INDEX| Electrical Engineering Abstracts Sr Project Title Page #

1. Sub-aquatic surveillance robot navigated by stereovision 1 2. Digital Audio Control System (DACS) 2 3. Smart Charge Controller for Efficient Load Balancing 3 4. Machine Vision based Solution for Garment Inspection 4 5. Wearable Gear for monitoring physical activity 5 6. Hand Gesture Recognition Sign Language using Machine Learning 6 7. RSSI-based localization for Wireless Sensor Networks 7 8. Forest Fire detection using Wireless sensor networks 8 9. RRT* for 3-Dimensional spaces 9 10. Neuromarketing - Multimodal EEG and Gaze Analysis 10 11. RFID based Dossier localization system 11 12. A non-contact heart rate measurement system using video cameras 12 13. Computer assisted diagnostic system for early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy 13 14. Ultra-Sonic path finder for the Visually Impaired 14 15. 3D profile digitizer 15 16. Automatic Cooking Machine "Haandi-matic" 16 17. Non-Invasive Glucometer 17 18. Fabric defect detection system 18 19. FPGA based video warper 19 20. GPRS based Automated Irrigation Control System 20 21. Design of Accident Detection and Alert System for Motor Cycles 21

INDEX| Electrical Engineering Abstracts Sr Project Title Page #

1. Sub-aquatic surveillance robot navigated by stereovision 1 2. Digital Audio Control System (DACS) 2 3. Smart Charge Controller for Efficient Load Balancing 3 4. Machine Vision based Solution for Garment Inspection 4 5. Wearable Gear for monitoring physical activity 5 6. Hand Gesture Recognition Sign Language using Machine Learning 6 7. RSSI-based localization for Wireless Sensor Networks 7 8. Forest Fire detection using Wireless sensor networks 8 9. RRT* for 3-Dimensional spaces 9 10. Neuromarketing - Multimodal EEG and Gaze Analysis 10 11. RFID based Dossier localization system 11 12. A non-contact heart rate measurement system using video cameras 12 13. Computer assisted diagnostic system for early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy 13 14. Ultra-Sonic path finder for the Visually Impaired 14 15. 3D profile digitizer 15 16. Automatic Cooking Machine "Haandi-matic" 16 17. Non-Invasive Glucometer 17 18. Fabric defect detection system 18 19. FPGA based video warper 19 20. GPRS based Automated Irrigation Control System 20 21. Design of Accident Detection and Alert System for Motor Cycles 21

22. Retinal Recognition based Biometric System 22 23. Wearable Asthma Control And Monitoring (WEACAM) 23

24. Design and development of a Real Time Decentralized Water Distribution Network Monitoring System 24

25. GESTURE BASED SECURITY LOCK 25 26. Multi Agent Robotic System Design for TeamNUST in Robocup SPL 26 27. Automated Method for Early detection of Glaucoma in retinal images 27 28. Automated System for Early Detection of Cardiovasculor disease(hypertension) 28 29. Potter Fandom one to one duel 29

30. Pakistan National Students Satellite (PNSS-1) Attitude Determination & Control System (ADCS) 30

31. Motor current signal analysis 31 32. Lithomatic 32 33. SMART Nano Grid 33 34. Design and Fabrication of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs). 34 35. Electrically Power Assisted Cycle 35 36. Design & Implementation Of Grid-Tie Solar Micro-UPS 36 37. Roti Maker 37 38. Wireless Power Consumption and Control Plug 38 39. Robotic Arm using inverse kinamatics 39 40. Car Accident Prevention During Medical Emergency 40 41. Trequant 41 42. Avatarbot 42 43. Transition to IPv6, Security Issues & Challenges 43

22. Retinal Recognition based Biometric System 22 23. Wearable Asthma Control And Monitoring (WEACAM) 23

24. Design and development of a Real Time Decentralized Water Distribution Network Monitoring System 24

25. GESTURE BASED SECURITY LOCK 25 26. Multi Agent Robotic System Design for TeamNUST in Robocup SPL 26 27. Automated Method for Early detection of Glaucoma in retinal images 27 28. Automated System for Early Detection of Cardiovasculor disease(hypertension) 28 29. Potter Fandom one to one duel 29

30. Pakistan National Students Satellite (PNSS-1) Attitude Determination & Control System (ADCS) 30

31. Motor current signal analysis 31 32. Lithomatic 32 33. SMART Nano Grid 33 34. Design and Fabrication of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs). 34 35. Electrically Power Assisted Cycle 35 36. Design & Implementation Of Grid-Tie Solar Micro-UPS 36 37. Roti Maker 37 38. Wireless Power Consumption and Control Plug 38 39. Robotic Arm using inverse kinamatics 39 40. Car Accident Prevention During Medical Emergency 40 41. Trequant 41 42. Avatarbot 42 43. Transition to IPv6, Security Issues & Challenges 43

44. Design and Development of Multi-Hop Cooperative Network for Energy-Efficient Smart Grid Communications 44

45. VM migration in an Openstack environment from Nova-network to Neutron 45 46. OpenStack Event Notification System 46 47. Motion Detection using Passive Wi-fi 47 48. Electric Bike 48 49. V2V Communication for Safety 49 50. Multi cars tracking system 50 51. Cartomatic 51 52. Water Quality Testing device 52

53. Intelligent Street Lighting System with Automatic Brightness Adjustment Based On Detection of any Human and Vehicle Movements 53

54. Intelligent Traffic Light Controller System 54

55. Design and implementation of color sensor for color blind people 55

44. Design and Development of Multi-Hop Cooperative Network for Energy-Efficient Smart Grid Communications 44

45. VM migration in an Openstack environment from Nova-network to Neutron 45 46. OpenStack Event Notification System 46 47. Motion Detection using Passive Wi-fi 47 48. Electric Bike 48 49. V2V Communication for Safety 49 50. Multi cars tracking system 50 51. Cartomatic 51 52. Water Quality Testing device 52

53. Intelligent Street Lighting System with Automatic Brightness Adjustment Based On Detection of any Human and Vehicle Movements 53

54. Intelligent Traffic Light Controller System 54 55. Design and implementation of color sensor for color blind people 55

Sub-aquatic surveillance robot navigated by stereovision

Group Members Aadil Jaleel Choudhry [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-001]

Hina Anwar [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-148] Saad Mahmood[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-102]

Sheheryar Mehmood[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-109]

Advisor: Dr. Amir Ali Khan Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hassan Project Abstract The “SARSTION” is a proposed semi-autonomous robot for underwater surveillance. It provides 6 degrees of freedom, using propellers, administered by an elaborate control system based on various positional feedback sensors. It employs the techniques of stereo-vision for analyzing its environment, creating a 3D map and henceforth communicating the processed information to the control unit. This information is in turn used for navigating the robot. The aim of this project was to develop a functional prototype and to perform exhaustive testing in different favorable and non-favorable environments. It is the World’s first Stereo-vision navigated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and Pakistan’s sole indigenous AUV. The AUV is required to study underwater endangered species which is prerequisite for funds worth US 600 million from international agencies to build dams in KPK and Northern Areas. Benefits up to US $1.5 Billion can be gained through application in underwater Oil field exploration, Naval Defense sector, Oceanography, Telecom sector, Virtual underwater tours and AUV for hobbyists.

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Sub-aquatic surveillance robot navigated by stereovision Group Members

Aadil Jaleel Choudhry [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-001] Hina Anwar [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-148]

Saad Mahmood[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-102] Sheheryar Mehmood[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-109]

Advisor: Dr. Amir Ali Khan Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hassan

Project Abstract The “SARSTION” is a proposed semi-autonomous robot for underwater surveillance. It provides 6 degrees of freedom, using propellers, administered by an elaborate control system based on various positional feedback sensors. It employs the techniques of stereo-vision for analyzing its environment, creating a 3D map and henceforth communicating the processed information to the control unit. This information is in turn used for navigating the robot. The aim of this project was to develop a functional prototype and to perform exhaustive testing in different favorable and non-favorable environments. It is the World’s first Stereo-vision navigated Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) and Pakistan’s sole indigenous AUV. The AUV is required to study underwater endangered species which is prerequisite for funds worth US 600 million from international agencies to build dams in KPK and Northern Areas. Benefits up to US $1.5 Billion can be gained through application in underwater Oil field exploration, Naval Defense sector, Oceanography, Telecom sector, Virtual underwater tours and AUV for hobbyists.

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Digital Audio Control System (DACS)

Group Members Muhammad Idrees Hassan Raza [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-070]

Osama Khalid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-098] Sohail Bader [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-128]

Advisor: Mr Nasir Mahmood Co Advisor: Dr Amir Ali

Project Abstract Digital Audio Control System is the hub of audio signals management within the multitude of aircraft end-systems. Its input nodes trace back to central systems like Mission management computer and navigational and weapon management systems. It receives the prime input of radio as well. All these audio tones are amplified in it. After overlapping onto audio signals from radio, these tones are routed to the pilot headset through it. Audio from pilot microphone is amplified in it and sends to the radio. Volume control of different audios is also done by it.

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Digital Audio Control System (DACS)

Group Members Muhammad Idrees Hassan Raza [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-070]

Osama Khalid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-098] Sohail Bader [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-128]

Advisor: Mr Nasir Mahmood Co Advisor: Dr Amir Ali

Project Abstract Digital Audio Control System is the hub of audio signals management within the multitude of aircraft end-systems. Its input nodes trace back to central systems like Mission management computer and navigational and weapon management systems. It receives the prime input of radio as well. All these audio tones are amplified in it. After overlapping onto audio signals from radio, these tones are routed to the pilot headset through it. Audio from pilot microphone is amplified in it and sends to the radio. Volume control of different audios is also done by it.

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Smart Charge Controller for Efficient Load Balancing

Group Members Asad Tariq [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-025]

Muhammad Usama [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-085] Waseem Ahmed Faruqi[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-134]

Advisor: Nasir Mahmood Co Advisor: Dr. Farid Gul Project Abstract This project aims to design a Control System for integration of multiple Energy Sources with the home grid resulting into one integrated output. The input resources which are integrated are solar power, battery power, AC generator power and Wapda AC supply. Multiple Electric Power Supplies will be integrated to produce one AC Output. All the input power resources are first converted into DC, the DC outputs are put on a parallel on a DC bus bar and then finally converted into AC by using a pure sine wave invertor. The design focuses on an intelligent system where the input resources are used in an optimized manner to give power to a variable load. It can switch or use the required source automatically. With this integration the Wapda electricity consumption is optimized to reduce the overall cost.

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Smart Charge Controller for Efficient Load Balancing Group Members

Asad Tariq [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-025] Muhammad Usama [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-085]

Waseem Ahmed Faruqi[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-134]

Advisor: Nasir Mahmood Co Advisor: Dr. Farid Gul Project Abstract This project aims to design a Control System for integration of multiple Energy Sources with the home grid resulting into one integrated output. The input resources which are integrated are solar power, battery power, AC generator power and Wapda AC supply. Multiple Electric Power Supplies will be integrated to produce one AC Output. All the input power resources are first converted into DC, the DC outputs are put on a parallel on a DC bus bar and then finally converted into AC by using a pure sine wave invertor. The design focuses on an intelligent system where the input resources are used in an optimized manner to give power to a variable load. It can switch or use the required source automatically. With this integration the Wapda electricity consumption is optimized to reduce the overall cost.

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Machine Vision based Solution for Garment Inspection

Group Members Anam Shakil [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-139]

Hamza Aslam [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-045] Muhammad Aneeq Abid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-062]

Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz Co Advisor: Dr. M. Murtaza Khan.

Project Abstract Present day industries have the constant burden of keeping up with the ever increasing demographic. Hence production time must be reduced to output a much greater number than it has in the past. This requires not only a faster production rate, but also a faster inspection mechanism. A great problem still faced by many manufacturers is that the garment is prone to numerous kinds of defects such as smudges, discoloration and holes during the manufacturing process. Garment manufacturing lines employ manual error/defect checking at the end of production line which is slow and inefficient. The aim of this project was to design and implement an automated system that was able to detect all types of imperfections on a garment’s surface and also automatically sort out the defective pieces for subsequent isolation. This was achieved by implementing a mechanical assembly that takes a garment’s image from both sides and simultaneously processes all the images employing various image processing techniques to detect the imperfections on the surfaces. Based on the findings, it is decided whether the garment is fit for shipment and the defective garments are separated automatically. The whole process is completely automated and does not require human supervision. The desired accuracy level for inspection was achieved through the use of effectual image processing algorithms.

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Machine Vision based Solution for Garment Inspection Group Members

Anam Shakil [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-139] Hamza Aslam [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-045]

Muhammad Aneeq Abid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-062]

Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz Co Advisor: Dr. M. Murtaza Khan. Project Abstract Present day industries have the constant burden of keeping up with the ever increasing demographic. Hence production time must be reduced to output a much greater number than it has in the past. This requires not only a faster production rate, but also a faster inspection mechanism. A great problem still faced by many manufacturers is that the garment is prone to numerous kinds of defects such as smudges, discoloration and holes during the manufacturing process. Garment manufacturing lines employ manual error/defect checking at the end of production line which is slow and inefficient. The aim of this project was to design and implement an automated system that was able to detect all types of imperfections on a garment’s surface and also automatically sort out the defective pieces for subsequent isolation. This was achieved by implementing a mechanical assembly that takes a garment’s image from both sides and simultaneously processes all the images employing various image processing techniques to detect the imperfections on the surfaces. Based on the findings, it is decided whether the garment is fit for shipment and the defective garments are separated automatically. The whole process is completely automated and does not require human supervision. The desired accuracy level for inspection was achieved through the use of effectual image processing algorithms.

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Wearable Gear for monitoring physical activity

Group Members Muhammed Zaka Ali[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-091]

Advisor: Mr. Nasir Mehmood Co Advisor: Dr. Awais Kamboh. Project Abstract Project aims at developing a wearable prototype gear to track a person's location and to monitor physical activity. This project helps parents to know the current location of their child through a web-server. The monitoring capability different activities also helps to take a history record and helps in motivating of healthy physical activity. The prototype developed uses GPS module for user location.GPS takes coordinates from satellite. to monitor physical activity tree-axial accelerometer principle is used. since every physical activity involves the movement of arm so device is attached to arm acceleration values from three axis changes ACCORDING TO ARM movement pattern and speed. From these acceleration values algorithms are developed which can distinguish between different activities. location info and activity info than send to web-server using GSM module. web-server record that data and show it on the website in user friendly manner. for sharing location info Google map is used. website also show amount of every activity amount.

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Wearable Gear for monitoring physical activity

Group Members Muhammed Zaka Ali[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-091]

Advisor: Mr. Nasir Mehmood Co Advisor: Dr. Awais Kamboh. Project Abstract Project aims at developing a wearable prototype gear to track a person's location and to monitor physical activity. This project helps parents to know the current location of their child through a web-server. The monitoring capability different activities also helps to take a history record and helps in motivating of healthy physical activity. The prototype developed uses GPS module for user location.GPS takes coordinates from satellite. to monitor physical activity tree-axial accelerometer principle is used. since every physical activity involves the movement of arm so device is attached to arm acceleration values from three axis changes ACCORDING TO ARM movement pattern and speed. From these acceleration values algorithms are developed which can distinguish between different activities. location info and activity info than send to web-server using GSM module. web-server record that data and show it on the website in user friendly manner. for sharing location info Google map is used. website also show amount of every activity amount.

