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Institute for Communication Technology (IKT)

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Campus Sonnenstraße A A501, A508, A512, A514, A524, A701
Organizational unit
Information technology

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The Institute for Communication Technology Fachhochschule Dortmund

The Institute for Communication Technology (IKT) was founded in 2001 based on the decision of the Fachhochschule Dortmund Senate. It is part of the competence platform "Communication Technology and Applied Signal Processing", CAS North Rhine-Westphalia and is involved in research and teaching at the Ruhr Master School of Applied Sciences.

The ICT works on the science behind digital life in interdisciplinary research projects with a view to intelligent services and autonomous systems in the areas of smart home / smart city with intelligent data pre-processing and aggregation using digital signal processing algorithms.

In current projects and on the basis of existing expertise and networks, ICT focuses on the following subject areas

Development of distributed communication systems for the realization of open, Internet-based, generic data exchange and service platforms for the intelligent networking of automated autonomous residential and functional buildings into so-called "Connected-Autonomic-Locations"
Data analytics for the development of basic services (e.g. location base services) in the field of building automation, energy information systems and for predictive maintenance applications
Linked open data mechanisms for increasing the interoperability of networked building automation systems in smart homes and smart buildings
Description of sensors, actuators and services using semantic data models and ontologies
Concepts and components for distributed IoT systems taking into account "security by design" principles
Concepts and prototypical implementations of microservice architectures for cyber-physical platforms
Identification of standardization potentials and the development of standardization proposals in the smart home and smart building in cooperation with national and international standardization committees
Web-based interfaces, portals and services for ICT-based IoT systems and networks

Currently, 6 professors, 13 research assistants and numerous assistants are working on these topics in various research projects at IKT.

The IKT supports the Bachelor's degree programs "Digital Technologies" and "Information and Communication Technology" as well as the Master's degree program "Information and Electrical Engineering". Students have the opportunity to work on topics from current R&D projects as part of projects and theses.

Service & Offer

Focus on communication technology

Modern communication technology is the nervous system of our modern society, combining the elements of communication and data transmission processes with the applications of distributed intelligent systems and networks.

Communication technology is also the link between technology and computer science.
Devices such as the smartphone with its numerous web applications and new media are probably the best-known systems. With their integrated sensors and interfaces, such as UMTS, LTE, WLAN, Bluetooth or the infrared interface, they can be used very flexibly for numerous applications via apps in conjunction with intelligent internet services and a powerful transmission network in the background. They replace previous proprietary end devices with simple keyboards and displays in almost all areas of communication between people and between people and machines.

Distributed intelligent systems at different locations with tasks for industrial applications such as measuring, controlling and regulating are just as much a part of this as navigation and reporting systems, whether stationary or mobile.

Modern energy management systems that coordinate decentralized energy generation and consumption and avoid grid overloads are becoming increasingly important here. This is the only way to record current loads at critical points of generation, storage, transmission and consumption in the widely distributed energy supply system, avoid overloads and ensure supply. This is a major challenge for current and future engineers, particularly in view of the energy transition.

The Communication Technology specialization is dedicated to this multifaceted field in courses and project studies in the areas of transmission technology and networks, end devices, protocols, programming of apps and distributed applications, visualization and management systems, system integration and the development and testing of new systems. Modern development tools for simulation, realization, programming in C and Java, such as Matlab/Simulink, Omnet, Eclipse, are used.
Together with partners from industry, students work on research projects and field trials as part of their project studies in communication technology.

Teaching at IKT

Project studies at the Institute of Communication Technology

During the second phase of their studies (project studies), students at the Institute of Communication Technology have a wide range of opportunities to complete their coursework as part of current research projects. They work on sub-projects with partners from industry and use the latest technologies to solve specific problems.

Completed Master's theses:

A. Atik, "Localization of persons within closed facilities, digital sensor-based recording of patient vital parameters and computer-aided emergency call triggering", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2019.

