Mobile Computing and Vehicle Communication

This article discusses the concept of using mobile computing for vehicle communication to make roads safer. It includes a proposed system blueprint, research questions, and project plan. Ethical issues and compliance requirements are also addressed.

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Table of Contents
1. Title: Mobile Computing and Vehicle Communication..............................................................3
1. Project Blog.............................................................................................................................3
2. Rationale......................................................................................................................................3
1. Problem Domain......................................................................................................................3
2. Purpose and Justification.........................................................................................................4
3. Sponsor or Supervisor Recommendation....................................................................................4
4. Research Questions......................................................................................................................4
5. Conceptual or Theoretical Framework........................................................................................5
6. Methodology................................................................................................................................5
1. Research and Systems Development Method(s).....................................................................5
2. Data Collection or Systems Design Methods..........................................................................5
3. Ethical Issues...........................................................................................................................5
4. Compliance Requirements (Workplace, Industry or Government Regulations).....................6
5. Analysis of Data......................................................................................................................6
7. Project Plan..................................................................................................................................6
1. Deliverables.............................................................................................................................6
2. Work breakdown structure (WBS)..........................................................................................7
3. Risk Analysis...........................................................................................................................7
4. Duration...................................................................................................................................7
5. Gantt Chart.............................................................................................................................10
8. Bibliography..............................................................................................................................11

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1. Title: Mobile Computing and Vehicle Communication
1. Project Blog
Mobile computing is a very popular mode of computing around the world in which the
users use their mobile devices for various purposes like calling, messaging, internet surfing,
playing games and others. While mobile phones were initially developed as portable
telecommunication devices, the concept of mobile computing further increased the usability and
functionality of the mobile phones. With further development of mobile computing and
spontaneous upgrades being released, there have been ideas regarding the use of mobile
computing for even more benefits. One such idea is the use of mobile computing for vehicle
communication in order to make the roads, especially during high traffic rush, more secure and
accident free. This process will work if there are specially made mobile phones in each car that
will be able to communicate with all the nearby cars that have the same mobile devices in them.
Through the devices, the drivers can communicate with each other and avoid major accidents or
traffic complications.
2. Rationale
1. Problem Domain
The main problem to be addressed using the device is avoiding traffic complications and
accidents and make the roads safe and secure for the vehicles and pedestrians alike. Though the
communication system, the drivers can be able to communicate with other nearby drivers and
there will also be additional features weather report, traffic conditions on the nearby roads,
chatting, internet access, network games and others for the passengers inside the vehicles. The

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system can also be utilized by the traffic police to monitor the traffic on the road and allow entry
and exit of cars through different lanes.
2. Purpose and Justification
The purpose of the proposed system is to provide a wide range of mobile computing
functionalities inside a car that includes communication, entertainment, computation and storage
resources (cloud).
The purpose of the project is justified by the fact that it will not only improve the
experience of the drivers while driving, it will also make the roads much more secure and safe.
3. Sponsor or Supervisor Recommendation
This concept is still in hypothetical state and requires extensive research and design
before actually being implemented in the real scale. Not only it will require time and effort, it
will also require sufficient funding for design, usage and testing of the mobile computing devices
for vehicle communication. A suitable sponsor is required to fund for the project and moreover,
this project’s future is very bright and once the system is implemented in full scale, the sponsor
can receive significant amount of return of investment.
4. Research Questions
The main research questions developed for the project are:
 What will be maximum range of the vehicle communication device?
 How will the device work when there are a huge number of cars in the same
block?

