{"title":"Battery lifetime testing using LabVIEW™","authors":"S. Folea, G. Mois, L. Miclea, D. Ursuțiu","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293122","url":null,"abstract":"The use of portable electric devices in a wide range of applications leads to the need for thorough battery testing and selection. This paper presents a system for battery lifetime evaluation using a CompactRIO™ programmable automation controller and a Touch Panel Computer. The LabVIEW™ environment is used for creating different scenarios which simulate the functioning of a battery powered Wi-Fi data acquisition device. The main contribution of this paper is the development of an independent system that measures battery lifetime by simulating the operation of an electronic device powered up by the battery under test. The application was built specially for the case of the Tag4M Wi-Fi device, but it can be used in selecting the appropriate supply for other battery powered portable systems.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"128 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124503592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Fernández, R. Bragós, M. Cabrera, A. Abelló, N. Arroyo, D. González, F. Garofano, A. Cortés, À. Fabra
{"title":"Interoperability platform for virtual and remote laboratories","authors":"J. Fernández, R. Bragós, M. Cabrera, A. Abelló, N. Arroyo, D. González, F. Garofano, A. Cortés, À. Fabra","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293163","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293163","url":null,"abstract":"This communication describes the interoperability platform that has been developed at the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) to integrate the access to different virtual and remote laboratories. Up to eleven laboratories that belong to the GilabViR group of interest in virtual and remote laboratories in our University have been analyzed to generate a set of specifications and develop the architecture and the applications that would allow its access through the university LMS system. Although the current LMS platform (Atenea) is implemented over Moodle 1.9, the new modules have been developed using Moodle 2.2.1 given that the migration to this version will be done in the next months. The interoperability platform defines new Moodle modules that allow the interconnection between the LMS system and a set of laboratories and provide the intrinsic LMS features (user identification, activity recording, educational materials repository, ...). There are modules that allow the interaction with a web service interface giving access to the laboratory, with Java applet virtual laboratories and others that make possible the link with LabView based remote laboratories, all of them with recording of experiment parameters in SQL databases placed in the experiment servers.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126505254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Augmented Reality for maintenance operator training using SURF points and homography","authors":"A. Paz, M. Guenaga, A. Eguiluz","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293130","url":null,"abstract":"We present a system, PortableAR, that aims to provide Augmented Reality (AR) to diverse environments, like guided tourism visits or industrial maintenance tasks. The first version relied on AR tags and had low accuracy while the last version provides a successful AR experience using SURF and homography.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133632645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Callaghan, K. McCusker, J. Losada, J. Harkin, S. Wilson
{"title":"Circuit Warz, the games; collaborative and competitive game-based learning in virtual worlds","authors":"M. Callaghan, K. McCusker, J. Losada, J. Harkin, S. Wilson","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293095","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293095","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years there has been significant growth in the use of video games technologies and game mechanics for teaching and learning. These environments and techniques offer the ability to create complex, highly interactive simulations with solid theoretical underpinnings to present teaching material in new and highly interactive ways. This paper discusses and practically demonstrates how video games mechanics can be used to create highly immersive and engaging user experiences to teach engineering related material. Circuit Warz; The Games, project is introduced and demonstrates how a game-based approach, using a collaborative team-based competitive format, can be used to create immersive, highly engaging student learning experiences.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"175 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132602437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Remote laboratories: Uncovering the true costs","authors":"D. Lowe, M. de la Villefromoy, K. Jona, L. Yeoh","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293109","url":null,"abstract":"Remote laboratories have been the subject of both technical development and pedagogic analysis. Much of the associated literature uses arguments regarding the relative value of these laboratories to justify the work in this area. Whilst many of these arguments are focused on pedagogic opportunity or logistical flexibility, they often also argue for the financial benefits that accrue from the ability to share laboratory resources. In this paper we consider the prevalence of these arguments and the extent to which they are (or are not) underpinned by research-based evidence. We do attempt to draw any conclusions on the cost benefit of RLs but rather argue for the need for better and more rigorous remote laboratory cost models on which future cost benefit analysis could rest. We provide preliminary work on a framework for collecting significant robust data on the costs associated with developing and maintaining remote laboratories, and provide initial suggestions regarding elements that need to be included in this framework.