• Decentralized P2P Broker for M2M and IoT Applications 

      Froiz-Míguez, Iván; Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Fernández-Caramés, Tiago M. (MDPI AG, 2020-08-20)
      [Abstract] The recent increase in the number of connected IoT devices, as well as the heterogeneity of the environments where they are deployed, has derived into the growth of the complexity of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) ...
    • Design and Empirical Validation of a LoRaWAN IoT Smart Irrigation System 

      Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Celaya-Echarri, Mikel; Azpilicueta, Leyre; López Iturri, Peio; Falcone, Francisco; Fernández-Caramés, Tiago M. (MDPI AG, 2020-04-21)
      [Abstract] In some parts of the world, climate change has led to periods of drought that require managing efficiently the scarce water and energy resources. This paper proposes an IoT smart irrigation system specifically ...
    • Design of a Fog Computing, Blockchain and IoT-Based Continuous Glucose Monitoring System for Crowdsourcing mHealth 

      Fernández-Caramés, Tiago M.; Fraga-Lamas, Paula (M D P I AG, 2018-11-14)
      [Abstract] Diabetes Mellitus, usually called only Diabetes, is a worldwide chronic metabolic disorder that is characterized by abnormal oscillations in blood sugar levels. Such levels should be monitored by diabetes patients, ...
    • Design, Implementation and Validation of a Bluetooth 5 Real-Time Monitoring System for Large Indoor Environments 

      Froiz-Míguez, Iván; Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Fernández-Caramés, Tiago M. (MDPI, 2021)
      [Abstract] The progress of LPWAN technologies in recent years has increased their use in various types of environments as well as increased the applications in which they are used. However, due to the duty cycle limitations ...
    • Development of Dual Activities with Micro:Bit for Interventions in People with Cerebral Palsy 

      Molinero-Rodríguez, Ainhoa; Carneiro-Medín, Rubén; Miranda-Duro, María del Carmen; Nieto-Riveiro, Laura; Castro-Castro, Paula-María; Dapena, Adriana (MDPI, 2021-10-12)
      [Abstract] Several studies have shown that video games help to motivate users in different kinds of therapies. Therefore, in this work we developed a tool that includes dual activities for therapy, as well as a data system ...
    • Development of Recreational Content with Micro:Bit for Intervention with People with Cerebral Palsy 

      López Fernández, Alejandro; Carneiro-Medín, Rubén; Pousada, Thais; Groba, Betania; Dapena, Adriana (MDPI, 2020-09-04)
      [Abstract] This paper presents a project carried out to use games in therapies for people with cerebral palsy. A Micro:bit board is used to have a friendly interaction between the user and the game. Through a simple ...
    • E-Voting System Using Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain and Smart Contracts † 

      Díaz-Santiso, Javier; Fraga-Lamas, Paula (MDPI, 2021)
      [Abstract] The emergence of the current pandemic has led to a new reality in which bureaucratic formalities have been affected in terms of health security, procedures, resource management, among others. Specifically, in ...
    • Evolving military broadband wireless communication systems: WiMAX, LTE and WLAN 

      Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Castedo, Luis; Morales-Méndez, Antonio; Camas-Albar, J. M. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2016)
      [Abstract]: Emerging technologies for mobile broadband wireless are being considered as a Commercial Off-The-Shelf solution to cover the operational requirements of the future warfare. The capabilities of these technologies ...
    • Exploring the Feasibility of Low Cost Technology in Rainfall Monitoring: The TREBOADA Observing System 

      Fraga, Ignacio; Alvarellos, Alberto; González-Coma, José P. (M D P I AG, 2019-07-22)
      [Abstract] In order to characterize the spatial and temporal variability of the rainfall, we have developed an observation system to monitor the precipitation over the metropolitan area of A Coruña. The observation system ...
    • Image Transmission: Analog or Digital? 

