About This Project
The
project will explore the feasibility of implementing an ultra-sound
imaging array using e-textiles. Simulations will be done to realize
the algorithms and communication protocol required for such an imaging
array. From that, evaluations and improvements will be made to the
model, where possible, in the area of fault tolerance, power consumption,
communication protocols and computational load. Although the ultra-sound
imaging array is a specific application of e-textile, the issues
involved in project will be applicable to e-textile applications
in general.
Project Objectives
The main objective of this project is to study the feasibility of
implementing a working model of a 25-node ultra-sound imaging array
out of a 1m by 1m e-textile. This will be done in simulation.
When a working model of the array is successfully implemented in
the simulator, the secondary objectives will be, where possible,
- To evaluate the power consumption of the piece of e-textile
implemented.
- To improve the working model for fault tolerance against node
and/or interconnect failure.
- To explore ways to reduce power consumption in the working model.
- To improve the communication protocol to reduce communication
overheads.
- To improve the working model to reduce overall computation requirement.
- To implement the updating of codes through nodes. (optional)
Proposed Approach, Scope of Work and Schedule
The
project will simulate a 25-node ultra-sound imaging array. An initial
working model will be established, assuming ideal conditions. After
the simulation model is implemented successfully, enhancements will
be added to model the real world constraints. The project will be
divided into phases, according to the approach.
Scope of Work and Schedule
The proposed schedule is as follows:
Phase 1
Understand and use the simulator
Produce the working code for the nodes in the array and generate
the corresponding input data stream
Phase 2
Evaluate power consumption of implemented architecture.
Explore and implement different ways to reduce power consumption.
Phase 3
Improve reliability.
Phase 4
Study and implement a different communication protocol with lower
overhead.
Final Phase
Documentation and preparation for final presentation.
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