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Munoz, SergioCorresponding AuthorIglesias, Carlos ACorresponding Author

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February 11, 2022
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Semantic Modeling of a VLC-Enabled Task Automation Platform for Smart Offices

Publicated to: Electronics. 11 (3): 326- - 2022-02-01 11(3), DOI: 10.3390/electronics11030326

Authors:

Munoz, Sergio; Iglesias, Carlos A; Scheianu, Andrei; Suciu, George
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Affiliations

BEIA Consult Int, R&D Dept, Bucharest 041386, Romania - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Intelligent Syst Grp, Ave Complutense 30, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author

Abstract

The evolution of ambient intelligence has introduced a range of new opportunities to improve people’s well-being. One of these opportunities is the use of these technologies to enhance workplaces and improve employees’ comfort and productivity. However, these technologies often entail two major challenges: the requirement for fast and reliable data transmission between the vast number of devices connected simultaneously, and the interoperability between these devices. Conventional communication technologies present some drawbacks in these kinds of systems, such as lower data rates and electromagnetic interference, which have prompted research into new wireless communication technologies. One of these technologies is visible light communication (VLC), which uses existing light in an environment to transmit data. Its characteristics make it an up-and-coming technology for IoT services but also aggravate the interoperability challenge. To facilitate the continuous communication of the enormous amount of heterogeneous data generated, highly agile data models are required. The semantic approach tackles this problem by switching from ad hoc application-centric representation models and formats to a formal definition of concepts and relationships. This paper aims to advance the state of the art by proposing a semantic vocabulary for an intelligent automation platform with VLC enabled, which benefits from the advantages of VLC while ensuring the scalability and interoperability of all system components. Thus, the main contributions of this work are threefold: (i) the design and definition of a semantic model for an automation platform; (ii) the development of a prototype automation platform based on a VLC-based communication system; and (iii) the integration and validation of the proposed semantic model in the VLC-based automation platform.
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Keywords

ambient intelligencecommunicationdownlinkenvironment adaptationinternetiotontologysmart officetask automationvisible light communicationwebAmbient intelligenceDecent work and economic growthEnergyEnvironment adaptationSemantic modelingSmart officeTask automationVisible light communication

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Electronics due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2022, it was in position 72/160, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Physics, Applied. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-26:

  • WoS: 4
  • Scopus: 4
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-26:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 24 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/94513/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 18
  • Downloads: 4
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 8 - Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, with a probability of 44% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Oman; Rumanía.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (MUÑOZ LOPEZ, SERGIO) .

the authors responsible for correspondence tasks have been MUÑOZ LOPEZ, SERGIO and IGLESIAS FERNANDEZ, CARLOS ANGEL.

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Project objectives

Los objetivos perseguidos en esta aportación se centran en mejorar la comunicación y la interoperabilidad en plataformas de automatización inteligentes mediante tecnologías de comunicación por luz visible (VLC). Se pretende: diseñar y definir un modelo semántico para una plataforma de automatización; desarrollar un prototipo de plataforma de automatización basado en un sistema de comunicación VLC; integrar y validar el modelo semántico propuesto en la plataforma de automatización VLC; analizar las ventajas de VLC para servicios IoT en entornos de oficina inteligente; y garantizar la escalabilidad e interoperabilidad de todos los componentes del sistema. Estos objetivos buscan avanzar el estado del arte en la automatización inteligente para mejorar el bienestar y la productividad en espacios laborales.
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Most relevant results

El estudio presenta avances significativos en la automatización inteligente para oficinas mediante comunicación por luz visible (VLC). Los resultados más relevantes incluyen: (i) el diseño y definición de un modelo semántico específico para una plataforma de automatización; (ii) el desarrollo de un prototipo funcional basado en un sistema de comunicación VLC; (iii) la integración exitosa del modelo semántico en la plataforma automatizada; y (iv) la validación del sistema que garantiza escalabilidad e interoperabilidad entre componentes heterogéneos. Estos hallazgos demuestran la viabilidad de utilizar VLC para mejorar la transmisión de datos y la interoperabilidad en entornos inteligentes, abordando retos clave en tecnologías IoT para espacios de trabajo.
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