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- Developing a Next-Generation Occupant Engagement System (Semester Unkown) IPRO 323: DevelopingANext-GenerationOccupantEngagementSystemIPRO323BrochureSp09
- Creator
- Sirk, Phillip, Ventullo, Kevin, Parkes, Brian, Shaffer, Joshua, Clark, Howard, Binet, Adrien, Veneziano, Marco, Guzek, Ewa
- Date
- 2009, 2009-05
- Description
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The IPRO is pending to be sponsored by ComEd in order to research possible methods of energy conservation. The focus of this project is to...
Show moreThe IPRO is pending to be sponsored by ComEd in order to research possible methods of energy conservation. The focus of this project is to design a system that encourages energy conserving behavior in residents by use of an interface that displays real time energy use of a residence. For this system to encourage conservation on a significant scale it is necessary that it can be installed in both new and existing buildings. The interface needs to give detailed enough data about the building’s energy consumption for the user to make well informed decisions of how to save energy, but at the same time the data must be presented in an easy to understand format. Also, the unit or units that provide the data must be accessible enough so that the user can at any time be aware of the impact that activating a certain device will have on energy consumption in their home.
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- COOPERATIVE BATCH SCHEDULING FOR HPC SYSTEMS
- Creator
- Yang, Xu
- Date
- 2017, 2017-05
- Description
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The batch scheduler is an important system software serving as the interface between users and HPC systems. Users submit their jobs via batch...
Show moreThe batch scheduler is an important system software serving as the interface between users and HPC systems. Users submit their jobs via batch scheduling portal and the batch scheduler makes scheduling decision for each job based on its request for system resources and system availability. Jobs submitted to HPC systems are usually parallel applications and their lifecycle consists of multiple running phases, such as computation, communication and input/output data. Thus, the running of such parallel applications could involve various system resources, such as power, network bandwidth, I/O bandwidth, storage, etc. And most of these system resources are shared among concurrently running jobs. However, Today's batch schedulers do not take the contention and interference between jobs over these resources into consideration for making scheduling decisions, which has been identified as one of the major culprits for both the system and application performance variability. In this work, we propose a cooperative batch scheduling framework for HPC systems. The motivation of our work is to take important factors about jobs and the system, such as job power, job communication characteristics and network topology, for making orchestrated scheduling decisions to reduce the contention between concurrently running jobs and to alleviate the performance variability. Our contributions are the design and implementation of several coordinated scheduling models and algorithms for addressing some chronic issues in HPC systems. The proposed models and algorithms in this work have been evaluated by the means of simulation using workload traces and application communication traces collected from production HPC systems. Preliminary experimental results show that our models and algorithms can effectively improve the application and the system overall performance, HPC facilities' operation cost, and alleviate the performance variability caused by job interference.
Ph.D. in Computer Science, May 2017
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- Developing Technology to Transform Education in Haiti (Semester Unknown) IPRO 335: OneLaptopPerChild-HaitiPRO335FinalPresentationF10
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- Brummer, Stephanie, Crane, Zach, Ernst, Jacob, Fujiwara, Bryan, Guan, Sarah, Harpstead, Erik, Heilig, Annika, Mendimenos, Anastasia, Mcgrath, Alexander
- Date
- 2010, 2010-12
- Description
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To enable and empower Haitian children’s education through the use of sustainable energy and collaborative technology, as well as expanding...
Show moreTo enable and empower Haitian children’s education through the use of sustainable energy and collaborative technology, as well as expanding our practical and professional experience through obtaining funding and grants. To create a reproducible model, intended to be applied to other similar projects around the world.
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- Edutainment (semester?), IPRO 329
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- Abdi, Shabihul, Branicki, Konrad, Ephraim, Matthew, Kimnach, Deborah, Llyod, Joseph, Loh, Almond, Merkley, Michael, Slone, Michael, Tan, Yun, Olson, Kurt, Pierce, James, Olsen, Keith
- Date
- 2006-12, 2006-12
- Description
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IPRO 329: Edutainment is an IPRO that invests its efforts into the education and entertainment of today’s youth. This mission gives us our...
Show moreIPRO 329: Edutainment is an IPRO that invests its efforts into the education and entertainment of today’s youth. This mission gives us our name with the combination of “Educate” and “Entertainment.” The realization of these goals has come in the form of computer games.
Deliverables for IPRO 329: Edutainment for the Fall 2006 semester
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- APPLICABILITY OF THE INTERVAL ANALYSIS METHOD TO RELIABILITY ASSESSMENT OF STRUCTURES
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- Taha, Raguez A.
