CSE Senior Design ICSE Senior Design I

Superior Designs, Inc.Superior Designs, Inc.

Spring 2010 Approved ProjectsSpring 2010 Approved Projects(for delivery August 2010)(for delivery August 2010)

Instructor: Mike O’DellInstructor: Mike O’Dell

1 Apartment Security SystemApartment Security System

Design and develop a system that detects, record and reports unauthorized vehicle entry.

Implement camera (or other) detection mechanism to identify vehicle and compare against database of thoise authorized

Integrate vision processing and database mechanisms to solve real-world problem.

Sponsor: Ms. Judy Astrello, Cooper Hill Apprtments, Bedford, TX

1 Robotic Connect-4 GameRobotic Connect-4 Game

Develop a simple robotic device to play connect-4 game.

Camera detects board state and s=directs device to select and drop correct chip in correct position on board

Integrate camera hardware and vision processing software and AI solution logic to solve the game.

Potential Sponsor: CSE Vision Lab (Dr. Athitsos)

1 Generic Autonomous Vehicle Generic Autonomous Vehicle Control ModuleControl Module

Design and develop a sensing and control system for any hobby remote controlled vehicle that uses a standard RC receiver

Control module communicates with vehicle’s actuators/controls using standard (PPM) signal.

Integrate embedded computer, PPM module, actuators, GPS, etc. to control generic vehicle

Potential: a full blown autonomous UGV with obstacle avoidance in a matter of minutes

Potential Sponsor: (Chris McMurrough??)

1 Directional Sound ReceiverDirectional Sound Receiver

Design and develop a system consisting of an array of omni-directional microphones.

Adjust delays in the audio streams from microphones to reinforce sound/suppress noise.

Develop user interface to monitor and control speaker selection.

Potential application: speaker selection in a conference room/meeting

Sponsor: Umair Sadiq/UTA Lab??

1 Weather Balloon Data CollectorWeather Balloon Data Collector

Design and develop a system to be attached to a weather balloon to collect environmental data (position, altitude, temperature, pressure, humidity, etc).

Module should also be able to detach from the aircraft via remote command, timer, or upon detection of a specified event.

Data collector module deploys parachute and detection device to allow recovery.

Potential Sponsor: UTA GeoScience Lab??

1 Digital Audio Recorder (DAR)Digital Audio Recorder (DAR)

Develop an audio version of a DVR (a.k.a. “Audio Tivo”) for the radio

Integrate/implement hardware to store and manipulate digital audio stream for “real-time” playback

Implement “rewind”, “fast forward,” “jump to live,” and other functions similar to those found on a DVR

Potential Sponsor: Radio Shack, or local technology company