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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.