- Date
- 2012-11-26, 2012-12
- Description
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The scope of this study is focused on the applicability of the interval method to the reliability analysis of structures. The study includes...
Show moreThe scope of this study is focused on the applicability of the interval method to the reliability analysis of structures. The study includes using the traditional probability methods in several applications and comparing the results with the interval analysis. Accordingly, the interval arithmetic rules are applied in several examples and the results are compared with those from the traditional probability theory concepts. Specifically, the procedure for using the interval methods was applied to the development of the probability of failure for a simple structural member; and for a link in a network system. Through three simple examples, the research shows that the interval method offers comparable results with those from the traditional first-order reliability method. The procedure based on the interval method, however, may offer advantages, especially in cases where the uncertainties in various parameters describing the reliability of a system are large. In the presence of large uncertainties, the traditional methods of reliability analysis, based on the first order approximation, may lose their accuracy. In these cases, the interval method may offer a simple method yet with more accurate results.
M.S. in Civil Engineering, December 2012
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- Developing Affordable Products for the Rural Poor of the World (semester 4 of ?), IPRO 325: Affordable Products for Rural Poor IPRO 325 Abstract F07
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- Aubry, Curtis, Dogbe, Ernest, Mcclain, Jaime, Przybysz, Nicholas, Seagren, Ian, Shi, Heling, Bober, Eliza, Dole, Shreyas, Heinz, Amber, Korol, Phil, Murillo, Bryan, Sullivan, John, Curtin, Dave, Henson, Jessica, Ono, Ashley, Schiller, Brian, Witthans, Ryan
- Date
- 2007-12, 2007-12
- Description
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IPRO 325, over the past three semesters, has focused on helping solve problems that plague the world’s rural poor population. In fall 2006,...
Show moreIPRO 325, over the past three semesters, has focused on helping solve problems that plague the world’s rural poor population. In fall 2006, the team identified the three most severe problems in which the following semesters should choose to focus. These problems fell into the general categories of water, energy and shelter.
Deliverables for IPRO 325: Developing Affordable Products for the Rural Poor of the World for the Fall 2007 semester
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- Title
- Cobalt Alloys
- Creator
- Levinson, David W., Mcandrew, Joseph B., Metcalfe, Arthur G.
- Date
- 1961-05-09
- Description
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Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent
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- Environmental Wood Reclamation via Creative Arts & Crafts Products (An Entrepreneurial IPRO Project) (Semester Unknown) IPRO 350: Environmental Wood Reclamation via Creative Arts and Crafts Products EnPRO 350 Brochure F08
- Creator
- Karpuzi, Isida, Ross, Trillian, Marell, Daniel, Streyle, Kaitlin, Cieszynski, Kamil, Chunuwe, Felix, Szanyi, Ryan, Mersch, Erin, Day, Michael, Cahan, Noah, Couillais, Marc
- Date
- 2008, 2008-12
- Description
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The project aims to convert the urban wood waste into an environmentally friendly, marketable product. The primary focus this semester will be...
Show moreThe project aims to convert the urban wood waste into an environmentally friendly, marketable product. The primary focus this semester will be to create visibility for urban wood through the connection of products made from urban wood to the end users. The primary drawback for urban wood is the perception of “no value” attached to the wood, which results in an epidemic of wasted wood, since nobody wants to use it. This project will research and organize possible production methods and uses for urban wood, which could create a business opportunity and jump-start the urban wood demand/market in Chicago.
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- The Widget Wonder Workers (Semester Unknown) IPRO 312: TheWidgetWonderWorkersIPRO312FinalReportF09
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- Alsharief, Yagoob, Aulfata, Muluken, Curtis, Christopher, Dhewaju, Anusuya, Mooney, Kevin, Mutyaba, Kevin, Ndoping, Marco, Onaissi, Samah, Peterson, Naomi, Siwek, Steven, Wallace, Sean, Yi, Won-jae
- Date
- 2009, 2009-12
- Description
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As a team, we desire to provide Comcast with feedback from an outside perspective, allowing them to see where their Tru2Way system needs...
Show moreAs a team, we desire to provide Comcast with feedback from an outside perspective, allowing them to see where their Tru2Way system needs additional attention or support. To do this, we will work together within out team and with Comcast, while maintaining professional standards.
Sponsorship: Comcast Corporation
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- Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring (semester?), IPRO 331: Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring IPRO 331 Project Plan F04
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- Adekeye, Adeseye, Bookseller, Sangeeta, Dexter, Brogran, Kieltyka, Jude, Nishizuka, Chad, Rathod, Daisy, Shah, Shivani, Topgi, Anupama, Young, Jon
- Date
- 2004-12, 2004-12
- Description
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The overall objective of this IPRO project is to help in the development of a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technique for patients...
