FYP 2 Week 4: Learning VB.net basic programming

Aim:  

• To understand basic principle in VB.net programming
• To purchase the VB.net software from Microsoft Visual Studio

Activities Discussion:

I must understand about VB.net programming because this programming is actually kind of new to me. In this week, I do some internet research about VB.net software and programming. Luckily, Microsoft provides a developer free express edition of Visual Studio for learning propose. But it will need me to register an account in order to obtain a free product key.

There are several website for beginner like me to understand the basic principal in Visual Basic programming. Here the list:

• http://www.wikihow.com/Program-in-Visual-Basic-.NET-(VB.NET)
• http://visualbasic.about.com/od/standalonevb6/l/bllearnvba.htm
• http://www.ni.com/white-paper/4771/en/

Also in this week, the first FYP 2 this semester briefing was held in Unikl BMI Gemilang Hall. During the brief, the details of marks scheme and overall schedule for FYP 2 were well explained by the speaker.

Conclusion:

• VB.Net is worthy of consideration as a language for first level programming. It supports all the features required for learning imperative and OO programming and it provides functionality via its libraries.

• The drawback is that even the simplest of programs incorporates some aspects of an advanced program (for example inheritance).

• FYP 2 briefing about the marks presentation changes from 35% to 40%.

FYP 2 Week 3: Reconstruct the flowchart

Aim:  

• To understand how the develop system works 
•  To overview the overall system.

Activities  Discussion:

On this week, I have to redo the flowchart of my overall system project. The advantages of this flowchart is to understand easily how the develop system is operate and function. Basically, the flowchart divide into two fold; one is for the administration system and the other is for employee system. Both flowchart shown below.

Administration Flowchart

Employee Flowchart

Conclusion:

By construct the flowchart first, the overall project can be more clear and can be achieve on time

FYP 2 Week 2: Modification on the planning

Aim:  

·        To decide which device that I have to use.

·        To exchange MATLAB software to more suitable software.

Activities Discussion:

On this week, I have decided to go with Digital Persona fingerprint. For this reason, I have to switch the MATLAB software to VB.net software. It is a huge challenging for me because I haven’t heard the language before but I believe it still possible because I have seen it on the YOUTUBE. In additional, sources of fingerprint device using VB.net software are numerous compare to MATLAB software. 

Conclusion:

As the conclusion, using VB.net is more suitable for my project compare to Matlab due to interface functionality of the device. After discussion with my supervisor, the decision has been allowed. 

FYP 2 Week 1: Recognize the initial planning

Final Year Project 2 (FYP2) is the main subject for my semester 1 2014. This subject is contribution from my last semester which Final Year Project 1 (FYP1).

Aim:  

·        To find solution on choosing the right device for the project. 

Activities  Discussion:

Previously, I planned on developing a MATLAB programming which can interface with Cytron fingerprint sensor. The problem is that fingerprint developer company does not produce a device that can interface with MATLAB programming. I have to find another solution quickly in order to put me on the track back. On week 1, I have done some research about the device which can contribute to my project. This is some list of the device.

Digital Persona U.are.U 4500 USB Fingerprint Reader

Supreme Fingerprint 

Conclusion:

From the research, both device are easy to use and products utilize optical fingerprint scanning technology for superior image quality and product reliability. On the market research in Malaysia, it is easier to obtain digital persona fingerprint device compare to supreme fingerprint device.

Week 14: Final Conclusion Of FYP 1

This fingerprint project will produce new development in access systems and management system. It is found not only able to prevent a trespassers but also can improve employee discipline and punctuality. By development of this project, it will increase the knowledge in programming especially on Matlab software. It also provide a challenge to the developer to develop this kind of program.

            The research findings will be very useful to company in Malaysia that wanted to improve on the security and attendance system due to the benefits and it return of investment. In entrepreneurship sector, the researchers hope that if this project success it will be able to compete with other product. As a conclusion, the Development Of Fingerprint Image Processing Recognition’s proposal is demand as a success although the programming of the project is quite challenging but it is still reasonable to be developed in time.

Week 13: Reports Submitting

After being through the proposal process, both the progress and proposal report’s submission is on the end of week 13. For me, it is just the beginning of my project. It is still long ways to go to achieve the objective of this project. Hopefully my project development will be develop according to my work plan.

Week 12: Overall Budget

The survey on the thumbprint device price is estimate around RM 500-RM 400. The device should be compatible with the MATLAB software. This is important due of the develop software are using MATLAB programs. The figure below shown the thumbprint device which is strongly recommended.

The device does not come with the USB connector which mean USB device have to be buy separately. The USB device price is estimate around RM 42.00-RM39.00. This is also a important device to connect the thumbprint device with computer.The figure above shown the USB to UART device.

No.	Components	Quantity	Price
1.	Fingerprint Reader	1	RM 500.00
2.	USB to UART converter	1	RM 42.00
3.	Matlab Software (Student Version)		-
4.	Other expense		RM 50.00
		TOTAL	RM 592.00