SpectraLink cognitive frameworks: Adaptive fusion and edge-enhanced real-time urban sign interpretation
Main Article Content
Abstract
This paper presents the SpectraLink Cognitive Framework, a cutting-edge system designed for adaptive data fusion and edge-enhanced real-time interpretation of urban signs. Addressing the complexities of dynamic urban environments, the framework integrates multi-modal sensor data—including optical, infrared, and ultrasonic inputs—to deliver highly accurate, real-time sign interpretation with latency reduced to less than 20 milliseconds and a precision rate over 98%. The innovative adaptive fusion algorithm adjusts to variable environmental conditions, enhancing detection accuracy by up to 30% in low-visibility scenarios. Utilizing optimized lightweight neural networks for edge processing, the framework operates efficiently on edge devices, eliminating reliance on central servers and enhancing scalability across urban settings. Field tests conducted in three major cities confirmed the framework's robust capability to interpret over 150 types of urban signs under diverse conditions, facilitating significant improvements in traffic management and autonomous vehicle navigation. Notably, the implementation of this system has led to a 25% reduction in traffic congestion and a 40% improvement in emergency response times. This study not only underscores the SpectraLink Framework's potential to revolutionize smart city infrastructures but also highlights its scalability and the broader applicability to cognitive computing technologies in urban contexts. The results set a new benchmark for deploying adaptive, real-time cognitive computing systems in complex environments.
Article Details

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
IJCERT Policy:
The published work presented in this paper is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This means that the content of this paper can be shared, copied, and redistributed in any medium or format, as long as the original author is properly attributed. Additionally, any derivative works based on this paper must also be licensed under the same terms. This licensing agreement allows for broad dissemination and use of the work while maintaining the author's rights and recognition.
By submitting this paper to IJCERT, the author(s) agree to these licensing terms and confirm that the work is original and does not infringe on any third-party copyright or intellectual property rights.
References
Cheng, Q., Wang, Y., He, W., & Bai, Y. (2024). Lightweight air-to-air unmanned aerial vehicle target detection model. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 1-18.
Ragab, M., Abdushkour, H. A., Khadidos, A. O., Alshareef, A. M., Alyoubi, K. H., & Khadidos, A. O. (2023). Improved Deep Learning-Based Vehicle Detection for Urban Applications Using Remote Sensing Imagery. Remote Sensing, 15(19), 4747.
Seng, J. K. P., Ang, K. L. M., Peter, E., & Mmonyi, A. (2022). Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for multimedia and edge information processing. Electronics, 11(14), 2239.
Gironés, X., & Julià, C. (2020). Real-time localization of multi-oriented text in natural scene images using a linear spatial filter. Journal of Real-Time Image Processing, 17(5), 1505-1525.
Gallagher, J. E., & Oughton, E. J. (2023). Assessing thermal imagery integration into object detection methods on air-based collection platforms. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 8491.
Minetto, R., Thome, N., Cord, M., Leite, N. J., & Stolfi, J. (2014). SnooperText: A text detection system for automatic indexing of urban scenes. Computer Vision and Image Understanding, 122, 92-104.
Daponte, P., De Vito, L., Picariello, F., & Riccio, M. (2013). State of the art and future developments of measurement applications on smartphones. Measurement, 46(9), 3291-3307.
Salaudeen, H., & Çelebi, E. (2022). Pothole detection using image enhancement GAN and object detection network. Electronics, 11(12), 1882.
Zhao, Z., Wang, F., & You, H. (2024). Lightweight and Stable Multi-Feature Databases for Efficient Geometric Localization of Remote Sensing Images. Remote Sensing, 16(7), 1237.
Courtrai, L., Pham, M. T., & Lefèvre, S. (2020). Small object detection in remote sensing images based on super-resolution with auxiliary generative adversarial networks. Remote Sensing, 12(19), 3152.