SPARK-enough to ignite

This project uses a particular band of frequency, which is being transmit from end and is received at another end than this frequency is used to generate DC.

The setup can be used for transmission of electricity in future from space stations to meet the growing demand of electricity.

Work is still going on it to improve the efficiency

The project makers:-

1 Team Leader Kapil Nirmal
2 Anil pandey
3 Anoop Saxena
4 Tanuj Seth

from Kanpur Institute of Technology , Kanpur

Spirit

This project aims to fulfill static touch-screen applications such as ATM’s and railway reservation in a very cost effective way.
Matrix arrangement of lasers and light dependent resistors(LDR) is used over monitor screen. When finger is placed over screen, the change in resistance is sensed by the LDR. The LDR’s resistance is given as an input to comparator circuit, which generates appropriate voltage to be given to the microcontroller. Microcontroller is interfaced with the computer with serial/parallel port with appropriate cable.
We have prepared a simple GUI environment with C++ programming. There are at most 8 icons on screen, so we have assigned them a predefined value in form of array, each consisting of 8 unique digits in form of 0’s and 1’s. We used instructions inport and outport at appropriate place to fetch stream of 8-bits from the controller. This is then compared with the value in the array. Accordingly the icon selected by user gets explored.


Application of the project ranges from static touch screen such as ATM’s, Reservation systems, inquiry systems etc where a common person can access information merely by a touch!
We aim to provide a cost-efficient touch screen application on every existing CRT system. Here as students, we have implemented the concept at about RS 700/-(Touch Screen overlays available today in market costs about 12000 Rs.)
We can also make it dynamic by implementing the concept on any type of panel like LCD’s just by modifying some aspects of alignment of LDR’s and Lasers.


Team members:-
1 Chetan Shah
2 Ankit Khandelwal
3 Nilesh Shahdadpuri
4 Bhavin Patel

College:- Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology , Nadiad

Dementors

The eruption of low intensity conflicts and terrorism waves at the beginning of the 21st century caused further development in the techniques and methods of Bomb Disposal. Since explosives pose great risk to the public and especially to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Operator, trying to render them safe. Therefore, new methods like greater reliance on remote techniques, such as advanced remotely operated vehicles (EOD robots) evolved.


This model is microcontroller based semi automatic legged robot. It can diffuse live bomb with the help of an automated arm. It can be guided by a base station. The robot is equipped with a unique walking mechanism which make it different from other wheeled robots thus making it quite capable of reaching tuff locations.

The project makers:-

1 Saif Ali Kausar
2.Shakil Ahamad

Delta

The project is a delta wing aircraft of 50*50 sq.cm. dimensions. The challenge of the project was to make a small aircraft and also make it light enough which has sufficient strength to sustain the aerodynamic forces while flying.


A delta wing generates more lift in comparison to a normal wing and the stalling angle increases. So this plane can fly at a higher angle of attack.


The project makers:-

1. Shashant Anand
2. Anuj Sharma
3. Devendra Singh
4. Amit Kumar Pandey

All from IIT KANPUR (Depatment of Aerospace Engineering)

Flapping of wings

This is a project with very basic ideas implemented in an efficient manner.It’s a working model of a bird with flapping wings.The main attaraction is that it runs on battery.

The same principles can be used in the making of MAV(micro aero vehicles)that can have applications like for research or for spying when fitted with cameras or so.


The project makers:-
1. Saurav kumar Ghosh ,IIT KANPUR

Rules

All students from all streams with a valid identity card are eligible to take part in the event.

"Hell, there are no rules here - we're trying to accomplish something." - Thomas Edison.

Thus,this event encompasses all fields and leaving just pure software coding,every other hardware model is allowed for the entry which on being selected by our esteemed jury would permit you to present it in our event and grab prizes and much more!!!!

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Verti-Go :

The objective of the project is to make a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) based aeromodel . It is capable of taking-off and landing vertically , without the need of a runway. It takes off just like a helicopter and has all the advantages that an aeroplane has over a helicopter like speed, mileage, capacity to travel long distances etc.

