2. BRIEF OVERVIEW
• Problem: “Is the car parked?”
• Sensor Values
• Implementation of SVM
• Troubleshooting
• Wireless Capabilities
3. PRODUCT
• Contained device that accurately measures
magnetic & temperature values
• Values are written to an on-board microSD
• Powered by 4 rechargeable AA batteries
4. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROJECT
• 4 boards
• 2 boxes
• There are four devices out in the field
• Multiple boards/boxes are made to make sure
malfunctions aren’t stopping sampling progress
• Research on MSP430 and it’s capabilities
• Including the IAR Embedded Workbench used to download code onto the
MCU
5. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PROJECT
• All the hardware used from an empty board to a fully functional
prototype has gone through my inspection at least twice
• Soldering
• Troubleshooting
• Downloading code onto MSP430
• Reading from the SD card into specific file formats
• Manually recording the arrival and departure of cars
6. FUTURE PRODUCT
• Wireless communication between box to server
• On-board SVM calculation of read values
• Low power consumption for prolonged use
• Weatherproof
• Minimal physical human interaction