T. Aust, "Determination and evaluation of use cases for the predictive maintenance of equipment at distribution network operators", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2018.

M.Dobschal, "Implementation of a microcontroller-based (climate) control system taking into account the thermal management system and inclusion of electrochromic glass", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2017.

E.Grundmann, "Master Thesis: Development and implementation of signal processing algorithms for the analysis of status data of decentralized power plants in the smart grid.",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2014.

A.Killert, "Master Thesis: Design and demonstration of a concept for the remote management of distributed energy information and building management systems",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2014.

M. Jarzombek, "Master Thesis: Design of a secure IP/ZigBee in-house system for multiple local IP networks with an associated ZigBee network",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2013.

M. Niemeyer, "Master Thesis: Design and realization of an interactive control, data analysis and visualization system based on the JavaFX framework for energy customers in the smart grid",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2013.

J. Bauer, "Master Thesis: Conception and prototypical realization of a Smart Energy Controller System (SEC) for tariff-optimized control of switchable loads and generators for prosumers in smart grids",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

K. Henneboehle, "Master Thesis: Performance analysis of a decentralized distributed load management in the smart grid based on web services and the IEC 61850 standard",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

N. Karaoglan, "Master Thesis: Design and Implementation of a System for Monitoring, Control and Visualization of the Energy Balance of Prosumers in Smart Grids",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

A. Szentpali, "Master Thesis: Development of the architecture and model of an EEnergy laboratory system for investigations and prototypical demonstration of the prosumer scenario of an energy customer 2020",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

T. Garn, "Master Thesis: Realization of a signal processing system for the energy efficiency analysis of smart metering data using Matlab and Java with the integration of embedded data acquisition and transmission systems",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

S.E. Dhimni, "Master Thesis: Ethernet connection via SPI to MOST150",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2010.

M. Tepper, "Master Thesis: Next Generation Media Gateway and Gateway Controller for private intelligent Networks",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2007.

M. Lissner, "Master Thesis: Interactive Multimedia Web Education Portal", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2007.

M. Kuller, "Master Thesis: Next Generation Service Capabilities for private intelligent Networks", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2007.

Completed Master project theses:

M. Biskup, "Development of a control software for controlling a building automation system using JBPM", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2018.

M. Dobschal, "Realization of a heat meter for the energy management system of the Fachhochschule Dortmund", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2017.

E. Grundmann, "Master Studienarbeit:Konzept und Realisierung eines webbasierten Datenanalyse-Systems mit einer flexiblen Datenanbindung und der dynamischen Parametrierung der GUI",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2014.

O. Dietrich, "Master Project Thesis I: Devices Profile for Web Services", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2013.

P. Rösler, "Master Projektarbeit I: Portierung eines LTE Stack auf ein CaviumNetworks MIPS System", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2013.

M. Niemeyer, "Master thesis: Design and realization of a graphical user interface for a smart energy controller based on the JavaFX framework",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

E. Grundmann, "Master Project II: Development of the HomePower µKWK Analysis System",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

E. Grundmann, "Master Project Thesis I: Analysis of bandwidth distribution on a shared medium for smart grid communication and private internet use in a sample household",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

F. Kohlmorgen, M. Jarzombek, "Master Project II: Development of a Java application for actuators/sensors using smart metering devices in a ZigBee network environment",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

A. Killert, "Master Project Thesis II: Realization of an Embedded Linux System for the Implementation of Smart Energy Controllers",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

M. Niemeyer, "Master Project II: Implementation of an interactive, multilingual user interface with JavaFX 2.0 and FXML for an energy information system",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

M. Niemeyer, "Master Project Thesis I: Design of an interactive, multilingual user interface with JavaFX 2.0 and FXML for an energy information system",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2012.