      Balsa González, José Francisco; Domínguez-Bolaño, Tomás; Fresnedo, Óscar; García-Naya, José A.; Castedo, Luis (M D P I AG, 2018-09-18)
      [Abstract] Evaluation and comparison of analog and digital wireless transmission systems.
    • LoRaWAN and Blockchain based Safety and Health Monitoring System for Industry 4.0 Operators 

      Froiz-Míguez, Iván; Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Varela-Barbeito, José; Fernández-Caramés, Tiago M. (M D P I AG, 2019-11-14)
      [Abstract] The latest advances in the different Industry 4.0 technologies have enabled the automation and optimization of complex tasks of production processes thanks to their ability to monitor and track the state of ...
    • Mobile Application for Analysing the Development of Motor Skills in Children 

      Moreno-Naya, David; Vázquez Araújo, Francisco Javier; Castro-Castro, Paula-María; Vivas-Costa, Jamile; Dapena, Adriana; González Doniz, Luz (MDPI AG, 2020-08-26)
      [Abstract] This work presents a mobile application to complement and reinforce the specific physical activities in children through training prior to such activities and monitoring their progress after it. This experiment ...
    • Numerical Model of a 28-GHz Frequency Diverse Array Antenna 

      Angoue Avele, Marc Bernice; Brégains, Julio; Maneiro-Catoira, Roberto; García-Naya, José A.; Castedo, Luis (MDPI AG, 2020-08-22)
      [Abstract] In this work we make use of the frequency diverse array (FDA) concept, whose design is based upon a frequency increment across the antenna elements to generate a beam steering that is a function of angle, time ...
    • PICTOTEMPO: An App for Personal Organization in Autism Spectrum Disorders 

      Vila-Muñoz, Noé; Castro-Castro, Paula-María; Fresnedo, Óscar (MDPI, 2021)
      [Abstract] In this work, we develop a mobile application which allows to create digital schedules for children with autism spectrum disorder. These schedules comprise a sorted sequence of tasks or activities which facilitates ...
    • PreLectO: An App for Cognitive Stimulation through Games in Early Childhood 

      Nogueiras, Pedro; Castro-Castro, Paula-María; Dapena, Adriana (MDPI, 2021)
      [Abstract] The goal of this work was to develop a mobile application for Android devices, with the objective of stimulating the cognitive skills of children from 0 to 6 years old who are suffering from learning disabilities, ...
    • Real-time validation of a SDR implementation of TDD WiMAX standard 

      Carro Lagoa, Ángel; Suárez-Casal, Pedro; Fraga-Lamas, Paula; García-Naya, José A.; Castedo, Luis; Morales-Méndez, Antonio (The Wireless Innovation Forum, 2013)
      [Abstract]: This paper focuses on the validation of an innovative software- defined radio architecture for a WiMAX system based on commercially available field-programmable gate array and digital signal processor modules. ...
    • Study of Machine Learning Techniques for EEG Eye State Detection 

      Laport López, Francisco; Castro-Castro, Paula-María; Dapena, Adriana; Vázquez Araújo, Francisco Javier; Iglesia, Daniel I. (MDPI AG, 2020-08-31)
      [Abstract] A comparison of different machine learning techniques for eye state identification through Electroencephalography (EEG) signals is presented in this paper. (1) Background: We extend our previous work by studying ...
    • Towards the Internet of Augmented Things: An Open-source Framework to Interconnect IoT Devices and Augmented Reality Systems 

      Blanco, Óscar; Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Vilar-Montesinos, Miguel A.; Fernández-Caramés, Tiago M. (M D P I AG, 2019-11-14)
      [Abstract] The latest Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) systems are able to provide innovative methods for user interaction, but their full potential can only be achieved when they are able to exchange ...
    • Unleashing the Potential of LTE for Next Generation Railway Communications 

      Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Rodríguez Piñeiro, José; García-Naya, José A.; Castedo, Luis (Springer, 2015)
      [Abstract]: In an increasingly demanding marketplace that will put great strain on railway services, research on broadband wireless communication must continue to strive for improvement. Based on the mature narrowband GSM ...
    • Wireless Channel Assessment of Auditoriums for the Deployment of Augmented Reality Systems for Enhanced Show Experience of Impaired Persons 

      Picallo, Imanol; Vidal-Balea, Aida; López Iturri, Peio; Fraga-Lamas, Paula; Klaina, Hicham; Fernández-Caramés, Tiago M.; Falcone, Francisco (M D P I AG, 2019-11-14)
      [Abstract] Auditoriums and theaters are buildings in which concerts, shows, and conferences are held, offering a diverse and dynamic cultural program to citizens. Unfortunately, people with impairments usually have ...