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Hand Gesture Recognition Sign Language using Machine Learning Group Members

Fatima Asif Butt [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-143] Maleeha Iesar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-153]

Advisor: Dr Ahmad Salman Co Advisor: Dr Khawar Khurshid.

Project Abstract A sign language (also signed language or simply signing) is a language which uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning, as opposed to acoustically conveyed sound patterns. This can involve simultaneously combining hand shapes, orientation and movement of the hands to fluidly express a speaker's thoughts. The aim of this project is to bridge the gap between normal and impaired people by converting the sign language (hand gestures) to text for the ease of communication. The work will mainly focus on American Sign Language. The webcam takes input gesture from cell phone. This gesture is fed to the trained network which compares the feature of input gesture with the trained samples and generates an output. The recognized gesture will be displayed as text. The text will be converted to speech. Only a limited range of gestures will be handled by the system. The RGB color model is used to extract the hand from the background. Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG) is used in image processing for the purpose of object detection. It counts occurrences of gradient orientation in localized portions of an image. The final step in object recognition using Histogram of Oriented Gradient descriptors is to feed the descriptors into some recognition system based on supervised learning. The One against One SVM (Support Vector Machine) technique is used for this purpose. Once trained on images containing some particular object, the SVM classifier can make the decision.

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Hand Gesture Recognition Sign Language using Machine Learning Group Members

Fatima Asif Butt [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-143] Maleeha Iesar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-153]

Advisor: Dr Ahmad Salman Co Advisor: Dr Khawar Khurshid.

Project Abstract A sign language (also signed language or simply signing) is a language which uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning, as opposed to acoustically conveyed sound patterns. This can involve simultaneously combining hand shapes, orientation and movement of the hands to fluidly express a speaker's thoughts. The aim of this project is to bridge the gap between normal and impaired people by converting the sign language (hand gestures) to text for the ease of communication. The work will mainly focus on American Sign Language. The webcam takes input gesture from cell phone. This gesture is fed to the trained network which compares the feature of input gesture with the trained samples and generates an output. The recognized gesture will be displayed as text. The text will be converted to speech. Only a limited range of gestures will be handled by the system. The RGB color model is used to extract the hand from the background. Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG) is used in image processing for the purpose of object detection. It counts occurrences of gradient orientation in localized portions of an image. The final step in object recognition using Histogram of Oriented Gradient descriptors is to feed the descriptors into some recognition system based on supervised learning. The One against One SVM (Support Vector Machine) technique is used for this purpose. Once trained on images containing some particular object, the SVM classifier can make the decision.

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RSSI-based localization for Wireless Sensor Networks

Group Members Fahd Zia [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-034]

Sayed Muhammad Ali Zaidi [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-105] Syed Taqi Abbas [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-119]

Advisor: Dr. Awais M. Kamboh Co Advisor: Dr.Rehan Hafiz

Ms. Maira Islam Project Abstract Localization in wireless sensor network is the concept of determining the object’s position in an area. Today GPS technology is used to determine the position of an object but this technology is not sufficient. It has many Problems like it cannot be used in indoor environment because it need a clear line of sight with the sky and also for outdoors it is not accurate up to 2 to 3m of radius, also it is highly costly, and not power efficient, with low data rate . So we are devising a solution that can work in both indoor and outdoor environment it does not need any clear line of sight also it is highly power efficient and low cost as compared to GPS technology . The accuracy we have achieved up to now is less than 3m. It can be used in wide applications like in sports industry to track the fast movements of players, it can be used in Shopping Malls to track the children and valuable luggage. It can be used to track the Packages in the supply chain.

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RSSI-based localization for Wireless Sensor Networks Group Members

Fahd Zia [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-034] Sayed Muhammad Ali Zaidi [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-105]

Syed Taqi Abbas [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-119]

Advisor: Dr. Awais M. Kamboh Co Advisor: Dr.Rehan Hafiz Ms. Maira Islam

Project Abstract Localization in wireless sensor network is the concept of determining the object’s position in an area. Today GPS technology is used to determine the position of an object but this technology is not sufficient. It has many Problems like it cannot be used in indoor environment because it need a clear line of sight with the sky and also for outdoors it is not accurate up to 2 to 3m of radius, also it is highly costly, and not power efficient, with low data rate . So we are devising a solution that can work in both indoor and outdoor environment it does not need any clear line of sight also it is highly power efficient and low cost as compared to GPS technology . The accuracy we have achieved up to now is less than 3m. It can be used in wide applications like in sports industry to track the fast movements of players, it can be used in Shopping Malls to track the children and valuable luggage. It can be used to track the Packages in the supply chain.

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Forest Fire detection using Wireless sensor networks

Group Members Daniyal Yasin[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-030]

Advisor: Dr. Shahzad Younis Co Advisor: Dr. Kashif Saghar Project Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks are an approach for monitoring the environment. They are used in numerous critical environments to ensure correct operation. Data is routed to the destination using ad hoc routing protocols. Due to their use in critical applications, the protocols have to be thoroughly tested. In this project we present the comparison of two protocols using simulation and formal verification. The SPIN model checker was used for formal verification and the TinyOS platform was used for simulation. Simulation was done with three types of distribution for power, kai square distribution, Gaussian distribution and uniform distribution. Formal verification ascertains the existence of desired properties in all possible scenarios facing the formal model. After the research it was concluded that the Gossip routing protocol is more susceptible to deadlocks than the Rumor routing protocol. But the Gossip routing protocol is more energy efficient compared to the Gossip protocol. The deadlock property and the energy efficiency property were tested using formal verification for both protocols. It was found that if the power is uniformly distributed, it results in greatest throughput.

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Forest Fire detection using Wireless sensor networks Group Members

Daniyal Yasin[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-030] Advisor: Dr. Shahzad Younis Co Advisor: Dr. Kashif Saghar

Project Abstract Wireless Sensor Networks are an approach for monitoring the environment. They are used in numerous critical environments to ensure correct operation. Data is routed to the destination using ad hoc routing protocols. Due to their use in critical applications, the protocols have to be thoroughly tested. In this project we present the comparison of two protocols using simulation and formal verification. The SPIN model checker was used for formal verification and the TinyOS platform was used for simulation. Simulation was done with three types of distribution for power, kai square distribution, Gaussian distribution and uniform distribution. Formal verification ascertains the existence of desired properties in all possible scenarios facing the formal model. After the research it was concluded that the Gossip routing protocol is more susceptible to deadlocks than the Rumor routing protocol. But the Gossip routing protocol is more energy efficient compared to the Gossip protocol. The deadlock property and the energy efficiency property were tested using formal verification for both protocols. It was found that if the power is uniformly distributed, it results in greatest throughput.

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RRT* for 3-Dimensional spaces

Group Members Asad Ali Awan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-024]

Muhammad Sarmad Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-076]

Advisor: Dr. Yasar Ayaz Co Advisor: Dr. Osman Hassan Project Abstract Rapidly Exploring Random Trees (RRT) is an efficient sampling based, motion planning algorithm. The tree is constructed incrementally by randomly selecting samples from the space and paths are found by connecting the samples. RRT is one of the most efficient algorithms for motion planning, but its disadvantage is that the paths it plans are not optimal. Recently, a new optimal version of RRT, named RRT*, has been presented. However, most of the work done in RRT* is for 2D spaces only. Our aim is to extend it for 3D spaces, which presents new challenges of its own e.g. higher degrees of freedom, complex samples etc. Motion planning is a domain which involves finding and moving the robot, on a collision-free path between a start configuration and a goal configuration. We have done motion planning of a six-legged robot in a simulated environment using V-REP, a robotics simulator. The steps involved are finding a path between a start and a goal configuration and following that path while ensuring stability of the robot. It is done by ensuring that the body of the robot and the legs do not collide with the surface while moving.

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RRT* for 3-Dimensional spaces Group Members

Asad Ali Awan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-024] Muhammad Sarmad Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-076]

Advisor: Dr. Yasar Ayaz Co Advisor: Dr. Osman Hassan

Project Abstract Rapidly Exploring Random Trees (RRT) is an efficient sampling based, motion planning algorithm. The tree is constructed incrementally by randomly selecting samples from the space and paths are found by connecting the samples. RRT is one of the most efficient algorithms for motion planning, but its disadvantage is that the paths it plans are not optimal. Recently, a new optimal version of RRT, named RRT*, has been presented. However, most of the work done in RRT* is for 2D spaces only. Our aim is to extend it for 3D spaces, which presents new challenges of its own e.g. higher degrees of freedom, complex samples etc. Motion planning is a domain which involves finding and moving the robot, on a collision-free path between a start configuration and a goal configuration. We have done motion planning of a six-legged robot in a simulated environment using V-REP, a robotics simulator. The steps involved are finding a path between a start and a goal configuration and following that path while ensuring stability of the robot. It is done by ensuring that the body of the robot and the legs do not collide with the surface while moving.

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Neuromarketing - Multimodal EEG and Gaze Analysis Group Members

Abuzar Faris [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-009] Fahad Amir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-032]

Mofassir Ul Islam Arif[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-057] Advisor: Dr. Amir Ali Khan Co Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Murtaza Khan

Dr. Anis Ur Rehman Project Abstract Neuromarketing is an emerging concept in the field of marketing research that studies users' sensorimotor, cognitive and affective response to marketing stimuli. The technologies already in use include functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to observe changes in activity in various parts of the brain, electroencephalography (EEG) to measure activity in specific regional spectra of the brain response and biometrics to detect variations in the consumer's physiological state. These techniques enable neuropioneers along with large-scale goal oriented business companies to tap into the pleasure centers of the consumers. Neuromarketing has immense importance in the advertisement industry, as marketers can distinctly identify the predominant features of their products, which could induce maximum viewership. Our project aims to employ the multimodal electroencephalography (EEG) technique to monitor instinctual emotions such as anger, excitement and sorrow through fluctuations of the neural activity. In order to avoid the shortcomings such as the complexity involved in acquiring electrical impulses from the brain, the gaze analysis technique would also be incorporated. Gaze analysis provides a deeper insight in understanding the consumer response by keeping track of eye movements. The synergy between both these techniques would yield a great opportunity to achieve a highly efficient analysis of the thought processing capabilities of the human brain, deciphering the complexity involved in it and exploring the triggering factors that could influence and alter the consumers' decision making process.

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Neuromarketing - Multimodal EEG and Gaze Analysis Group Members

Abuzar Faris [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-009] Fahad Amir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-032]

Mofassir Ul Islam Arif[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-057] Advisor: Dr. Amir Ali Khan Co Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Murtaza Khan

Dr. Anis Ur Rehman Project Abstract Neuromarketing is an emerging concept in the field of marketing research that studies users' sensorimotor, cognitive and affective response to marketing stimuli. The technologies already in use include functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to observe changes in activity in various parts of the brain, electroencephalography (EEG) to measure activity in specific regional spectra of the brain response and biometrics to detect variations in the consumer's physiological state. These techniques enable neuropioneers along with large-scale goal oriented business companies to tap into the pleasure centers of the consumers. Neuromarketing has immense importance in the advertisement industry, as marketers can distinctly identify the predominant features of their products, which could induce maximum viewership.Our project aims to employ the multimodal electroencephalography (EEG) technique to monitor instinctual emotions such as anger, excitement and sorrow through fluctuations of the neural activity. In order to avoid the shortcomings such as the complexity involved in acquiring electrical impulses from the brain, the gaze analysis technique would also be incorporated. Gaze analysis provides a deeper insight in understanding the consumer response by keeping track of eye movements. The synergy between both these techniques would yield a great opportunity to achieve a highly efficient analysis of the thought processing capabilities of the human brain, deciphering the complexity involved in it and exploring the triggering factors that could influence and alter the consumers' decision making process.

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RFID based Dossier localization system Group Members

Fatima khalid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-144] Rabia Saeed [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-158]

Satayish-Binte-Anjum [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-159]

Advisor: Shahzad Younis Co Advisor: Hammad Cheema Project Abstract Searching employee dossiers, land-record dossiers, and warehouse items from un-organized heaps has been a long standing challenge. The conventional method of manual searching causes time wastage and is inherently inefficient, resulting in major losses to large organizations. Vistaro is a revolutionary end-to-end solution providing real-time localization of dossiers using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The solution has two major components; a passive RFID tag and a handheld RFID reader. The former is used to tag each dossier (or any required item) and stores a unique ID that corresponds to specific information of that dossier in a remote database. The handheld device houses the RFID reader which is wirelessly programmed to search for a specific dossier through a desktop application. The reader is then scanned across the area and notifies as soon as it finds the intended dossier. The testing of the Vistaro system reveals that searching time of a typical dossier setup can be reduced from 15 mins to 1 mins. Furthermore, the read-rate and read distance is programmable based on application requirements. The device is supported by a user-friendly application capable of reading, writing, searching RFID tags wirelessly. Vistaro is the next generation searching aid that every organization needs…today.

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RFID based Dossier localization system Group Members

Fatima khalid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-144] Rabia Saeed [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-158]

Satayish-Binte-Anjum [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-159]

Advisor: Shahzad Younis Co Advisor: Hammad Cheema Project Abstract Searching employee dossiers, land-record dossiers, and warehouse items from un-organized heaps has been a long standing challenge. The conventional method of manual searching causes time wastage and is inherently inefficient, resulting in major losses to large organizations. Vistaro is a revolutionary end-to-end solution providing real-time localization of dossiers using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The solution has two major components; a passive RFID tag and a handheld RFID reader. The former is used to tag each dossier (or any required item) and stores a unique ID that corresponds to specific information of that dossier in a remote database. The handheld device houses the RFID reader which is wirelessly programmed to search for a specific dossier through a desktop application. The reader is then scanned across the area and notifies as soon as it finds the intended dossier. The testing of the Vistaro system reveals that searching time of a typical dossier setup can be reduced from 15 mins to 1 mins. Furthermore, the read-rate and read distance is programmable based on application requirements. The device is supported by a user-friendly application capable of reading, writing, searching RFID tags wirelessly. Vistaro is the next generation searching aid that every organization needs…today.

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A non-contact heart rate measurement system using video cameras

Group Members Syed Muhammad Imaduddin [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-116]

Yaseen Athar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-136] Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Murtaza Khan Co Advisor: Dr. Amir Ali Khan

Dr. Faisal Mahmood Kashif Project Abstract Video cameras have proved to be promising for non-invasive monitoring of human heart rate and other vital health indicators. Traditional methods for computing the heart rate via video streams utilize computationally expensive independent component analysis (ICA) applied on multiple color channels, which makes low-cost, real-time deployment difficult. We conducted a series of investigations to determine an optimal colorspace for heart rate estimation from video cameras by optically filtering the video using commonly available color filters in order to reduce the computational burden on the system. We found that the green color channel alone, when optically filtered appropriately, contains the maximum heart rate content. We subsequently propose an algorithm for heart rate estimation that uses an optical filter to extract the green channel and processes this single channel alone without requiring ICA. We tested our system's performance on 60 video recordings using ordinary web cameras and found that our heart rate estimates closely match those obtained from a contact-based pulse oximeter.

