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Industry/University
Partnership for Senior
Design
Mark W. Spong
Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair and Dean
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering &
Computer Science
http://ecs.utdallas.edu/students/utdesign/
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The 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
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The 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
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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
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The Format
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At the Kickoff meeting:
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Students are presented with the problem details
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Objectives and deliverables are discussed
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Students prepare a written project proposal
that includes:
1. Problem definition
2. Proposed solution approach
3. Project deliverables
4. Timeline for the solution
5. Budget
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The Format
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Students then implement the solution
Students prepare a final written report
Students deliver a final project presentation to the
sponsoring company
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The Role of The Company Mentor
The company mentor is vital to the success of the
project. At a minimum, (S)he should:
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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
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The 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
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Intellectual Property (IP)
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Students and faculty mentor sign one-way NDAs
Any incidental IP resulting fro the project belongs entirely
to the sponsoring company
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Some Representative Past Projects
Intra-user Wireless Video Transmission
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Goal: Communicate video data wirelessly from
a battery-powered sensor to a battery-powered
head-mounted display
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Applications: Remote, portable battlefield imaging
Microscopic imaging for nonintrusive surgery/diagnosis
Wireless PC video display for gaming/conferencing
Firefighting/rescue
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Keywords: Sensors, wireless communication, video compression,
low power
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marco Tacca
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Video Encoding Impact on Detection
Probability Using Video Analytics
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Goal: Determine if video analytics can be used reliably with
lower-quality (compressed & transmitted) imagery in
security surveillance systems
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Application: Any security system with video analytics
- critical infrastructures (airports, refineries, transportation)
- national borders
- campuses, stadiums
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Keywords: Video capture, encoding/encryption, software image
analysis
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marco Tacca
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Wireless Data Transmission for
Atomically Precise Manufacturing
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Goal: Develop high-speed wireless data link with an
array of nanomanipulators (automated microbots)
in UHV chamber to transmit real-time imagery
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Application: Atomically precise manufacturing
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Keywords: Wireless communication, thermal/UHV compatibility,
A/D conversion
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Faculty Advisor: Prof. Murat Torlak
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Non-Magnetic Navigation System
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Goal: Develop an NMnav system using a GPS
subsystem, laser range finder (LRF) and inertial
measurement unit (IMU).
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Applications: Precise location/tracking (children, pets, vehicles)
Next-generation maritime and airborne navigation
Web-phone apps
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Keywords: Subsystem integration, multi-sensors, wired/wireless
interface
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Walter Duncan
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Electronically Integrated Photomask
Technology
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Goal: Develop electronic ID/communication system for photomasks used in IC lithography
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Applications: IC manufacturing
Any fabrication/manufacturing technology where
proper identification of key tools/components is
critical
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Keywords: Sensor/memory integration, wireless communication,
low power
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Faculty Advisor: Prof. Mehrdad Nourani
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Post-detection 2-D Image Processing
for Optical Aberration Correction
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Goal: Develop software-based image filtering process to
correct for image blurring and restore optical information
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Applications: Color imaging w/out chromatic dispersion
Medical imaging of living cells
Security/surveillance cameras
Biometric recognition
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Keys: Image processing, optical filtering, SW implementation
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Faculty Advisor: Prof. Nasser Kehtarnavaz
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Green Energy Demonstration
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Goal: Develop a portable demonstration of
human-powered electrical & electronic devices to
showcase at Live Green Expo 2010 (April)
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Applications: BAN (body area network) devices
- sensors, transmitters, monitors
Peripheral personal electronics
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Keys: Power conversion, power consumption, voltage/power
regulation
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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Nathan Dodge
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Fall ’10 UTDesign Projects
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.
2. Smart Building Control System
Dr. Chabal
Dr. Torlak
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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
Impact of Uniaxial Stress on FeRAM Devices
Dr. Gnade
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Senior Design Day 4/30/10
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Timeline For Fall 2011
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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
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Next Steps
•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
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Contact Information
Marco Tacca UTDesign coordinator
mtacca@utdallas.edu
972.883.6239
Rod Wetterskog, Director of Development and Alumni Relations
wetterskog@utdallas.edu
972.883.2182
Mark W. Spong, Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair and Dean
mspong@utdallas.edu
973.883.2974
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