Projects for the 2011/12 academic year are being constructed. Information will be posted here soon.
Students interested in a fourth year thesis in biomedical engineering can contact me directly.
Please follow the application process. This information will be used to assess your skills as well as match the project best with your learning objectives (e.g. some students are interested in pursuing graduates studies, while other students are interested in going into industry; some students want hardware experience, while other students want software experience).
Smart Rollator Data Logger
Co-supervisor: Professor Trevor Pearce
The Smart Rollator is an example health care application where remote data logging is important. A initial prototype was built using a microprocessor development board. In this project students will implement a second generation data logger, which will include a board level design (i.e., no longer using the off-the-shelf development board). The system will be a real-time system than must take into account the power constraints as well. The system will consist of a PIC XLP microprocessor, a microSD storage device, Bluetooth transceiver, and external sensor interface. Actual deployment of this device is planned to research its utility with actual users.
Keywords: embedded system, real-time, power management, hardware, software
Wearable Wireless Biosignal Monitor
The electromyogram (EMG) and electrocardiogram (ECG) are examples of biosignals that can be acquired noninvasively using electrodes on the surface of the skin. A bioamplifier was designed last year that enables acqusition of such biosignals. This project will enable wireless transmission (Bluetooth streaming data) to a SmartPhone and onboard processing to allow development of a large range of portable applications.
Keywords: biosignal acqusition, wireless, hardware, software