Show moreThe overall objective of this IPRO project is to help in the development of a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technique for patients afflicted with diabetes.
Deliverables for IPRO 331: Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring for the Fall 2004 semester
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- Friendly Forces Finder (Semester Unknown) EnPRO 350: FriendlyForcesFinderEnPRO350FinalReportSp10
- Creator
- Algie, Teague, Braband, Jim, Clovsky, Aaron, Hoylman, Phillip, Hutchins, Sarah, Kawa, Konrad, Marks, Matthew, Miranda, Jose, Patel, Purvag, Stogner, Jason
- Date
- 2010, 2010-05
- Description
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GPS modules and tracking devices have influenced many advances in modern technology. The data GPS provides has replaced the map and compass,...
Show moreGPS modules and tracking devices have influenced many advances in modern technology. The data GPS provides has replaced the map and compass, and can be crucial in many situations. Its current platform for use however requires the user to utilize a handheld device and direct his/her frame of view to a screen. In many situations there is a need to have eyes on and full awareness of surroundings, something that simply can't be done while holding and viewing a handheld device. To solve this dilemma, team Smart Specs has integrated ideas of GPS, heads-up displays, and datalink technology to form a design that will give the user full hands free capabilities. This device, worn like glasses, allows the user to track objects and even designate objects to be tracked, which are all shown through heads-up display.
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- Design of a Sustainable New City in China (Semester Unknown) IPRO 316: Design of a Sustainable New City in Chinca IPRO 316 Poster Sp08
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- Saracino, Tony, Durra, David, Kleps, Andrew, Szanyi, Ryan
- Date
- 2008, 2008-05
- Description
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A. Create a program for a sustainable city that incorporates all sustainable design practices and is affordable and desirable to live in.
Deliv...
Show moreA. Create a program for a sustainable city that incorporates all sustainable design practices and is affordable and desirable to live in.
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- Magazine for Magnetic Recording Apparatus
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- Greenleaf, Leland B.
- Date
- 1950-08-15
- Description
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Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent
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- Combating Underage Drinking and Driving (Semester Unknown) IPRO 351: CombatingUnderageDrinkingandDrivingIPRO351BrochureF10
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- Hajakian, Melene, Cartabiano, Vincent, Abbasi, Rawan, Salem, Stephanie, Macon, Briana, Graham, Stuart, Kurenty, Edinam, Mazur, Mikayla, Menezes, Sandra, Nealy, Kimberly, Svaldi, Jared, Szalko, Alex, Wong, Claire
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- 2010, 2010-12
- Description
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A. The team purpose is to combat underage drinking and driving B. Application/Testing Design: To develop i-phone applications New/Existing...
Show moreA. The team purpose is to combat underage drinking and driving B. Application/Testing Design: To develop i-phone applications New/Existing Tech: Develop a comparable device that will be competitive in the market Behavior and Survey: Gather data to find out what people want (validation) or would be interested in --- our target market Finance/Marketing: Compile details/info to create a business plan – opportunity assessment
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- Magnetic Pick-up Head
- Creator
- Wiegand, David E.
- Date
- 1959-12-22
- Description
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Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent
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- Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development (Summer 2011) IPRO 350: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development IPRO350 Summer2011 Midterm Presentation
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- Arzu, Ricardo, Avant, Denzel, Bogoevski, Aleksander, Caven, Daniel, Daniel, Andy, Fisher, Courtney, Lavania, Bharat, Marcha, Emmanuel, Mouddou, Khadija, Nunes, Guilherme, Popa, Ana, Quach, Dot, Scorzo, Anthony, Tadros, Nader
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- 2011, 2011-07
- Description
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Coal city is a small town in Illinois that has partnered with IIT. Its current population is 5,152 people and has been steadily increasing....
Show moreCoal city is a small town in Illinois that has partnered with IIT. Its current population is 5,152 people and has been steadily increasing. Coal City is located just south of I-80 along the I- 55 corridor and less than an hour from Bolingbrook and Oakbrook. Along the northern border of Coal city, are adjoining lakes and abandoned coal mines. Small town atmosphere is conducive to community interaction and pride. The purpose of this project was to provide the framework for creating the most feasible and sustainable economic development model for the village of Coal City using generalized approaches that could be emulated in other small towns. the objectives that the team has set are: Gather information that will lead to the creation of an effective plan. Study models and components of Sustainable Economic Development focusing on small towns and rural areas. Study the demographics, human systems, existing industry systems, bio-physical systems, government and social policy systems and the existing industry clusters. Understand community, local, and regional assets and talent pool, town vision, mission and economic development plans.
