Abstract This paper examines the implementation of a navigation and tour planner module using a drone as a tour guide. The project is a buildup on a subsequent project during a robotics class project at Ashesi University College. This was to aid the admissions team reduce pressure on Student Ambassadors and to also have tour guides available at all times. This paper describes the implementation of the navigation and tour planning modules. Planning a tour is formulated by the Wavefront Algorit...
Abstract DSTV is a satellite television service provider established by Multichoice that provides entertainment services via satellite TV to residents in African countries on a monthly basis. To continue enjoying DSTV’s services, subscribers pay monthly fees via options such as Mobile Money, PayPal, and DSTV Dealers or agents. There are many DSTV Dealers in Ghana, and among the popular ones is Cadmus Electronics Ltd., which functions as both an electronics company and a Dealer for both DSTV...
Abstract The Bluetooth Specifications Group recently released a new version of Bluetooth, called Bluetooth Low Energy. It is ideal for battery-powered IoT devices that do not require continuous streaming of information because it is more power efficient and relays information in short bursts, rather than continuously. The asynchronous nature of communication between the Bluetooth Smart nodes introduces a new challenge in terms of routing data among the different nodes. This project developed ...
Abstract Technology has been a useful tool in the way we transcend our limitations as human beings. In the transport sector, we have seen remarkable improvements such as the variety of modes through which we travel as well as the applications that make planning our journey more easy and effective. Transit planning applications have been used in developing countries to make sense of their transportation systems and to help people travel in more effective ways. However, most of these applicatio...
Abstract The project seeks to develop an easier way of reporting traffic offences which reduces time wastage and corruption. The project also provides an option for using mobile money and Visa/MasterCard to instantly pay for fine/bail. The project also digitalizes the mode of offence booking used by the police. Currently the traffic police books an offence by manually writing the details of the offence in a book. By use of the application, the traffic police will be able to use their mobile p...
ABSTRACT Community pharmacies are well positioned to be the first port of call for healthcare in the community. The services they provide improve the health and well-being of customers and therefore affirms their role as establishments for trusted health advisory. The daily demand for health consultation and advice from customers imply that community pharmacies get very busy. Some customers with health concerns cannot make it to pharmacies during working hours due to their busy schedules and ...
Abstract Health literacy has always been a challenge to 100 percent user absorption rate of medicines. The sad truth is that literacy does not always translate into health literacy. And despite the education levels of people, they do not always understand their medical prescriptions. Worst of all is non-literate patients who do not have the luxury of reading their prescription information off the package of drugs especially when they have more than 3 medications with distinct prescription dos...
Abstract With Ghana striving to reach its Millennium Development Goals, the government has employed various tactics to improve healthcare delivery in Ghana. One of these strategies involves deploying Community Health Workers to rural areas to provide residents of such areas with good healthcare. As a result, various Community Health Centers have been set up in rural areas, and Community Health Workers have to attend to the healthcare needs of these communities. In recent past, mobile technolo...
Abstract Wireless communication is one of the dominant discoveries to mankind. Bluetooth, a wireless technology, is a crucial technology enabling wireless communications and more importantly, the internet of things. A recognized challenge in Bluetooth communication is the overlap of frequencies for specific time slots causing decreased throughput and delay of signals. This is described as Bluetooth interference. In order to improve communications in the internet of things, there is the need t...
Abstract In this digital age, it is unanticipated that some organisations and firms still use the manual book system to keep records. Research on the reasons why some organisations are still using the manual way proved that usability is an important aspect when developing a record keeping system. Most available record keeping or inventory systems are tailored for businesses involved in buying and selling goods. Since for such businesses there will be a designated person or few people responsi...
ABSTRACT The current approach adopted by universities in Ghana to verify transcripts is timeconsuming and error-prone. The verification process involves personnel comparing students’ grades on a hard copy transcript to grades retrieved from the academic institution’s database. This approach increases the possibility of academic institutions mistakenly approving incorrect or falsified transcripts as genuine. In this project, a software system is developed to automate the transcript verific...
Abstract Heuristic algorithms have been known to be the most common and effective methods to solving the classical course scheduling problem which has been found to be a nondeterministic polynomial time hard problem. Many software systems have been built on these algorithms to provide a standard and working solution. This paper seeks to look at the gaps of these solutions and propose a newer one which would potentially simplify the process of course scheduling and provide an even more effecti...
Abstract Voting is key in maintaining the structure of society. Voting aids in making a choice in situations where there are multiple options pertaining to a decision being made. The most popular form of voting is the paper-ballot system where voters cast their votes by imprinting their fingerprints on special ballot papers. However, with the rise in technology which seeks to make life better, there have been various attempts to automate the voting process to reduce time spent on casting vote...
Abstract Road accidents are estimated to be the ninth leading cause of death across all age groups globally. 1.25 million people die annually from road accidents and Africa has the highest rate of road fatalities (WHO, 2015). Self-driving technology has the potential of saving over a million lives lost to preventable road accidents world-wide. Africa accounts for the majority of road fatalities and as such would benefit immensely from this technology. However, financial constraints prevent v...
ABSTRACT This project researches on how telemedicine can enhance healthcare delivery for diabetics in Ghana, and based on the findings, builds a technological tool to help diabetics track the level of sugar they consume. Using the Korle-Bu Diabetic Centre as a prototype, a session was conducted to observe activities at the centre, and an interview with the Director of the department was held to gain insight into the state of the hospital. 50 patients were also interviewed to find out how oft...