M. Jarzombek, "Master Project Thesis I: Basics of a ZigBee Network Environment",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

A. Szentpali, "Master Project Thesis I: Design and Test Setup of a System Model for an Assistance System",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

J. Bauer, N. Karaoglan, "Master Project II: Concept of an e-energy controller system with associated measurement data acquisition",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

K. Henneböhle, "Master Project II: Simulation of the Physical Layer of DSl. Basics and modeling",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

K. Henneböhle, "Master Project Thesis I: Implementation of a MySQL Interface for OMNeT++",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

F. Kohlmorgen, "Master Projektarbeit I: Implementierung einer SML-Kommunikation zur Erfassung von Verbrauchsdaten über einen MUC-Controller",
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

Completed Bachelor theses:

Z. Kavak, "Conception and implementation of a voice control service, based on the autonomous voice assistant Snips and integration into the IoT OSGi middleware platform of the Institute of Communication Technology", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2020.

P. Jentsch, "Concept for the semantic mapping of openHAB with the Web of Things model", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2020

B. Helgers, "Development of an IoT multi-sensor system with the CoAP protocol using the WoT data model", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2020

M. Giesenkirchen, "Conception and implementation of a token-based access control method for microservice architectures using the OAuth 2.0 protocol", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2019

S. Sir, "Conception and implementation of a constrained device based on the Web Thing model using standardized web technologies in Java on a Raspberry Pi Zero", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2019.

S. Altenburg, "Implementation of a configuration tool for microcontroller-based IoT sensor and IoT actuator modules in Java", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2018.

G. Dede, "Investigation of the Zwave.me RESTful interface for integration into an IoT system for building automation", University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2016.

M. Biskup, "Investigations of the process management system JBPM and the rule management system Drools for selected smart building applications",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2015.

F. Schlenke, "Implementation of a standard-compliant oBIX-based data model for controlling KNX sensors and actuators via an IoT interface",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2015.

M. Thomas, "Design and Implementation of Protocols of Selected Sensor-Actuator Components of Home Automation in Java for the Wrapper of a Smart Energy Controller for Energy Demand Optimization",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2013.

S. Christiani, I. Arzini "Setup and test of a SIP system network using the software package "Gemeinschaft PBX",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

C. Wiecher, "Simulation of the acoustic properties of a room with the signal processor DSP56371 using Matlab/Simulink",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

R. Müller, "Routing algorithm optimization Opportunistic Networks using the Opportunistic Network Environment (ONE)-Simulator",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

F. Kohlmorgen, "Implementierung eines Übertragungsverfahrens zur e-Energy-Inhouse-Kommunikation für Smart Metering Daten unter Verwendung der Smart Message Language (SML) in Java",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

M. Mohamed, N. El Ilman "Performance analysis for multi-channel VoIP telephony with the SIP on ADSL2+ connections",

University of Applied Sciences and Arts Dortmund, 2011.

