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Team Willamette: ParkIt!

AuthorsCole Russell

Gregory Larson

Michael Lamers

AdvisorDr. Hoffbeck

Industry RepresentativeMr. Mike Uhl

Intel

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Agenda

• Introduction C. Russell

• Background C. Russell

• Methods G. Larson

• Results M. Lamers

• Conclusions M. Lamers

• Demonstration M. Lamers

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Introduction

• Thanks!!

• Having trouble finding a parking spot?

• Save time, money, stress

• Inductance change detection & wireless communication technology

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Background

• Ferrous objects and inductance• Detect inductance change• Send information wirelessly• Display results

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Methods

• Research existing technology– Traffic signals & metal detectors

• Integrated and adapted

• Detection methods– Comparison

• Frequency conversion

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Methods (continued)

• Communication Systems– Digital vs. Analog

• LED display

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Results

• Overall block diagram• Pre-communication link

– Individual components

• Communication link

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Conclusions

• Electrical property relationships• Project versatility• Improvements

– More reliable communication link

– Microprocessor implementation

– Power source

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Demonstration

• Presence of vehicle• Voltage change• LED turns off and on• Video

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Conclusions (continued)

• Excellent learning experience

• Thank you for attending