Sensor data fusion with MPSoCSim in the context of electric vehicle charging stations

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Contributors

  • Ivan Stoychev - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • Philipp Wehner - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • Jens Rettkowski - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • Tobias Kalb - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • Diana Gohringer - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)
  • Jurgen Oehm - , Ruhr University Bochum (Author)

Abstract

This paper presents a platform for evaluating sensor data fusion algorithms based on a Network-on-Chip (NoC). The NoC is simulated by MPSoCSim that contains an ARM and several MicroBlaze processors. The approach is evaluated in an automotive context. Charging stations for electric vehicles consist of expensive sensors, as the energy measurement system is an important part used for billing purposes, for safety of the charging process and for security. The sensors, that are usually used, are special made solutions, which are thermally stable and highly accurate. The NoC infrastructure presented in this paper results in a new method for sensor data fusion, which decreases costs by using inexpensive sensor units. The target of the sensor data fusion approach is to replace expensive sensors with many inexpensive one without loosing accuracy. The presented simulation platform allows an easy exchange of sensor models and sensor data fusion algorithms. Complex algorithms can furthermore be transferred to programmable FPGA logic, which allows the simultaneous processing of sensor data.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNORCAS 2016 - 2nd IEEE NORCAS Conference
EditorsJens Sparso, Ivan Jorgensen, Ivan Ring Nielsen, Jari Nurmi
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (electronic)9781509010950
Publication statusPublished - 21 Dec 2016
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

SeriesNORCAS 2016 - 2nd IEEE NORCAS Conference

Conference

Title2nd IEEE Nordic Circuits and Systems Conference, NORCAS 2016
Duration1 - 2 November 2016
CityCopenhagen
CountryDenmark

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-2571-8441/work/159607566

Keywords

Keywords

  • charging stations, electric cars, FPGA, MPSoC, Network-on-Chip, sensor data fusion, signal processing, simulation