Angsuman Sarkar, PhD, is a professor and the Head of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Kalyani Government Engineering College, West Bengal. He has authored six books, 23 book chapters, 97 papers in international refereed journals, and 57 research papers in national and international conferences. He is a member of the board of editors of various journals and serves as a reviewer for various international journals. He has delivered invited expert talks and tutorial speeches at various international conferences and technical programs. Arpan Deyasi, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata, India with more than 18 years of professional experience in academia and industry. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed research papers and edited eight books, three of which are in press. He has completed two funded projects and has two that are currently ongoing. He has also served as a technical consultant for various industrial projects.

• Preface xvii1 Comparative Analysis Between PI and Model Predictive Torque-Flux Control of VSI-Fed Three-Phase Induction Motor Under Variable Loading Conditions 1Sujoy Bhowmik, Pritam Kumar Gayen and Arkendu Mitra1.1 Introduction 21.2 Mathematical Modeling of Three-Phase Induction Motor and Voltage Source Inverter 41.3 Control Logics of Induction Motor Drive 71.4 Results and Discussions 141.5 Conclusion 211.6 Future Scope 22References 222 A Survey on Congestion Control in Large Data Centers 25Indrajit Das, Papiya Das, Papiya Debnath, Manash Chanda and Subhrapratim Nath2.1 Introduction 262.2 Key Issues in Data Center Networks 292.3 Review of Undertaken Research 342.4 Comparative Analysis 842.5 Conclusion 84References 853 Secure Information Transfer Using Blockchain Architecture 87Suryapratim Ray, Aditya Bhattacharya, Preetam Ghosh, Rajat Biswas and Arpan Deyasi3.1 Introduction 873.2 Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology 883.3 Proof of Work (PoW) 903.4 System Architecture 913.5 Data Chain Implementation 923.6 Conclusion and Future Work 96References 964 Cyber Literacy, Awareness, and Safety of Senior Citizens: A Comprehensive Case Study of the Contemporary Landscape 99Preetam Bhattacharya, Sayak Karar, Suranjan Saha and Debraj Chatterjee4.1 Introduction 1004.2 Background 1014.3 Cyber Literacy and Awareness Among Senior Citizens 1044.5 Safe Cyber Practices for Senior Citizens 1264.6 Conclusion 128References 1305 Smart IoT-Based Kit for Agriculture with Sensor-Incorporated Systems: A Review 133Caprio Mistry and Arighna Basak5.1 Introduction 1345.2 Research Background 1355.3 Detailed Description of the Project 1365.4 Literature Review 1385.5 Hardware Requirement 1395.6 Discussion 1425.7 Conclusion 143References 1446 Music Generation Using Deep Learning 147Sneha Roy Chowdhury, Samridha Biswas, Shuvayan Nandy, Suman Kumar Maity and Debraj Chatterjee6.1 Introduction 1476.2 Literature Survey 1496.3 Proposed Methodology 1586.4 Results and Discussion 1616.5 Conclusion and Future Scope 163References 1647 Design of Cost-Efficient LPG Gas Sensing Prototype Module Embedded with Accident Prevention Feature 167Rajarshi Dhar, Shreemoyee Bhattacharyya, Pampa Debnath and Arpan Deyasi7.1 Introduction 167Workflow of the Prototype 169Architecture of the Prototype 170Circuit-Level Implementation 171Results 172Conclusion 175References 1758 Various Versions of Power Converter Topologies in a Common Platform 177Tapas Halder8.1 Introduction 1778.2 Derivation of the Flyback Converter From the Buck–Boost Converter 1798.3 Power Circuit Operation of the Buck–Boost Converter 1798.4 Design of the Power Inductor of the Converter 1858.5 Impact of the Ripple Voltage Across the Output Capacitor 1888.6 Derivation of the Flyback Converter from the Buck–Boost Converter 1898.7 Derivation of the Buck Converter 1898.8 Derivation of the Boost Converter from the Buck–Boost Converter 1928.9 Derivation of the CUK Converter Topology 1948.10 Derivation of the SEPIC Topology 1978.11 Derivation of the Zeta Converter Topology 2008.12 Results 2028.13 Conclusions 202References 2029 Comparative Analysis of Two-Inductor Boost with Conventional Boost Converter for Brushless DC Motor Drive 205Saha Sunam, Chattopadhyay Madhurima, Chowdhury Debjyoti and Mukherjee Moumita9.1 Introduction 2059.2 Brushless DC Motor Drive 2079.3 Converter Design and Operation 2099.4 Design Parameters of the Modified Boost Converter 2119.5 Proposed Scheme of BLDC Drive 2139.6 Results and Discussions 2149.7 Conclusion 222References 22210 A Survey on NSF Future Internet Architecture (FIA) for MobilityFirst (MF), Named Data Networking (NDN), NEBULA, and eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) 225Indrajit Das, Papiya Das, Papiya Debnath, Manash Chanda and Subhrapratim NathAcronyms 22610.1 Introduction 22710.2 MobilityFirst 22910.3 Named Data Networking 23810.4 Nebula 25010.5 eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) 25810.6 Security and Privacy Analysis of NSF FIA Systems 26610.7 Conclusion 267References 26711 Detection and Elimination of Single and Multiple Missing Gate Fault (SMGF/MMGF) of Reversible Arithmetic Circuits 271Arindam Banerjee11.1 Introduction 27211.2 Basic Concept of ATPG and Missing Gate Fault of Reversible Circuits 27211.3 Generation of a Test Pattern for Fault Detection and Elimination Model of Reversible Gates 27311.4 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Adder 27811.5 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Subtractor 28011.6 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Adder–Subtractor 28411.7 Circuit Parameter Calculation 29011.8 Computational Delay Analysis 29811.9 Result Analysis 29811.10 Conclusion 30011.11 Future Scope of the Research 300Acknowledgment 300References 30112 Development of Efficient Algorithm for Detection and Tracking of Infected Chicken at an Early Stage of Bird Flu with a Suitable Surveillance System Using RFID Technology 303Sananda Pal, Anibrata Ghosh and Subir Kumar Sarkar12.1 Introduction 30412.2 Recent Trends 30612.3 Methodology 30712.4 Results and Discussions 31812.5 Conclusions 323Acknowledgment 323References 32313 Selection of DC–DC Converter for P&O MPPT Application and Its Analysis 327Arkendu Mitra, Sujoy Bhowmik, Subhra Mukherjee, Pallav Dutta, Kamalika Banerjee and Sudhangshu Sarkar13.1 Introduction 32813.2 Characteristics of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cell 32913.3 Maximum Power Point Tracking 33113.4 Proposed P&O MPPT Scheme 33113.5 Selection of DC–DC Converter 33313.6 Selection of a Buck–Boost Converter 33613.7 Modeling and Simulation of PV Cell 34013.8 Simulink Validation 34113.9 Implementation of Hardware 34313.10 Results and Discussion 34813.11 Conclusion 35013.12 Future Scope 351References 35114 EC-Assisted IoT: Threats and Solutions 355Debosmita Chaudhuri and Jayanta Aich14.1 Introduction 35614.2 Elements of Edge Computing 35814.3 Basic Architecture of Edge Computing 36014.4 Edge Computing Applications 36314.5 Security and Privacy 36714.6 Security and Privacy Threats 36814.7 Security and Privacy Countermeasures 37114.8 Direction for Further Research 37514.9 Conclusion 376References 37615 Implementation of Semi-Autonomous UAV for Remote Surveillance and Emergency Reconnaissance Using Convolutional Neural Network Model 379Suryapratim Ray, Simantini Ghosh, Aditya Bhattacharjee, Rajat Biswas, Preetam Ghosh and Arpan Deyasi15.1 Introduction 38015.2 System Requirements 38115.3 System Implementation 38115.4 Algorithm and Workflow 38415.5 Implementation and Result 38415.6 Conclusion 388Acknowledgment 389References 38916 Performance Improvement of Closed-Loop Sepic by ZVS and Its Protection 391Sujoy Bhowmik, Arkendu Mitra, Sudhangshu Sarkar, Subhra Mukherjee, Kamalika Banerjee and Pallav Dutta16.1 Introduction 39216.2 Working Principle of Sepic 39316.3 Sizing of Inductor and Capacitor 39916.4 Transfer Function Modeling of Sepic 40016.5 Designing a Closed-Loop Controller 40216.6 Minimization of Losses by Soft Switching 40416.7 Protection Schemes for Sepic 40416.8 Simulation Results 40516.9 Conclusion 41816.10 Future Scope 418References 418About the Editors 421Index 423

Angsuman Sarkar, PhD, is a professor and the Head of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Kalyani Government Engineering College, West Bengal. He has authored six books, 23 book chapters, 97 papers in international refereed journals, and 57 research papers in national and international conferences. He is a member of the board of editors of various journals and serves as a reviewer for various international journals. He has delivered invited expert talks and tutorial speeches at various international conferences and technical programs. Arpan Deyasi, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata, India with more than 18 years of professional experience in academia and industry. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed research papers and edited eight books, three of which are in press. He has completed two funded projects and has two that are currently ongoing. He has also served as a technical consultant for various industrial projects.