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131203650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RVLab: A server-side framework to build remote and virtual laboratories","authors":"J. L. Muros-Cobos, J. A. Holgado-Terriza","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293161","url":null,"abstract":"Currently, virtual/remotes laboratories are often being built to improve learning and researching capabilities in some areas of knowledge. Generally these virtual/remotes laboratories are built from scratch again and again, instead of reusing software and hardware infrastructures. This paper presents a new framework, RVLab, to help developers building flexible and robust server-side virtual and remotes laboratories quickly. RVLab affords support for the basic requirements of these systems such as the user management or the resources (instruments and devices) reservation. Unlike other lab systems, RVLab is adapted to devices and instruments of any real laboratory due to a secure and robust mechanism that allows the remote execution of lab programs. Moreover, it improves the user interaction with real labs, providing a real-time visualization of experiments and lab instruments by means of the control of video camera placed into lab, and the transmission of video streaming with different quality to users.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131643422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Quesada, J. U. Llano, R. Sebastián, M. Castro, Eduardo Jacob
{"title":"Evaluation of clock synchronization methods for measurement and control using embedded Linux SBCs","authors":"J. Quesada, J. U. Llano, R. Sebastián, M. Castro, Eduardo Jacob","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293121","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reports a study and practical evaluation of two different clock synchronization methods for distributed measurement and control nodes based on Linux Single Board Computers (SBCs) with ARM processors and communicating through a TCP/IP wide area network. First the Network Time Protocol (NTP) is configured and evaluated in different network scenarios. The second solution is a specific development for Global Positioning System (GPS) clock synchronization. After a description of the hardware and software implementation of this solution the experimental results are reported and commented.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123348898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Dziabenko, A. Rojko, I. Angulo, J. Zubía, P. Orduña
{"title":"Training of microcontrollers using remote experiments","authors":"O. Dziabenko, A. Rojko, I. Angulo, J. Zubía, P. Orduña","doi":"10.3991/ijoe.v8is4.2270","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v8is4.2270","url":null,"abstract":"Nowadays lifelong education is a necessity for all professionals from electro-mechanical industry. Creating of industrial training that delivers up-to-date knowledge with user friendly educational methods requests a close cooperation of industry and educational institutions. This paper presents results of project E-Learning and Practical Training of Mechatronics and Alternative Technologies in Industrial Community (E-PRAGMATIC) for 7 European countries. The need analysis and developed training will be described. The three courses: (a) Introduction to Microcontroller, (b) 8-bit Microcontrollers Advanced Course, (c) Low-cost platform to provide LAN / WAN connectivity for embedded systems, developed by University of Deusto, will be provided in case study format.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"280 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124484762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The WOAS project: Web-oriented Automation System","authors":"R. Langmann, O. Makarov, L. Meyer, S. Nesterenko","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293096","url":null,"abstract":"The paper describes the objectives and the first results of the new research project WOAS - Architecture and Interfaces for a Web-oriented Automation System. The aim of the project is to research a new architecture for automation systems based on Web technologies.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"187 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115297576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A solution for remotely monitoring a new insurance policy distribution system","authors":"J. Circo, B. Deaky, N. Lupulescu","doi":"10.1109/REV.2012.6293146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/REV.2012.6293146","url":null,"abstract":"The authors proposed a solution to optimize the insurance policy distribution system owned by insurance companies, through a computer network attached device. The solution includes acquiring remote device stock information and connections to the corresponding Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Thus, all local and regional logistics structures are eliminated and replaced with one national logistics center. An important problem is to remotely monitor these network attached devices and to centralize the information. This article briefly introduces the context (the optimization solution) and details the proposed remote monitoring system.","PeriodicalId":166546,"journal":{"name":"2012 9th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation (REV)","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2012-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115313826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}