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A non-contact heart rate measurement system using video cameras

Group Members Syed Muhammad Imaduddin [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-116]

Yaseen Athar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-136] Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Murtaza Khan Co Advisor: Dr. Amir Ali Khan

Dr. Faisal Mahmood Kashif Project Abstract Video cameras have proved to be promising for non-invasive monitoring of human heart rate and other vital health indicators. Traditional methods for computing the heart rate via video streams utilize computationally expensive independent component analysis (ICA) applied on multiple color channels, which makes low-cost, real-time deployment difficult. We conducted a series of investigations to determine an optimal colorspace for heart rate estimation from video cameras by optically filtering the video using commonly available color filters in order to reduce the computational burden on the system. We found that the green color channel alone, when optically filtered appropriately, contains the maximum heart rate content. We subsequently propose an algorithm for heart rate estimation that uses an optical filter to extract the green channel and processes this single channel alone without requiring ICA. We tested our system's performance on 60 video recordings using ordinary web cameras and found that our heart rate estimates closely match those obtained from a contact-based pulse oximeter.

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Computer assisted diagnostic system for early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy

Group Members Saqib Zahid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-104]

Waqas Jahangir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-133]

Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. Ahmad Salman Project Abstract Our project is a system to process retinal images of Diabetic patients in order to assist in diagnose of Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is diabetic complication which affects retinal vasculature, leading to progressive retinal damage that can end in loss to vision and blindness. Diabetic Retinopathy affects up to 80 percent of all patients who have had diabetes for 10 years or more. Despite of the fact that about 7.1 million patients in Pakistan are diagnosed to have diabetes there is no automated system for diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy. In our system, retinal images are taken using a Pan Optic ophthalmoscope attached with smart phone. These images are then analyzed in computer using image processing techniques for detection of exudates. A mean accuracy of about 90% is achieved by the system in detection of exudates for images of online databases Messidor, E-Ophtha, HEI-MED, DIARETBD1 making it a robust and efficient system. This approach can be used for mass screening purposes because of its much lower cost that fundus camera.

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Computer assisted diagnostic system for early detection of Diabetic Retinopathy

Group Members Saqib Zahid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-104]

Waqas Jahangir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-133]

Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. Ahmad Salman Project Abstract Our project is a system to process retinal images of Diabetic patients in order to assist in diagnose of Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is diabetic complication which affects retinal vasculature, leading to progressive retinal damage that can end in loss to vision and blindness. Diabetic Retinopathy affects up to 80 percent of all patients who have had diabetes for 10 years or more. Despite of the fact that about 7.1 million patients in Pakistan are diagnosed to have diabetes there is no automated system for diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy. In our system, retinal images are taken using a Pan Optic ophthalmoscope attached with smart phone. These images are then analyzed in computer using image processing techniques for detection of exudates. A mean accuracy of about 90% is achieved by the system in detection of exudates for images of online databases Messidor, E-Ophtha, HEI-MED, DIARETBD1 making it a robust and efficient system. This approach can be used for mass screening purposes because of its much lower cost that fundus camera.

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Ultra-Sonic path finder for the Visually Impaired

Group Members Behzad Jawan Bakhsh [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-028]

Muhammad Ammad Siddique [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-061] Syed Muhammad Zain[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-117]

Advisor: Mr. Jameel Nawaz. Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz

Project Abstract “Ultrasonic Path Finder” is an electronic travel aid device developed for visually impaired people. According to the estimates from World Health Organization (WHO) Prevention of Blindness and Deafness Program, there are about 285 million visually impaired people worldwide. Visually impaired people persevere in walking, so “Ultrasonic Path Finder” eases their mobility with a collateral benefit of low cost, as most of them are poor. It uses the primitive stick used by visually impaired people to make it user friendly. Technological boom has not worked for the betterment of this portion of society. Our product uses relevant technology to increase their mobility. It helps them in avoiding hurdles and ditches, thus increasing their mobility.

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Ultra-Sonic path finder for the Visually Impaired

Group Members Behzad Jawan Bakhsh [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-028]

Muhammad Ammad Siddique [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-061] Syed Muhammad Zain[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-117]

Advisor: Mr. Jameel Nawaz. Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz

Project Abstract “Ultrasonic Path Finder” is an electronic travel aid device developed for visually impaired people. According to the estimates from World Health Organization (WHO) Prevention of Blindness and Deafness Program, there are about 285 million visually impaired people worldwide. Visually impaired people persevere in walking, so “Ultrasonic Path Finder” eases their mobility with a collateral benefit of low cost, as most of them are poor. It uses the primitive stick used by visually impaired people to make it user friendly. Technological boom has not worked for the betterment of this portion of society. Our product uses relevant technology to increase their mobility. It helps them in avoiding hurdles and ditches, thus increasing their mobility.

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3D profile digitizer Group Members

Abdul Rehman Anwer [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-004] Fahad Mubeen [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-033]

Rizwan Ahmad Bhatti[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-100] Sohaib Ishtiaq Malik[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-111]

Advisor: Dr. Rehan Co Advisor: Dr. Khawar

Dr Hammad Cheema. Project Abstract Quality Control is one of the most important stages of a manufacturing process in which the manufactured goods are typically compared to a reference for matching its dimensions, texture, color and other features. Traditional quality inspection techniques involve use of a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).This requires contact with the object under inspection and therefore is unsuitable for delicate, complex and freeform shaped objects. Moreover techniques involving CMM are slow (frequency is few hundred Hz) and may modify or damage the object being tested. These techniques also do not provide information about color and texture of the object which may be an important aspect in quality control. We have developed a quality inspection tool which is much faster (frequency greater than 1 kHz) and contactless. Using 3D laser scanning, laser triangulation and image processing a Color mapped 3D model of an object can be created. Accompanied with it is a cross platform application with an intuitive GUI, which will enable 3D model extraction, with accuracy approaching 99%, for fast computerized analysis without harming the object. 3D laser scanning can also be used for, but not limited to, production of custom braces, prosthetics, game development and conservation of historical artifacts.

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3D profile digitizer Group Members

Abdul Rehman Anwer [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-004] Fahad Mubeen [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-033]

Rizwan Ahmad Bhatti[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-100] Sohaib Ishtiaq Malik[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-111]

Advisor: Dr. Rehan Co Advisor: Dr. Khawar

Dr Hammad Cheema. Project Abstract Quality Control is one of the most important stages of a manufacturing process in which the manufactured goods are typically compared to a reference for matching its dimensions, texture, color and other features. Traditional quality inspection techniques involve use of a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).This requires contact with the object under inspection and therefore is unsuitable for delicate, complex and freeform shaped objects. Moreover techniques involving CMM are slow (frequency is few hundred Hz) and may modify or damage the object being tested. These techniques also do not provide information about color and texture of the object which may be an important aspect in quality control. We have developed a quality inspection tool which is much faster (frequency greater than 1 kHz) and contactless. Using 3D laser scanning, laser triangulation and image processing a Color mapped 3D model of an object can be created. Accompanied with it is a cross platform application with an intuitive GUI, which will enable 3D model extraction, with accuracy approaching 99%, for fast computerized analysis without harming the object. 3D laser scanning can also be used for, but not limited to, production of custom braces, prosthetics, game development and conservation of historical artifacts.

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Automatic Cooking Machine "Haandi-matic"

Group Members Danyal Tayyub [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-031]

Hafiz Muhammad Ali Asif [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-042] Muhammad Bilal Younas[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-065]

Advisor: Mr. Nasir Mehmood Co Advisor: Dr. Hammad M. Cheema

Project Abstract In today's fast life, there are millions of households in the subcontinent who, on average, spend 3 hours a day cooking meals. The proposed product, Hāndimatic, enables complete automation of the cooking process, thus saving time of millions while maintaining the same traditional cooking process and taste. This is achieved by controlling the quantity and timing of ingredients, temperature, pressure and stirring. Besides being user friendly, it can also be controlled wirelessly through a smart phone over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth so the user can initiate the cooking process even from outside the home. A list of pre-programmed sub-continental dishes is available in Hāndimatic. On selection of a particular dish, step-by-stem instructions are displayed on the LCD or the smartphone prompting the user to place specific food material (i.e. meat, vegetables) in the assigned compartments. The quantities of other ingredients, i.e. water, oil, salt, pepper and other powders are managed by the machine itself. Once the food is ready, a notification is sent to the user on the smartphone as well as displayed on the LCD. Hāndimatic is also the ideal solution for students or working individuals living away from home who can now enjoy the taste of home like food with just a few clicks on their phones.

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Automatic Cooking Machine "Haandi-matic"

Group Members Danyal Tayyub [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-031]

Hafiz Muhammad Ali Asif [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-042] Muhammad Bilal Younas[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-065]

Advisor: Mr. Nasir Mehmood Co Advisor: Dr. Hammad M. Cheema

Project Abstract In today's fast life, there are millions of households in the subcontinent who, on average, spend 3 hours a day cooking meals. The proposed product, Hāndimatic, enables complete automation of the cooking process, thus saving time of millions while maintaining the same traditional cooking process and taste. This is achieved by controlling the quantity and timing of ingredients, temperature, pressure and stirring. Besides being user friendly, it can also be controlled wirelessly through a smart phone over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth so the user can initiate the cooking process even from outside the home. A list of pre-programmed sub-continental dishes is available in Hāndimatic. On selection of a particular dish, step-by-stem instructions are displayed on the LCD or the smartphone prompting the user to place specific food material (i.e. meat, vegetables) in the assigned compartments. The quantities of other ingredients, i.e. water, oil, salt, pepper and other powders are managed by the machine itself. Once the food is ready, a notification is sent to the user on the smartphone as well as displayed on the LCD. Hāndimatic is also the ideal solution for students or working individuals living away from home who can now enjoy the taste of home like food with just a few clicks on their phones.

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Non-Invasive Glucometer

Group Members Hadiya Jabeen [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-146]

Kashmala Tahseen [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-149] Wajeeha Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-165]

Advisor: Awais M. Kamboh Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz Project Abstract According to International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 387 million people suffer from diabetes across the globe and 2014 figures reveal 6.9 million cases being reported in Pakistan alone. Diabetes is a menace but the pain and risks associated with it worsen the ordeal. The fear of prick and pain along with the risk of infections cannot put people off testing their blood glucose level for it is a matter of life and death. Chronic patients resorting to insulin injections need to know the exact dosage required by their body for a slight miscalculation may prove to be fatal. GlucoSmart aims at solving the pressing need of the society by replacing the invasive glucometers, used by patients at their homes, with pain-free non-invasive glucose-measuring devices. The project investigated the effects of glucose on various wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum so as to exploit their relationship in developing a product that measures blood glucose level non-invasively. Using Ultrasonic Spectroscopy and the Transmittance Spectroscopy at four different wavelengths namely Near Infrared (NIR), Infrared (IR), Red and Green,we’ve developed a device that predicts the blood glucose level non-invasively and above all conveniently, making the fear of prick and pain a talk of the past.

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Non-Invasive Glucometer

Group Members Hadiya Jabeen [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-146]

Kashmala Tahseen [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-149] Wajeeha Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-165]

Advisor: Awais M. Kamboh Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz Project Abstract According to International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 387 million people suffer from diabetes across the globe and 2014 figures reveal 6.9 million cases being reported in Pakistan alone. Diabetes is a menace but the pain and risks associated with it worsen the ordeal. The fear of prick and pain along with the risk of infections cannot put people off testing their blood glucose level for it is a matter of life and death. Chronic patients resorting to insulin injections need to know the exact dosage required by their body for a slight miscalculation may prove to be fatal. GlucoSmart aims at solving the pressing need of the society by replacing the invasive glucometers, used by patients at their homes, with pain-free non-invasive glucose-measuring devices. The project investigated the effects of glucose on various wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum so as to exploit their relationship in developing a product that measures blood glucose level non-invasively. Using Ultrasonic Spectroscopy and the Transmittance Spectroscopy at four different wavelengths namely Near Infrared (NIR), Infrared (IR), Red and Green,we’ve developed a device that predicts the blood glucose level non-invasively and above all conveniently, making the fear of prick and pain a talk of the past.

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Fabric defect detection system

Group Members Fraz Ahmad Farrukh [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-038]

Sadia Khaf[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-168] Advisor: Ahmad Salman Co Advisor: Khawar Khursheed

Project Abstract Fabric defect detection system project comes under the domain of Digital Image Processing. This project consists of an image acquisition module, an image processing module and a resulting fault notification system. This system acquires digital images of plain/textured fabric that is being packed into rolls from conveyer belt. Conveyer belt stops for a few seconds, image is taken in that pause and processed to check if there are errors like knots or broken threads etc. If the result of image processing shows no presence of any defects, the fabric is passed to rolls but if there are faults, it is cut from there and defect free fabric is passed to be rolled on new packs. The system also notifies if a fabric roll goes incomplete due to presence of defects in fabric. Gabor Wavelets are used for detection of fabric defects. They are selected for texture recognition due to their similarity with visual cortex cells in some mammals. First an appropriate type of filter is selected out of a filter bank for a particular type of texture and then it is applied to all the frames to check presence of defects. Time and cost of production is thus reduced by early warning system for defects.

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Fabric defect detection system

Group Members Fraz Ahmad Farrukh [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-038]

Sadia Khaf[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-168] Advisor: Ahmad Salman Co Advisor: Khawar Khursheed

Project Abstract Fabric defect detection system project comes under the domain of Digital Image Processing. This project consists of an image acquisition module, an image processing module and a resulting fault notification system. This system acquires digital images of plain/textured fabric that is being packed into rolls from conveyer belt. Conveyer belt stops for a few seconds, image is taken in that pause and processed to check if there are errors like knots or broken threads etc. If the result of image processing shows no presence of any defects, the fabric is passed to rolls but if there are faults, it is cut from there and defect free fabric is passed to be rolled on new packs. The system also notifies if a fabric roll goes incomplete due to presence of defects in fabric. Gabor Wavelets are used for detection of fabric defects. They are selected for texture recognition due to their similarity with visual cortex cells in some mammals. First an appropriate type of filter is selected out of a filter bank for a particular type of texture and then it is applied to all the frames to check presence of defects. Time and cost of production is thus reduced by early warning system for defects.

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FPGA based video warper

Group Members Sumesh Kumar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-112]

Advisor: Dr. Rehan Co Advisor: Dr Murtaza Khan Project Abstract Projectors now a days are extensively used for display in presentations, public spaces such as lobbies, retail, corporate areas, and places other than purpose-designed viewing venues. The display area of these projectors is usually large and the management of the ambient light becomes problematic. To compensate for the ambient light challenges extensive effort is being made in increasing the lumens. While this being a good solution, it has a major drawback. The cost curve on single-unit projectors is approximately quadratic as one increases the lumens linearly. This project aims to multiply the lumens of the display using the projector stacking technique. Projector stacking involves placing up to four projectors across for instance, an auditorium, so that brightness can be multiplied while achieving a significant reduction in the cost. While there are a few software solutions available for projector stacking, this project aims at designing a dedicate hardware using a field programmable gate array (FPGA) for the said problem. The design process utilizes the technique of affine homography to align the images from two different projectors by acquiring manual input through a comfortable user interface.

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FPGA based video warper

Group Members Sumesh Kumar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-112]

Advisor: Dr. Rehan Co Advisor: Dr Murtaza Khan Project Abstract Projectors now a days are extensively used for display in presentations, public spaces such as lobbies, retail, corporate areas, and places other than purpose-designed viewing venues. The display area of these projectors is usually large and the management of the ambient light becomes problematic. To compensate for the ambient light challenges extensive effort is being made in increasing the lumens. While this being a good solution, it has a major drawback. The cost curve on single-unit projectors is approximately quadratic as one increases the lumens linearly. This project aims to multiply the lumens of the display using the projector stacking technique. Projector stacking involves placing up to four projectors across for instance, an auditorium, so that brightness can be multiplied while achieving a significant reduction in the cost. While there are a few software solutions available for projector stacking, this project aims at designing a dedicate hardware using a field programmable gate array (FPGA) for the said problem. The design process utilizes the technique of affine homography to align the images from two different projectors by acquiring manual input through a comfortable user interface.