• Preface xvii1 Comparative Analysis Between PI and Model Predictive Torque-Flux Control of VSI-Fed Three-Phase Induction Motor Under Variable Loading Conditions 1Sujoy Bhowmik, Pritam Kumar Gayen and Arkendu Mitra1.1 Introduction 21.2 Mathematical Modeling of Three-Phase Induction Motor and Voltage Source Inverter 41.3 Control Logics of Induction Motor Drive 71.4 Results and Discussions 141.5 Conclusion 211.6 Future Scope 22References 222 A Survey on Congestion Control in Large Data Centers 25Indrajit Das, Papiya Das, Papiya Debnath, Manash Chanda and Subhrapratim Nath2.1 Introduction 262.2 Key Issues in Data Center Networks 292.3 Review of Undertaken Research 342.4 Comparative Analysis 842.5 Conclusion 84References 853 Secure Information Transfer Using Blockchain Architecture 87Suryapratim Ray, Aditya Bhattacharya, Preetam Ghosh, Rajat Biswas and Arpan Deyasi3.1 Introduction 873.2 Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology 883.3 Proof of Work (PoW) 903.4 System Architecture 913.5 Data Chain Implementation 923.6 Conclusion and Future Work 96References 964 Cyber Literacy, Awareness, and Safety of Senior Citizens: A Comprehensive Case Study of the Contemporary Landscape 99Preetam Bhattacharya, Sayak Karar, Suranjan Saha and Debraj Chatterjee4.1 Introduction 1004.2 Background 1014.3 Cyber Literacy and Awareness Among Senior Citizens 1044.5 Safe Cyber Practices for Senior Citizens 1264.6 Conclusion 128References 1305 Smart IoT-Based Kit for Agriculture with Sensor-Incorporated Systems: A Review 133Caprio Mistry and Arighna Basak5.1 Introduction 1345.2 Research Background 1355.3 Detailed Description of the Project 1365.4 Literature Review 1385.5 Hardware Requirement 1395.6 Discussion 1425.7 Conclusion 143References 1446 Music Generation Using Deep Learning 147Sneha Roy Chowdhury, Samridha Biswas, Shuvayan Nandy, Suman Kumar Maity and Debraj Chatterjee6.1 Introduction 1476.2 Literature Survey 1496.3 Proposed Methodology 1586.4 Results and Discussion 1616.5 Conclusion and Future Scope 163References 1647 Design of Cost-Efficient LPG Gas Sensing Prototype Module Embedded with Accident Prevention Feature 167Rajarshi Dhar, Shreemoyee Bhattacharyya, Pampa Debnath and Arpan Deyasi7.1 Introduction 167Workflow of the Prototype 169Architecture of the Prototype 170Circuit-Level Implementation 171Results 172Conclusion 175References 1758 Various Versions of Power Converter Topologies in a Common Platform 177Tapas Halder8.1 Introduction 1778.2 Derivation of the Flyback Converter From the Buck–Boost Converter 1798.3 Power Circuit Operation of the Buck–Boost Converter 1798.4 Design of the Power Inductor of the Converter 1858.5 Impact of the Ripple Voltage Across the Output Capacitor 1888.6 Derivation of the Flyback Converter from the Buck–Boost Converter 1898.7 Derivation of the Buck Converter 1898.8 Derivation of the Boost Converter from the Buck–Boost Converter 1928.9 Derivation of the CUK Converter Topology 1948.10 Derivation of the SEPIC Topology 1978.11 Derivation of the Zeta Converter Topology 2008.12 Results 2028.13 Conclusions 202References 2029 Comparative Analysis of Two-Inductor Boost with Conventional Boost Converter for Brushless DC Motor Drive 205Saha Sunam, Chattopadhyay Madhurima, Chowdhury Debjyoti and Mukherjee Moumita9.1 Introduction 2059.2 Brushless DC Motor Drive 2079.3 Converter Design and Operation 2099.4 Design Parameters of the Modified Boost Converter 2119.5 Proposed Scheme of BLDC Drive 2139.6 Results and Discussions 2149.7 Conclusion 222References 22210 A Survey on NSF Future Internet Architecture (FIA) for MobilityFirst (MF), Named Data Networking (NDN), NEBULA, and eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) 225Indrajit Das, Papiya Das, Papiya Debnath, Manash Chanda and Subhrapratim NathAcronyms 22610.1 Introduction 22710.2 MobilityFirst 22910.3 Named Data Networking 23810.4 Nebula 25010.5 eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) 25810.6 Security and Privacy Analysis of NSF FIA Systems 26610.7 Conclusion 267References 26711 Detection and Elimination of Single and Multiple Missing Gate Fault (SMGF/MMGF) of Reversible Arithmetic Circuits 271Arindam Banerjee11.1 Introduction 27211.2 Basic Concept of ATPG and Missing Gate Fault of Reversible Circuits 27211.3 Generation of a Test Pattern for Fault Detection and Elimination Model of Reversible Gates 27311.4 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Adder 27811.5 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Subtractor 28011.6 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Adder–Subtractor 28411.7 Circuit Parameter Calculation 29011.8 Computational Delay Analysis 29811.9 Result Analysis 29811.10 Conclusion 30011.11 Future Scope of the Research 300Acknowledgment 300References 30112 Development of Efficient Algorithm for Detection and Tracking of Infected Chicken at an Early Stage of Bird Flu with a Suitable Surveillance System Using RFID Technology 303Sananda Pal, Anibrata Ghosh and Subir Kumar Sarkar12.1 Introduction 30412.2 Recent Trends 30612.3 Methodology 30712.4 Results and Discussions 31812.5 Conclusions 323Acknowledgment 323References 32313 Selection of DC–DC Converter for P&O MPPT Application and Its Analysis 327Arkendu Mitra, Sujoy Bhowmik, Subhra Mukherjee, Pallav Dutta, Kamalika Banerjee and Sudhangshu Sarkar13.1 Introduction 32813.2 Characteristics of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cell 32913.3 Maximum Power Point Tracking 33113.4 Proposed P&O MPPT Scheme 33113.5 Selection of DC–DC Converter 33313.6 Selection of a Buck–Boost Converter 33613.7 Modeling and Simulation of PV Cell 34013.8 Simulink Validation 34113.9 Implementation of Hardware 34313.10 Results and Discussion 34813.11 Conclusion 35013.12 Future Scope 351References 35114 EC-Assisted IoT: Threats and Solutions 355Debosmita Chaudhuri and Jayanta Aich14.1 Introduction 35614.2 Elements of Edge Computing 35814.3 Basic Architecture of Edge Computing 36014.4 Edge Computing Applications 36314.5 Security and Privacy 36714.6 Security and Privacy Threats 36814.7 Security and Privacy Countermeasures 37114.8 Direction for Further Research 37514.9 Conclusion 376References 37615 Implementation of Semi-Autonomous UAV for Remote Surveillance and Emergency Reconnaissance Using Convolutional Neural Network Model 379Suryapratim Ray, Simantini Ghosh, Aditya Bhattacharjee, Rajat Biswas, Preetam Ghosh and Arpan Deyasi15.1 Introduction 38015.2 System Requirements 38115.3 System Implementation 38115.4 Algorithm and Workflow 38415.5 Implementation and Result 38415.6 Conclusion 388Acknowledgment 389References 38916 Performance Improvement of Closed-Loop Sepic by ZVS and Its Protection 391Sujoy Bhowmik, Arkendu Mitra, Sudhangshu Sarkar, Subhra Mukherjee, Kamalika Banerjee and Pallav Dutta16.1 Introduction 39216.2 Working Principle of Sepic 39316.3 Sizing of Inductor and Capacitor 39916.4 Transfer Function Modeling of Sepic 40016.5 Designing a Closed-Loop Controller 40216.6 Minimization of Losses by Soft Switching 40416.7 Protection Schemes for Sepic 40416.8 Simulation Results 40516.9 Conclusion 41816.10 Future Scope 418References 418About the Editors 421Index 423

Angsuman Sarkar, PhD, is a professor and the Head of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Kalyani Government Engineering College, West Bengal. He has authored six books, 23 book chapters, 97 papers in international refereed journals, and 57 research papers in national and international conferences. He is a member of the board of editors of various journals and serves as a reviewer for various international journals. He has delivered invited expert talks and tutorial speeches at various international conferences and technical programs. Arpan Deyasi, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at the RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata, India with more than 18 years of professional experience in academia and industry. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed research papers and edited eight books, three of which are in press. He has completed two funded projects and has two that are currently ongoing. He has also served as a technical consultant for various industrial projects.

