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Challenges and opportunities to location independent human activity recognition utilizing Wi-Fi sensing Fahd Abuhoureyah, Yan Chiew Wong, Malik Hasan Al-Taweel, Nihad Ibrahim Abdullah International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2025 Wireless sensing has emerged as a dynamic field with diverse applications across smart cities, healthcare, the internet of things (IoT), and virtual reality gaming. This burgeoning area capitalizes on the capacity to detect locations, activities, gestures, and vital signs by assessing their impact on ambient wireless signals. This review critically examines the prevailing challenges within wireless sensing and predicts future research trajectories. Even with the potential for nuanced signal processing facilitated by Wi-Fi propagation, its efficacy is impeded by noise interference in confined areas during transmission and reception. Consequently, this work aims to augment signal processing performance accuracy by delving into the most promising techniques and underexplored methods utilizing channel state information (CSI). Furthermore, the work offers a view into the potential of human activity recognition predicated on CSI properties. The study focusses on exploring location-independent sensing technique based on CSI, discussing relevant considerations and contemporary approaches used in Wi-Fi sensing tasks. The optimal practices in analysis are based on model design, data collection, and result interpretation. The discussions analysis investigates in detail the representative applications and outlines the major considerations of developing human activity recognition human activity recognition (HAR) based on Wi-Fi by analyzing the current critical issues of CSI-based behavior recognition methods and pointing out possible future research directions.
Location Independent Human Activity Recognition Using Self-Training CSI-Based Techniques for Wireless Sensor Networks Fahd Saad Abuhoureyah, Yan Chiew Wong IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2025 Human Activity Recognition (HAR) using WiFi is applied across various domains ranging from smart environments, the Internet of Things (IoT) and immersive virtual gaming. The environmental effects of WiFi sensing lie in its susceptibility to variations in physical surroundings, which influence signal strength and accuracy in detecting human activity.Innovative solutions are needed to meet these demands, such as activity-adapted learning for seamless feature transfer and recognition across various locations, reducing the reliance on extensive training datasets. This work proposes a framework incorporating a confidence threshold to filter unreliable samples, a progressive self-training strategy to integrate unlabeled data, and a weighted self-training approach to counter class imbalance. The proposed model explores HAR and its improved performance by integrating self-training techniques. This work enhances HAR by reconciling self-training’s potential with challenges and offering practical insights for reliable activity recognition within wireless sensor networks. The results of experiments show that the self-training method, which uses CSI-based features to train the model with unlabeled data, is up to 97.5% accurate. Additionally, experiments using HAR datasets validate the proposed method and displays performance improvements over baselines.
Trajectory mapping through channel state information by triangulation method and fine-tuning Fahd Abuhoureyah, Yan Chiew Wong, Ahmad Sadhiqin Mohd Isira Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2024 Trajectory mapping techniques have widespread applications in diverse fields, including robotics, localization, smart environments, gaming, and tracking systems. However, existing free devices encounter challenges in representing trajectories, thereby limiting the effectiveness of applications such as robotics, localization, and tracking systems. The imprecise mappings generated by these methods lead to suboptimal performance and unreliable results. The proposed approach leverages WiFi sensing through channel state information (CSI), triangulation techniques, and a fine-tuning mechanism to enhance trajectory precision within indoor environment trajectory mapping. The proposed solution employs a domain adapter fine-tuning technique to enable location-independent tracking via CSI, minimizing errors. The use of CSI MIMO signals for trajectory mapping offers enhanced spatial resolution, robust multipath handling, and improved accuracy in tracking movement by leveraging multiple antenna channels and exploiting the rich information embedded in signal reflections and scattering, while triangulation aids in accurately determining the location of objects or targets. Furthermore, incorporating a fine-tuning mechanism refines the generated trajectories. The findings demonstrate substantial enhancements in mapping precision, with an accuracy of 95.5% in tracking 13 paths within the new domain. These results underscore the effectiveness of the proposed approach in overcoming the limitations of existing methods and achieving highly accurate trajectory mapping.