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5. Conceptual or Theoretical Framework
The main conceptual framework for the project is built on mobile computing that is
widely used around the world. However, instead of communication with the entire world, the
function of this particular mobile computing device will be limited to only the nearby cars on the
road while the driver is driving. This will allow the driver to communicate with nearby drivers
and avoid piling up of traffic as well as accidents.
6. Methodology
1. Research and Systems Development Method(s)
The research will be mainly based on previous works although they are few in number as
this is a very new concept. However, using the data gathered from the research, a system
blueprint will be developed that will include all the necessary features of the system. A
feasibility analysis will be conducted to determine whether the features are feasible for the
prepared design.
2. Data Collection or Systems Design Methods
Initial data will be collected from literature and later, data will be collected from the
experimental analysis and testing of the designed device for vehicular communication. In
addition, the system design method will follow agile methodology.
3. Ethical Issues
In addition to the possible benefits, there are some ethical issues associated as well
regarding the use of the device. While the device will be connected to multiple devices, it may be
a target of cyber attackers who may steal personal information of the drivers and will be able to

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access multiple devices through a single attack. Hence, privacy is major ethical issue in this
regard.
4. Compliance Requirements (Workplace, Industry or Government Regulations)
Owing to the issues and the possible risks, there should be several government, industry
and workplace regulations. The device will be developed such that it fulfills usage regulations set
by the government and the industry.
5. Analysis of Data
Data analysis will be conducted on the data collected from the literature as well as from
the experimental analysis of the usage of the device. It will provide a clear idea regarding
whether the intended target is reached or it will require further research and development.
7. Project Plan
1. Deliverables
The deliverables of the project are as follows.
 Conduct Literature Review for Project
 Gather Required Data
 Prepare System Blueprint
 Conduct Feasibility Testing
 Develop and Test the System
 Gather Experimental Analysis Data
 Data Analysis
 Reach Conclusion

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 Determine Future Scope
2. Work breakdown structure (WBS)
Figure 1: WBS of the Project
(Source: Created by Author)
3. Risk Analysis
The main risk associated with the device is that the drivers may get too occupied with the
device and ignore road safety and traffic rules resulting in accidents. Furthermore, there is the
risk of security due to connection with a large number of devices.
4. Duration
Task Name Duration Start Finish

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Research and Development of
Vehicle Computing Device
83 days Wed 08-08-18 Fri 30-11-18
Project Initiation Phase 4 days Wed 08-08-18 Mon 13-08-18
Choosing a Topic for Research
Project
1 day Wed 08-08-18 Wed 08-08-18
Determine Scope of the Project 1 day Thu 09-08-18 Thu 09-08-18
Get the Project Approved 1 day Fri 10-08-18 Fri 10-08-18
Proceed for Planning 1 day Mon 13-08-18 Mon 13-08-18
Project Planning Phase 4 days Tue 14-08-18 Fri 17-08-18
Determine an Estimated
Schedule for Project
1 day Tue 14-08-18 Tue 14-08-18
Determine Resources Required 1 day Wed 15-08-18 Wed 15-08-18
Allocate Duties to Team
Members
1 day Thu 16-08-18 Thu 16-08-18
Start Working on Project 1 day Fri 17-08-18 Fri 17-08-18
Project Execution Phase 67 days Mon 20-08-18 Tue 20-11-18

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Conduct Literature Review for
Project
10 days Mon 20-08-18 Fri 31-08-18
Gather Required Data 5 days Mon 03-09-18 Fri 07-09-18
Prepare System Blueprint 10 days Mon 10-09-18 Fri 21-09-18
Conduct Feasibility Testing 5 days Mon 24-09-18 Fri 28-09-18
Develop and Test the System 15 days Mon 01-10-18 Fri 19-10-18
Gather Experimental Analysis
Data
10 days Mon 22-10-18 Fri 02-11-18
Data Analysis 5 days Mon 05-11-18 Fri 09-11-18
Reach Conclusion 5 days Mon 12-11-18 Fri 16-11-18
Determine Future Scope 2 days Mon 19-11-18 Tue 20-11-18
Project Closing Phase 8 days Wed 21-11-18 Fri 30-11-18
Submit Project Documentation 5 days Wed 21-11-18 Tue 27-11-18
Get the Project Reviewed 2 days Wed 28-11-18 Thu 29-11-18
Official Closing 1 day Fri 30-11-18 Fri 30-11-18

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5. Gantt Chart
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Figure 2: Gantt Chart of the Project
(Source: Created by Author)

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