The homeML suite : shareable datasets for smart home environments

• The lack of a standard format for storing data generated within the smart environments research domain is limiting the opportunity for researchers to compare and share datasets. The opportunity to re-use and share datasets is also being limited due to lack of an online resource available to researchers. In our current work we attempt to resolve these issues through the creation of homeML, a proposed format for storing and sharing data and the development of the homeML Suite as a means of supporting the use of homeML. Within this article the latest version of homeML, version 2.2 is presented, where the 'annotationDetails' element is introduced. An extended evaluation of the homeML Suite is also discussed. A usability and functionality study was conducted by a number of experienced researchers working within the domain of smart environments. The methodology of both studies is discussed in detail. Each participant's interactions with homeML and the suite of tools is presented, the findings of which have been positive. All participants agreed that the homeML Suite would be a useful tool to be available within the research domain and they would recommend it to their fellow researchers.

Subject headings

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Data- och informationsvetenskap -- Medieteknik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Computer and Information Sciences -- Media and Communication Technology (hsv//eng)

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Mobile and Pervasive Computing

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