January 9th, 2019
For our first meeting with Dr. Ejaz we discussed potential project ideas. Dr. Ejaz proposed facial recognition for an automobile which syncs with the user interface in order to set all options for that specific user.
January 16th, 2019
For our second meeting, Dr. Ejaz introduced the idea of facial recognition to unlock the front door of a home. We discussed using signal processing to open and close the door. It would send a signal to lock and unlock the door. It would be highly computer-based project.
January 23th, 2019
With Dr. Ejaz, we continued to discuss how to implement both a garage door entry system and front door entry system with facial recognition. Decided the facial recognition entry system for the front door would be more feasible and useful. We all agreed that security may be an issue.
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Issues to resolve:
Where is the processing done?
If using a micro-controller, which micro-controller to use?
How to physically lock and unlock the door?
How to inform user of a low battery?
Can an app within your smartphone assist?
Create a flowchart to connect all features.
January 30th, 2019
Meet with Dr, Ejaz and presented first draft of block diagram. We refined diagram to use a rechargeable battery with a solar charging option. We decided Raspberry Pi is the main option for the micro-controller and a current lock on the market should be used for the locking and unlocking mechanism. We also included an option for remote access to unlock from your smartphone.
February 6th, 2019
Had a brief meeting with Dr. Ejaz to discuss progress of report and website. We also sent him the link to the site.
February 13th, 2019
Had a brief meeting with Dr. Ejaz and confirmed progress on the report and website.
February 27th, 2019
Present current report to Dr. Ejaz in his office. Discuss changes to acknowledgements. Discuss exact contents of Chapters 2 to 4. Discuss additions that need to be made: add budget, make changes to block diagram, and add a timeline. Continue to research and determine the exact part needed for project.
March 20th, 2019
Meet briefly with Dr. Ejaz to confirm progress on report.
April 3rd, 2019
Present near final draft of Proposal Report. Dr. Ejaz comments and recommends minor changes to acknowledgements and introduction. Also requires more information within the proposal section and we need to add a more detailed tentative timeline. We also need to make minor changes to the block diagram. Most importantly, a requirements table needs to be added.