Neurons to heartbeats: spiking neural networks for electrocardiogram pattern recognition Nor Amalia Dayana Binti Mohamad Noor, Wong Yan Chiew, Zarina Mohd Noh, Ranjit Singh Sarban Singh Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 2024 The electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the most significant methods of diagnostics for determining heart rhythm disorders. For this study, raw ECG signals from the Physio Bank database are subjected to an important preprocessing step that uses empirical mode decomposition (EMD) on signal denoising and distortion elimination. Establishing functioning spiking neural networks (SNN) involves figuring out the neuron’s state through its activity level, challenging due to its resemblance to the human brain’s data processing, yet appealing due to factors like improved unsupervised learning methods, with ten parameters chosen for the learning algorithm of SNN. A comprehensive set of 15 different time-domain features and 10 Cepstral domain features is precisely extracted to train the SNN classifier. An extensive study is conducted to analyse the learning parameters that affect SNN performance, significantly influencing result accuracy. Through a two-classification process, the differentiation between normal and abnormal ECG patterns can be achieved in this study. A maximum testing accuracy of 91.6667% and a maximum training accuracy of 99.1667% have been attained by the process. These results demonstrate the competency of the system in distinguishing between distinct ECG classes, particularly in identifying normal and abnormal cardiac rhythms through ECG classification.
ENHANCING CAMPUS SECURITY AND VEHICLE MANAGEMENT WITH REAL-TIME MOBILE LICENSE PLATE READER APP UTILIZING Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 2024
Computer vision that can ‘see’ in the dark Shi Yong Goh, Yan Chiew Wong, Syafeeza Ahmad Radzi, Ranjit Singh Sarban Singh Iaes International Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 2024 Insufficient lighting environment has raised challenges for night shift workers’ safety monitoring. Thus, we have developed a computer vision-based algorithm recognizing 11 actions based on action recognition in dark (ARID) dataset. A hybrid model of integrating convolutional neural network (CNN) into YOLOv7 has been proposed. YOLOv7 is an algorithm designed for real-time object detection in image or video, for fast and accurate detection in applications such as autonomous vehicles and surveillance systems. In this work, video in dark environment has first been enhanced using CNN algorithm before feeding into YOLOv7 network for activity recognition. Adaptive gamma intensity correction (GIC) has been integrated to further improving the overall result. The proposed model has been evaluated over different enhancement modes. The proposed model is able to handle dark video frames with 74.95% Top-1 accuracy with fast processing speed of 93.99 ms/frame on a 4 GB RTX 3050 graphical processing unit (GPU) and 17.59 ms/frame on 16 GB Tesla T4 GPU. The base size of the proposed model is tiny, only 74.8 MB, but with 36.54 M of total parameters indicating that it has more capacity to learn more meaningful information with limited hardware resources.
Multi-User Human Activity Recognition Through Adaptive Location-Independent WiFi Signal Characteristics Fahd Abuhoureyah, Kok Swee Sim, Yan Chiew Wong IEEE Access, 2024 In recent years, the remarkable advancement of WiFi sensing technologies has opened new frontiers in human activity recognition, enabling innovative solutions that transcend traditional methods and improve the capabilities of intelligent environments. Individual dynamic movements such as walking, sitting, standing, and running, as well as more complex interactions such as sports activities, are all examples of human activity. WiFi sensing has emerged as a powerful tool for human activity recognition; however, certain restrictions persist, especially when sensing activities involving multiple users across different locations. These limitations highlight the need for innovative techniques to address the intricacies of multi-user scenarios and environmental effects, ensuring the robustness and accuracy of WiFi-based sensing systems. To address multi-user effects in WiFi signals, we propose a few layering LSTM deep learning models with Raspberry Pi for edge computing solutions. The method leverages the decomposition of Channel State Information (CSI) signals through Independent Component Analysis (ICA) and Continuous Wavelet Transform (CWT). The integration of signal decomposition and deep learning holds promise for advancing WiFi sensing systems’ accuracy, reliability, and real-time capabilities in complex environments and multi-user scenarios. Experimental findings prove the system’s ability to handle complex activities with high classification accuracy. Furthermore, the system displays a remarkable ability to classify complex activities. By leveraging the power of deep learning, the model learns intricate patterns and relationships within the decomposed CSI signals, enabling it to distinguish between diverse activities with high accuracy.