• Preface xvii1 Comparative Analysis Between PI and Model Predictive Torque-Flux Control of VSI-Fed Three-Phase Induction Motor Under Variable Loading Conditions 1Sujoy Bhowmik, Pritam Kumar Gayen and Arkendu Mitra1.1 Introduction 21.2 Mathematical Modeling of Three-Phase Induction Motor and Voltage Source Inverter 41.3 Control Logics of Induction Motor Drive 71.4 Results and Discussions 141.5 Conclusion 211.6 Future Scope 22References 222 A Survey on Congestion Control in Large Data Centers 25Indrajit Das, Papiya Das, Papiya Debnath, Manash Chanda and Subhrapratim Nath2.1 Introduction 262.2 Key Issues in Data Center Networks 292.3 Review of Undertaken Research 342.4 Comparative Analysis 842.5 Conclusion 84References 853 Secure Information Transfer Using Blockchain Architecture 87Suryapratim Ray, Aditya Bhattacharya, Preetam Ghosh, Rajat Biswas and Arpan Deyasi3.1 Introduction 873.2 Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology 883.3 Proof of Work (PoW) 903.4 System Architecture 913.5 Data Chain Implementation 923.6 Conclusion and Future Work 96References 964 Cyber Literacy, Awareness, and Safety of Senior Citizens: A Comprehensive Case Study of the Contemporary Landscape 99Preetam Bhattacharya, Sayak Karar, Suranjan Saha and Debraj Chatterjee4.1 Introduction 1004.2 Background 1014.3 Cyber Literacy and Awareness Among Senior Citizens 1044.5 Safe Cyber Practices for Senior Citizens 1264.6 Conclusion 128References 1305 Smart IoT-Based Kit for Agriculture with Sensor-Incorporated Systems: A Review 133Caprio Mistry and Arighna Basak5.1 Introduction 1345.2 Research Background 1355.3 Detailed Description of the Project 1365.4 Literature Review 1385.5 Hardware Requirement 1395.6 Discussion 1425.7 Conclusion 143References 1446 Music Generation Using Deep Learning 147Sneha Roy Chowdhury, Samridha Biswas, Shuvayan Nandy, Suman Kumar Maity and Debraj Chatterjee6.1 Introduction 1476.2 Literature Survey 1496.3 Proposed Methodology 1586.4 Results and Discussion 1616.5 Conclusion and Future Scope 163References 1647 Design of Cost-Efficient LPG Gas Sensing Prototype Module Embedded with Accident Prevention Feature 167Rajarshi Dhar, Shreemoyee Bhattacharyya, Pampa Debnath and Arpan Deyasi7.1 Introduction 167Workflow of the Prototype 169Architecture of the Prototype 170Circuit-Level Implementation 171Results 172Conclusion 175References 1758 Various Versions of Power Converter Topologies in a Common Platform 177Tapas Halder8.1 Introduction 1778.2 Derivation of the Flyback Converter From the Buck–Boost Converter 1798.3 Power Circuit Operation of the Buck–Boost Converter 1798.4 Design of the Power Inductor of the Converter 1858.5 Impact of the Ripple Voltage Across the Output Capacitor 1888.6 Derivation of the Flyback Converter from the Buck–Boost Converter 1898.7 Derivation of the Buck Converter 1898.8 Derivation of the Boost Converter from the Buck–Boost Converter 1928.9 Derivation of the CUK Converter Topology 1948.10 Derivation of the SEPIC Topology 1978.11 Derivation of the Zeta Converter Topology 2008.12 Results 2028.13 Conclusions 202References 2029 Comparative Analysis of Two-Inductor Boost with Conventional Boost Converter for Brushless DC Motor Drive 205Saha Sunam, Chattopadhyay Madhurima, Chowdhury Debjyoti and Mukherjee Moumita9.1 Introduction 2059.2 Brushless DC Motor Drive 2079.3 Converter Design and Operation 2099.4 Design Parameters of the Modified Boost Converter 2119.5 Proposed Scheme of BLDC Drive 2139.6 Results and Discussions 2149.7 Conclusion 222References 22210 A Survey on NSF Future Internet Architecture (FIA) for MobilityFirst (MF), Named Data Networking (NDN), NEBULA, and eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) 225Indrajit Das, Papiya Das, Papiya Debnath, Manash Chanda and Subhrapratim NathAcronyms 22610.1 Introduction 22710.2 MobilityFirst 22910.3 Named Data Networking 23810.4 Nebula 25010.5 eXpressive Internet Architecture (XIA) 25810.6 Security and Privacy Analysis of NSF FIA Systems 26610.7 Conclusion 267References 26711 Detection and Elimination of Single and Multiple Missing Gate Fault (SMGF/MMGF) of Reversible Arithmetic Circuits 271Arindam Banerjee11.1 Introduction 27211.2 Basic Concept of ATPG and Missing Gate Fault of Reversible Circuits 27211.3 Generation of a Test Pattern for Fault Detection and Elimination Model of Reversible Gates 27311.4 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Adder 27811.5 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Subtractor 28011.6 Test Pattern Generation and Fault Elimination of Half and Full Adder–Subtractor 28411.7 Circuit Parameter Calculation 29011.8 Computational Delay Analysis 29811.9 Result Analysis 29811.10 Conclusion 30011.11 Future Scope of the Research 300Acknowledgment 300References 30112 Development of Efficient Algorithm for Detection and Tracking of Infected Chicken at an Early Stage of Bird Flu with a Suitable Surveillance System Using RFID Technology 303Sananda Pal, Anibrata Ghosh and Subir Kumar Sarkar12.1 Introduction 30412.2 Recent Trends 30612.3 Methodology 30712.4 Results and Discussions 31812.5 Conclusions 323Acknowledgment 323References 32313 Selection of DC–DC Converter for P&O MPPT Application and Its Analysis 327Arkendu Mitra, Sujoy Bhowmik, Subhra Mukherjee, Pallav Dutta, Kamalika Banerjee and Sudhangshu Sarkar13.1 Introduction 32813.2 Characteristics of a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Cell 32913.3 Maximum Power Point Tracking 33113.4 Proposed P&O MPPT Scheme 33113.5 Selection of DC–DC Converter 33313.6 Selection of a Buck–Boost Converter 33613.7 Modeling and Simulation of PV Cell 34013.8 Simulink Validation 34113.9 Implementation of Hardware 34313.10 Results and Discussion 34813.11 Conclusion 35013.12 Future Scope 351References 35114 EC-Assisted IoT: Threats and Solutions 355Debosmita Chaudhuri and Jayanta Aich14.1 Introduction 35614.2 Elements of Edge Computing 35814.3 Basic Architecture of Edge Computing 36014.4 Edge Computing Applications 36314.5 Security and Privacy 36714.6 Security and Privacy Threats 36814.7 Security and Privacy Countermeasures 37114.8 Direction for Further Research 37514.9 Conclusion 376References 37615 Implementation of Semi-Autonomous UAV for Remote Surveillance and Emergency Reconnaissance Using Convolutional Neural Network Model 379Suryapratim Ray, Simantini Ghosh, Aditya Bhattacharjee, Rajat Biswas, Preetam Ghosh and Arpan Deyasi15.1 Introduction 38015.2 System Requirements 38115.3 System Implementation 38115.4 Algorithm and Workflow 38415.5 Implementation and Result 38415.6 Conclusion 388Acknowledgment 389References 38916 Performance Improvement of Closed-Loop Sepic by ZVS and Its Protection 391Sujoy Bhowmik, Arkendu Mitra, Sudhangshu Sarkar, Subhra Mukherjee, Kamalika Banerjee and Pallav Dutta16.1 Introduction 39216.2 Working Principle of Sepic 39316.3 Sizing of Inductor and Capacitor 39916.4 Transfer Function Modeling of Sepic 40016.5 Designing a Closed-Loop Controller 40216.6 Minimization of Losses by Soft Switching 40416.7 Protection Schemes for Sepic 40416.8 Simulation Results 40516.9 Conclusion 41816.10 Future Scope 418References 418About the Editors 421Index 423