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GPRS based Automated Irrigation Control System

Group Members Irfanullah Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-052]

Muhammad Momin [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-073] Syed Usama Aziz [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-120]

Taymoor Ilyas[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-123] Advisor: Dr. Shehzad Younus Co Advisor: Dr. Hammad Mehmood Cheema

Project Abstract Irrigature is a Wireless Automated Irrigation Control System. The agriculture sector in Pakistan is facing a lot of problems like water wastage, inefficient and time consuming ways of irrigation, more labour requirement etc. The old methods of irrigation waste almost 50 to 60% of water. A major percent of the labour force, approximately 45%, is associated with agriculture sector. The foremost objective of Irrigature is to solve these problems in the agriculture sector. It will mainly help in saving water (almost 33%) due to cemented watercourses and easy control over irrigation, reducing labour because the system is automated and making irrigation time-efficient. We have automated the surface irrigation system because 94% of irrigation in Pakistan is done through this system. Other methods require energy, expensive hydraulic pressure techniques and pipe systems like sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation. Surface irrigation system like Irrigature can be deployed at the farm level with minimal capital investment and is less affected by climatic and water quality characteristics. The essential structural elements are located at the edges of the fields in this system, which facilitates operation and maintenance activities for Irrigature. Our product consists of both the hardware and the software modules. Hardware includes the water gate mechanical structure, gateways and sensor stations. Similarly the software part consists of the web application (application server) and the communication server. The user can install the hardware on his fields and can then monitor the irrigation through the web application.

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GPRS based Automated Irrigation Control System

Group Members Irfanullah Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-052]

Muhammad Momin [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-073] Syed Usama Aziz [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-120]

Taymoor Ilyas[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-123] Advisor: Dr. Shehzad Younus Co Advisor: Dr. Hammad Mehmood Cheema

Project Abstract Irrigature is a Wireless Automated Irrigation Control System. The agriculture sector in Pakistan is facing a lot of problems like water wastage, inefficient and time consuming ways of irrigation, more labour requirement etc. The old methods of irrigation waste almost 50 to 60% of water. A major percent of the labour force, approximately 45%, is associated with agriculture sector. The foremost objective of Irrigature is to solve these problems in the agriculture sector. It will mainly help in saving water (almost 33%) due to cemented watercourses and easy control over irrigation, reducing labour because the system is automated and making irrigation time-efficient. We have automated the surface irrigation system because 94% of irrigation in Pakistan is done through this system. Other methods require energy, expensive hydraulic pressure techniques and pipe systems like sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation. Surface irrigation system like Irrigature can be deployed at the farm level with minimal capital investment and is less affected by climatic and water quality characteristics. The essential structural elements are located at the edges of the fields in this system, which facilitates operation and maintenance activities for Irrigature. Our product consists of both the hardware and the software modules. Hardware includes the water gate mechanical structure, gateways and sensor stations. Similarly the software part consists of the web application (application server) and the communication server. The user can install the hardware on his fields and can then monitor the irrigation through the web application.

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Design of Accident Detection and Alert System for Motor Cycles

Group Members

Gohar Liaqat[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-040] Sunil[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-113]

Advisor: Muhammad Jameel Nawaz Malik Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hasan Project Abstract Everyday many people face road accidents and suffer from minor to fatal injuries. According to WHO, road accidents that still are one of the ten leading causes of the death in the world; would rank up to the fifth major cause by next decade. Our project is an endeavor to counterpart this alarming situation by improving the post-crash response. Our gadget detects accident of motor bikes by measuring the impact with the help of data values of an accelerometer and an apt algorithm. GPS is used to send the co-ordinates of the location via SMS with the help of GSM. The SMS service is used to inform the family and rescuing services. An Android application is used to detect the location of accident spot on Google Maps using the co-ordinates received in SMS. The application has another feature that allows user to track the location of bike anytime apart from the accident case. The results obtained for accidents detection are nearly 75% accurate and location is detected with only an inaccuracy of 6m. The notification about the accident and location is received within no time for immediate medical assistance, instead of having casualties and complications because of being untimely reported.

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Design of Accident Detection and Alert System for Motor Cycles

Group Members

Gohar Liaqat[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-040] Sunil[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-113]

Advisor: Muhammad Jameel Nawaz Malik Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hasan Project Abstract Everyday many people face road accidents and suffer from minor to fatal injuries. According to WHO, road accidents that still are one of the ten leading causes of the death in the world; would rank up to the fifth major cause by next decade. Our project is an endeavor to counterpart this alarming situation by improving the post-crash response. Our gadget detects accident of motor bikes by measuring the impact with the help of data values of an accelerometer and an apt algorithm. GPS is used to send the co-ordinates of the location via SMS with the help of GSM. The SMS service is used to inform the family and rescuing services. An Android application is used to detect the location of accident spot on Google Maps using the co-ordinates received in SMS. The application has another feature that allows user to track the location of bike anytime apart from the accident case. The results obtained for accidents detection are nearly 75% accurate and location is detected with only an inaccuracy of 6m. The notification about the accident and location is received within no time for immediate medical assistance, instead of having casualties and complications because of being untimely reported.

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Retinal Recognition based Biometric System

Group Members Hassan Shahbaz Khan[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-050]

Muhammad Bilal[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-064] Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. Ahmed Salman

Project Abstract Security has always been a concern to human beings. With the advent of science people started to rely on scientific systems for their securities. Lock & key were developed, but keys can be lost, stolen and locks can be broken down. Cards were made by they can be lost and copied. In order to overcome such issues biometric based systems were introduced e.g. Finger print, palm print. Issue with these existing systems is that they are more prone to errors and can be forged. Hence the need was to develop such a system that is less error prone and cannot be forged. Retinal based biometric system meets these criteria perfectly. Human retina is a thin tissue at the posterior end of the eye. The pattern of blood vessels in human retina is so complex and different that no two humans share the same pattern. This distinctive pattern can be made the basis of an authentication system. The human retina stays the same even in case of most of the eye related injuries/problems. Acquiring the retinal image, processing it to obtain the distinctive features and storing them for comparison can form a security system that is better than all systems out there.

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Retinal Recognition based Biometric System

Group Members Hassan Shahbaz Khan[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-050]

Muhammad Bilal[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-064] Advisor: Dr. Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. Ahmed Salman

Project Abstract Security has always been a concern to human beings. With the advent of science people started to rely on scientific systems for their securities. Lock & key were developed, but keys can be lost, stolen and locks can be broken down. Cards were made by they can be lost and copied. In order to overcome such issues biometric based systems were introduced e.g. Finger print, palm print. Issue with these existing systems is that they are more prone to errors and can be forged. Hence the need was to develop such a system that is less error prone and cannot be forged. Retinal based biometric system meets these criteria perfectly. Human retina is a thin tissue at the posterior end of the eye. The pattern of blood vessels in human retina is so complex and different that no two humans share the same pattern. This distinctive pattern can be made the basis of an authentication system. The human retina stays the same even in case of most of the eye related injuries/problems. Acquiring the retinal image, processing it to obtain the distinctive features and storing them for comparison can form a security system that is better than all systems out there.

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Wearable Asthma Control And Monitoring (WEACAM)

Group Members Abdullah Khalil[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-007]

Muhammad Raza Khalid[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-074] Saadullah Amin[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-103]

Advisor: Dr Amir Ali Khan Co Advisor: Dr Awais Kamboah Project Abstract Asthma is a chronic disease influencing a wide range of population. Even though the disease is incurable, effective control and management, through timely intervention, may help improve the quality of patients’ life. We came up with a novel solution; first of its kind in the country. It is based on the information from wheeze detection in respiratory sounds and breath analysis for detection of Fraction Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) levels. The fusion of these personal bio-markers allows early identification of the imminent asthma attack. Moreover, the proposed wearable device also incorporates air quality monitoring sensors for detecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and some harmful gases in the surrounding environment. These parameters warn the asthmatic patient to avoid surroundings that can trigger an attack. The associated processing is implemented online and the overall system has been devised in the form of a wearable belt for continuous monitoring. The proposed low-cost wearable device adds a new dimension to continuous health monitoring of the asthmatic patients. The possibility of recording the associated profiles also renders offline analysis for studying the long-term health trends of the patient.

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Wearable Asthma Control And Monitoring (WEACAM)

Group Members Abdullah Khalil[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-007]

Muhammad Raza Khalid[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-074] Saadullah Amin[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-103]

Advisor: Dr Amir Ali Khan Co Advisor: Dr Awais Kamboah Project Abstract Asthma is a chronic disease influencing a wide range of population. Even though the disease is incurable, effective control and management, through timely intervention, may help improve the quality of patients’ life. We came up with a novel solution; first of its kind in the country. It is based on the information from wheeze detection in respiratory sounds and breath analysis for detection of Fraction Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) levels. The fusion of these personal bio-markers allows early identification of the imminent asthma attack. Moreover, the proposed wearable device also incorporates air quality monitoring sensors for detecting Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and some harmful gases in the surrounding environment. These parameters warn the asthmatic patient to avoid surroundings that can trigger an attack. The associated processing is implemented online and the overall system has been devised in the form of a wearable belt for continuous monitoring. The proposed low-cost wearable device adds a new dimension to continuous health monitoring of the asthmatic patients. The possibility of recording the associated profiles also renders offline analysis for studying the long-term health trends of the patient.

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Design and development of a Real Time Decentralized Water Distribution Network Monitoring System

Group Members Fasih-Ur-Rehman [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-036]

Muhammad Ahtesham Naeem [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-060] Muhammad Hammad Dar [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-069]

Advisor: Dr. Shahzad Younis Co Advisor: Dr. Imran Hashmi Project Abstract Providing non-contaminated water to the masses is one of the greatest challenges faced by third world countries. If there is any breakage in supply lines or water is getting polluted due to contact with soil, solid waste or sewerage water. Our aim was to develop such a system that monitors the whole water supply network and keeps sending statistics about the quality of water at particular points. So, we have developed a system of devices in which each device measures basic water quality parameters pH, turbidity and temperature. Each device has three sensors, a microcontroller and a Zigbee. Data from sensors is sent to microcontroller for computations and then sent to the gateway (Wi-Fi) through Zigbee RF communication. The gateway is connected to a database server on which all the data is stored. A web application is made to monitor these parameters. The data from database is displayed in tabular and graphical form on the website. The web application also gives alerts when some value is beyond the safe threshold. Website allows two-way communication so that we can get the data at any desired instant other than the regular preset timing.

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Design and development of a Real Time Decentralized Water Distribution Network Monitoring System

Group Members Fasih-Ur-Rehman [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-036]

Muhammad Ahtesham Naeem [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-060] Muhammad Hammad Dar [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-069]

Advisor: Dr. Shahzad Younis Co Advisor: Dr. Imran Hashmi Project Abstract Providing non-contaminated water to the masses is one of the greatest challenges faced by third world countries. If there is any breakage in supply lines or water is getting polluted due to contact with soil, solid waste or sewerage water. Our aim was to develop such a system that monitors the whole water supply network and keeps sending statistics about the quality of water at particular points. So, we have developed a system of devices in which each device measures basic water quality parameters pH, turbidity and temperature. Each device has three sensors, a microcontroller and a Zigbee. Data from sensors is sent to microcontroller for computations and then sent to the gateway (Wi-Fi) through Zigbee RF communication. The gateway is connected to a database server on which all the data is stored. A web application is made to monitor these parameters. The data from database is displayed in tabular and graphical form on the website. The web application also gives alerts when some value is beyond the safe threshold. Website allows two-way communication so that we can get the data at any desired instant other than the regular preset timing.

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GESTURE BASED SECURITY LOCK

Group Members Abdul Hannan Ahmed Sheikh [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-003]

Muhammad Waqas Haider [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-089] Usman Khan[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-129]

Advisor: Sir.Jameel nawaz malik Co Advisor: Dr.Ahmed Salman Project Abstract In this Project, we will be devising a security system that can be unlocked by means of a stored gesture pattern. We will be creating a box like assembly which will allow the user to place hand in it and draw a certain pattern. Then there will be a mechanism that will save the drawn pattern. After this the system will go in the locked state. At the time of unlocking that particular system, the user will have to draw the pattern again. If it matches with the saved pattern, the system will get unlocked otherwise, it will remain in the locked state. The whole idea is to provide a fully functional product to the user who can interface the system to any electronically controllable device. The user can himself create patterns, store them and open the device only by himself, giving him the freedom to lock and unlock the device without any kind of key required.

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GESTURE BASED SECURITY LOCK

Group Members Abdul Hannan Ahmed Sheikh [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-003]

Muhammad Waqas Haider [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-089] Usman Khan[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-129]

Advisor: Sir.Jameel nawaz malik Co Advisor: Dr.Ahmed Salman Project Abstract In this Project, we will be devising a security system that can be unlocked by means of a stored gesture pattern. We will be creating a box like assembly which will allow the user to place hand in it and draw a certain pattern. Then there will be a mechanism that will save the drawn pattern. After this the system will go in the locked state. At the time of unlocking that particular system, the user will have to draw the pattern again. If it matches with the saved pattern, the system will get unlocked otherwise, it will remain in the locked state. The whole idea is to provide a fully functional product to the user who can interface the system to any electronically controllable device. The user can himself create patterns, store them and open the device only by himself, giving him the freedom to lock and unlock the device without any kind of key required.

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Multi Agent Robotic System Design for TeamNUST in Robocup SPL

Group Members Abdul Rehman [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-003]

Maham Tanveer [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-151] Muhammad Talha Imran [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-081]

Shams Ul Azeem [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-107] Advisor: Dr. Yasar Ayaz Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz

Project Abstract RoboCup is amongst the most prestigious of international robotic competitions, held annually. Its Standard Platform League comprises of soccer competitions between teams of humanoid robots. NAO robot from Aldebaran Robotics is the hardware platform for RoboCup SPL; while incorporates sonar sensors, joint encoders, cameras, 25 degree of freedom, foot pressure sensors, Wifi, Embedded Linux and Atom processor. The robots operate fully autonomously with only local vision and highly constrained inter-robot communication, such that there is no external control by humans or computer. The project is based on design and development of a multi agent robotic system. Including four major areas of Perception, Localization, Kinematics and Architecture incorporating coordination methodologies. Perception includes detection of field lines, detecting types of corners, goal post and ball. Localization utilizes the perception output to intelligently localize the robot in the field along with other robots, ball and goal. Kinematics employs Inverse Kinematics and Path calculation to carry out a stable kick with varying direction and speed. The Architecture is used to implement an intelligent state machine to carry out the game play. TeamNUST is the only team from South Asia to have qualified to participate in RoboCup SPL 2015 to be held in China, Hefei.

