Computer Engineering Research Papers/Topics

DESIGN OF A LOW-COST STREETLIGHT MONITORING SYSTEM USING LORA

Abstract Streetlights are public goods that beautify cities, ensure safety for road users and security for city neighborhoods. A delay in streetlight maintenance jeopardizes the safety and security of many. Also, when streetlights stay on throughout the day, it wastes power and energy and increases cost. This project presents the design of a low-cost streetlight monitoring system based on LoRa technology. In the design, a Dragino LoraWAN 868MHz (LoRa/GSM) gateway module was used alongside one...

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SPEED DETECTION SYSTEM USING RADAR AND IMAGE PROCESSING

Abstract The issue of vehicle accidents occurring on the roads on a daily basis, which only seems to be increased by the minute is what this paper researches and seeks to tackle. With the simple technology that has been made available globally, a cost-effective system can be developed to fight overspeeding, reduce road accidents and save lives. As a result, in this project, an Automatic Number Plate Recognition program and a web service for speed detection were implemented. This was done with...

Developing of a Computerized Brain Diagnosing System for Case Study Analyses at a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria

Abstract This research presents a conceptual procedure for characterizing the essential nature of the diagnostic reasoning process. This computerization of the medical neurological section of the University College Hospital Ibadan in Nigeria leads to effectiveness and efficiency of the existing medical diagnosing process. The main purpose of this project is to design a computerized brain diagnosing system that would be used in carrying out the daily diagnosing activity in the clinic. The dev...

Developing an Improved Heat Transfer Correlation for Applications in SCWR

ABSTRACT This thesis work seeks to complement ongoing research works on heat transfer from heated surface to supercritical water in the SCWR. The study was inspired by ongoing efforts directed at obtaining a correlation that predict supercritical-water heat transfer more accurately, especially with the identification of the SCWR concept as one of the six Generation IV nuclear reactors. The thesis focuses on the development of an improved heat transfer correlation for supercritical water flowi...

DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF MAN-IN-THE-MIDDLE SPOOFING ATTACKS IN MANETS USING PREDICTIVE TECHNIQUES IN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKS (ANN)

Abstract Detection and Prevention of Man-In-The-Middle Spoofing Attacks in MANETs Using Predictive Techniques in Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) A Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) is a convenient wireless infrastructure which presents many advantages in network settings. There are however a lot of challenges faced on such networks; with their relatively much more flexible setups. They are comparatively more susceptible to attacks of various kinds as opposed to their wired cousins. This is due t...

USING OLPC LAPTOP TECHNOLOGY AS A COMPUTER SCIENCE CASE STUDY TEACHING TOOL*

ABSTRACT The One Laptop Per Child project has succeeded in developing a novel computer that is tailored to the particular needs of the developing world. The use of this example of a modern computer systems design challenge can be a valuable case study as a teaching tool in computer science. The OLPC laptop is a multiple-purpose computer that is rugged, low-cost, low-power, mesh networked, and inexpensive. An overview of the technology in the laptops is given, as well as curricula suggestions ...

A SMART ENERGY MONITOR FOR COMPOUND HOUSES THAT USE ONE SHARED METER

Abstract The project proposed a method of reading individual energy consumption by tenants living in a compound house but share a single meter. The smart energy monitor was designed using ATmega8, SIM800l, PZEM004T, I2C LCD ,SCT-013-000 current sensor. The smart energy monitor solves the problem of bill sharing in compound house that share one meter. The printed circuit board was design ed using Eagle and the program for the system was programmed in the Arduino IDE in c language in Arduino sy...

THE DESIGN OF A LOWCOST REMOTE HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM

Abstract Accessing remote health care from public hospitals in Ghana has become more difficult and expensive recently due to the increasing number of patients that surpass the low number of doctors in the country. Many people have lost their lives waiting in long vital checking lines just to take their vitals in some hospitals. However, with the help of the Internet of Things (IoT), this report provides a design of a low-cost remote health monitoring system for patients with chronic diseases ...

A Testbed for Teaching Industrial Automation 4.0

ABSTRACT This paper explores the current flaws of the undergraduate syllabi treating Industrial Automation and Control. It elaborates on the disparities between the current syllabi and what is used in Industry; particularly the current trend of Industrial Automation. It looks at the effect of not meeting this trend in Industry and thus offers a solution in the form of another curriculum, which incorporates concepts of Industrial Automation 4.0 which are necessary for the workplace. It uses th...

LOW-COST SMART TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Abstract In Ghana and other parts of Africa, most traffic management systems are implemented by the use of a timer at each phase. This method of traffic management is inefficient because equal length of green light is assigned to each lane at the intersection; resulting in long wait times for vehicles behind a traffic light with the red signal on, especially when other lanes are vacant. This project addresses problems such as the one stated in the previous sentence through designs and impleme...

DEVELOPING A MONITORING SYSTEM FOR EARLY DETECTION OF LPG LEAKAGES FOR GAS FILLING STATIONS IN GHANA

Abstract Following the dreadful gas explosion at Atomic Junction, Accra-Ghana in the year 2017[2], the innocent public and owners of gas filling stations across the country continue to face fear in managing Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) filling stations. Gas explosions have caused loss of precious lives and huge economic loss to owners of gas filling stations and the government. In the past four years, the rate of fire explosion in Ghana has plummeted steadily and if measures are not put in p...

BUILDING A POTHOLE DETECTION AND TRACKING SYSTEM

Abstract Building and maintaining infrastructure is often a key challenge in developing countries, and Ghana is no exception. Increasing population and car ownership rates coupled with poor maintenance cultures result in a corresponding increase in the rate of damage of roads, causing deformities such as cracks and potholes. These road deformities not only negatively impact a country’s road infrastructure and the cars which ply said roads, but also pose a threat to road users. In Ghana, onl...

COMPUTER AIDED HYDROPONICS WITH REINFORCEMENT LEARNING

Abstract Hydroponics, a system of growing crops without soil, has been successfully used to grow crops on a commercial scale. Hydroponics has the potential to fill the gap of low agricultural production in Ghana due to its high efficiency while serving as an environmentally friendly alternative to soil culture. This method of farming has benefitted from new technologies like IoT and machine learning that make it possible to integrate intelligent agents in the management of hydroponic systems ...

CONTACTLESS PAYMENT FOR MOBILE MONEY IN GHANA

Abstract The use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) applications in conducting monetary transactions is an unsafe and slow means of payment. Research has shown that USSD applications utilize outdated encryption techniques, which make it susceptible to hackers during data transmission; they are unreliable and have long processes before payment is conducted. This study aims to explore how Near Field Communication (NFC) technology can be used to conduct payments. Comparing the two...

A DUAL ENERGY SOURCE LAMP FOR OFF-GRID PERSONS WITH LOW INCOME

Abstract In the off-grid communities in Ghana, most people depend on solar energy for electricity [1]. Some also depend on torch lights, candle lights or kerosene lamps to meet their lighting needs [2]. These lamps come with their own pros and cons. The solar lamps for instance, do not last for the entire night when in full usage though they are the cleanest of all. And since they are solar dependent, they become useless when there is no sun shine [3]. Hence, on the event of these solar lamps...


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