ECE5 Thesis Topics Group 3

PROPOSED THESIS TITLES/TOPICS
1. Patient Body Temperature Remote Monitoring Using Internet
ABSTRACT
For this real-time scenario we take one digital temperature sensor, interfaced
to a microcontroller of 8051 series to send live data to a remote location
anywhere in the world over internet.
The data is directly sent through a Wi-Fi module interfaced to the

microcontroller under TCP IP protocol to a dedicated IP on the cloud via
networked wireless modem environment.
It displays the data in real time chart form such as line type, bar type, pie type
etc. in any internet connected PC / Laptop either for viewing by self or by public.
The real time data is also seen at the sending end upon a LCD display interfaced
to the microcontroller.
The power supply consists of a step down transformer 230/12V, which steps
down the voltage to 12V AC. This is converted to DC using a Bridge rectifier and
it is then regulated to +5V using a voltage regulator 7805 which is required for the
operation of the microcontroller , 3.3 volt for the Wi-Fi unit and other components.
PROBABLE/TENTATIVE MATERIALS AND ITS COST
Hardware Requirements
Microcontroller
LCD Display
Digital Temperature Sensors
Resistors
Capacitors
Diodes
Transformer
Voltage Regulator
Transistors Wi-Fi module As Required
Software Requirements
Keil Compiler
Language: Embedded C Or Assembly
COST: P12,000
SOURCE AND SUPPLIER OF THE MATERIAL
EDGEFX
SKILLS NEEDED
Knowledgeable In Circuit-Building, Assembly Procedure, Troubleshooting,

Thorough Understanding Of The Circuit Design, Programming, Simulation, Testing,
Building And Make The Hardware Prototype Work
HOW TO TEST THE PROTOTYPE IF PROGRAMMING IS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
For the development and implementation of real-time monitoring system

for remote patients using wireless technology, the developed system would inform
the doctor in case of emergency through alarms; however, delay in alarms might
occur due to weak signals of 3G networks in some remote areas. Though the
delayed alarming time is still within the golden period of time it should be
considered in future research. As wireless technology is emerging day by day, the
use of latest wireless technology may overcome these issues which ultimately
increases the applicability and usefulness of the proposed remote monitoring
system. Furthermore, false alarms can be generated due to the battery issues of
sensors and smartphone. The research can be extended to overcome these
battery and false alarm limitations.
OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE
To be able to acquire real-time body temperature of a person remotely

over internet falling under the category of Internet of Things-IOT.
2. Theft Warning Of Vehicle Over SMS To Owner
ABSTRACT
This project is done by sending an auto-generated SMS to the owner. An

added advantage of this project is that the owner can send back the SMS which
will disable the ignition of the vehicle.
As the crime rate is going up, security system for vehicles is extremely essential.
In this proposed system if someone tries to steal the car, the microcontroller gets
an interrupt through a switch mechanism connected to the system and
commands the GSM modem to send an SMS.
The owner receives the SMS that his car is stolen. He can then send back an
SMS to the GSM modem to stop the engine. The GSM modem interfaced to the
microcontroller, receives the message, the output of which activates a
mechanism that disables the ignition of the vehicle resulting in stopping the
vehicle. The project uses a lamp to indicate the engine ON/OFF condition.
Thus, owner of the vehicle from anywhere can switch off ignition of his car. This
project can be further enhanced by integrating a GPS system, which will give
exact position of the vehicle in terms of its latitude and longitude. Further this data
can be sent to the owner via SMS who can enter this value on Google maps to
get the exact location of the vehicle.
8051 Series Microcontroller

Level Shifter IC
GSM Modem
Crystal
Diode
Switch
LED
Resistors
Capacitors
Voltage Regulator
Relay Driver
Relay
DB9 connector
Keil compiler
COST: P19,000
EDGEFX
SKILLS NEEDED

RECOMMENDATION
For further improvements of designing an Anti-Car Theft System for