Exploring the Adoption of IoT in Malaysian SMEs: Drivers, Barriers, and Strategic Insights S. Saat, M.S.M. Saad, Y.C. Wong, A. F. Othman, M.A. Othman, Z. H. Zaini, M. Othman, Z. Salakin 2024 International Conference on Tvet Excellence and Development Icted 2024, 2024 This research explores the adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies across organizations of varying sizes and ages, with a focus on small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The study identifies key drivers and barriers to IoT adoption, examining dimensions such as competitive pressure, government support, technical knowledge, and organizational readiness. Findings reveal that younger organizations and smaller SMEs are more proactive in adopting IoT, particularly Industrial IoT and Retail IoT, driven by efficiency needs and agility. Middle management plays a critical role in operationalizing IoT strategies, while lower staff engagement highlights gaps in inclusivity and training. Barriers such as cost, complexity, and compatibility persist, underscoring the need for targeted government incentives, sector-specific training, and scalable solutions. The results emphasize the pivotal roles of leadership, resource alignment, and external support in fostering broader and sustained IoT adoption.
A complete design and development of a miniature battery-less power management unit for powering biomedical implant Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 2021
Priority-based hierarchical switching charging-discharging system for continuous BESS sustainability International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 2020
Raspberry Pi zero wireless monitoring system for analyzing solar photovoltaic panel International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 2019
A new fault detection system using wireless communication - assisted with analog relays for grid electrical lamp pole network Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 2019
Design and development of deep learning convolutional neural network on an field programmable gate array Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2018
Implementation of Continuous Wearable Low Power Blood Glucose Level Detection using GSR Sensor Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2018
Parameter optimization of staircase shaped co-planar waveguide monopole antenna with modified ground plane for radio-frequency energy harvesting application Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2017
Evaluation of charge transfer blocks in CP circuit topologies Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2017
Road triangle detection for non-road area elimination using lane detection and image multiplication Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2017
Design of finger-vein capture device with quality assessment using Arduino microcontroller Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2017
Dickson charge pump rectifier using ultra-low power (ULP) Diode for BAN applications Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2016
User identification system based on finger-vein patterns using Convolutional Neural Network Arpn Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2016
Adaptive impedance tuning network using genetic algorithm: ITuneGA Journal of Telecommunication Electronic and Computer Engineering, 2016
A transistor sizing tool for optimization of analog CMOS circuits: TSOp International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2015
Generalizing convolutional neural networks for pattern recognition tasks Arpn Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2015
Door sensors for automatic light switching system Singh Sarban Singh Ranjit, Ahamed Fayeez Tuani Ibrahim, Sani Irwan Salim, Yan Chiew Wong EMS 2009 Uksim 3rd European Modelling Symposium on Computer Modelling and Simulation, 2009
A Scalable MQTT-Based Edge IoT Architecture for Real-Time Distributed Solar PV Panel Monitoring A Mohammed, RSS Singh, S Aslam, YC Wong Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research 16 (3), 36014-36024 , 2026 2026
WI-FI BASED HUMAN ACTIVITY RECOGNITION WITH TEMPLATE MATCHING CYEE SAW, YANC WONG, RSS SINGH Journal of Engineering Science and Technology 20 (5), 1403-1413 , 2025 2025
IoT Implementation in Malaysian SMEs: A Strategic Analysis of Enablers and Challenges YC Wong, S Saat, MA Othman, AAM Isa, MSM Saad, AF Othman, ... Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC) 17 … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Location independent human activity recognition using self-training CSI-based techniques for wireless sensor networks FS Abuhoureyah, YC Wong IEEE internet of Things Journal , 2025 2025 Citations: 6
