A model of a virtual sensory system consisting of a set of physical and virtual sensors and a supervisor is presented. Levels of the hierarchy for each type of sensor are considered. At the physical level of integration, a uniform interface is provided along with access to specific devices, while at the virtual level data are provided for the upper level and the supervisor.
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Translated from Izmeritel’naya Tekhnika, No. 9, pp. 17–21, September, 2010.
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Petrin, A.A. Virtual sensors for use in information measurement systems. Meas Tech 53, 964–969 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11018-010-9605-8
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