Android Phone, the IP cam should be static IP address to view it to other
network; the power supply between all components should be compatible to
avoid short circuit; the device should be put in a concealed and safe place
which is not easily detected by the intruders and the SIM card will be
configured through android application. This study limits its coverage that if
the battery of the car is discharge and the outlet is unplugged, it will not
execute the system properly. Another thing is a low signal of internet access
will interrupt the sending of SMS alert to the owner.
To be able to use wireless technology to intimate the owner of the vehicle

about any unauthorized entry.
3. IOT-Based Home Automation Over The Cloud
ABSTRACT
For this real-time scenario, we use webpage with user configurable front
end to control and monitor the load. The data sent from a password protected
webpage returns commands through allotted IP fed to it. A Wi-Fi Module is
configured with any nearby wireless modem to access internet. The received
internet commands are fed to the Wi-Fi module.
The program within the Wi-Fi Module execute the received commands
based on which the load gets activated through TRIAC and Opto-coupler
interfaced to Wi-Fi Module. The status of the load also will be displayed on the
web page.
Here in this project program in written within the Wi-Fi module, No extra
microcontroller has been used to drive the load. The power supply consists of 5V
SMPS board and 3.3V voltage regulator for a Wi-Fi module. 5V SMPS board will
give 5V DC out from 230V AC, this we fed to 3.3V voltage regulator which supply
power to Wi-Fi module and remaining circuit.
Wi-Fi Module
Opto-Coupler
TRIAC
Resistors
Capacitors
Diode
Regulator
Lamp
ESP Loader
LUA Loader
ESP Flasher
LUA Program
Webpage
COST: P10,000
EDGEFX
SKILLS NEEDED

RECOMMENDATION
Using this system as framework, the system can be expanded to include

various other options which could include home security feature like capturing
the photo of a person moving around the house and storing it onto the cloud.
This will reduce the data storage than using the CCTV camera which will record
all the time and stores it. The system can be expanded for energy monitoring
, or weather stations. This kind of a system with respective changes can be
implemented in the hospitals for disable people or in industries where human
invasion is impossible or dangerous, and it can also be implemented for
environmental monitoring.
To be able to control any load through the Internet network over cloud
remotely on the basic principle of the Internet of things (IOT).
4. Electricity Energy Reader Through Internet
ABSTRACT
For this innovative work we had taken a digital energy meter whose blinking
LED signal is interfaced to a microcontroller of 8051 family through a LDR. The
blinking LED flashes 3200 times for 1 unit.
The LDR sensor gives an interrupt each time the meter LED flashes to the
programmed micro controller. The microcontroller takes this reading and displays
it on an LCD duly interfaced to the microcontroller.
The reading of the energy meter is also sent to a GSM modem being fed
from the microcontroller via level shifter IC and RS232 link. The SIM used in the
modem being internet enabled transmits the data directly to a dedicated web
page for display anywhere in the world in multi-level graphical format.
The power supply consists of a step down transformer 230/12V, which steps
down the voltage to 12V AC. This is converted to DC using a Bridge rectifier and
it is then regulated to +5V using a voltage regulator 7805 which is required for the
operation of the microcontroller and other components.
Microcontroller
LCD Display
AC To DC Converter
Temperature Sensors
Relay
Resistors
Capacitors
Diodes
Transformer
Voltage Regulator
Transistors
PT
CT
Wi-Fi Module As Required
Keil Compiler
COST: P20,000
EDGEFX
SKILLS NEEDED

RECOMMENDATION
Find ways and make changes on the components used for the betterment
and improvement of the project.
To be able to develop an IOT (internet of things) based energy meter

reading displayed for units consumed and cost thereupon over the internet in
chart and gauge format.
5. River Waste Remover System
ABSTRACT
As we can see in our rivers most of them has waste pollution, so our group
think how to reduce the waste in our rivers by having an automatic waste
catcher. By that, we can help a little bit to the community to reduce the causing
of flooding and to reduce the waste that going in the shores. The machine will
strain the river with stepper motor, and there is a space where the waste is going
to store. Well it works simple, but it really helps us.
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
OBJECTIVE
6. Utilization Of Heat Using Thermoelectric Generator As DC Power Source For