We are using the concept of tilt-rotors. Two rotors are used in this model. They are placed at the wing-tips. The rotors will be aligned vertically while take-off. So, they provide the required lift. After take –off , we turn the rotors through an angle of 90 degrees. Now, they act like propellers giving the required thrust in the forward direction. Now, it is similar to an aeroplane.
During cruise, it will be controlled through the normal control surfaces ( ailerons, elevator and rudder ) and the wings provide the lift (similar to an aeroplane). Again while landing, the rotors are made vertical, thereby enabling it to land vertically.

Various Applications :
1. It can be used in future aeroplanes.
2. This concept can also be used in ‘flying cars’.
3. This does not need a runway. This helps aeroplanes to access remote areas. So, various search and rescue operations can get very effective.
4. This concept can be used at places where building a runway is very difficult (like hill stations). So, they can be used at such places for transport.
5. This will be very helpful during wars as we can supply resources to the army directly, even if there is no aerodrome nearby.
6. These planes can land directly on ships that do not have facility for aeroplanes. (provided the ship has enough space)

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LASER Pointer Mouse :

The aim of this project is to make a LASER Pointer mouse which can be used as a normal mouse during presentations or slide shows. This is new interactive technology developed keeping in mind to make mouse operation during slide shows more interactive and ergonomically comfortable.

Computer display is projected on a screen using a projector and a LASER Pointer is used as a tool to direct the mouse cursor position. This projection is captured using web-cam. This captured stream is then analyzed and position of the LASER dot is located.

Mouse cursor is then moved to the corresponding LASER dot position. Other button functions of mouse are implemented using a normal remote mouse.


This device can be used in conferences, meetings, interactive sessions, class rooms etc.This device changes total ergo-dynamics involved in mouse operation and gives user additional mobility with ease of operation.

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Lac Operon :

The project is to show the working of lac operon in a positively inducible environment i.e. when there is no lactose present, the repressor protein stops the transcription process, and hence no proteins are produced. But in the presence of lactose, these molecules bind to the tetramer repressor protein, causing a conformational change helping the RNA polymerase to perform its function (transcription) and hence the proteins are produced.

The proteins produced are enzymes which help in breakdown of lactose and transport of those products.As we are to present a model showing lac operon which is positive inducible, the RNA polymerase (i) required for the expression of lac I gene is made using a microcontroller chip and its movement is based on programming. A photo-transmitter is used to recognize end of gene.

The expression is shown using LEDs’ and the repressor protein produced is a robot made of four motors and a microcontroller chip. We will be using microcontroller based programming for its movement with the help of light detecting devices. As the repressor binds at the operator region on the DNA (made of two, 35 cm wooden sticks), the RNA polymerase (ii) is not allowed to perform its function.

Now the lactose molecule which is based on microcontroller programming will bind to repressor’s hand that is vacant. Using a synchronized program we shall bring the two robots simultaneously back and allow the RNA polymerase (ii) to do its work. The proteins produced from the genes lac Z, lac Y and lac A are shown using LEDs’ connected in parallel

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Geared Cycle :

Geared cycles use derailleur system for their operation, though common place, the system works on a very crude principle of increasing and decreasing chain tension to accomplish gear change thus decreasing gear life and making it less cost effective.

By the medium of our small gear box, we have tried to increase the speed of the cycle with the same effort of the cyclist and solve the problem of uphill climbing. Also the gear box will give more speed variations making it suitable for varied terrains and purposes.

The force resisting the motion of the bicycle Ftotal consists of the sum of rolling friction Froll, aerodynamic drag Fwind, the upward slope resistance Fslope, the bearing friction resistance and the drive efficiency h. Unlike the other quantities, upward slope resistance can also be negative - usually a positive thing for the cyclist - thus propelling rather than retarding the bicycle. Naturally the drive losses h apply only if the bicycle rider really pedals the bicycle and does not just let it roll. Bearing friction, such as friction in the hubs, is usually added to rolling friction; accordingly the bearing friction forces in the drive train are added to the drive efficiency h, specifically, pedals, bottom bracket, freewheel and partially also the hubs (the additional forces on the hub due to chain tension).

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Saksham :

The basic idea behind the development of the proposed robot is to develop an autonomous system that first detects the voice instructions and moves towards the direction of instructor and then authenticates the instructor after recognizing his/her face and a password .After authenticating the caller or instructor successfully the system obeys some predefined instructions of its instructor.

