Multisensor Data Combination Using Fuzzy Weighted Average

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In this paper, we propose a sensory data combination method by a fuzzy number approach for multisensor data fusion. Generally, the weighting of one sensory data with respect to another is derived from measures of the relative reliabilities of the two sensory modules. But the relative weight of two sensory data can be approximately determined through human experiences or insufficient experimental data without difficulty. We represent these relative weight using appropriate fuzzy numbers as well as sensory data itself. Using the relative weight, which is subjective valuation, and a fuzzy-numbered sensor data, the fuzzy weighted average method is used for a representative sensory data. The manipulation and calculation of fuzzy numbers can be carried out using the Zadeh's extension principle which can be approximately implemented by the $\alpha$-cut representation of fuzzy numbers and interval analysis.