Low-Powered Devices
ABSTRACT
The idea to use heat as an alternative source of energy by converting to

electrical energy to power up low-powered devices and to maximize total heat
absorption in the use of thermoelectric generator.
Thermoelectric Generator
4 Module (TEG1-1263-4.3)
Thermal Paste
4 Heat Sink
Cooling Fan
Charge Controller
1 PCB
1 Electrolytic Capacitor (1000 microfarad)
1 Trimmer Resistor (10k ohm)
2 Resistor (1K ohm)
3 Resistor (330 ohm)
1 Resistor (300 ohm)
2 LED 5mm
1 Zener Diode (3,3V)
1 Zener Diode (5.1V)
2 Diode (1N4001)
1 IC (LM741)
1 Transistor (2N2222A)
1 Relay (6V)
1 USB port
4 2-Pin Terminal Block
3 2-Pin Connector
1 3-Pin Connector
2 Boost Converter (5-27V)
3 Lithium Ion Battery (3.7V, 3200mAh)
Stranded Wires
Platform (Casing)
2 Aluminum Sheets
2 Stainless-Steel Sheets
2 Copper Rods
25 pcs. Bolts And Knot (3x10mm)
25 pcs. Washers (5mm)
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
To the future developers of this project, use a better cooling system for the
cold side of the TEG which uses less power consumption with a higher cooling
capacity. This is to make the temperature difference between the cold side
cooler and it can produced a higher power with less power losses. The design
assembly of the platform that can enhance a better heat transfer to the TEG. They
may also use a different type of TEG which is cheap, has a high heat capacity,
and higher power output. They may also design a circuit with minimal losses and
add additional four more TEG modules to get a higher power output.
To be able to utilize heat as a power source for different low-powered

devices including electronic gadgets and LED lights.
7. A Keypad-Based Energy Harvesting Prototype For Wireless Keyboard And

Mouse Applications
ABSTRACT
Sustainable energy is one of the main concerns of the world today. As we

have limited resources for our utilities like electricity, the trend nowadays is to
harness green energy from what we can. With this project, it will help improve the
technology and emergence of new products geared for cleaner energy. The
system aims to use the power from the direct piezoelectric effect where the
mechanical energy like from the typing motion from a keypad and the clicking
of the mouse buttons will result to parasitic amounts of energy that can be used
to charge the on-board batteries. The system as well aim to use the power derived
from a dynamo adding to that of the power derived from the piezo-ceramics.
And one important feature as well of the system is to be able to create a power
and power saving keypad and mouse energy harvester.
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Make and think of alternative ways to gain or receive power through

keypad and mouse energy harvester.
The energy harvesting keyboard and mouse system aims to promote

sustainable energy by prolonging the life of batteries that are considered
chemical wastes after their life cycles.
8. Wireless Door-Locking System Using Bluetooth Technology

ABSTRACT
Not being able to lock the main door, back door, bedroom door, and other
important doors of a residential house may happen from time to time. To avoid
this problem, a locking system should be applied to all the doors in order to ensure
locking of doors. Locking all the doors with the use of conventional locks or the
currently available electronic locks may be time-consuming especially if the
doors to be locked are distant from each other. In addition, having a bulk of keys
may add to the inconvenience especially if these keys were lost or misplaced.
Arduino Micro-controller
Android Cellphone (Arduino V0.11)
Bluetooth Module HC-05
Battery and Adapter (12V)
Driver Relay
LED
Solenoid
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Build a better design for a Bluetooth-based Smartphone application on

lock/unlock the door and hardware design for door-lock system.
To be able to use a cellular phone with Bluetooth technology as a

replacement for door keys in locking or unlocking of door locks. With this
technology, it will be possible to access all the door locks of a residential house at
any point within the Bluetooth range.
9. An Analytic And Comparative Wi-Fi Energy Harvester Design
ABSTRACT
Wi-Fi sources can be found in almost all establishments nowadays, even on

transportation vehicles, malls, houses. Your phones and laptops can detect Wi-Fi
sources almost everywhere. This is the opportunity to contribute to the already
existing body of knowledge about harvesting energy and convert it to other forms
of useable energy.
This is about how they designed and experimented using two antennas
(one omnidirectional and one unidirectional antenna) and a rectifier with a 3pF
capacitor and two different diodes (HSMS 2820 and HSMS 2860) to harvest a signal
from a Wi-Fi source (router), and convert this signal to a DC voltage. They
experimented to know how large or how small the voltage their antenna device
will be able to produce to know which applications this study can be applied on.
Through experiment, it can be concluded that it is possible to harvest a Wi-

