Event-based Data Format Standard (EVT+)

TL;DR

This paper proposes a standardized, flexible data format for event-based sensing hardware to facilitate interoperability and accommodate future sensor developments across various applications.

Contribution

It introduces a sensor-agnostic standard for event-based data streams, supporting current and future sensor configurations and modalities.

Findings

Defines a flexible data format for EBS hardware

Supports diverse sensor configurations and modalities

Facilitates interoperability across EBS systems

Abstract

Event-based Sensing (EBS) hardware is quickly proliferating while finding foothold in many commercial, industrial, and defense applications. At present, there are a handful of technologically mature systems which produce data streams with diverse output formats. In the near future it is anticipated there will be vendors who offer new sensor hardware which could also yield unique data schema that are not aligned to past efforts. Thus, due to the relative nascent nature of the technology and its potential for widespread use in a variety of applications, it is an opportune time to define a standard for this class of sensors' output data. The intent of this document is to identify and provide a standard for the collected EBS streaming data. The main objective of the standard is to be sensor agnostic, incorporate some of the current sensor configurations and modalities, and account for the developing configurations and modalities. The intent is also to leave enough place holders and space in the standard for future variations that may develop as EBS technology matures.