The system uses innovative techniques of Sound Detection, Speech Recognition and Image Processing to do the required tasks. For sound detection an algorithm is devised and implemented that uses the delay of arrival of sound between the three microphones that the system is having in its microphone assembly. The block diagram of the sound detecting system is given in the sheet attached.
For speech recognition MATLAB 7.0.1 has been used and the basic algorithm uses the energy of the given voice commands. The block diagram of the speech recognition system is given in the sheet attached.
For owner authentication some innovative techniques of Image Processing are being used with the help of MATLAB 7.0.1.

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NOVO :

This is a project undertaken with a view to create an additional source of power from non-conventional sources of energy.

The water in regular houses falls from a water tank placed at an average height of 10 ft through pipes.
In this project we have converted the potential energy of water falling from a low head of 10 ft with a flow rate of only 1.875 lts /min into very useful electrical energy which can be used to run low wattage electrical appliances and also charge mobile phones and other chargeable devices.

UNIQUENESS:
• For a water turbine you need at least 3 feet of fall and at least 62 litres per minute of flow.but here we have only a flow rate of 1.875 lts/min and still we are producing a considerable amount of energy so as to run small electrical appliances like cell phone chargers, flashlight chargers etc.
• Regular turbines are very bulky whereas this fits into a box of 76mm x 76mm.

• This is an attachment that could be fixed anywhere in the piping system of the houses and be used to create electricity.

• The impellor used in this turbine is made up of nylon which is very easy to produce and is very cheap.

• Regular water turbines are high maintanence and costly to install devices whereas our’s is a zero maintanence and has high cost efficiency.

The main principle of this project is the conversion of potential energy of water to electric
energy.

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MVGR :

This project aims at utilising the natural source of energy (sun) for producing power.

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed; it only changes from one form of energy to another. Energy is the power of work.

21^st century is running; but still 30% of world population do not have electricity in their houses. In countries like Africa, position is too difficult for them to work with the help of power. So, in order to overcome these, conventional sources of energy i.e., sun, wind, water can be used for generation of power. The solar energy from the natural source, the sun, is taken from the solar concentrators and heat which was trapped sent into the oil tank. The heated oil is sent into the heat exchanger where oil passes over super cooled chemical. Here steam will be generated and generated steam is sent onto the steam turbine where power can be generated.

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Aerosofty :

The project model is an embedded design delta wing r/c model. It is run by electric engine, instead of fuel. It has a monocoque structure, having templates of balsa wood and aluminum stiffeners and monocot as skin. It has different sized airfoil templates made up of balsa wood.

The main feature of the project model is it has highly lifting surface and minimal weight. This can allow to come forward with a full scale aircraft that can take much higher pay loads as compared to the existing aircrafts. In addition to this low drag and higher fuel carrying capacity can allows much higher endurance.

High body rigidity is another key factor in embedded wing aircraft, It reduces turbulence and creates less stress on the air frame which adds to efficiency allowing lighter air frame and thus proving it more economical. Furthermore higher cruising speed can be achieved for the full scale aircraft which was not possible here because of the power plant restrictions.

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Mozaritz :

This project aims at building a mechanism that is able to convert the pressure being produced in shoes to an alternating current.This is a benifitial way of producing power.

The Mechanical pressure is available at the two regions in the shoes.
1 .The curvature and relaxation at the ball of the foot.
2. Heel strike displacement at the heel cup.

By replacing the piezoelectric sensors beneath our heels,we can utilize the mechanical pressureto convert into electricity.
While walking we apply more than 1000Kpa pressure on the crystals embedded in our shoes.
The applied pressure is converted into alternating current (AC) of maximum of 20 mA,3.3 V by a single piezoelectric crystal.
By this way mechanical energy is harvested usefully.

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Marines :

The project includes utilisation of the remnant heat present in the exhaust gases of the conventional(without supercharging) diesel engine based cars.In our model we are using this exhaust heat to convert water circulating in a closed loop system to steam ,which is used to drive a Turbine coupled with the Crankshaft.Inorder to have maximum extraction of residual heat the water is allowed to pass though the exhaust gas passage twice.

First passage creates a steam and water mixture in the line while the second one comprising of a superheater is placed very close to the exhaust valve(temperature ranges from 600-800⁰C) and it makes the steam superheated.This steam is then injected on the turbine blades through the nozzle where its expansion takes place which produces additional drive for the engine.It has been estimated that with this method 80% of the residual heat present in the exhaust can be extracted and it provides additional torque and power to the engine leading to an increase in almost 15% fuel efficiency.