Sponsorship: NA
Project Plan for IPRO 350: Sustainable Entrepreneurial Economic Development for the Summer 2011 semester
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- Zero Energy Lab (Semester Unknown) IPRO 337: Zero Energy Lab IPRO 337 Project Plan Sp08
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- Mayers, Chris, Sibley, Jonathan, Irishfrazin, Max, Wachniak, Anthony, Sirotzke, Daniel, Mathus, Daniel, Stachowiak, Kyle, Smith, Suni, Sadasivuni, Sandeep, Rojas, Brian, Gambrell, Jennifer, Bo, Loren, Palomo, Kaye, Patel, Kunal
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- 2008, 2008-05
- Description
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The IPRO 337 team’s objectives for this semester is to make further progress in updating the top floor of Machinery Hall into a lab for future...
Show moreThe IPRO 337 team’s objectives for this semester is to make further progress in updating the top floor of Machinery Hall into a lab for future energy and lighting technology research and for the space itself to be able to be as sustainable as possible throughout research this semester. Since the end goal is a rather ambitious one, a more realistic goal is to have an energy plan for following IPRO’s to work off of and to have the space cleared so that the developed plan can be tested. The team hopes to generate willingness in its members to establish an environment conducive to team-oriented goals, as outlined in the objectives below. Successful completion of the goals presented here will require each participant to gain useful experience and knowledge regarding teamwork, inter-professional skills and specifically sustainable energy systems. For this fall semester, the team has set forth the following objectives: Research office utilities that consume low amounts of energy, and investigate how to improve the efficiency of current utilities. Research and test various energy efficient lighting solutions. Research environmentally friendly floor, wall, and ceiling finishes along with necessary office furniture. Develop a website to display the development progress of the Zero-Energy Lab and provide information regarding “green technology” Clean and prepare the 6,000 ft2 space for future inhabitants. Using the research, develop a program proposal for the Zero-Energy Lab.
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- Improving Abilityy to verify Audio CAPTCHA's (Semester Unknwon) IPRO 316: ImprovingAbilityToVerifyAudioIPRO316FinalReportSp10
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- Klansky, Gabriel, Schneider, Erick, Kaim, Maxwell, Ciarkowski, Adam, Fabian, Michael, Wallace, Sean, Kipp, Daniel
- Date
- 2010, 2010-05
- Description
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CAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart) are used to prevent automated access to sensitive...
Show moreCAPTCHAs (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart) are used to prevent automated access to sensitive information online. In its usual format, users are presented with distorted text and asked to enter the displayed text in an answer box. If successful, humans, but not computers, will be able to interpret the distorted text. Another format of CAPTCHAs asks users to identify audio information (usually a string of digits or phrase of words) that has been distorted or placed against a background of noise (\white" noise, reversed speech, etc.). Users type the words they hear into an answer box. The audio format is intended to be accessible to blind and low-vision users who cannot use the visually-based format. Unfortunately, audio CAPTCHAs are di cult for humans to use (Bigham and Cavendar 2009) but relatively easy for computers to solve (Tam et al. 2008), which is exactly the opposite outcome desired. To take two extreme examples, in one recent study (Sauer et al. 2008), users were able to solve only 46 percent of audio CAPTCHAs, while in another study (Burztein and Bethard 2009), a computer program was able to break 75 percent of audio CAPTCHAs. At issue is whether audio CAPTCHAs can be designed so that users can easily solve them but computers cannot. Yan and Ahmad (2008) propose testing di erent kinds of background noise to determine which is the most e ective at blocking computers but admitting humans. To this end, Tam et al. (2008) suggest using other human voices as background noise (to thwart computers) but familiar phrases as the string to decode (to aid listeners). The current project will focus on selecting from a set of potential solutions to test.
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- Integrator and Hysteresis Loop Tracer
- Creator
- Wiegand, David E.
- Date
- 1952-09-09
- Description
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Sponsorship: Armour Research Foundation of Illinois Institute of Technology
United States Patent
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- A FAT home: Boards_aFAThome_01
- Creator
- Szajna, Conrad
- Date
- 2012, 2012-05
- Description
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The aim of this thesis is to revitalize suburban subdivisions not by destroying existing typology but by using the typical cookie cutter homes...
Show moreThe aim of this thesis is to revitalize suburban subdivisions not by destroying existing typology but by using the typical cookie cutter homes as a basis for re-envisioning subdivisions. By creating key room components, existing homes can expand outward to provide additional rooms for current family members, for older generations moving back home and/or for additional rental spaces as a way to supplement income. The end result creates unique spaces and courtyards that places the resident much closer to nature.
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