Journal of Cloud Computing Advances Systems and Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Abstract
As
Artificial
Intelligence
(AI)
becomes
increasingly
prevalent,
Deep
Neural
Networks
(DNNs)
have
become
a
crucial
tool
for
developing
and
advancing
AI
applications.
Considering
limited
computing
energy
resources
on
mobile
devices
(MDs),
it
is
challenge
to
perform
compute-intensive
DNN
tasks
MDs.
To
attack
this
challenge,
edge
(MEC)
provides
viable
solution
through
partitioning
task
offloading.
However,
as
the
communication
conditions
between
different
change
over
time,
must
also
synchronously.
This
dynamic
process,
which
aggravates
complexity
of
partitioning.
In
paper,
we
delve
into
issue
jointly
optimizing
delay
offloading
in
MEC
scenario
where
each
MD
server
adopt
pre-trained
DNNs
inference.
Taking
advantage
characteristics
DNN,
first
propose
strategy
layered
divide
subtasks
that
can
be
either
processed
or
offloaded
computation.
Then,
formulate
trade-off
joint
optimization
problem,
further
represented
Markov
decision
process
(MDP).
solve
this,
design
(DPTO)
algorithm
utilizing
deep
reinforcement
learning
(DRL),
enables
MDs
make
optimal
decisions.
Finally,
experimental
results
demonstrate
our
outperforms
existing
non-DRL
DRL
algorithms
with
respect
processing
consumption,
applied
types.
Journal of Cloud Computing Advances Systems and Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
To
facilitate
flexible
manufacturing,
modern
industries
have
incorporated
numerous
modular
operations
such
as
multi-robot
services
which
can
be
expediently
arranged
or
offloaded
to
other
production
resources.
However,
complex
manufacturing
projects
often
consist
of
multiple
tasks
with
fixed
sequences,
posing
a
significant
challenge
for
smart
factories
in
efficiently
scheduling
limited
robot
resources
complete
specific
tasks.
Additionally,
when
span
across
factories,
ensuring
faithful
execution
contracts
becomes
another
challenge.
In
this
paper,
we
propose
modified
combinatorial
auction
method
combined
blockchain
and
edge
computing
technologies
organize
project
scheduling.
Firstly,
transform
efficient
resource
into
resource-constrained
multi-project
problem
(RCPSP).
Subsequently,
the
solution
integrates
random
sampling
(CA-RS)
contracts.
Alongside
security
analysis,
simulations
are
conducted
using
real
data
sets.
The
results
indicate
that
suggested
CA-RS
approach
significantly
enhances
efficiency
arrangement
within
industrial
Internet
Things
compared
baseline
algorithms.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. e29916 - e29916
Published: April 22, 2024
With
the
rapid
development
of
Internet
Things
(IoT)
technology,
Terminal
Devices
(TDs)
are
more
inclined
to
offload
computing
tasks
higher-performance
servers,
thereby
solving
problems
insufficient
capacity
and
battery
consumption
TD.
The
emergence
Multi-access
Edge
Computing
(MEC)
technology
provides
new
opportunities
for
IoT
task
offloading.
It
allows
TDs
access
networks
through
multiple
communication
technologies
supports
mobility
terminal
devices.
Review
studies
on
offloading
MEC
have
been
extensive,
but
none
them
focus
in
MEC.
To
fill
this
gap,
paper
a
comprehensive
in-depth
understanding
algorithms
mechanisms
network.
For
each
paper,
main
solved
by
mechanism,
technical
classification,
evaluation
methods,
supported
parameters
extracted
analyzed.
Furthermore,
shortcomings
current
research
future
trends
discussed.
This
review
will
help
potential
researchers
quickly
understand
panorama
approaches
find
appropriate
paths.
Journal of Cloud Computing Advances Systems and Applications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 21, 2023
Abstract
Nowadays,
smart
health
technologies
are
used
in
different
life
and
environmental
areas,
such
as
life,
healthcare,
cognitive
cities,
social
systems.
Intelligent,
reliable,
ubiquitous
healthcare
systems
a
part
of
the
modern
developing
technology
that
should
be
more
seriously
considered.
Data
collection
through
ways,
Internet
things
(IoT)-assisted
sensors,
enables
physicians
to
predict,
prevent
treat
diseases.
Machine
Learning
(ML)
algorithms
may
lead
higher
accuracy
medical
diagnosis/prognosis
based
on
data
provided
by
sensors
help
tracking
symptom
significance
treatment
steps.
In
this
study,
we
applied
four
ML
methods
Parkinson’s
disease
assess
methods’
performance
identify
essential
features
predict
total
Unified
Rating
Scale
(UPDRS).
Since
accessibility
high-performance
decision-making
so
vital
for
updating
supporting
IoT
nodes
(e.g.,
wearable
sensors),
all
is
stored,
updated
rule-based,
protected
cloud.