The project basically is a small scale steam engine being incorporated in the car which utilizes the exhaust energy for steam production.

The project works on the principle of combined cycle.The energy from the exhaust gases are used to heat the water being pumped to the steam generator and then superheated.This steam is expanded on the turbine and provides output to the crankshaft.By carnot cycle efficiency =output power\input power. Since we have kept the input power constant while the output has been increased so efficiency has been increased.

The turbine gets coupled with the crankshaft when the engine attains certain requisite speed. This engagement of coupling is controlled with the incorporation of a host of sensors like temperature, flow ,pressure sensors.

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Landran Warriors :

Now a Days, Crime has touched new heights. The thefts in homes, banks and other financial sectors contribute approximately 60% of crime. It is true in nature that we can't stay at home every time so there is a need for a system that can trace every activity occurring at home. So I have developed a system in order to make the security arrangements at these places more reliable. The most important feature of this security system that makes it innovative is its ability to observe and react by itself.

The advantages of this model are:

1. User friendly.
2. Monitoring home using MMS.
3. Intruder detection using MMS.
4. Fire detection by SMS.
5. Control appliance through SMS.
6. Economical.

When owner is not at home, and some one reaches to his home and he pressed the bell. Then at that time one interrupt would be sent to the micro controller which then sent a message to the camera to click a photo graph and send it to the owner of that system.

If the unknown person reaches to the safe or some valuable Item then the security system will again take his snap and that will again been sent to user and there will a buzzing sound start there at home.

This system can also be use to control the different appliances remotely by just a single SMS.

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APACHE:

Un-manned aerial vehicle using matlab language techniques and sensors.

This project is a prototype of an unmanned aerial vehicle which is capable of surveillance and firing rockets.Using the laser guidance with the help of matlab.

This project is comprised of the technical language MAT LAB-7.0. Sensors are also used for detection.

As the name suggests will be very helpful in easy surveillances of enemy locations and quick response when detected it will fire missiles.

In the demonstration part the team showed the aircraft flying to some height and with the help of MATLAB it guided the vehicle and guided the missile fired by the vehicle with the help of laser guidance(program).

Which hit the ground target !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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GADGET-2K7 :

Today we are seeing a number of PDAS’s which are helpful in coping up with the busy office life. In the abstract we are going to present an idea how a ordinary mobile [like a 2600] can be remodeled so to facilitate many more applications such as controlling a house-hold item such as a fridge or a ac. .., It does not require any circuitry as the signal from the cell phone goes via a phone call .

Also the other feature of the cell phone is the solar charging of the Li-ion battery which can be done in the similar way as such a dual powered calculator works.
The most important of all is the sending a picture message from a cell phone like 6600 to a mobile which does not have an mms capability like a 2600 this can be done using image processing technique.

Quiet important feature of cell phone is the self charging feature of cell phone which is theoretically possible as there is a loss of sound energy when we are speaking through a phone.
It requires just a transduction part after which it can be coupled with the solar charging part of the cell phone .

After taking a overall view of the new age common man’s cell phone it can be said that all of the above features can be manufactured on large scale .The weight of the cell phone may go a few grams up and the cost may increase over
Just a hundred rupees more……………!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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STIMULATION OF RETINAL CELLS-A MODEL APPROACH :

Photoreceptor cells in human eye capture and process light, helping us to see. As these cells degenerate and die, patients experience progressive vision loss (Retinitis pigmentosa). To overcome this problem we have to replace the function of photoreceptors with electrode array (or electrode pattern) which directly stimulates the retinal cells (which directly contact the optic nerve). We are attempting this process via a model approach since it is not possible to test its feasibility in humans.
Our model focuses on three parts: acquisition of visual signals, processing, and displaying the image patterns on LCD screen, so as to describe the basic process of vision.

In the present project we are using indigenous components and we are also developing the necessary programs in order to interface the video camera to the hard ware (a micro controller based circuit) and also the circuit which in turn transmits the signals to the RF receiver and thereby try to provide the stimulus signals to retinal cells.

In the present project though the developed circuit generates stimulus pulses, we may not be able to implement the same on the patient, being a basic model. This requires biocompatible products, and need to be implanted near the retinal cells.