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Multi Agent Robotic System Design for TeamNUST in Robocup SPL

Group Members Abdul Rehman [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-003]

Maham Tanveer [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-151] Muhammad Talha Imran [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-081]

Shams Ul Azeem [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-107] Advisor: Dr. Yasar Ayaz Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz

Project Abstract RoboCup is amongst the most prestigious of international robotic competitions, held annually. Its Standard Platform League comprises of soccer competitions between teams of humanoid robots. NAO robot from Aldebaran Robotics is the hardware platform for RoboCup SPL; while incorporates sonar sensors, joint encoders, cameras, 25 degree of freedom, foot pressure sensors, Wifi, Embedded Linux and Atom processor. The robots operate fully autonomously with only local vision and highly constrained inter-robot communication, such that there is no external control by humans or computer. The project is based on design and development of a multi agent robotic system. Including four major areas of Perception, Localization, Kinematics and Architecture incorporating coordination methodologies. Perception includes detection of field lines, detecting types of corners, goal post and ball. Localization utilizes the perception output to intelligently localize the robot in the field along with other robots, ball and goal. Kinematics employs Inverse Kinematics and Path calculation to carry out a stable kick with varying direction and speed. The Architecture is used to implement an intelligent state machine to carry out the game play. TeamNUST is the only team from South Asia to have qualified to participate in RoboCup SPL 2015 to be held in China, Hefei.

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Automated Method for Early detection of Glaucoma in retinal images

Group Members Abdullah Shafin [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-008]

Muhammad Affan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-059] Muhammad Umair Akmal [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-082]

Advisor : Dr Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. M. Murtaza Khan Project Abstract Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease in which optic nerve is progressively damaged. It is second leading cause of blindness. It cannot be cured but its progression can be slowed down by treatment if detected at an early stage. The ratio of the size of optic cup to the optic disc, also known as cup to disc ratio (CDR), is one of the important indicators of glaucoma and is currently determined manually by trained ophthalmologists, limiting its potential in mass screening for early detection. The goal of this project is to develop algorithms for the detection and characterization of glaucoma in retinal fundus images at early stage so that its growth can be slowed down and ultimately avoiding permanent blindness. Our project is a software-based application and it will help automate the detection of glaucoma at an early stage. Superpixel based features extraction, ensemble classifier with bag/boost decision trees for classification and morphological operations for image refinement has been used for optic disc and cup segmentation. The software will take an image from the Fundus Camera and after applying various algorithms and image processing techniques necessary for glaucoma detection, results will assist the doctors in glaucoma diagnosis. Software has been trained and tested on public and indigenous data bases, quantitative measures of performance are comparable with expert ophthalmologists. 27

Automated Method for Early detection of Glaucoma in retinal images

Group Members Abdullah Shafin [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-008]

Muhammad Affan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-059] Muhammad Umair Akmal [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-082]

Advisor : Dr Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. M. Murtaza Khan Project Abstract Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease in which optic nerve is progressively damaged. It is second leading cause of blindness. It cannot be cured but its progression can be slowed down by treatment if detected at an early stage. The ratio of the size of optic cup to the optic disc, also known as cup to disc ratio (CDR), is one of the important indicators of glaucoma and is currently determined manually by trained ophthalmologists, limiting its potential in mass screening for early detection. The goal of this project is to develop algorithms for the detection and characterization of glaucoma in retinal fundus images at early stage so that its growth can be slowed down and ultimately avoiding permanent blindness. Our project is a software-based application and it will help automate the detection of glaucoma at an early stage. Superpixel based features extraction, ensemble classifier with bag/boost decision trees for classification and morphological operations for image refinement has been used for optic disc and cup segmentation. The software will take an image from the Fundus Camera and after applying various algorithms and image processing techniques necessary for glaucoma detection, results will assist the doctors in glaucoma diagnosis. Software has been trained and tested on public and indigenous data bases, quantitative measures of performance are comparable with expert ophthalmologists.

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Automated System for Early Detection of Cardiovasculor disease(hypertension) Group Members

Fizza Tahir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-145] Tooba Sana [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-163]

Zoaia Ali Asif[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-167] Advisor: Dr Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. Khawar Khurshid.

Project Abstract The change in morphology, diameter and tortuosity of retinal microvasculature is associated with various ophthalmologic and systemic diseases, which includes Atherosclerosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and Hypertension. Hypertensive Retinopathy can be characterized with retinal vessel tortuosity an Arterio-Venous (AV) nicking. AV nicking is a condition in which the artery becomes stiff, puts pressure on the venoule at their common adventitial location (i.e., AV crossover point) causing Arterio-Venular width ratio (AVR) to change, which is an early indicator of hypertension. We have developed a computer aided diagnosis system which computes AVR automatically to assist the clinicians in determining the risk of Hypertension. The system acquires retinal images, extracts vessel tree, classifies vessels as arteries and veins and finally computes AVR. AVR value less than a threshold indicates risk of hypertension. AVR varies in multiethnic groups and so the threshold. Image segmentation is done using multi-scale line and point technique. Image segments are classified using ensemble classifier. The system is trained on 1000 vessel segments taken from 15 different retinal images. We have used publicly available DRIVE database to test our system. Its accuracy is comparable with that of Human observant but is free from subjective error. Vessel identification accuracy is nearly 80%.

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Automated System for Early Detection of Cardiovasculor disease(hypertension) Group Members

Fizza Tahir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-145] Tooba Sana [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-163]

Zoaia Ali Asif[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-167] Advisor: Dr Muhammad Moazam Fraz Co Advisor: Dr. Khawar Khurshid.

Project Abstract The change in morphology, diameter and tortuosity of retinal microvasculature is associated with various ophthalmologic and systemic diseases, which includes Atherosclerosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and Hypertension. Hypertensive Retinopathy can be characterized with retinal vessel tortuosity an Arterio-Venous (AV) nicking. AV nicking is a condition in which the artery becomes stiff, puts pressure on the venoule at their common adventitial location (i.e., AV crossover point) causing Arterio-Venular width ratio (AVR) to change, which is an early indicator of hypertension. We have developed a computer aided diagnosis system which computes AVR automatically to assist the clinicians in determining the risk of Hypertension. The system acquires retinal images, extracts vessel tree, classifies vessels as arteries and veins and finally computes AVR. AVR value less than a threshold indicates risk of hypertension. AVR varies in multiethnic groups and so the threshold. Image segmentation is done using multi-scale line and point technique. Image segments are classified using ensemble classifier. The system is trained on 1000 vessel segments taken from 15 different retinal images. We have used publicly available DRIVE database to test our system. Its accuracy is comparable with that of Human observant but is free from subjective error. Vessel identification accuracy is nearly 80%.

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Potter Fandom one to one duel

Group Members Mahrukh Javed [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-152]

Sidra Rashid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-162] Urwa Khattak[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-164]

Advisor: Dr. Usman Younis Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hassan Project Abstract Potter fandom one on one duel is a computer assisted live action role-playing Harry potter themed game (LARP), based on communication, embedded systems and game development. It brings the fantasy of every Harry Potter fan to reality by letting them enroll in Hogwarts and participate in a live one on one duel. The players cast spell which are certain gestures using a wand, to attack the opponent and score points, the one knocking out the opponent is the winner of the duel. Winner of three duels gets to the next level, unlocking new and more powerful spells.This game comes with a wand that detects gestures performed and transmits IR code associated with each gesture, a jacket that houses the receiver circuit which receives the IR code and recognizes the spell performed (which is a combination of gestures) and informs the PC what spell is performed and a computer program that receives the information about the performed spell and does the scoring depending upon it as well as gives an attractive and user friendly graphical interface. The jacket along with the receiver circuit also includes the some special effects like vibrations, buzzer beeps and blinking lights when being hit by a spell, which makes the player’s experience more realistic and fun.

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Potter Fandom one to one duel

Group Members Mahrukh Javed [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-152]

Sidra Rashid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-162] Urwa Khattak[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-164]

Advisor: Dr. Usman Younis Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hassan Project Abstract Potter fandom one on one duel is a computer assisted live action role-playing Harry potter themed game (LARP), based on communication, embedded systems and game development. It brings the fantasy of every Harry Potter fan to reality by letting them enroll in Hogwarts and participate in a live one on one duel. The players cast spell which are certain gestures using a wand, to attack the opponent and score points, the one knocking out the opponent is the winner of the duel. Winner of three duels gets to the next level, unlocking new and more powerful spells.This game comes with a wand that detects gestures performed and transmits IR code associated with each gesture, a jacket that houses the receiver circuit which receives the IR code and recognizes the spell performed (which is a combination of gestures) and informs the PC what spell is performed and a computer program that receives the information about the performed spell and does the scoring depending upon it as well as gives an attractive and user friendly graphical interface. The jacket along with the receiver circuit also includes the some special effects like vibrations, buzzer beeps and blinking lights when being hit by a spell, which makes the player’s experience more realistic and fun.

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Pakistan National Students Satellite (PNSS-1) Attitude Determination & Control System (ADCS)

Group Members Mehr Aleem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-055]

Muhammad Umar Tariq[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-083] Advisor: Dr. Farid Gul Co Advisor: Ms. Neelma Naz

Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed Rana Project Abstract SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) has initiated Pakistan National Student Satellite Program to engage the academia in space technology by allowing them to participate in the design of the different modules of a student satellite. PNSS-1 is the first of three student satellite planned by SUPARCO. This satellite is intended for Lower Earth Orbit with a time span of 1-2 years. Attitude Control system is one of the core components of the satellite working in space. It is used to control the angular orientation of the satellite in 3 axis, which is very important for the proper functioning of the satellite. The aim of this project is to develop a satellite simulator for the Attitude Control System of the satellite. The system is developed in Matlab Simulink environment. The hardware is a 3 axis Gimbaled structure that enables unconstrained motion in all the 3 axis. Reaction wheels which consists of a Dc motor and flywheel are used as actuators for the Attitude control of the satellite simulator. PID controller is found out to be best for this system. The simulation is then implemented on the hardware and the errors are minimized by control tuning to achieve the best results for the attitude control system.

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Pakistan National Students Satellite (PNSS-1) Attitude Determination & Control System (ADCS)

Group Members Mehr Aleem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-055]

Muhammad Umar Tariq[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-083] Advisor: Dr. Farid Gul Co Advisor: Ms. Neelma Naz

Dr. Iftikhar Ahmed Rana Project Abstract SUPARCO (Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) has initiated Pakistan National Student Satellite Program to engage the academia in space technology by allowing them to participate in the design of the different modules of a student satellite. PNSS-1 is the first of three student satellite planned by SUPARCO. This satellite is intended for Lower Earth Orbit with a time span of 1-2 years. Attitude Control system is one of the core components of the satellite working in space. It is used to control the angular orientation of the satellite in 3 axis, which is very important for the proper functioning of the satellite. The aim of this project is to develop a satellite simulator for the Attitude Control System of the satellite. The system is developed in Matlab Simulink environment. The hardware is a 3 axis Gimbaled structure that enables unconstrained motion in all the 3 axis. Reaction wheels which consists of a Dc motor and flywheel are used as actuators for the Attitude control of the satellite simulator. PID controller is found out to be best for this system. The simulation is then implemented on the hardware and the errors are minimized by control tuning to achieve the best results for the attitude control system.

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Motor current signal analysis

Group Members Muhammad Fahad Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-068]

Muhammad Mohsin Ashiq[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-072] Advisor: Usman younis Co Advisor: Maira Islam

Project Abstract In industrialized countries, motors can typically consume between 40 to 50% of all the generated capacity. For defective motors these values notably increase. Few systems exist that can detect faults in motor through vibrations, thermal and current analysis but they are expensive, invasive and not suitable for small industries. The solution for the above problem is to develop a system that will detect most of the incipient faults using only non-invasive current sensor and should be cost effective. Most of the motor faults can be detected analyzing stator current. In this system, non-invasive current sensor is wrapped around input cable and the obtained signal is fed to ADC after conditioning. The digital data from ADC is transmitted wirelessly to the receiver. At receiver end, data is fed to the computer through USART. Data is passed through low-pass filter and Fast Fourier Transform is applied. Signal spectrum analysis helps the software to detect different types of fault in motor e.g. broken rotor bar and end ring faults, Eccentricity related faults, Bearing Faults and Stator or Armature Faults via detecting undesirable peaks other than the one at principal frequency. Our system provides the capability to monitor more than ten motors at same time. And different systems installed in same facility will not interfere with each other. In a nutshell our system detects incipient faults and saves users’ money, time and space by preventing motors from complete damage.

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Motor current signal analysis

Group Members Muhammad Fahad Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-068]

Muhammad Mohsin Ashiq[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-072] Advisor: Usman younis Co Advisor: Maira Islam

Project Abstract In industrialized countries, motors can typically consume between 40 to 50% of all the generated capacity. For defective motors these values notably increase. Few systems exist that can detect faults in motor through vibrations, thermal and current analysis but they are expensive, invasive and not suitable for small industries. The solution for the above problem is to develop a system that will detect most of the incipient faults using only non-invasive current sensor and should be cost effective. Most of the motor faults can be detected analyzing stator current. In this system, non-invasive current sensor is wrapped around input cable and the obtained signal is fed to ADC after conditioning. The digital data from ADC is transmitted wirelessly to the receiver. At receiver end, data is fed to the computer through USART. Data is passed through low-pass filter and Fast Fourier Transform is applied. Signal spectrum analysis helps the software to detect different types of fault in motor e.g. broken rotor bar and end ring faults, Eccentricity related faults, Bearing Faults and Stator or Armature Faults via detecting undesirable peaks other than the one at principal frequency. Our system provides the capability to monitor more than ten motors at same time. And different systems installed in same facility will not interfere with each other. In a nutshell our system detects incipient faults and saves users’ money, time and space by preventing motors from complete damage.

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Lithomatic

Group Members Amna Farouk [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-138] Anand Kumar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-022]

Osama Aslam Ansari[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-097] Advisor: Dr. Syed Muhammad Raza Kazmi Co Advisor: Dr. Riaz Mufti

Dr. Khawar Khurshid Project Abstract Urinary stone disease is the third largest clinical disease of the world. According to Pakistan Medical Association, 1 out of every 7 Pakistanis is afflicted with this painful disorder. This translates to a staggering 27 million urinary stone patients in Pakistan as the country lies in the middle of the Afro-Asian stone belt which extends from Egypt to Indonesia and represents 40% of the worldwide cases of stones. While the modern world mainly employs a minimally invasive procedure for urinary stone treatment through a device called lithotripter; in Pakistan, 80% of the patients are treated via open surgery which is prone to morbidity and infections.This is due to the absence of any indigenous fabrication facility of lithotripters. The imported units are not only unaffordable for most of the hospitals in Pakistan but also have no after-sales maintenance. Thus the motivation behind this project is to design Pakistan’s first intra-corporeal pneumatic lithotripter to make the urinary stone treatment safer,smarter and affordable.The design will be made compliant with the industrial and medical standards. Hence not only it will be at par with the existing state-of-the-art, but will also have its uniqueness through additional value features such as: 1. Stone Tracking and Image Enhancement. 2. Integrated Desktop System. 3. Patients Database and Video Recording for further study and research. 4. Human Interface through Touch-Screen

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Lithomatic

Group Members Amna Farouk [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-138] Anand Kumar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-022]

Osama Aslam Ansari[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-097] Advisor: Dr. Syed Muhammad Raza Kazmi Co Advisor: Dr. Riaz Mufti

Dr. Khawar Khurshid Project Abstract Urinary stone disease is the third largest clinical disease of the world. According to Pakistan Medical Association, 1 out of every 7 Pakistanis is afflicted with this painful disorder. This translates to a staggering 27 million urinary stone patients in Pakistan as the country lies in the middle of the Afro-Asian stone belt which extends from Egypt to Indonesia and represents 40% of the worldwide cases of stones. While the modern world mainly employs a minimally invasive procedure for urinary stone treatment through a device called lithotripter; in Pakistan, 80% of the patients are treated via open surgery which is prone to morbidity and infections.This is due to the absence of any indigenous fabrication facility of lithotripters. The imported units are not only unaffordable for most of the hospitals in Pakistan but also have no after-sales maintenance. Thus the motivation behind this project is to design Pakistan’s first intra-corporeal pneumatic lithotripter to make the urinary stone treatment safer,smarter and affordable.The design will be made compliant with the industrial and medical standards. Hence not only it will be at par with the existing state-of-the-art, but will also have its uniqueness through additional value features such as: 1. Stone Tracking and Image Enhancement. 2. Integrated Desktop System. 3. Patients Database and Video Recording for further study and research. 4. Human Interface through Touch-Screen 32

SMART Nano Grid

Group Members Ahmad Bilal [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-012]

Hassam Ullah Usmani[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-047] Omar Farooq[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-096]

Advisor: Dr. Syed Muhammad Raza Kazmi Co Advisor: Maajid Maqbool Project Abstract Pakistan is embroiled in a severe energy shortage. Therefore, many individuals have shifted to alternative energy systems. Wind and especially solar energy systems have seen a steady rise in popularity among the people of Pakistan. However, there are certain shortcomings of existing alternative energy systems being used in the country. A battery bank is required to store the excess energy such systems produce and there is an inefficient way of consuming this stored energy at later times of the day. As the battery discharges to certain levels, the user must manually switch all the loads being run on the battery to the grid. This is done to stop the battery from automatically being charged via the main grid supply at times of high electricity tariffs. Also, the user has no way to monitor the battery level and cannot assign a specific reserve battery capacity to use at times of greater need such as load shedding. Therefore, this project aims to establish a device that will grant battery control to the user and provide automated switching between individual loads based on user defined priorities rather than all of them. It shall also provide remote access via the internet to such settings.