Moreover,
assigning
computational
equipment
memory
use,
cloud
computing
makes
it
possible
reduce
time
complexity
training
phase
cases
want
create
complete
structure
cloud/edge
architecture.
situation,
investigate
approaches
with
varying
iterations
without
concern
system
configuration,
temporal
complexity,
real-time
performance.
Analyzing
coefficient
determination
Mean
Square
Error
(MSE)
reveals
outcomes
mostly
at
an
acceptable
level.
algorithm’s
estimated
weight
indicates
Motor
UPDRS
most
significant
predictor
Total
UPDRS.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 2168 - 2168
Published: Jan. 24, 2023
In
this
paper,
Internet
of
Things
(IoT)
and
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
are
employed
to
solve
the
issue
energy
consumption
in
a
case
study
an
education
laboratory.
IoT
enables
deployment
AI
approaches
establish
smart
systems
manage
sensor
signals
between
different
equipment
based
on
decisions.
As
result,
paper
introduces
design
investigation
experimental
building
management
system
(BMS)-based
approach
monitor
status
sensors
control
operation
loads
reduce
consumption.
The
proposed
BMS
is
built
integration
programmable
logic
controller
(PLC),
Node
MCU
ESP8266,
Arduino
Mega
2560
perform
roles
transferring
processing
data
as
well
decision-making.
employs
variety
sensors,
including
DHT11
sensor,
IR
smoke
ultrasonic
sensor.
collected
from
temperature
used
build
neural
network
(ANN)
model
forecast
inside
platform
created
by
ThingSpeak
platform,
Bylink
dashboard,
mobile
application.
results
show
that
can
publish
platforms.
addition,
demonstrate
air-conditioning,
lighting,
firefighting,
ventilation
could
be
optimally
monitored
managed
for
with
architectural
design.
Furthermore,
prove
ANN
distinct
forecasting
process
data.
Journal of Cloud Computing Advances Systems and Applications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Dec. 8, 2022
Abstract
Multi-cloud
computing
is
becoming
a
promising
paradigm
to
provide
abundant
computation
resources
for
Internet-of-Things
(IoT)
devices.
For
multi-device
multi-cloud
network,
the
real-time
requirements,
frequently
varied
wireless
channel
gains
and
changeable
network
scale,
make
system
more
dynamic.
It
critical
satisfy
dynamic
nature
of
with
different
constraints
IoT
devices
in
environment.
In
this
paper,
we
establish
continuous-discrete
hybrid
decision
offloading
model,
each
device
should
learn
coordinated
actions,
including
cloud
server
selection,
ratio
local
capacity.
Therefore,
both
coordination
among
are
challenging.
To
end,
first
develop
probabilistic
method
relax
discrete
action
(e.g.
selection)
continuous
set.
Then,
by
leveraging
centralized
training
distributed
execution
strategy,
design
cooperative
multi-agent
deep
reinforcement
learning
(CMADRL)
based
framework
minimize
total
cost
terms
energy
consumption
renting
charge
servers.
Each
acts
as
an
agent,
which
not
only
learns
efficient
decentralized
policies,
but
also
relieves
devices’
pressure.
Experimental
results
demonstrate
that
proposed
CMADRL
could
efficiently
polices
at
device,
significantly
outperform
four
state-of-the-art
DRL
agents
two
heuristic
algorithms
lower
cost.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 1533 - 1533
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Buildings
are
rapidly
becoming
more
digitized,
largely
due
to
developments
in
the
internet
of
things
(IoT).
This
provides
both
opportunities
and
challenges.
One
central
challenges
process
digitizing
buildings
is
ability
monitor
these
buildings’
status
effectively.
monitoring
essential
for
services
that
rely
on
information
about
presence
activities
individuals
within
different
areas
buildings.
Occupancy
(including
people
counting,
occupancy
detection,
location
tracking,
activity
detection)
plays
a
vital
role
management
smart
In
this
article,
we
primarily
focus
use
passive
infrared
(PIR)
sensors
gathering
information.
PIR
among
most
widely
used
purpose
their
consideration
privacy
concerns,
cost-effectiveness,
low
processing
complexity
compared
other
sensors.
Despite
numerous
literature
reviews
field
information,
there
currently
no
review
dedicated
derived
specifically
from
Therefore,
analyzes
articles
explore
application
obtaining
It
comprehensive
sensor
technology
2015
2023,
focusing
applications
localization
(tracking
location).
consolidates
findings
have
explored
enhanced
capabilities
interconnected
domains.
thoroughly
examines
various
techniques,
machine
learning
algorithms,
configurations
indoor
building
environments,
emphasizing
not
only
data
aspects
but
also
advantages,
limitations,
efficacy
producing
accurate
These
crucial
improving
systems
terms
energy
efficiency,
security,
user
comfort,
operational
aspects.
The
article
seeks
offer
thorough
analysis
present
state
potential
future
advancements
efficiently
understanding
by
classifying
analyzing
improvements