2/2/2005 - Defining tasks

  
The last two weeks was spent on assigning specific tasks for each member of the team to work on building the system after the ordered parts have arrived. We had to modify our business plan because of the change we made from Bluetooth to RFIDs. The system design team had to look into the possible interference issues that may arise due to the use of devices that communicates using RF signals. The research is still in progress to find a suitable solution if such problem arises on the day of the trade show.


Omar Elsahy:
• Processed all the previous orders and compiled all supporting documentation
• Segmented the team into sub leaders and assigned all tasks
• Updated designated section of Business Plan
• Researched possible interference issues within demonstration at Clemente Center

Fernando Souto:
• Researched on possible RF competitors
• Worked on the Business Plan
• Researched on transceiver data sheets
• Attended group meetings
• Researched on absolute time TDOA solutions

Aldwin Saugere
• Designed the Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• Developed an animation for the presentation
• Looked for new components

Ajit Gaddam:
• Working on updated Business Plan
• More Research on IR technology
• Research on programming the PIC micro controller

Anand Mehta:
• Started code development for Access points.
• Constructed hand-drawn designs for component interface development
• Suggested definite team member tasks to lead hardware engineer
• Established new AstroToo list of parts for proto-type completion
• Started development of positioning algorithm using RSSI in MATLAB

Milinda Wathugala:
• Looked into possibility of Li ion batteries for final project
• Researched ways to connect the access point to the base station
• Looked at possible packages that could be used to produce the tag.

Thanujan Ratnarajah:
• Worked on the new design
• Constructing a new structure for the hardware team
• Looked into possible radio mapping interference
• Worked on the new business plan