Project areas
The areas of interest of our Lab are as follows:
- Wireless communications
- Ubiquitous computing
- Embedded systems
- Mobile applications
- Context awareness design issues in handheld devices
Projects
Projects currently under way and the relevant topics of interest are shown below:
Performance analysis of diversity receivers
This is theoretical wireless communications research investigating the performance of reduced-complexity diversity receivers. For the most recent work we investigated the performance of hybrid diversity receivers using differential phase shift keying (DPSK). Of particular interest is the behaviour of the receiver when different sets of diversity branches are selected in two consecutive intervals triggering loss of the phase reference necessary for differential detection.
Ubiquitous transit planning: "Intelligent Multi-Modal Transportation using Context-Aware Mobile Devices"
This project aims to demonstrate the effective use of context-aware mobile devices by developing a prototype trip
planning application to provide an increased level of mobility for transit riders in an urban environment. Using
contextual information, we intend to develop an application that will recommend multi-modal (car, taxi, bus,
ride share, walking) transportation alternatives to support trip planning for individual users. This information
will be augmented with logistical travel preferences such as current location, time, distance and cost as well as
more personal concerns such as comfort, convenience, familiarity, wheelchair/bike accessibility.
Autonomous vehicle
This project began as a directed studies course and it is now a continuing effort to develop a smart, airborne vehicle. It helps students refine their skills in embedded systems.Other projects of interest
Software-defined radio (SDR)
This project is still at a very early stage. The goal is to progressively develop a transceiver using software-defined radio. Equipment is available through the InfoNet Media Lab housed at our School.