Fi signal, although the voltage converted was small. Hence, this thesis can be
applied to low power or low voltage applications.
1 Omnidirectional Antenna
1 Unidirectional Antenna
AC To DC Converter
1 3pF Capacitor
2 HSMS 2820 Diode
2 HSMS 2860 Diode
Wi-Fi Source (Router)
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Make changes or find alternative solution to harvest greater signal for the
low-power applications.
To be able to harvest a frequency in the range of 2.4GHz.
10. Rainfall Harvester System
ABSTRACT
A prototype system where the kinetic energy of rainfall is harvested to

produce electricity. The kinetic energy will be converted with the use of a
piezoelectric material. The impact of rain falling to the material causes a vibration
that generates electrical charges. The electricity generated can either be stored
or can be directly applied to a load.
30 pcs. 35mm Piezo-Electric Discs

LTC3588
Batteries
Switches, Wires, ETC.
Fiber Glass For Casing
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Make improvements on the said project.
To be able to harvest energy through rainfall
11. Self-Powered Wireless Keyboard
ABSTRACT
A wireless keyboard that uses the mechanical energy from typing as its
power source. The keyboard will utilize a Bluetooth module to make it wireless and
use piezoelectric discs as the harvester of energy collected from typing. Each
piezoelectric discs are placed under the keys of the keyboard. The self-powered
wireless keyboard can also be used as a power bank where the electricity stored
will be used for charging smartphones.
This is the innovative idea from the thesis title Keypad-based Energy
Harvesting Prototype for wireless keyboard where they mainly used Lego blocks
for their prototype and other components such as dynamo and mainspring which
made it bulky.
Piezoelectric discs
LTC3588
Batteries
Bluetooth module
USB port module
Keyboard
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Develop other ways for the betterment of the project.
To be able to harvest large enough amount of energy in order to achieve

the self-powered keyboard.
12. Sound Energy Harvester
ABSTRACT
A prototype harvester where sound waves are converted to electricity.

Sound is a mechanical form of energy which travel in the form of wave,
mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure this pressure created by the
sound could be used to convert it into electric energy or other form of energy.
Piezo-material converts mechanical strain into electric energy this property of
piezo material could be used to make a device which would be able to
sustainably convert the sound energy to electric energy as piezo material convert
sound energy to electric energy. Transducer is also used to convert Mechanical
energy to electric energy i.e.it can convert sound energy to electric energy the
simple e.g. of use of transducer to convert sound to electric and vice versa is in
speakers, headset.
One possible application for sound energy is charging a mobile phone

through voice with the use of sound-driven Nano generators based on
piezoelectric ZnO nanowires.
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Find alternative for the piezo-electric material.
To be able to sustainably convert sound energy into electric energy.

13. Characterization Of A Piezo-Electric Generator As An Ocean Current/Wave
Energy Harvesting
ABSTRACT
The project focuses on characterizing a piezoelectric bender connected

to different conditioning circuits that will harvest energy from simulated ocean
movement. Waves are an excellent source of energy, are a natural resource, and
are renewable. Capturing wave energy in shallow water is an ideal solution for
energy generation as a device can take advantage of wave energy is at its
maximum (potential and kinetic) points. How much energy is captured depends
upon a number of factors: wave translation, wave height, the number of waves
in a set period, the type of converter used and its efficiency of capturing both the
potential and kinetic wave energy.
This will touch upon fundamentals of efficient and economical extraction

of energy from shallow ocean waves as well as discuss design considerations
utilizing piezoelectricity as an energy converter. It can be shown that the capture
and storage of shallow wave energy in this manner is comparable to energy
generated from other sources, such as fossil fuels, solar power, and
hydrodynamic.
Silicon Rubber
Piezo-Electric Generator
Arduino
LTC3588
Various Electronic Parts
HS-5745 Hitec
Aquarium
COST: P50,000
-
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
The project can be redesigned to try to increase efficiency further.
To be able to maximize the amount of energy that can be extracted from

