Context-Aware System Modeling Based on Boolean Control Network

M. Humayun Kabir¹, M. Robiul Hoque²

¹Department of Applied Physics Electronics and Communication Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.
²Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Islamic University, Kushtia, Bangladesh.

DOI: 10.4236/ojapps.2015.511065                

Abstract

Boolean control network consists of a set of Boolean variables whose state is determined by other variables in the network. Boolean network is used for modeling complex system. In this paper, we have presented a model of a context-aware system used in smart home based on Boolean control networks. This modeling describes the relationship between the context elements (person, time, location, and activity) and services (Morning Call, Sleeping, Guarding, Entertainment, and normal), which is effective to logical inference. We apply semi tensor matrix product to describe the dynamic of the system. This matrix form of expression is a convenient and reasonable way to design logic control system.

Keywords

Mathematical Modeling, Context-Aware System, Smart Home, Boolean Control Network, Semi-Tensor Matrix Product

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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