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Q: This will probably get caught out by clusters of people: --[[81.105.17.61]] | '''Q:''' This will probably get caught out by clusters of people: --[[81.105.17.61]] | ||
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* We only need an approximate count | * We only need an approximate count | ||
* The doorway is narrow so it's unlikely that the steps of more than one individual will overlap. | * The doorway is narrow so it's unlikely that the steps of more than one individual will overlap. | ||
* Most of the time people won't arrive in clusters | * Most of the time people won't arrive in clusters | ||
Q: Can we detect some other event such as the door opening after a prolonged lights-out period to force the count to zero? --[[81.105.17.61]] | '''Q:''' Can we detect some other event such as the door opening after a prolonged lights-out period to force the count to zero? --[[81.105.17.61]] | ||
A: | '''A:''' | ||
* Yes, using the door/lights data for reset would be good if we get large amounts of drift - but I don't plan to just yet | * Yes, using the door/lights data for reset would be good if we get large amounts of drift - but I don't plan to just yet | ||
* This might fail if people spend the night there. AIUI this happens rarely enough that we may not care about the inaccuracy. | * This might fail if people spend the night there. AIUI this happens rarely enough that we may not care about the inaccuracy. | ||
* We could also use some kind of probabilistic model with the 'door-open' and 'bell' data | * We could also use some kind of probabilistic model with the 'door-open' and 'bell' data | ||