a near-shore, shallow wave a simple method of converting the waves
mechanical energy to a usable energy medium (i.e. electricity) is via piezo-
electricity.
14. Footstep Power Generation Using Piezo Electric Transducers
ABSTRACT
The piezoelectric material converts the pressure applied to it into electrical

energy. The source of pressure can be either from the weight of the moving
vehicles or from the weight of the people walking over it. The output of the
piezoelectric material is not a steady one. So a bridge circuit is used to convert
this variable voltage into a linear one. Again an AC ripple filter is used to filter out
any further fluctuations in the output. The output dc voltage is then stored in a
rechargeable battery. As the power output from a single piezo-film was extremely
low, combination of few Piezo films was investigated.
Here a combination of both parallel and series connection is employed for

producing 40V voltage output with high current density. From battery provisions
are provided to connect dc load. An inverter is connected to battery to provide
provision to connect AC load. The voltage produced across the tile can be seen
in a LCD.
For this purpose microcontroller PIC16F873A is used. The microcontroller uses

a crystal oscillator for its operation. The output of the microcontroller is then given
to the LCD which then displays the voltage levels. The inverter used in this circuit
uses the IC CD4047. It is used to convert the DC voltage stored in the battery to
AC voltage. IC CD4047 produces two pulse trains phase shifted by 180. These
pulse trains are used to switch transistors configured in common emitter mode
producing pulse trains of 12V, which is capable of switching a MOSFET. The
sources of the two MOSFETs used in the inverter circuit are supplied with a 12V
supply. When the MOSFETs are switched on by the outputs of the transistors, two
output pulses of 12V are obtained. These pulses are connected to a step up
transformer from whose high voltage side; we obtain the 220V AC supply.
PIC16F873A
IC CD4047 Inverter
Battery
Crystal Oscillator
Piezo-Electric Film
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Make improvements on the said project.
To be able to convert the pressure applied on the piezo-electric material

into an electrical energy.
15. Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting From Train Vibration

ABSTRACT
This project aims at developing an advanced technology of energy

harvesting from railway track vibrations to meet the regional and industry-wide
need of access to cost-effective and reliable power supply for the track-side
electrical infrastructures of rail transportation.
The proposed method is to systematically design and integrate an

innovative motion mechanism, fly wheel, electric generator, power electronics
and energy storage to produce high-quality DC power up to 200 watts average
from the irregular and pulse-like track deflections.
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Develop an advanced technology of energy harvesting from railway track

vibrations.
To be able to change the up-and-down vibration into unidirectional rotation

of the electrical generator and creatively integrate the fly wheel into the energy
harvesting system in order to ensure the high-efficient energy conversion and
stable power output.
16. Real-Time Speech-To-Text Steno-Based System

ABSTRACT
Real-time speech-to-text has been defined as the accurate transcription of

words that make up spoken language into text momentarily after their utterance.
The system uses a laptop computer and specialized software for transcribing
speech into text.
These research findings, along with the positive informal feedback, that C-
Print staff regularly receive, and the high demand for the service from educational
programs encourage efforts to further advance C-Print and other speech-to-text
services.
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
17. Hybrid Renewable Energy Source For Lighting System
ABSTRACT
-
Microchip Pickit2 Programmer

12V Deep Cycle Lead-Acid Battery
PIC16F877A
ENERGY HARVESTERS
3 100W Solar Panel

1 SR-MT 2410 24V/10A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
1 90V/5A/3500RPM DC Motor
1 Turbine Blade With Rotor Diameter Of 430mm
1 3-ft Wind Turbine Stand
2 Laird R-620 PELTIER Device
2 Heat Sink
1 Boost Converter
1 Deep Cycle Lead-Acid Battery
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
18. Harvesting Ambient RF Energy From Radio Station Transmitters In Rural Area
ABSTRACT
For the Ambient RF Energy Harvester Model, its input concerns with the
information on existing radio stations, RF energy harvesting principles, existing HF
rectifier design concepts and principles, information on antenna models and
applications (i.e. antenna).
Its process mainly focuses on the following: planning of the RF harvester

architecture, planning of the voltage regulator design, data gathering, project
prototyping, initial testing, and antenna selection, project evaluation (i.e. HF
Rectifier, Storage Capacitor, Voltage Regulators, and Storage Battery). And
where, the output must be achieved the Ambient RF Energy Harvesting.

SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
Integration in mobile e-gadgets that requires low-power charging, more

efficient, and less bulky antenna and eliminate the use of space-consuming long
wire antenna, not only capture am signals but RF signals with higher frequency,
voltage regulation on the high-frequency rectifier be improved, accommodate
loads w/ higher power requirements.
Aims to determine the amount of RF energy to be collected in the ambient

send by the radio transmitter and be utilized as a source of electric power in the
selected places in a rural area.
19. Energy Harvesting Halogen Lamp Holder
ABSTRACT
Energy harvesting involves various methods to take advantage of the

ambient energy that is being wasted, and exploit it in the form of electricity. Waste
energy can be small differences in heat, vibration, radio waves or simply
mechanical work from people in motion. The basic principle in energy harvesting
is based on the piezoelectric, thermoelectric or pyroelectric effects of some
materials. This study focuses on using the thermoelectric capabilities of a
thermoelectric cooler (TEC) used as a thermoelectric generator (TEG) in
converting wasted heat emitted by a halogen lamp. Thermoelectric generators
are solid state devices that convert temperature differences directly into
electrical energy, using a phenomenon called the Seebeck effect. With the
expected low efficiency of thermoelectric generators, the goal of this study is to
charge a 3.7V battery rating 1200 mAh to 90% using the electricity produced, as
well as to record the time it takes. To improve the temperature difference on the
TEC, fans and heat sinks were attached on each TECs placed in specific locations
on the halogen lamp holder. Based on the statistical analysis using one-way
ANOVA with a confidence level of 95%, the researchers found that there was a
significant difference between the voltage/current results of the five TEC modules.
Thermoelectric Module
Exhaust Fan/Heat Sink
3.7V 1200mAH Battery
LM35 Transistor
0.1uF Capacitor
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
For future research, the researchers recommend to further increase

temperature generation, dissipation, and difference. One way is by changing the
lamp itself with a different wattage and add proper insulation between the hot
and cold side to achieve a higher temperature difference, minimum heat is
tolerated at the cold side of the module. Further, alternative thermoelectric
modules with better specifications is recommended rather than the ones used in
this research to better increase the generated voltage and current. The use of
TEG modules instead of TEC modules would preferable to achieve more efficient
results.
To be able to acquire a very large temperature difference in order to

produce higher voltage and current.
20. An Alternative Source Of Electricity To Light Up LED Bulbs Through Piezoelectric

Energy Harvesting System Using Droplets Of Rainfall
ABSTRACT
The use of electricity is vital for daily human existence. Thus, there has been
a constant growth in finding alternative sources of electricity. In the Philippines
where there is more or less 6 months of rainy season, rainfall could be used as a
source of mechanical energy that will be converted into electricity. The aim of
this study is to develop a rainfall energy harvesting system during the onset of the
rainy season. The study examined the duration and intensity of rainfall when
charging the batteries of the system to produce and store electricity to light up
LED bulbs. This study covers the development and implementation of the
piezoelectricity energy harvesting device. A system prototype was developed
and was tested through different intensities of rain. Through experimental method
of gathering data, the researchers were able to differentiate system responses.
From the gathered data, the system was able to harvest energy through
piezoelectricity with the use of rainfall.
Rain Gauge
10k Ohm Resistor
Arduino UNO (Rev 3) ICSP
Series And Parallel Piezo
2 Series And 2 Parallel Switches
2 LEDs
3.7V Power Bank
2 Switches
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
-
RECOMMENDATION
Research and apply other possible configuration of the system that could
enhance or produce a better output especially during light rain like increasing
the number of piezoelectric materials or using other microcontroller, conduct a
study of the same system using other types of piezoelectric materials or sensors
and apply wireless transmission of the output data to remotely monitor the system
while conducting the study.
To be able to develop an energy harvesting control system using rainfall to