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SMART Nano Grid

Group Members Ahmad Bilal [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-012]

Hassam Ullah Usmani[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-047] Omar Farooq[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-096]

Advisor: Dr. Syed Muhammad Raza Kazmi Co Advisor: Maajid Maqbool Project Abstract Pakistan is embroiled in a severe energy shortage. Therefore, many individuals have shifted to alternative energy systems. Wind and especially solar energy systems have seen a steady rise in popularity among the people of Pakistan. However, there are certain shortcomings of existing alternative energy systems being used in the country. A battery bank is required to store the excess energy such systems produce and there is an inefficient way of consuming this stored energy at later times of the day. As the battery discharges to certain levels, the user must manually switch all the loads being run on the battery to the grid. This is done to stop the battery from automatically being charged via the main grid supply at times of high electricity tariffs. Also, the user has no way to monitor the battery level and cannot assign a specific reserve battery capacity to use at times of greater need such as load shedding. Therefore, this project aims to establish a device that will grant battery control to the user and provide automated switching between individual loads based on user defined priorities rather than all of them. It shall also provide remote access via the internet to such settings.

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Design and Fabrication of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs)

Group Members Affan Ahmad Meo [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-011]

Muhammad Sheheryar Qureshi [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-080] Nasik Abbas[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-094+-]

Advisor: Dr. Hammad Sherazi Co Advisor: Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad Rana Project Abstract The governing motto which has impacted any vehicle design is smaller and faster. This holds particularly true for air borne vehicles. These vehicles have increasingly become unmanned which eliminates the need for the pilot to be present at the particular location which is of prime importance in military targeting and combat. An unmanned aircraft has been used for a wide degree of purposes, some which may be more unconventional than people think. They’ve been used for military expeditions and civilian surveillance, for geological mapping and even pizza delivery as evidenced by Domino’s which is testing this concept in UK. After exploring all available options ranging from fixed wing UAVs, which has the advantages of high speed flight, to rotary wing UAVs, having the advantage of vertical landing and takeoff and widespread maneuverability, we decided to design a UAV having dual modes in which the UAV will take off and land vertically and while it is air borne it will position its propellers to fly like a fixed wing plane. To serve our purpose we compared several design parameters e.g. Types of airfoil, wing configuration, tail configuration etc.

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Design and Fabrication of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs)

Group Members Affan Ahmad Meo [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-011]

Muhammad Sheheryar Qureshi [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-080] Nasik Abbas[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-094+-]

Advisor: Dr. Hammad Sherazi Co Advisor: Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad Rana Project Abstract The governing motto which has impacted any vehicle design is smaller and faster. This holds particularly true for air borne vehicles. These vehicles have increasingly become unmanned which eliminates the need for the pilot to be present at the particular location which is of prime importance in military targeting and combat. An unmanned aircraft has been used for a wide degree of purposes, some which may be more unconventional than people think. They’ve been used for military expeditions and civilian surveillance, for geological mapping and even pizza delivery as evidenced by Domino’s which is testing this concept in UK. After exploring all available options ranging from fixed wing UAVs, which has the advantages of high speed flight, to rotary wing UAVs, having the advantage of vertical landing and takeoff and widespread maneuverability, we decided to design a UAV having dual modes in which the UAV will take off and land vertically and while it is air borne it will position its propellers to fly like a fixed wing plane. To serve our purpose we compared several design parameters e.g. Types of airfoil, wing configuration, tail configuration etc.

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Electrically Power Assisted Cycle

Group Members Muhammad Hashim Sarwar [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-081]

Muhammad Shabbir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-077] Waqar Ahmad[2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-148]

Advisor: Sir Nasir Mehmood Co Advisor: Dr Farid Gul Project Abstract The project aims to build an electric bicycle, which is driven by an electric motor. It is a hybrid bicycle where human paddling can also be used to enable fitness of rider. This cycle has maximum speed of 45 km/hour. With one unit of electricity approximately costing of Rs. 10, the rider can move up to the distance of 50 km, thus the running cost is approximately 20 paisas per kilometer. It is also stable enough to bear 100 kg weight. The main objective behind this project is to control speed of BLDC motor according to the movement of throttle by the help of Power Width modulation (PWM). In BLDC motor, Hall Effect sensors are used to detect the position of armature winding and then according to position of sensors we provide voltage between two of wires as BLDC motor have three input wires as it is a three phase synchronous motor. The Arduino controller is the brain of the system that controls the whole system efficiently.

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Electrically Power Assisted Cycle

Group Members Muhammad Hashim Sarwar [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-081]

Muhammad Shabbir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-077] Waqar Ahmad[2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-148]

Advisor: Sir Nasir Mehmood Co Advisor: Dr Farid Gul Project Abstract The project aims to build an electric bicycle, which is driven by an electric motor. It is a hybrid bicycle where human paddling can also be used to enable fitness of rider. This cycle has maximum speed of 45 km/hour. With one unit of electricity approximately costing of Rs. 10, the rider can move up to the distance of 50 km, thus the running cost is approximately 20 paisas per kilometer. It is also stable enough to bear 100 kg weight. The main objective behind this project is to control speed of BLDC motor according to the movement of throttle by the help of Power Width modulation (PWM). In BLDC motor, Hall Effect sensors are used to detect the position of armature winding and then according to position of sensors we provide voltage between two of wires as BLDC motor have three input wires as it is a three phase synchronous motor. The Arduino controller is the brain of the system that controls the whole system efficiently.

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Design & Implementation Of Grid-Tie Solar Micro-UPS

Group Members Assad Afzal [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-026]

Eesha Rahim [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-141] Mehwish Anwar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-154]

Advisor : Dr. Tauseef Tauqeer Co Advisor: Ahsan Azhar Project Abstract These days the UPS that most of the people use are modified sine wave UPS. They are not only inefficient but also decrease the life span of the appliances. Our project focuses on producing cost effective, efficient, environment friendly pure sine wave solar UPS. It increases the efficiency and life time of the appliances tremendously. Moreover, considering the current fuel crisis, solar energy has been used as the alternate energy source. The solar energy is converted into electrical energy and is used to charge the battery. The battery provides 12 Volts to the push pull converter that steps it up to 380V. Finally a pure sine wave inverter is implemented to convert the DC to 220 Vrms AC which can be used to run the appliances.

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Design & Implementation Of Grid-Tie Solar Micro-UPS

Group Members Assad Afzal [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-026]

Eesha Rahim [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-141] Mehwish Anwar[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-154]

Advisor : Dr. Tauseef Tauqeer Co Advisor: Ahsan Azhar Project Abstract These days the UPS that most of the people use are modified sine wave UPS. They are not only inefficient but also decrease the life span of the appliances. Our project focuses on producing cost effective, efficient, environment friendly pure sine wave solar UPS. It increases the efficiency and life time of the appliances tremendously. Moreover, considering the current fuel crisis, solar energy has been used as the alternate energy source. The solar energy is converted into electrical energy and is used to charge the battery. The battery provides 12 Volts to the push pull converter that steps it up to 380V. Finally a pure sine wave inverter is implemented to convert the DC to 220 Vrms AC which can be used to run the appliances.

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Roti Maker

Group Members Ali Hassan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-018]

Hamza Hasan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-046] Muhammad Danish[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-067]

Advisor: Ammar Hassan Co Advisor: Jaudad Mamoon Project Abstract Roti Printer is an automatic machine that make eatable chapattis or rotis by inserting only dry flour and water as input. It involves the process of dough making, pressing and baking of rotis controlled by the Arduino controller. The aim of this project was to automate the arduous and time consuming process of roti making to facilitate the working women and students studying abroad so that they can utilize this time in a productive manner. A survey was conducted at the start of the project regarding the need of the project and after getting a huge positive response, decision was made to initiate the project. This automatic machine is making rotis having input from the user for the required number through a kypad and android application. Dry flour and water are inputs given by user to the machine. Flow of dry flour is controlled through an Archimedes valve and that of water through a plunger motor. Mixing of these two is done in a cup to form a dough and pressing and baking of dough is done by heating plates whose temperature is controlled through a thermostat. After this all automation process, a ready to eat roti is there for the user to eat.

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Roti Maker

Group Members Ali Hassan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-018]

Hamza Hasan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-046] Muhammad Danish[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-067]

Advisor: Ammar Hassan Co Advisor: Jaudad Mamoon Project Abstract Roti Printer is an automatic machine that make eatable chapattis or rotis by inserting only dry flour and water as input. It involves the process of dough making, pressing and baking of rotis controlled by the Arduino controller. The aim of this project was to automate the arduous and time consuming process of roti making to facilitate the working women and students studying abroad so that they can utilize this time in a productive manner. A survey was conducted at the start of the project regarding the need of the project and after getting a huge positive response, decision was made to initiate the project. This automatic machine is making rotis having input from the user for the required number through a kypad and android application. Dry flour and water are inputs given by user to the machine. Flow of dry flour is controlled through an Archimedes valve and that of water through a plunger motor. Mixing of these two is done in a cup to form a dough and pressing and baking of dough is done by heating plates whose temperature is controlled through a thermostat. After this all automation process, a ready to eat roti is there for the user to eat.

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Wireless Power Consumption and Control Plug

Group Members Nouraiz Shahid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-095]

Tallal Zahoor[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-122] Advisor: Dr Tauseef Tauqeer Co Advisor: Mr. Ahsan Azhar

Project Abstract Efficient energy usage, measurement and control are a prime requirement for the domestic and commercial sectors. It's time to digitize power supplies to make them smart enough to work with multiple devices and draw only the power that electronics need. Our product is a neat piece of pre-production technology called Wireless Power Consumption and Control Plug. • It measures electricity consumption • Manages it through a Web Portal • Reports the status of the multiple devices and appliances connected • And most attractively user can control the devices connected to it by a mere click of the button or may set the timer for the devices or appliances. All this is achieved through our product just by plugging in between appliances (devices) and the AC outlet. The smart control plug uses RF communications to send and receive data among the plugs and communicates to the hub device. The hub controls all the plugs and communicates to the user’s Smartphone on Android APP through Bluetooth and to the user’s Web portal through Wi-Fi. It enables features like measurement of power consumption and energy billings, proximity control, manual and automatic on/off, power factor control, status report and vampire power shields. This project also leads to a wider prospect of Home automation. It is a completely commercial product and a large potential market is awaiting.

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Wireless Power Consumption and Control Plug

Group Members Nouraiz Shahid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-095]

Tallal Zahoor[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-122] Advisor: Dr Tauseef Tauqeer Co Advisor: Mr. Ahsan Azhar

Project Abstract Efficient energy usage, measurement and control are a prime requirement for the domestic and commercial sectors. It's time to digitize power supplies to make them smart enough to work with multiple devices and draw only the power that electronics need. Our product is a neat piece of pre-production technology called Wireless Power Consumption and Control Plug. • It measures electricity consumption • Manages it through a Web Portal • Reports the status of the multiple devices and appliances connected • And most attractively user can control the devices connected to it by a mere click of the button or may set the timer for the devices or appliances. All this is achieved through our product just by plugging in between appliances (devices) and the AC outlet. The smart control plug uses RF communications to send and receive data among the plugs and communicates to the hub device. The hub controls all the plugs and communicates to the user’s Smartphone on Android APP through Bluetooth and to the user’s Web portal through Wi-Fi. It enables features like measurement of power consumption and energy billings, proximity control, manual and automatic on/off, power factor control, status report and vampire power shields. This project also leads to a wider prospect of Home automation. It is a completely commercial product and a large potential market is awaiting.

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Robotic Arm using inverse kinamatics

Group Members Ayaz Ahmed [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-027]

Faizan Ahmad [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-035] Mudabbir Kaleem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-058]

Advisor: Miss Neelma Naz Co Advisor: Dr.Farid Gul Project Abstract The project aimed at exploring the dynamics and functionality of a multi-link 3-D robotic arm/manipulator from a research standpoint. Robotic manipulators are being employed increasingly and effectively in many different applications like industrial automation, medical surgery, construction, mining and reconnaissance. In this project the design and actuation schemes have been synthesized generically and can be used for a vast array of applications but have been implemented for a table-tennis playing actuator as a proof-of-concept. The project involved the mathematical modeling and design of a multi-link 3-D robotic arm/manipulator. To achieve the desired objectives, the project started by the members conducting a detailed literature survey of robotic design and control. After thorough review of the literature the inverse kinematics problem was optimally solved and modeled in MATLAB. After that a mathematical model of the project was developed and implemented in SIMULINK. Using the data and results from the SIMULINK simulation, a hardware structure for the arm was designed and synthesized. The hardware was actuated by a microcontroller (Arduino Nano) and the theoretical results were reproduced.

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Robotic Arm using inverse kinamatics

Group Members Ayaz Ahmed [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-027]

Faizan Ahmad [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-035] Mudabbir Kaleem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-058]

Advisor: Miss Neelma Naz Co Advisor: Dr.Farid Gul Project Abstract The project aimed at exploring the dynamics and functionality of a multi-link 3-D robotic arm/manipulator from a research standpoint. Robotic manipulators are being employed increasingly and effectively in many different applications like industrial automation, medical surgery, construction, mining and reconnaissance. In this project the design and actuation schemes have been synthesized generically and can be used for a vast array of applications but have been implemented for a table-tennis playing actuator as a proof-of-concept. The project involved the mathematical modeling and design of a multi-link 3-D robotic arm/manipulator. To achieve the desired objectives, the project started by the members conducting a detailed literature survey of robotic design and control. After thorough review of the literature the inverse kinematics problem was optimally solved and modeled in MATLAB. After that a mathematical model of the project was developed and implemented in SIMULINK. Using the data and results from the SIMULINK simulation, a hardware structure for the arm was designed and synthesized. The hardware was actuated by a microcontroller (Arduino Nano) and the theoretical results were reproduced.