Energy optimized yolo: Quantized inference for real-time edge ai object detection HM Chiam, YC Wong, RSS Singh, TJS Anand Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC) 17 … , 2025 2025 Citations: 7
Challenges and opportunities to location independent human activity recognition utilizing Wi-Fi sensing. F Abuhoureyah, YC Wong, MH Al-Taweel, NI Abdullah International Journal of Electrical & Computer Engineering (2088-8708) 15 (1) , 2025 2025 Citations: 4
AI-Driven Automation for Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design: Schematic to GDSII Layout JS Sockalingam, YC Wong, RSS Singh, TJS Anand Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC) 16 … , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Exploring the Adoption of IoT in Malaysian SMEs: Drivers, Barriers, and Strategic Insights S Saat, MSM Saad, YC Wong, AF Othman, MA Othman, ZH Zaini, ... 2024 International Conference on TVET Excellence & Development (ICTeD), 183-187 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Trajectory mapping through channel state information by triangulation method and fine-tuning F Abuhoureyah, YC Wong, AS Mohd Isira Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 71 (1), 196 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Enhancing Campus Security And Vehicle Management with Real-Time Mobile License Plate Reader App Utilizing A Lightweight Integration Model MHB Kamarozaman, A Syafeeza, Y Wong, NA Hamid, WHM Saad, ... J. Eng. Sci. Technol 19, 1672-1692 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Multi-user human activity recognition through adaptive location-independent WiFi signal characteristics F Abuhoureyah, KS Sim, YC Wong IEEE Access 12, 112008-112024 , 2024 2024 Citations: 31
Computer vision that can ‘see’ in the dark RSS Goh, S.Y. , Wong, Y.C. , Radzi, S.A. , Singh IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence 13 (3), 2883–2892 , 2024 2024
Neurons to heartbeats: spiking neural networks for electrocardiogram pattern recognition RSS Noor, N.A.D.B.M. , Chiew, W.Y. , Noh, Z.M. , Singh Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 36 (2), pp … , 2024 2024
CSI-based human activity recognition via lightweight compact convolutional transformers FS Abuhoureyah, YC Wong, MH Al-Taweel, NI Abdullah Advances in computational design 9 (3), 187-211 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
WiFi-based human activity recognition through wall using deep learning FS Abuhoureyah, YC Wong, ASBM Isira Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence 127, 107171 , 2024 2024 Citations: 71
CSI-based location independent human activity recognition using deep learning F Abuhoureyah, YC Wong, ASBM Isira, MN Al-Andoli Human-Centric Intelligent Systems 3 (4), 537-557 , 2023 2023 Citations: 18
Free device location independent WiFi‐based localisation using received signal strength indicator and channel state information F Abuhoureyah, W Yan Chiew, AS Bin Mohd Isira, M Al‐Andoli IET Wireless Sensor Systems 13 (5), 163-177 , 2023 2023 Citations: 10
Neuromorphic computing with hybrid CNN–Stochastic Reservoir for time series WiFi based human activity recognition CY Saw, YC Wong Computers and Electrical Engineering 111, 1-11 , 2023 2023 Citations: 11
Addressing location dependency in human activity recognition using channel state information via 3d-cwt approach F Abuhoureyah, YC Wong, ASM Isira, JH Chuah 2023 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering … , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
HIGH PERFORMANCE THROUGH WALL HUMAN ACTIVITY RECOGNITION USING WIFI WY Chiew, F Abuhoureyah, ASM Isira, JH Chuah Asian Journal Of Medical Technology 3 (2), 1-14 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
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A stack bonded thermo-pneumatic micro-pump utilizing polyimide based actuator membrane for biomedical applications NA Hamid, BY Majlis, J Yunas, AR Syafeeza, YC Wong, M Ibrahim Microsystem Technologies 23 (9), 4037-4043 , 2017 2017 Citations: 69
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User identification system based on finger-vein patterns using convolutional neural network KS Itqan, AR Syafeeza, FG Gong, N Mustafa, YC Wong, MM Ibrahim ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 11 (5), 3316-3319 , 2016 2016 Citations: 45
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Door sensors for automatic light switching system SSS Ranjit, AFT Ibrahim, SI Salim, YC Wong 2009 Third UKSim European Symposium on Computer Modeling and Simulation, 574-578 , 2009 2009 Citations: 20
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