light up LED bulbs, to use piezoelectric crystals in harvesting the kinetic energy
from the falling rain and mechanical energy from the impact surface of the rain
droplet then to store the converted electricity in a battery bank and to create an
algorithm for the conversion of energy, monitoring system and combined
selection of piezoelectric crystal configuration for optimum output.
21. Vibration Energy Monitoring Using Piezoelectric Sensor On Tricycle
ABSTRACT
Tricycles are widely used all around the Philippines and emit different kinds
of energy and cause various environmental issues. These tricycles produce
vibration energy which is wasted but instead can be harvested to be used for
other purposes. Vibration energy is one of the forms of energy that can be
harvested in moving vehicles like tricycles. The shock absorber attached to the
motorcycle and its sidecar can be a source of this energy. As the tricycle travels
along the road, the shock absorber absorbs and dissipates energy, it also reduces
the effect of traveling over rough ground, leading to improved ride quality, and
increase in comfort due to substantially reduced amplitude of disturbances while
the sidecar vibrates due to the condition of the roads. The vibration from shock
absorber and from its sidecar can be converted into electrical energy that will
serve as an additional energy source for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Piezoelectric sensors are devices that use piezoelectric effect to measure
pressure, acceleration, strain or force by converting them to an electrical charge.
The piezoelectric effect is an effect in which energy is converted between
mechanical and electrical form.
This study is on how to determine the amount of the vibration energy from
a tricycle and use this as an additional source of energy. The main component of
the prototype is the circuit design that will have piezoelectric sensors and
microcontroller.

Gizduino Mini
USB
UART (Serial TTL) Converter
Piezo-electric Transducers/Sensors
COST: -
SKILLS NEEDED
RECOMMENDATION
The design of the whole system be improved to make the monitoring system
of the vibrations in the tricycle more efficient. This can be done by changing the
type of piezoelectric transducer that is used. In order to improve voltage, this
project suggests that more sensors should be placed on the seats of the tricycle
and to consider other places in the tricycle for the sensor placement. The program
that was used can be improved and be further developed and that additional
components that can improve the voltage quality should be included. Also, study
other means of transportation such us jeepney and other vehicles and to study
the effects of the weight of the passengers to the vibrations inside the vehicle.
To be able to design a circuit that determines the amount of and analyse

vibration energy through piezoelectric sensors that are attached to different parts
of the tricycle, and to study the dependency of the generated voltage to the
road conditions.

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PROPOSED THESIS TITLES/TOPICS

1. Patient Body Temperature Remote Monitoring Using Internet

The data is directly sent through a Wi-Fi module interfaced to the

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Knowledgeable In Circuit-Building, Assembly Procedure, Troubleshooting,

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For the development and implementation of real-time monitoring system

OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE

To be able to acquire real-time body temperature of a person remotely

This project is done by sending an auto-generated SMS to the owner. An

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8051 Series Microcontroller

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Knowledgeable In Circuit-Building, Assembly Procedure, Troubleshooting,

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For further improvements of designing an Anti-Car Theft System for

OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE

To be able to use wireless technology to intimate the owner of the vehicle

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Knowledgeable In Circuit-Building, Assembly Procedure, Troubleshooting,

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Using this system as framework, the system can be expanded to include

OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE

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Knowledgeable In Circuit-Building, Assembly Procedure, Troubleshooting,

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OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE

To be able to develop an IOT (internet of things) based energy meter

5. River Waste Remover System

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6. Utilization Of Heat Using Thermoelectric Generator As DC Power Source For

The idea to use heat as an alternative source of energy by converting to

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OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE

To be able to utilize heat as a power source for different low-powered

7. A Keypad-Based Energy Harvesting Prototype For Wireless Keyboard And

Sustainable energy is one of the main concerns of the world today. As we

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Make and think of alternative ways to gain or receive power through

OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE

The energy harvesting keyboard and mouse system aims to promote

8. Wireless Door-Locking System Using Bluetooth Technology

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Build a better design for a Bluetooth-based Smartphone application on

To be able to use a cellular phone with Bluetooth technology as a

9. An Analytic And Comparative Wi-Fi Energy Harvester Design

Wi-Fi sources can be found in almost all establishments nowadays, even on

Through experiment, it can be concluded that it is possible to harvest a Wi-

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OUR OBJECTIVE FROM THE TITLE

To be able to harvest a frequency in the range of 2.4GHz.

10. Rainfall Harvester System