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Abstract: The machine learning approach to estimate human activity using smartphone sensor data is challenging. In this work, a Human Activity Recognition (HAR) approach is conducted based on the Long ...

Side of LNER Azuma Train Carriage with seat numbers // Credit: LNER New sensors are being introduced on London North Eastern Railway’s Azuma fleet to help passengers locate available seats. They ...

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