Research Article

LED Context Lighting System in Residential Areas

Table 2

Comparison of current occupancy sensing technologies.

Type of sensorResolutionNumber of occupantsPerson identificationPerson localizationInitial cost

PIRLowNoNoNoLow
UltrasonicLowNoNoNoLow
MicrowaveLowNoNoNoLow
SoundLowNoNoNoLow
Light barriersLowYesNoNoLow
VideoVery highYesYesYesHigh
BiometricHighYesYesNoHigh
PiezoelectricLowNoNoNoMedium