Spring 2007 - CSE 592

Design & Analysis of Embedded Systems 

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Homework #1 (Due 1/30/09 @ start of lecture)
  • Paper Critique 
    • Read:
  1. 1.M. Weiser, "The computer for the 21st century," Scientific American, February 1991. [link]
  2. 2.D. Culler, D. Estrin, M.Srivastava. "Overview of Sensor Networks", IEEE Computer, Aug. 2004 [link]
  3. 3.D. E. Culler and H. Mulder, "Smart Sensors to Network the World", Scientific American, June 2004 [link]
  4. 4.David Tennenhouse, “Proactive computing,” Communications of the ACM, vol. 43, no. 5, ACM, May 2000. p.43-50. [link]
    • Write a short critique of papers 3 & 4 (2 pages typed, 1" margins, 10-12pt font)
      • summarize the main contributions of each paper
      • identify the key points made by the authors
      • point out weaknesses, if any
      • compare/contrast the visions of the papers with each other (ie. What is different in the perspective of 2004 from the vision in 2000? Since 2004?) 
    • Pay attention to formatting, grammer, spelling!!! Points will be taken off for sloppyness.
    • PLEASE bring your assignement to lecture. It will be collected at the beginning.
Homework #2 (Due 3/1/09 by e-mail and submission to Imagine Cup)
  • Imagine Cup Embedded Systems Competition
    • Form a group of no more than 4 students.
    • Read the competition rules and guidelines here.
    • Theme Goals are here.
    • Complete a Round 1 - Qualifying Entry
      • A Report (5 pages max), submitted as an electronic file in the .doc, .docx, .pdf or .txt format, that incorporates the following information:
        • Project Vision:
          • What problem are you trying to solve?
          • What is your proposed solution to the problem?
          • Why would the solution be best implemented as an embedded solution?
        • Proposed Project Hardware Architecture
        • Proposed Project Software Architecture and Functionalities
    • Pay attention to the Judging Criteria & Content and Technical Requirements Sections
      • Judging Criteria
        • 25% Innovation: Originality and creativity
        • 25% Impact and Relevance of the Solution
        • 25% Feasibility and Adherence to the 2009 Imagine Cup Theme
        • 25% Quality of the Project Vision
      • Technical Requirements Sections
        • Hardware Tools
          • Embedded platform that we provide
            NOTE: We will provide each Team that advances to Round 2 with an E-box 4300 embedded platform device.
        • Software Tools
          • Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2
          • Windows Embedded CE Platform Builder
          • Windows Embedded CE IDE
        • Your entry must address a social cause connected to the2009 Imagine Cup Theme: Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems facing us today"
        • Any presentation, documentation, or supporting materials that are a part of your entry must be presented or submitted in the English language.
Homework #3 (Due 3/23/09 2:20pm EST)
  • Survey Topic Introduction (Groups of 2)
    • Select a topic from the list or propose one by e-mail. 
    • Search for work on your topic area, select a single paper on the topic to read and present to the class.
    • Create a short powerpoint presentation
    • Goal is to give an intruduction to your topic area, present the challenges and goals of the area, and discuss/present the paper which you read.
    • Pay attention to formatting, grammar, spelling!!! Points will be taken off for sloppiness.
    • E-mail LINK to slides by deadline.
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    • Class presentations on Mon. 3/23 & 3/30. Groups will present in random order. Each group member should be prepared to present the material.