Review of few-shot learning application in CSI human sensing

Abstract

Wi-Fi sensing has garnered increasing interest for its significant advantages, primarily leveraging Wi-Fi signal fluctuations induced by human activities and advanced neural network algorithms. However, its application faces challenges due to limited generalizability, necessitating frequent data recollection and neural network retraining for adaptation to new environments. To address these limitations, some researchers introduced few-shot learning into Wi-Fi sensing applications because it offers a promising solution with its ability to achieve remarkable performance in novel scenarios using minimal training samples. Despite its potential, a comprehensive review of its applications within this domain remains absent. This study endeavors to fill this gap by exploring prominent Wi-Fi sensing applications that incorporate few-shot learning, aiming to delineate their key features. We categorize few-shot learning approaches into three distinct methodologies: transfer learning, metric learning, and meta-learning, based on their neural network training strategies. Through this classification, we examine representative systems from an application perspective and elucidate the principles of few-shot learning implementation. These systems are evaluated in terms of learning methodology, data modality, and recognition accuracy. Finally, this paper highlights the challenges and future directions for few-shot learning in Channel State Information (CSI) based human sensing, providing a valuable resource for researchers in the field of Wi-Fi human sensing leveraging few-shot learning.