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- INTELLIGENT PROCESS-CONTROL WITH SUPERVISORY KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
- The integration of a supervisory knowledge-based system (KBS) with a multivariable control system is examined to provide robust multivariable control of a chemical reaction process. The supervisory KBS is capable of monitoring the process to detect system faults as well as assessing control system performance. If a control system performance deficiency is detected, the KBS formulates and implements the necessary corrective controller tuning. This adaptive capability reduces the conservatism of the robust control system. The underlying mechanisms are discussed and the re-tuning ability of the KBS is illustrated by using rigorous simulations of a chemical reaction process, Endnote format citation
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- Planning for Human Implantation of a Cortical Visual Prosthesis (sequence unknown), IPRO 334 - Deliverables
- The Intracortical Visual Prosthesis is based upon that concept that by implanting a large number of subminiature electrodes within the human visual cortex, coordinated temporal-spatial image information can be artificially communicated to the human visual cortex in the form of electrical currents, acting as a sensory substitute for normal vision., Sponsorship: IIT Laboratory of Neural Prosthetic Research, Deliverables for IPRO 334: Planning for Human Implantation of a Cortical Visual Prosthesis for the fall 2009 semester
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- Multiple Recorder
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Tape Reel Support
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Exercise technology for Disabled People (Spring 2001) IPRO 312
- IPRO Section 312 is focused on creating a functional tandem handcycle designed to accommodate people with and without disabilities. The handcycle is meant to be used for recreational purposes and could possibly be marketable at some point in the future., Sponsorship: IIT Internal R&D, Project Plan for IPRO 312: Exercise technology for Disabled People for the Spring 2001 semester
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- Video Transducing Apparatus
- Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent
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- An Affordable Microcontroller for Students (semester?), IPRO 353
- The objective for IPRO 353 was to design a microcontroller for use in the educational field, and to develop a small business around this microcontroller, while being affordable for the average college student., Deliverables for IPRO 353: An Affordable Microcontroller for Students for the Spring 2005 semester
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- Conceptual Design and Planning for the Environment of Chicago Area Health Clinics by Access Community Health (Semester Unknown) IPRO 340
- In the 21st century, medical technology is advancing at a rapid rate, thus allowing people to benefit from new treatments being developed. However, much of the underserved and underinsured public are not benefiting from the breakthroughs as one might expect. In order for the existing facilities to better serve the public, gradual transformations and upgrades must be made. This is the challenge being tackled by our IPRO: How can we realistically suggest a renovation model for existing Access Community Health Network facilities which would promote cost efficiency and technological advancement in both environmental and operational capacities? - The primary objective of this session of IPRO 340 is to deliver a five-year model for which existing Access Community Healthcare facilities can be shaped into more environmentally and operationally efficient centers for medical treatment. - In designing such a model, secondary goals include familiarization with cutting edge medical technology, modernized building flow, spatial relations, as well as the development of business process models. In addition, we plan to investigate ways in which Access Community Healthcare can enhance the level of patient experience by making peoples’ visit to their facilities more enjoyable and informative., Deliverables
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- Means for Bulk Demagnetization
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Physical Assistive Robotic Devices and Systems
- A physical assistive robotic device may include a frame including an upright support member, a lateral member slidably engaged with the upright support member, a handle slidably engaged with the lateral member, an elevation actuator coupled to the upright support member and the lateral member, and a lateral actuator coupled to the lateral member and the handle. The elevation actuator translates the lateral member and the lateral actuator translates the handle to transition a user between a standing position and a non-standing position., Sponsorship: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.; Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Crop to Cup Coffee: Building Communities through Coffee (Semester 2) IPRO 333
- The mission of IPRO 333 is to assist the Crop to Cup Company with the design and building of an enclosure for a temporary storage facility within the vicinity of their largest producing farming zone for robusta coffee in the Mbale region of Uganda. The sponsor, along with the team, has decided that the best method for addressing the local and global needs of the farmers is to present the research and design personally. Therefore, IPRO 333 will be fundraising to help finance the forthcoming trip to Uganda to present to the farming communities., Sponsorship: Crop to Cup, Deliverables
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- Electromagnetic Transducer Head
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Magnetic Playback System
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Presenting Forensic Data (Fall 1999) IPRO: Presenting Forensic Data IPRO Fall1999
- Misconception: Jurors greatly value scientific evidence, Different ways of presenting data affect the outcome of trials, Assessing undervalue or overvalue., Sponsorship: NA, Project Plan for IPRO: Presenting Forensic Data for the Fall 1999 semester
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- Automatic Stop Arrangement for Magnetic Recorders
- Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology, United States Patent
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- Zinc-Lanthanum Borate Glass Composition
- Sponsorship: IIT Research Institute, United States Patent
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- Design of a Large-Scale Structural System for the 21st Century (Semester Unknown) IPRO 356
- The main problem which our project faces is what to plan to build in the Michael Reese site, which was recently demolished to make room for the Olympic village. Since Chicago did not win the bid for the 2016 Olympics, the site remains vacant and unused. The basis of the IPRO is to develop a plan for this site, and, specifically, to design a building to serve as an anchor for the area. This anchor building should serve the community while still remaining economical., Deliverables
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- The Effects of Green Technology on Electrical Contractors (Semester Unknown) IPRO 338
- Electrical Contractors’ Association of the City of Chicago, Deliverables
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- Web Based Wind Monitoring (Spring 2001) IPRO 330: Web Based Wind Monitoring IPRO330 Spring2001 Final Presentation
- This project will investigate the technical, legal and economic issues associated with designing, building, installing and operating a wind speed/direction monitoring station on the lakefront that provides real-time data to a web site for convenient access by wind surfer enthusiasts, sailors and others. A need has been identified among the wind surfer enthusiasts in the Chicago area for improved information about wind conditions at selectedlocations along the Lake Michigan shore that are popular sites for wind surfing as well as sailing. General information about wind speed and direction is available today from the National Weather Service, but unfortunately it is not sufficiently localized or up-to-date to provide a reliable indication of existing conditions or trends. Access to highly reliable and more accurate predictive information at a specific location is important to wind surfers, because there is considerable wasted time and effort associated with traveling to a wind surfing location, only to find that the conditions are not acceptable. The team will explore the feasibility of designing, installing and operating a wind monitoring station at a location along the lakefront. An initial task may be to investigate any related installations around the country that monitor local conditions and present it in real time on the web. This project involves mechanical and electrical design, as well as control software and web site development. The project work extends beyond the technical in order to address the range of practical issues that must be addressed to make it happen. This includes investigating the legal (liability), regulatory (permitting), aesthetic (ordinances), economic (installation, maintenance), safety, security, public relations and marketing issues. This project is a continuation of a Fall 2001 project that has been making progress in developing a prototype., Sponsorship: IIT Internal R&D in Collaboration with the Chicago Park District., Project Plan for IPRO 330: Web Based Wind Monitoring for the Spring 2001 semester