Our phones and tablets may be used to make cities 'smarter' by replacing costly sensors dedicated to collect data to track health and environment, a study suggests. By applying a mobile crowd-sensing (MCS) approach, communities may have the capability to transmit the same amount of data, with virtually the same level of accuracy. These devices in turn supply data that makes it easier to track utilities, lighting, parking, health and the environment. "Considering the pros and cons of each option, the decision as to which one is better becomes a non-trivial answer. We conducted a thorough study of both types of sensors and draw conclusions about which one becomes a favourable option based on a given application platform," said Soyata.

Source: dna December 04, 2017 11:12 UTC