Week 5: The Block Diagram

Objective: To identify the overall picture of the system of the project.

Analysis/Procedure:

After Hours of research, I have created a block diagram of the system. This is only a draft block diagram which shows the components needed to build this project. Below is the block diagram:

Explanation:

• The speedometer have two sensors installed at the meter display. 
• There are two sensors that is installed at the meter display which are located at 80 KM/H and 100 KM/H 
• If the needle of the meter crosses the 80 KM/H, it will automatically send an data to PIC. 
• If the needle of the meter then crosses 100 KM/H, again, it will automatically send data to PIC.
• If the PIC detects and receives a data from a sensor, it will send signal to RS232 to TTL device and shows a alert at the LCD display simultaneously.
• RS232 to TTL will convert the analogue signal from PIC to digital signal before transmit to GSM module. 
• Then user will receive this signal as a SMS application in their mobile phone.

Conclusion:

I need to identify and make researches about all the components needed.

Week 4: The Proposal Report Part I

Objective: To discuss on how to proceed with the proposal report.

Analysis/Procedure:

Today, I visited my supervisor, Sir Ismail, seeking about the proposal report. He explained briefly about the report and what should be in it. Below are the list needed in the proposal report that is essential; 

1. Title Page 
2. Abstract 
3. Table of Contents 
4. Introduction 
5. Problem Statement 
6. Literature Review 
7. Methodology 
8. Objectives 
9. Benefits/ Contributions 
10. Work Plan 
11. Budget 
12. Conclusion 
13. References 

Then, I explained what I have been research about my project. He also suggested that I needed to save up a sum of money to buy components needed for my project. He also suggested to list up the components needed.

The meeting went briefly.

Conclusion:

Further research is needed and I have to list certain components for my project.

Week 3: The Title

Objective: To present the suitable title.

Analysis/Procedure:

After doing some research on my final year project, I have decided the project which is:-

"GSM Based Speed Monitoring and Detection". 

The brief introductory: 

In respect with the GSM system, the GSM Based Speed Monitoring and Detection is twofold; to ensure the safety of a driver, passenger and other vehicles and to monitor and to detect the speed of the vehicle with this project installed. For example, a taxi company called Teksi Jaya SDN. BHD. provides 100 taxis in Gombak area. The company wants to monitor the speed their taxi drivers since one of the company’s policies is that every taxis should not exceed 90 km/h at all times. If a driver exceeded 90km/h speed limit, the GSM module of the project will send an SMS to the company’s monitor, thus, certain warning can be made.

Conclusion:

My FYP supervisor Sir Mohamad Ismail Bin Sulaiman from the Communication Section, Level 2 of the Administration Building of UniKL British Malaysian Institute has agreed with title and I can now proceed further with my project.

Week 2: The Supervisor

Objective: To find and register a supervisor whom can asses on my project.

Analysis/Procedure:

Today, I scouted for a lecturer to be my supervisor for my Final Year Project, preferably from the Communications Section. Few of the preferable lecturers are unavailable to be my supervisor because the they had reached the allocated number of students for each lecturer. Luckily, Sir Ismail is available and quickly I asked him to be my supervisor. He agreed but only if I had a title for my FYP. The deadline for finding a supervisor extended until week 3. Hence, I have only a week for finding a title. 

Sir Ismail requested me to find a title with a synopsis and discuss my ideas before Thursday of week 3.

Conclusion:

Sir Ismail have officially become my supervisor if and only if a have a title. Until then, I have to make a lot of research and present a few good titles to him.

Week 1 : The Briefing

The first week of S2/2013 semester started. Other candidates and I that took the Final Year Project I (FYP) attended the briefing held by a few of FYP committees at the TTL hall. Here are some of the contents obtained during the briefing:-

• All students must find the advisor of their choice.
• The FYP title must suitable and be submitted to the advisor which is then registered to the FYP website (fyp.bmi.unikl.edu.my).
• Any progresses must be reported to the advisor and recorded in a blog/logbook.
• List of title and requirement in the report. 
• The title of our project must be registered until Week 3.

In conclusion, I have understood a few of the rules and regulations about the FYP I.