded detection algorithms

Jun, David M.

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Title
An energy-aware framework for cascaded detection algorithms
Author(s)
Jun, David M.
Issue Date
2011-01-14T22:49:01Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Jones, Douglas L.
Department of Study
Electrical & Computer Eng
Discipline
Electrical & Computer Engr
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2011-01-14T22:49:01Z
Keyword(s)
  • energy-aware
  • signal detection
  • incremental refinement
  • passive vigilance
  • scalable systems
Abstract
Low-power, scalable detection systems require aggressive techniques to achieve energy efficiency. Algorithmic methods that can reduce energy consumption by compromising performance are known as being energy-aware. The cascade architecture is known for being energy-efficient, but without proper operation can end up being energy-inefficient in practice. In this thesis, we propose a framework that imposes energy-awareness on cascaded detection algorithms, which enforces proper operation of the cascade to maximize detection performance for a given energy budget. This is achieved by solving our proposed energy-constrained version of the Neyman-Pearson detection criterion, resulting in detector thresholds that can be updated to dynamically adjust to time-varying system resources and requirements. Sufficient conditions for a global solution for a cascade of an arbitrary number of detectors are given. Explicit solutions are derived for a two-stage cascade. Applied to a canonical detection problem, simulations show that our energy-aware cascaded detectors outperform an energy-aware detection algorithm based on incremental refinement, an existing alternate approach to developing energy-aware algorithms. Combining our framework with incremental refinement reveals a promising approach to developing energy-aware energy-efficient detection systems.
Graduation Semester
2010-12
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Copyright 2010 David Moses Jun

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