A four-member group from the electrical engineering department of the Usman Institute of Technology has come up with a project that combines computer application and an electrical model to detect gas leakages. PHOTO: ATHAR KHAN/EXPRESS
"Currently people have to go to pharmacy even in case of emergency, this online system will help them order every medicine online," explained Hamdan Habib, part of the trio who were exhibiting their eight months of hard work and research on Thursday at the final-year project exhibition and job fair 2016.
A total of 37 projects from the electrical engineering department and 58 from the computer engineering department were on display at the fair.
"This online system works similar to how some food ordering portals work," he said, explaining that when users log onto the online portal, the system will ask their location and shortlist the nearest pharmacies.
Explaining some features of the online pharmacy service, he said that he has added a formula section where, if there is any prescribed medicine is not available with a pharmacy, the system can give more options of medicine with the same formula.
The online portal also has an option to upload a picture of the prescription for those medicines, which require a prescription to be sold. "Customers can upload the picture while ordering and the delivery person will check the hard copy prescription," Habib explained.
The team leader also said the orders will go to the pharmacies directly. "Customers can place the order on our portal, we will forward it to the relevant pharmacy and they will process it further," he said, adding that they will get a share of 0.5% on each order.
Artificial environment for plants
Another project on display at the UIT campus was the creation of an artificial environment for plants using Field Programmable Gate Area (FPGA). The project, costing Rs60,000 for research and a 3x2x2 model, was the hard work of four final-year electrical engineering students.
"We have controlled five main components to control the environment of plants; temperature, humidity, light intensity, carbon dioxide level and soil moisture," explained team leader Fariha Kamal.
"This model can be implemented in larger areas as well and can be helpful to grow seasonal crops during off seasons," she said, adding that they have used FPGA as the controller of the project. The size of the project can vary according to the need, while equipment can also be replaced when used in fields.
Gas leakage protection system
Another four-member group from the electrical engineering department has come up with a project which combines computer application and an electrical model to detect gas leakages.
"This system can detect a leakage within seconds and stops the supply of gas from the connection," explained Shariq Ahmed Khan, one of the creators. He said the system has four MQ5 gas sensors installed and has a solenoid valve, which alerts it about the leakage.
Speaking about the future of the system, Khan said the system can easily work on mobile and will be able to inform users through a text message regarding leakages in their house, factory or CNG station. The system will be able to share the exact location of the leakage and can also be connected to the fire brigade in case of a fire.
"GSM module can also be installed in the system to share the exit path details," said creator Uzair Khan, adding that the system will update the customer even if he is out of the country.
Opportunity fair
Apart from the projects, the institute also organised a job fair with more than a dozen companies offering employee and training opportunities for fresh graduates.
"Using their knowledge and skills our students have come up with practical applications of technology to solve national and local problems," said UIT director Dr Zahid Ali Shah.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 29th, 2016.
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