Keywords
Sensors, monitoring, monitoring systems, chromaticity,
complexity
Expertise
The University of Liverpool has developed a unique
monitoring technology which combines a range of
specially designed sensors with software to extract
information from subjects that exhibit complex behaviour.
Our monitoring technology can be used for a wide variety
of applications, for example monitoring liquids to check
for quality (eg in fuels) or counterfeit products (eg fake
whisky); or in the healthcare sector for the development
of smart systems which can detect signs of ageing or
identify pre-fall patterns of moving and agitation in elderly
patients, thereby preventing falls.
Our quality research outputs (hardware and/or software)
are embedded in prototype systems that have been
demonstrated in real world environments. We have
worked with industry to produce new equipment for these
advanced monitoring applications for sectors ranging
from manufacturing to disease diagnostics.
The Centre for Intelligent Monitoring Systems (CIMS)
is an applied research centre dedicated to addressing
industry’s need for systems that can monitor the
condition of products, processes or plant which
exhibit complex behaviour. It has expertise in software
development and the design of novel electronic
components to develop robust equipment for
monitoring applications, for example for remote sites
where access may be difficult or too costly.
Our expertise also covers sensor design to extract
relevant information from systems, including fibre
optic based sensors as well as conventional sensors.
Researchers are also active in the deployment of
sensor systems and tailored software to extract
information and patterns from systems which may
appear to have unpredictable behaviour.
CIMS’ approach allows outputs from different sensors
to be combined to provide meaningful information,
especially for condition monitoring and assessment
and to identify unusual patterns of behaviour relating
to fault conditions. By bringing together complex
data, from more than one source, this approach
creates systems that are self-evaluating and
predictive, the basis of all intelligent monitoring
systems.
We have the expertise and facilities to develop concepts
from research through design to prototype integrated
systems which are commercially exploitable. The monitoring
technology can be applied in a wide range of applications
for instance, monitoring the centre of gravity of aircraft in
flight, the wellbeing of people in the living environment, the
monitoring of regulated airborne pollutants and tracking
changes in complex industrial processes.
The Centre for Intelligent Monitoring Systems is keen to
work with commercial organisations and is experienced
in transferring the technology for exploitation in
particular markets.
Capabilities and facilities
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Bespoke software and hardware design
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Unique sensor design and fusion
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Diagnostics
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Prognostics
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Applications driven research
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Device design, prototyping, demonstration and
commercialisation.
Relevant centres and groups
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The Centre for Intelligent Monitoring Systems.
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Sensing and intelligent monitoring for complex conditions
For further information
on all our specialist
centres, facilities and
laboratories
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