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Content ExpertsContent ExpertsLeonidas Bleris, BE DepartmentGopal Gupta, CS Department Head Miguel Razo, CS DepartmentJohn Hansen, EE Department HeadMario Rotea, ME Department HeadAndrea Fumagalli, TE Program DirectorMacro Tacca, UT Design Coordinator


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Mark W. SpongLars Magnus Ericsson Chair and DeanErik Jonsson School of Engineering &

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The UTDesign ConceptThe UTDesign Concept

• UTDesign is part of the capstone senior design course for all students in ECS• It is an ABET requirement that all students have a capstone senior-design experience

• In most programs, the students determine their own senior-design projects

• Our Concept: Sponsoring companies work with us to determine senior-design projects


The BenefitsThe Benefits

• Benefits to the students:

• Exposure to real-world engineering problems

• Access to potential employers

• Benefits to the company:

• A talented team of students and faculty working on a problem of direct relevance and importance to the company

• Early exposure to graduating ECS seniors

• Full ownership of all generated IP


How Does It Work?How Does It Work?

• Companies submit project proposals to UTD in consultation with UTDesign coordinators

• Projects should be high level, suitable for senior engineering and computer science students, and should not contain sensitive information

• UTDesign coordinators approve projects and match students to projects based on their interest and expertise

• Students, their faculty advisor and company mentor(s) have a kickoff meeting to refine the project description, scope of work, and goals for the semester

• Students then carry out the project with frequent interaction with the faculty advisor and company mentor


The FormatThe Format

• At the Kickoff meeting: • Students are presented with the problem

details • Objectives and deliverables are discussed• Students prepare a written project

proposal that includes:1. Problem definition2. Proposed solution approach3. Project deliverables4. Timeline for the solution5. Budget


• Students then implement the solution• Students prepare a final written report• Students deliver a final project presentation

to the sponsoring company

The FormatThe Format


The Role of The Company MentorThe Role of The Company Mentor

• The company mentor is vital to the success of the project. At a minimum, (S)he should:

• be the technical point of contact for the student team

• be committed to the success of the project• participate in the kickoff meeting• be available during the semester to answer

technical questions about the project• meet with the students one or more times during

the semester to provide feedback and mid-course corrections

• read and provide feedback to the proposal and the final report

• attend the final student presentation


The CostThe Cost

• Computer Science (CS) and Software Engineering projects are 1-semester;

•The cost to the company is $8k for fall 2011

• Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering (CE), Telecommunications Engineering (TE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) projects are 2-semester;

•The cost to the company is $13k for 2011-2012


Intellectual Property (IP)Intellectual Property (IP)

• Students and faculty mentor sign one-way NDAs• Any incidental IP resulting fro the project belongs

entirely to the sponsoring company


Intra-user Wireless Video Transmission

Goal: Communicate video data wirelessly from a battery-powered sensor to a battery-powered head-mounted display

Applications: Remote, portable battlefield imaging Microscopic imaging for nonintrusive surgery/diagnosis Wireless PC video display for gaming/conferencing Firefighting/rescue

Keywords: Sensors, wireless communication, video compression, low power

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marco Tacca

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Video Encoding Impact on Detection Probability Using Video Analytics

Goal: Determine if video analytics can be used reliably with lower-quality (compressed & transmitted) imagery in security surveillance systems

Application: Any security system with video analytics - critical infrastructures (airports, refineries, transportation) - national borders - campuses, stadiums

Keywords: Video capture, encoding/encryption, software image analysis

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marco Tacca


Wireless Data Transmission for Atomically Precise Manufacturing

Goal: Develop high-speed wireless data link with an array of nanomanipulators (automated microbots) in UHV chamber to transmit real-time imagery

Application: Atomically precise manufacturing

Keywords: Wireless communication, thermal/UHV compatibility, A/D conversion

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Murat Torlak


Non-Magnetic Navigation System

Goal: Develop an NMnav system using a GPS subsystem, laser range finder (LRF) and inertial measurement unit (IMU).

Applications: Precise location/tracking (children, pets, vehicles) Next-generation maritime and airborne navigation Web-phone apps

Keywords: Subsystem integration, multi-sensors, wired/wireless interface

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Walter Duncan


Electronically Integrated PhotomaskTechnology

Goal: Develop electronic ID/communication system for photo- masks used in IC lithography

Applications: IC manufacturing Any fabrication/manufacturing technology where

proper identification of key tools/components is critical

Keywords: Sensor/memory integration, wireless communication, low power

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Mehrdad Nourani


Post-detection 2-D Image Processing for Optical Aberration Correction

Goal: Develop software-based image filtering process to correct for image blurring and restore optical information

Applications: Color imaging w/out chromatic dispersion Medical imaging of living cells Security/surveillance cameras Biometric recognition

Keys: Image processing, optical filtering, SW implementation

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Nasser Kehtarnavaz


Green Energy Demonstration

Goal: Develop a portable demonstration of human-powered electrical & electronic devices to showcase at Live Green Expo 2010 (April)

Applications: BAN (body area network) devices - sensors, transmitters, monitors Peripheral personal electronics

Keys: Power conversion, power consumption, voltage/power regulation

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nathan Dodge


Video Bandwidth Calculator (VBC) Dr. Tacca

Non-contact Banknote Velocity Measurement Dr. Dodge

Celestial Star Tracker (CST) Dr. Tacca

Automated Hole-Punch System Dr. Gnade

3-Channel Image Fusion Dr. Duncan

Video Encoding Impact on Detection Probability Dr. Fumagalli

1. Instrumentation for Atomically Precise Manuf. Dr. Chabal2. Smart Building Control System Dr. Torlak

Fall ’10 UTDesign Projects


Android Applications for Cisco CIUS Dr. Razo-Razo

Visual Voicemail Client for Smart Phones Dr. Prakash

Electronic Program Guide System Dr. Veerasamy

Modeling User Activity on Smart Devices Dr. Veerasamy

e-Pay Ticket Kiosk Dr. Razo-Razo

Fall ’10 UTDesign Projects

Impact of Uniaxial Stress on FeRAM Devices Dr. Gnade


Senior Design Day 4/30/10Senior Design Day 4/30/10


Timeline For Fall 2011Timeline For Fall 2011

• Initial Discussions: Anytime• Proposal Submission Deadline: July 15th

• Final Decision: August 1st• Team selection: before August 31• Kickoff meeting at company site: before end

of first week of September


•Familiarize yourself with the Posters outside – great examples

of previous projects

•Meet today with the Department Heads to discuss ideas

•Be a judge of this semester’s projects•EE – April 29•CS – May 3

•Contact Marco to set up one-on-one “exploration meetings”

•Invite Mark and Rod to visit your company to learn more about your products

Next StepsNext Steps


Marco Tacca UTDesign [email protected]

Rod Wetterskog, Director of Development and Alumni [email protected]

Mark W. Spong, Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair and [email protected]

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