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Car Accident Prevention During Medical Emergency

Group Members Hafiz M. Abu Bakar Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-041]

Wasiq Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-135] Advisor: Dr Ammar Hasan Co Advisor: Dr Amir Ali Khan

Project Abstract What happens when a lorry driver falls asleep during his never-ending haul? What happens when a father suffering from Coronary Thrombosis, loses control of the car as heart attack catches him off-guard. The above scenarios will eventually lead to road accidents, resulting in loss of lives on the roads. Naturally, a system is needed that can detect such situations and stops the vehicle automatically to avoid fatal accidents. The system that we developed, can detect if a person is suffering from medical emergency or drowsiness using a camera directly fitted in the car that will analyze and generate a signal when eye lids are closed for 5 seconds or when camera is unable to detect driver’s face as the vehicle is moving. When the emergency signal is generated, then brake pedal will be automatically pulled by an assembly constituting a stepper motor. The intensity of the brake depends on current speed of the car and the distance between the car and the next obstacle. Using GPS module fitted in the car, current location of the driver will be noted and using GSM module location will be sent to emergency services or a family member in order to provide quick assistance.

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Car Accident Prevention During Medical Emergency

Group Members Hafiz M. Abu Bakar Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-041]

Wasiq Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-135] Advisor: Dr Ammar Hasan Co Advisor: Dr Amir Ali Khan

Project Abstract What happens when a lorry driver falls asleep during his never-ending haul? What happens when a father suffering from Coronary Thrombosis, loses control of the car as heart attack catches him off-guard. The above scenarios will eventually lead to road accidents, resulting in loss of lives on the roads. Naturally, a system is needed that can detect such situations and stops the vehicle automatically to avoid fatal accidents. The system that we developed, can detect if a person is suffering from medical emergency or drowsiness using a camera directly fitted in the car that will analyze and generate a signal when eye lids are closed for 5 seconds or when camera is unable to detect driver’s face as the vehicle is moving. When the emergency signal is generated, then brake pedal will be automatically pulled by an assembly constituting a stepper motor. The intensity of the brake depends on current speed of the car and the distance between the car and the next obstacle. Using GPS module fitted in the car, current location of the driver will be noted and using GSM module location will be sent to emergency services or a family member in order to provide quick assistance.

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Trequant

Group Members Fawad Ejaz Bhatti [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-037]

Kulsoom Rao [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-150] Saad Butt [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-101]

Usman Shabbir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-130] Advisor: Hammad Mehmood Cheema Co Advisor: Maajid Maqbool

Project Abstract Essential Tremor (E.T), a very common yet one of the most neglected neurological disorders, is defined by an uncontrollable rhythmic motion of the body part under influence. According to a WHO survey there are approximately 281 Million people affected by it worldwide. Despite its severity, there is no authentic and reliable device available to the physician through which they can monitor the patient and perform accurate diagnosis. This forces the physicians to use indirect and less reliable means of diagnosis. According to statistics, there are about 25-35% misdiagnosis every year which leads to worsening of tremor for the patients. We aim to bridge this gap by presenting the product Trequant. Trequant is the world’s first stand-alone essential tremor diagnostic device that is able to measure and quantify the intensity of tremors. It is a low-cost wearable, ergonomic and aesthetic in its design and has the potential to change the lives of millions of people. On one hand, it helps the patients to assess the effect of medication and therapies and on the other hand it provides insights to the physicians for improved diagnosis and treatment.

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Trequant

Group Members Fawad Ejaz Bhatti [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-037]

Kulsoom Rao [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-150] Saad Butt [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-101]

Usman Shabbir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-130] Advisor: Hammad Mehmood Cheema Co Advisor: Maajid Maqbool

Project Abstract Essential Tremor (E.T), a very common yet one of the most neglected neurological disorders, is defined by an uncontrollable rhythmic motion of the body part under influence. According to a WHO survey there are approximately 281 Million people affected by it worldwide. Despite its severity, there is no authentic and reliable device available to the physician through which they can monitor the patient and perform accurate diagnosis. This forces the physicians to use indirect and less reliable means of diagnosis. According to statistics, there are about 25-35% misdiagnosis every year which leads to worsening of tremor for the patients. We aim to bridge this gap by presenting the product Trequant. Trequant is the world’s first stand-alone essential tremor diagnostic device that is able to measure and quantify the intensity of tremors. It is a low-cost wearable, ergonomic and aesthetic in its design and has the potential to change the lives of millions of people. On one hand, it helps the patients to assess the effect of medication and therapies and on the other hand it provides insights to the physicians for improved diagnosis and treatment.

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Avatarbot

Group Members Muhammad Asad Salam [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-063] Shaoor Ahmad Qureshi [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-108]

Tabasher Arif [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-121] Advisor: Dr Sohail Iqbal Co Advisor: Dr Yasir Ayaz

Project Abstract An avatarBot which replaces the use of human traveling and replicate the human three senses at a remote area

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Avatarbot

Group Members Muhammad Asad Salam [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-063] Shaoor Ahmad Qureshi [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-108]

Tabasher Arif [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-121] Advisor: Dr Sohail Iqbal Co Advisor: Dr Yasir Ayaz

Project Abstract An avatarBot which replaces the use of human traveling and replicate the human three senses at a remote area

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Transition to IPv6, Security Issues & Challenges

Group Members Adeel Sadiq [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-010]

Anum Farooq [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-140] Rabia Akram[2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-169]

Advisor: Dr. Nadeem Ahmad Co Advisor: Dr. Adnan Kiani Project Abstract Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) adaptation has started gaining momentum due to the impeding exhaustion of IPv4 address space. The current IPv6 deployment, however, is limited. There are various reasons that account for this hesitation that include CAPEX (Capital Expenditure), limited deployment experience, and lack of awareness of the features and applications of IPv6. There are numerous potential pitfalls that can arise due to security issues in systems supporting IPv6. Security issues may arise in configuration, transition, routing and domain name servers. This research work encompasses autoconfiguration in IPv6 and its related security concerns. There are three modes of configuration in IPv6, namely: Static, Stateful and Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC). The objective of this work is manifold. Firstly, the security issues associated with different modes of configuration in IPv6 at the first hop are highlighted. Secondly, this effort discusses techniques to mitigate these potential security threats. Then the research focus is narrowed down to the security breaches in Stateful Autoconfiguration where Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) is used. It is shown that Neighbor Unreachability Detection (NUD) process can be subject to security issues since any node can comprise the cache entries of the whole network. We suggest a lightweight authentication process that effectively prevents cache poisoning issues in the network. 43

Transition to IPv6, Security Issues & Challenges

Group Members Adeel Sadiq [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-010]

Anum Farooq [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-140] Rabia Akram[2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-169]

Advisor: Dr. Nadeem Ahmad Co Advisor: Dr. Adnan Kiani Project Abstract Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) adaptation has started gaining momentum due to the impeding exhaustion of IPv4 address space. The current IPv6 deployment, however, is limited. There are various reasons that account for this hesitation that include CAPEX (Capital Expenditure), limited deployment experience, and lack of awareness of the features and applications of IPv6. There are numerous potential pitfalls that can arise due to security issues in systems supporting IPv6. Security issues may arise in configuration, transition, routing and domain name servers. This research work encompasses autoconfiguration in IPv6 and its related security concerns. There are three modes of configuration in IPv6, namely: Static, Stateful and Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC). The objective of this work is manifold. Firstly, the security issues associated with different modes of configuration in IPv6 at the first hop are highlighted. Secondly, this effort discusses techniques to mitigate these potential security threats. Then the research focus is narrowed down to the security breaches in Stateful Autoconfiguration where Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP) is used. It is shown that Neighbor Unreachability Detection (NUD) process can be subject to security issues since any node can comprise the cache entries of the whole network. We suggest a lightweight authentication process that effectively prevents cache poisoning issues in the network.

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Design and Development of Multi-Hop Cooperative Network for Energy-Efficient Smart Grid Communications

Group Members Muhammad Shahmeer Omar [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-078]

Syed Ahsan Raza [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-114] Muhammad Ali Anjum[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-SE-231]

Advisor: Dr Syed Ali Hassan Co Advisor: Dr Sajid Saleem Project Abstract Cooperative transmission (CT) is an emerging concept in the world of wireless communications, which aims to overcome multipath fading effects by employing spatial diversity. In a cooperative network single antennas transmit identical information in a cooperative fashion to a receiver node. In literature, several other advantages of CT have been reported, which include energy efficiency, range extension and higher achievable data rates. Moreover, smart grid systems require communication between smart meters and distant base stations of the service providers. Single input single output (SISO) communication in this case would require a high power transceiver. However, in this case, CT is desirable because of improved energy efficiency due to higher diversity and array gains. The project aims to implement a multiple relay cooperative communication network using software defined radios (SDR) test-bed for smart grid communication. This would require addressing research challenges related to timing/carrier synchronization and diversity combining. The test-bed will be implemented using GNU-Radio and USRP platform and the performance of the proposed scheme will be empirically evaluated.

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Design and Development of Multi-Hop Cooperative Network for Energy-Efficient Smart Grid Communications

Group Members Muhammad Shahmeer Omar [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-078]

Syed Ahsan Raza [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-114] Muhammad Ali Anjum[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-SE-231]

Advisor: Dr Syed Ali Hassan Co Advisor: Dr Sajid Saleem Project Abstract Cooperative transmission (CT) is an emerging concept in the world of wireless communications, which aims to overcome multipath fading effects by employing spatial diversity. In a cooperative network single antennas transmit identical information in a cooperative fashion to a receiver node. In literature, several other advantages of CT have been reported, which include energy efficiency, range extension and higher achievable data rates. Moreover, smart grid systems require communication between smart meters and distant base stations of the service providers. Single input single output (SISO) communication in this case would require a high power transceiver. However, in this case, CT is desirable because of improved energy efficiency due to higher diversity and array gains. The project aims to implement a multiple relay cooperative communication network using software defined radios (SDR) test-bed for smart grid communication. This would require addressing research challenges related to timing/carrier synchronization and diversity combining. The test-bed will be implemented using GNU-Radio and USRP platform and the performance of the proposed scheme will be empirically evaluated.

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VM migration in an Openstack environment from Nova-network to Neutron

Group Members Ahmed Hassaan Pasha[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-014]

Advisor: Dr. Ali Haider Co Advisor: Muhammad Fawad Bin Khaliq Project Abstract OpenStack is one of the most widely used open source Cloud Management Software. It is essentially a set of services working in unison to operate a cloud network infrastructure. Nova is the primary computing engine which manages and deploys/destroys virtual machines and other instances. Neutron provides the networking capability for OpenStack. Neutron had inherent stability issues in the initial releases. In order to cope up with the lacking functionality, OpenStack deployments were configured to use Nova-net. Nova-net (a part of the compute service) offers basic networking capability for the VMs using Linux Bridge. Recently, however, Neutron has been stabilized and the latest OpenStack distribution places Neutron as the primary networking API. We have designed a migration tool that exposes the python APIs of the two mentioned services and intelligently recreates the topologies in Nova-net using Neutron API and switches VMs over to the new network with the primary networking API set to Neutron. It is a convenient tool that offers a one click solution to all existing vendors stuck on Nova-net.

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VM migration in an Openstack environment from Nova-network to Neutron

Group Members Ahmed Hassaan Pasha[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-014]

Advisor: Dr. Ali Haider Co Advisor: Muhammad Fawad Bin Khaliq Project Abstract OpenStack is one of the most widely used open source Cloud Management Software. It is essentially a set of services working in unison to operate a cloud network infrastructure. Nova is the primary computing engine which manages and deploys/destroys virtual machines and other instances. Neutron provides the networking capability for OpenStack. Neutron had inherent stability issues in the initial releases. In order to cope up with the lacking functionality, OpenStack deployments were configured to use Nova-net. Nova-net (a part of the compute service) offers basic networking capability for the VMs using Linux Bridge. Recently, however, Neutron has been stabilized and the latest OpenStack distribution places Neutron as the primary networking API. We have designed a migration tool that exposes the python APIs of the two mentioned services and intelligently recreates the topologies in Nova-net using Neutron API and switches VMs over to the new network with the primary networking API set to Neutron. It is a convenient tool that offers a one click solution to all existing vendors stuck on Nova-net.

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OpenStack Event Notification System

Group Members Shahoon Akram[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-106]

Advisor: Dr. Ali Haider Co Advisor: Muhammad Fawad bin Khaliq Project Abstract OpenStack event Notification System is a research project based on OpenStack. OpenStack is largest open source cloud management system today. For producing OpenStack environments, companies maintain a lot of cloud operators, who maintain the cloud and perform health checks manually. Cloud operators need better tools to monitor their cloud today as manual or human driven health checks can be error prone and also adding more manpower is not a scalable solution. OpenStack event notification system uses the ceilometer, which is the OpenStack component used for metering. The current meters for the Ceilometer are hard coded in the sense that the source of the metrics produced by the meters are written into the code of the meter and the user does not have the freedom to get only the metrics he/she desires. The event notification system uses a generic meter which can be used to poll all back-end technologies of compute, network and storage based on the configuration options provided by the user. The configuration options provide sufficient information about the source from which the metrics should emerge, the meter polls the source and injects the metrics into the ceilometer architecture. This system is capable of working on all systems similar to OpenStack in architecture.

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OpenStack Event Notification System

Group Members Shahoon Akram[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-106]

Advisor: Dr. Ali Haider Co Advisor: Muhammad Fawad bin Khaliq Project Abstract OpenStack event Notification System is a research project based on OpenStack. OpenStack is largest open source cloud management system today. For producing OpenStack environments, companies maintain a lot of cloud operators, who maintain the cloud and perform health checks manually. Cloud operators need better tools to monitor their cloud today as manual or human driven health checks can be error prone and also adding more manpower is not a scalable solution. OpenStack event notification system uses the ceilometer, which is the OpenStack component used for metering. The current meters for the Ceilometer are hard coded in the sense that the source of the metrics produced by the meters are written into the code of the meter and the user does not have the freedom to get only the metrics he/she desires. The event notification system uses a generic meter which can be used to poll all back-end technologies of compute, network and storage based on the configuration options provided by the user. The configuration options provide sufficient information about the source from which the metrics should emerge, the meter polls the source and injects the metrics into the ceilometer architecture. This system is capable of working on all systems similar to OpenStack in architecture.

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Motion Detection using Passive Wi-fi

Group Members Abdul Moeed Khalid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-002]

Hassan Abid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-048] Junaid Naeem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-053]

Adviso: Dr. Ali Hassan Co Advisor: Dr. Sajid Saleem Project Abstract Conventional radar systems use a dedicated transmitter for relaying signals which after reflections from the target are processed by the receiver. Passive radars on the other hand, are a class of radar systems which do not require an active transmitter but rather detect objects and their motion using non-cooperative sources of illumination such as communication signals (GSM, FM, etc). These systems provide numerous advantages over active radar systems. Since a dedicated transmitter is not required, Passive radars are comparatively inexpensive and are more energy efficient. Development of precise passive radar systems has, therefore, been a field of active research. Few such systems are already being deployed in various military and security applications. Our goal for this project was to provide a proof of concept for the applicability of the WiFi signals as the illuminator of opportunity in a passive radar systems. WiFi networks are common throughout urban environments and hence, are an excellent candidate for passive radar applications in such places. The feasibility of WiFi has been studied extensively and experimental results show that it is a viable illuminator. Several techniques have been proposed for motion detection. Our system is based on extracting the doppler shift information from the WiFi packets received after being reflected from the target. We tested our system with IEEE 802.11 standard and we were able to detect motion in surrounding environment. We were also able to provide a rough estimate of direction of motion.