Publications

28.	M. Koch, F. Kohlmorgen, T. Pfitzinger, F. Schlenke, R. Groll, and H. Wohrle, "Detection and classification of human activities based on ambient audio and vibration data", in 2023 IEEE Access, IEEE, 2023
27.	M. Biskup, F. Kohlmorgen, and M. Kuller, "Conceptual design and implementation of a semantic IoT-Edge-Gateway using the WoT standard", in 2023 IEEE 12th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications, Dortmund Germany: IEEE, 7 2023
26.	T. Pfitzinger and H. Wohrle, "Embedded Real-time Human Activity Recognition on an ESP32-S3 Microcontroller Using Ambient Audio Data", in 2023 IEEE 12th International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications, Dortmund, Germany: IEEE, 07 2023
25.	H. Wöhrle, F. Schneider, F. Schlenke, D. Lebold, M. De Lucas Alvarez, F. Kirchner, M. Karagounis Multi-Objective Surrogate-Model-Based Neural Architecture and Physical Design Co-Optimization of Energy Efficient Neural Network Hardware Accelerators(Opens in a new tab) 2023 IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I: Regular Papers ( Volume: 70, Issue: 1, January 2023)
24.	H. Wöhrle, J. Bauer, M. Kuller, F. Kohlmorgen, F. Schlenke and M. Koch: Detection and Classification of Human Activities using Distributed Sensing of Environmental Vibrations(Opens in a new tab) 2022 IEEE International Conference on Omni-layer Intelligent Systems (COINS), 2022,Pages: 1-6, doi: 10.1109/COINS54846.2022.9854970
23.	J. Anand, M. Koch, F. Schlenke, F. Kohlmorgen, H. Woehrle: Classification of Human Indoor Activities with Resource Constrained Network Architectures on Audio Data(Opens in a new tab) 2022 IEEE 5th International Conference and Workshop Óbuda on Electrical and Power Engineering (CANDO-EPE), Nov. 2022
22.	S. Sir, F. Kohlmorgen, M. Biskup, M. Kuller, I. Kunold, H. Woehrle: Discovery and synchronization of thing description in a distributed architecture(Opens in a new tab) 2022 IEEE 5th International Conference and Workshop Óbuda on Electrical and Power Engineering (CANDO-EPE), Nov. 2022
21.	H. Wöhrle, M. De Lucas Alvarez, F. Schlenke, A. Walsemann, M. Karagounis and F. Kirchner: Surrogate Model based Co-Optimization of Deep Neural Network Hardware Accelerators(Opens in a new tab) 2021 IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS), 2021, pp. 40-45, doi: 10.1109/MWSCAS47672.2021.9531708
20.	F. Schlenke, F. Kohlmorgen, J. Bauer, M. Kuller, N. Karaoglan and H. Wöhrle: Towards activity recognition in smart homes using multimodal data(Opens in a new tab) 2021 IEEE 4th International Conference and Workshop Óbuda on Electrical and Power Engineering (CANDO-EPE), Budapest, Hungary, 2021, pp. 25-30. doi: 10.1109/CANDO-EPE54223.2021.9667878
19.	M. Kuller, F. Kohlmorgen, N. Karaoğlan, M. Niemeyer, I. Kunold, H. Wöhrle: Conceptual design of a digital twin based on semantic web technologies in the smart home context(Opens in a new tab) 2020 IEEE 3rd International Conference and Workshop in Óbuda on Electrical and Power Engineering (CANDO-EPE)
18.	H. Wöhrle, M. Karagounis: Hardware architectures for machine learning in embedded and distributed systems Smart Energy and Systems 2019 (Symposium: "Smart Energy and Systems 2019 Digitalization - Applications in Technology and Industrial Society"), vwh \| publishing house Werner Hülsbusch, 978-3-86488-159-6, November 2019, 12 - 20
17.	M. Kuller, F. Kohlmorgen, N. Karaoğlan, M. Niemeyer, I. Kunold : Conceptualization of a digital twin based on semantic web technologies in the smart home context Smart Energy and Systems 2019 (Symposium: "Smart Energy and Systems 2019 Digitalization - Applications in Technology and Industrial Society"), vwh \| Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, 978-3-86488-159-6, November 2019, 32 - 49
16.	I. Kunold, H. Wöhrle, M. Kuller, N. Karaoglan, F. Kohlmorgen, J. Bauer : Semantic Interoperability in Cyber-Physical Systems (Opens in a new tab) The 10th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications September 18-21, 2019, Metz, France
15.	F. Gustrau : High Frequency Technology, 3rd edition Carl Hanser Publishing House, 978-3-446-45950-2, 2019
14.	M. Kuller, F. Kohlmorgen, N. Karaoglan, M. Niemeyer, I. Kunold : Guided Autonomous Locations Cyber-Physical Platform Smart Energy 2018 (Symposium: "Smart Energy 2018 From Smart Home to Smart City - Aspects of Digitalization"), vwh \| Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, 978-3-86488-144-2, November 2018, 223 - 248
13.	A. Puesche, D. Bothe, M. Niemeyer, N. Pohlmann, I. Kunold : Concept of Smart Building Cyber-physical Systems Including Tamper Resistant Endpoints(Opens in a new tab) 2018 International IEEE Conference and Workshop in Óbuda on Electrical and Power Engineering (CANDO-EPE)
12.	J. Bauer, E. Grundmann, I. Kunold : Energy reference and potential analysis for functional buildings Smart Energy 2017 (Symposium: "Smart Energy 2017 Dezentrale Systeme - Wie smart ist die schöne neue Energiewelt"), vwh \| Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, 978-3-86488-125-1, November 2017, 116 - 130
11.	F. Rademacher, M. Kuller, J. Sorgalla, N. Karaoglan, P, Heisig, J. Bauer, S. Sachweh, I. Kunold : Highly scalable software architectures for intelligent data processing and flexible integration of virtual services in smart grids Smart Energy 2016 (Symposium: "Smart Energy 2016 Digitalization of the Energy Transition - Drivers and Driven Parties"), vwh \| Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, 978-3-86488-112-1, October 2016, 93 - 114
10.	F. Kohlmorgen, M. Jarzombek, N. Karaoglan, M. Kuller, I. Kunold : Guided AB - An IoT system for autonomic buildings in a KNX environment KNX Scientific Conference 2016, 28.10.2016 in Dortmund, 2016
9.	I. Kunold, M. Niemeyer, J. Bauer INES : Intelligent e-net switching Smart Energy 2015 (Symposium: "Smart Energy 2015 Energiewende regional - Trends, Drivers, Alliances"), vwh \| Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, 978-3-86488-093-3, November 2015, 51 - 62
8.	E.Grundmann, M.Niemeyer, I.Kunold : A web-based energy data analysis system 31st International Kandó Conference on November 19th, 2015
7.	H. Hoffmann, J. Grüninger, S. Balzert, M. Kuller, J. Bauer, I. Kunold, O. Kuhn : GUIDED Autonomic Building, IoT-Interface and 3D-Visualization for Smart Buildings Smart Energy 2013 (Symposium: "Smart Energy 2014 - Energiewende quer gedacht"), vwh \| Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, 978-3-86488-073-5, November 2014, 171- 182
6.	M. Niemeyer, K. Henneböhle, M. Kuller, I. Kunold : Security requirements of IoT-based smart buildings using RESTful Web Services XXX. International Kandó Conference, in Budapest, Republic of Hungary, November 2014 [pdf, 662 KB]
5.	A. Killert, M. Kuller, I. Kunold : A remote management concept for distributed energy information and facility management systems International Research Conference 2014 at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Dortmund, June 2014 [pdf, 291 KB]
4.	E. Grundmann, N. Karaoglan, M. Kuller, I. Kunold : A web-based data analysis system with a flexible data link and dynamic GUI parameterization International Research Conference 2014 at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Dortmund, June 2014 [pdf, 356 KB]
3.	M. Kuller, I. Kunold, H. Hoffmann : Middleware and visualization concepts for smart energy systems Uwe Großmann, Ingo Kunold, Smart Energy 2013 - How smart is Germany in the European context? Dortmund : vwh \| Verlag Werner Hülsbusch, November 2013, ISBN 978-3-86488-055-1, p. 42 - 55
2.	K. Henneboehle, N. Karaoglan, M. Kuller, I. Kunold : Decentralized Energy Equalizer for a balading aggregation of production and consumption of energy in scalable units (Opens in a new tab) IEEE IDAADC'2013 (Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems: Technology and Applications), Berlin, September 2013
1.	I. Kunold, M. Kuller, J. Bauer and N. Karaoglan : A system concept of an energy information system in flats using wireless technologies and smart metering devices(Opens in a new tab) Proceedings of the 6th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Data Acquisition and Advanced Computing Systems, Prague, Czech Republic, 2011, pp. 812-816, doi: 10.1109/IDAACS.2011.6072884.