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Motion Detection using Passive Wi-fi

Group Members Abdul Moeed Khalid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-002]

Hassan Abid [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-048] Junaid Naeem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-053]

Adviso: Dr. Ali Hassan Co Advisor: Dr. Sajid Saleem Project Abstract Conventional radar systems use a dedicated transmitter for relaying signals which after reflections from the target are processed by the receiver. Passive radars on the other hand, are a class of radar systems which do not require an active transmitter but rather detect objects and their motion using non-cooperative sources of illumination such as communication signals (GSM, FM, etc). These systems provide numerous advantages over active radar systems. Since a dedicated transmitter is not required, Passive radars are comparatively inexpensive and are more energy efficient. Development of precise passive radar systems has, therefore, been a field of active research. Few such systems are already being deployed in various military and security applications. Our goal for this project was to provide a proof of concept for the applicability of the WiFi signals as the illuminator of opportunity in a passive radar systems. WiFi networks are common throughout urban environments and hence, are an excellent candidate for passive radar applications in such places. The feasibility of WiFi has been studied extensively and experimental results show that it is a viable illuminator. Several techniques have been proposed for motion detection. Our system is based on extracting the doppler shift information from the WiFi packets received after being reflected from the target. We tested our system with IEEE 802.11 standard and we were able to detect motion in surrounding environment. We were also able to provide a rough estimate of direction of motion.

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Electric Bike

Group Members Ahmed Mujtaba [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-015]

Umair Sabir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-125] Usama Riaz[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-128]

Advisor : Ahsan Azhar Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hasan Project Abstract The need for electric vehicles is increasing day by day as the oil reserves of the world continue to diminish and fuel price increases drastically. But the thing that is keeping the general public to use electric vehicles is long charging time and less battery life. The aim of our project is to develop an environment friendly and efficient electric bike with decreased charging time and increased battery life. The main parts of our project are Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) which is used to drive the motor and a charging circuit to charge the battery. We have also developed an android app which will show the charging status of the battery. Brush-less DC motor has been used in our bike so it requires very low maintenance cost since there is no wear and tear of brushes. We have developed an efficient four stage battery charger which prolongs the battery life. Also our bike takes less time to charge as compared to the bikes currently available in Pakistan. Fuel cost is very high in Pakistan which has made it very difficult for a common person to afford petrol bikes. Our project offers a cheaper and environment friendly solution to this problem.

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Electric Bike

Group Members Ahmed Mujtaba [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-015]

Umair Sabir [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-125] Usama Riaz[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-128]

Advisor : Ahsan Azhar Co Advisor: Dr. Ammar Hasan Project Abstract The need for electric vehicles is increasing day by day as the oil reserves of the world continue to diminish and fuel price increases drastically. But the thing that is keeping the general public to use electric vehicles is long charging time and less battery life. The aim of our project is to develop an environment friendly and efficient electric bike with decreased charging time and increased battery life. The main parts of our project are Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) which is used to drive the motor and a charging circuit to charge the battery. We have also developed an android app which will show the charging status of the battery. Brush-less DC motor has been used in our bike so it requires very low maintenance cost since there is no wear and tear of brushes. We have developed an efficient four stage battery charger which prolongs the battery life. Also our bike takes less time to charge as compared to the bikes currently available in Pakistan. Fuel cost is very high in Pakistan which has made it very difficult for a common person to afford petrol bikes. Our project offers a cheaper and environment friendly solution to this problem.

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V2V Communication for Safety

Group Members Afifa Nazir Kayani [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-137]

Ammar Ahmed Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-021] Rabia Kalsoom[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-157]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr. Sajid Saleem. Project Abstract 1. Extension 2. Desk 3. Chairs (3) 4. Demonstration Area

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V2V Communication for Safety

Group Members Afifa Nazir Kayani [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-137]

Ammar Ahmed Khan [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-021] Rabia Kalsoom[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-157]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr. Sajid Saleem. Project Abstract 1. Extension 2. Desk 3. Chairs (3) 4. Demonstration Area

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Multi cars tracking system

Group Members Hashir Naveed [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-049]

Muhammad Saad [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-075] Raza-Ur-Rehman[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-099]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr Ahmad salman Project Abstract There are no indigenous GPS/GSM Tracker available in the market, that are efficient and cost-effective in the manufacturing and in the operation process, along with there is not any product available that provides a complete safety of the vehicle along with crash detection and prevention from overloading of the vehicle. Our Product along with geographical navigation of the vehicle offers a sonar based crash detection system and a system to inform the owner if the vehicle has been overloaded or not, additionally its operating and manufacturing cost is much less than its competitors. Finally we have been able to make a product that updates the location of vehicle after every 10 seconds, it would be extremely useful for the owners of fleet trackers, who would be informed of the position of each of its vehicle, and any damage that has been done to its vehicle. Our product could be used by many of the fleet operators, by various companies, for example, TCS, Metro Cab, Cargo-Trucks. Our product aim to provide security to the citizens of Pakistan in order to reduce crime rate related to theft and snatching of vehicles and their misuse in terrorist activities in future. Our product aims to provide full satisfaction to the owners of the vehicles.

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Multi cars tracking system

Group Members Hashir Naveed [2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-049]

Muhammad Saad [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-075] Raza-Ur-Rehman[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-099]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr Ahmad salman Project Abstract There are no indigenous GPS/GSM Tracker available in the market, that are efficient and cost-effective in the manufacturing and in the operation process, along with there is not any product available that provides a complete safety of the vehicle along with crash detection and prevention from overloading of the vehicle. Our Product along with geographical navigation of the vehicle offers a sonar based crash detection system and a system to inform the owner if the vehicle has been overloaded or not, additionally its operating and manufacturing cost is much less than its competitors. Finally we have been able to make a product that updates the location of vehicle after every 10 seconds, it would be extremely useful for the owners of fleet trackers, who would be informed of the position of each of its vehicle, and any damage that has been done to its vehicle. Our product could be used by many of the fleet operators, by various companies, for example, TCS, Metro Cab, Cargo-Trucks. Our product aim to provide security to the citizens of Pakistan in order to reduce crime rate related to theft and snatching of vehicles and their misuse in terrorist activities in future. Our product aims to provide full satisfaction to the owners of the vehicles.

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Cartomatic

Group Members Abdullah Abeer [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-005]

Ahsan Javed Malik [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-017] Syed Muhammad Aazem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-115]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr. Ahmad Salman Project Abstract The theme of the project is to automate our car controls so that we can control our cars using smart phone. Advancement in technology throughout the world has not been used for the benefit of the people, especially in Pakistan, we aim to use the technological advancements like Sensors, controllers, voice modules, mobile phones to the advantage of people. Our product will be Reliable and cheap and with Use of existing equipment, we minimize alienation to a new product. The users will be able to control car ignition, Ac, windows, doors, security and Accessories.

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Cartomatic

Group Members Abdullah Abeer [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-005]

Ahsan Javed Malik [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-017] Syed Muhammad Aazem[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-115]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr. Ahmad Salman Project Abstract The theme of the project is to automate our car controls so that we can control our cars using smart phone. Advancement in technology throughout the world has not been used for the benefit of the people, especially in Pakistan, we aim to use the technological advancements like Sensors, controllers, voice modules, mobile phones to the advantage of people. Our product will be Reliable and cheap and with Use of existing equipment, we minimize alienation to a new product. The users will be able to control car ignition, Ac, windows, doors, security and Accessories.

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Water Quality Testing device

Group Members Ali Raza[2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-018]

Muhammad Waseem Akram[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-090] Advisor : Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Jameel Nawaz

Project Abstract At present, the quality of Water in our continuously growing contaminated environment can only be tested in laboratories and by expensive water quality measuring meters available in the market. For accurate testing of water quality by the labs highly trained lab engineers as well as 2 to 3 days are required. . In order to have safe supply of drinking water, water quality is required to be monitored continuously at real time. The consequence of derisory monitoring can result in ample health risks, agriculture and economic damages. Solution to all of these problems can be realized by the advent of sensor technology. Sensors can be used for water quality measurement. This project aims at providing a low-cost and easy method of measuring the impurities in water which decides the quality of water, with low-cost, sharp and modern sensors technology. Sensor will provide readings of different impurities in water and after processing them we will get the tested data via GSM on our mobile phones as text. We are also providing mobile app to facilitate the smart phone users. By installing mobile app on their smartphones they will be able to have graphs of previous data and information of new data coming through GSM on their cell. In this way users can save their time and can know what the quality of water that are using is.

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Water Quality Testing device

Group Members Ali Raza[2010-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-018]

Muhammad Waseem Akram[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-090] Advisor : Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Jameel Nawaz

Project Abstract At present, the quality of Water in our continuously growing contaminated environment can only be tested in laboratories and by expensive water quality measuring meters available in the market. For accurate testing of water quality by the labs highly trained lab engineers as well as 2 to 3 days are required. . In order to have safe supply of drinking water, water quality is required to be monitored continuously at real time. The consequence of derisory monitoring can result in ample health risks, agriculture and economic damages. Solution to all of these problems can be realized by the advent of sensor technology. Sensors can be used for water quality measurement. This project aims at providing a low-cost and easy method of measuring the impurities in water which decides the quality of water, with low-cost, sharp and modern sensors technology. Sensor will provide readings of different impurities in water and after processing them we will get the tested data via GSM on our mobile phones as text. We are also providing mobile app to facilitate the smart phone users. By installing mobile app on their smartphones they will be able to have graphs of previous data and information of new data coming through GSM on their cell. In this way users can save their time and can know what the quality of water that are using is.

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Intelligent Street Lighting System with Automatic Brightness Adjustment Based On Detection of any Human and Vehicle Movements

Group Members M. Aamir Hashim [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-054]

Syed Tajwer Husnain[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-118] Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Sir Jameel Nawaz

Project Abstract Developing countries of the world are facing enormous problems and Pakistan is no exception.Pakistan is a developing country in South Asia which is the fourth largest populated country in the region and sixth largest country in the world. Pakistan is facing serious problems in almost all the sectors, but energy problem has impacted the economic development severely. Pakistan is facing energy crises in the shape of Supply /Demand gap, Interrupted Supply, Energy losses. Despite this demand and supply gap a considerable amount of electrical energy is wasted because of the appliances that are used are outdated and have low efficiency. One of the major outcomes of the shortage of power is load shedding. One thing that can be done right now is to look into the area where electricity is wasted and take measures to save electricity and use it carefully. Our project is also a contribution in the efforts taken to save electricity and the analysis of the contribution that how much we can save electricity with the new technology. The area we have chosen to save electricity is street lights. Generally, street lights are switched on for whole night. But during the night time, street lights are not necessary if there is no traffic. Saving of this energy is very important factor these days as energy resources are getting reduced day by day. Alternatives for natural resources are very less and our next generations may face lot of problems because of lack of these natural resources. The Idea in this Project is to provide a solution to this problem that switches the street lights on detecting human/vehicle movement and remains off after fixed time.

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Intelligent Street Lighting System with Automatic Brightness Adjustment Based On Detection of any Human and Vehicle Movements

Group Members M. Aamir Hashim [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-054]

Syed Tajwer Husnain[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-118] Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Sir Jameel Nawaz

Project Abstract Developing countries of the world are facing enormous problems and Pakistan is no exception.Pakistan is a developing country in South Asia which is the fourth largest populated country in the region and sixth largest country in the world. Pakistan is facing serious problems in almost all the sectors, but energy problem has impacted the economic development severely. Pakistan is facing energy crises in the shape of Supply /Demand gap, Interrupted Supply, Energy losses. Despite this demand and supply gap a considerable amount of electrical energy is wasted because of the appliances that are used are outdated and have low efficiency. One of the major outcomes of the shortage of power is load shedding. One thing that can be done right now is to look into the area where electricity is wasted and take measures to save electricity and use it carefully. Our project is also a contribution in the efforts taken to save electricity and the analysis of the contribution that how much we can save electricity with the new technology. The area we have chosen to save electricity is street lights. Generally, street lights are switched on for whole night. But during the night time, street lights are not necessary if there is no traffic. Saving of this energy is very important factor these days as energy resources are getting reduced day by day. Alternatives for natural resources are very less and our next generations may face lot of problems because of lack of these natural resources. The Idea in this Project is to provide a solution to this problem that switches the street lights on detecting human/vehicle movement and remains off after fixed time. 53

Intelligent Traffic Light Controller System

Group Members Ahmed Shah [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-016]

Ghulam Jilani Raza [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-039] Muhammad Inam Ur Rehman[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-071]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz Project Abstract

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Intelligent Traffic Light Controller System

Group Members Ahmed Shah [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-016]

Ghulam Jilani Raza [2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-039] Muhammad Inam Ur Rehman[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-071]

Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Dr. Rehan Hafiz Project Abstract

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Design and implementation of color sensor for color blind people

Group Members Fareeha Abid[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-142]

Nabeel Hassan[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-092] Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Jamil Nawaz

Project Abstract Colorblindness affects approximately 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women in the world. Colour blindness is usually hereditary and therefore not curable. Sensor provides a means for gathering information on the processes being performed. They are used to transform a physical stimulus into an electrical signal that may be analyzed. Color sensors detect the color of a surface. The sensors cast light (red, green, and blue LEDs) on the objects to be tested, and tells which colour is being tested. Depending on the sophistication of the sensor, it can be programmed to recognize only one color, or multiple color types or shades for sorting operations. In our project we have implemented the basic colour theory to identify the percentage of primary colours (i.e. RBG) in the object being tested and then using the percentages, it approximates the colour being tested and gives the name in two forms : 1) through lcd display 2) earphones or speakers. The values of RGB are processed through microcontroller Atmega328. Calibration was necessary for each individual LED since the photoresistor response to the colors (due to wavelength) is different for each color and also because the leds don’t all have same intensity. Color sensors have many usages, for example: 1) Robot path follower 2) Paints 3) Textiles. Our project would be suitable for robot path follower most as it has flexibility of the sensitivity of the hue, but requires a cheap sensor.

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Design and implementation of color sensor for color blind people

Group Members Fareeha Abid[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-142]

Nabeel Hassan[2011-NUST-SEECS-BE-EE-092] Advisor: Dr. Salman Abdul Ghafoor Co Advisor: Jamil Nawaz

Project Abstract Colorblindness affects approximately 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women in the world. Colour blindness is usually hereditary and therefore not curable. Sensor provides a means for gathering information on the processes being performed. They are used to transform a physical stimulus into an electrical signal that may be analyzed. Color sensors detect the color of a surface. The sensors cast light (red, green, and blue LEDs) on the objects to be tested, and tells which colour is being tested. Depending on the sophistication of the sensor, it can be programmed to recognize only one color, or multiple color types or shades for sorting operations. In our project we have implemented the basic colour theory to identify the percentage of primary colours (i.e. RBG) in the object being tested and then using the percentages, it approximates the colour being tested and gives the name in two forms : 1) through lcd display 2) earphones or speakers. The values of RGB are processed through microcontroller Atmega328. Calibration was necessary for each individual LED since the photoresistor response to the colors (due to wavelength) is different for each color and also because the leds don’t all have same intensity. Color sensors have many usages, for example: 1) Robot path follower 2) Paints 3) Textiles. Our project would be suitable for robot path follower most as it has flexibility of the sensitivity of the hue, but requires a cheap sensor.

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