Group 4 Spring/Summer 2019: Project Minuteman

Project Summary:

​The features of our project are to create an audio sensor system that can be installed outdoors. This system is to accurately detect gunfire discharges, being able to discern them from other sounds in the environment such as engine backfires or glass breaking. It is to be able to discern the general location of the gunfire within the operational area of the sensor. Then it is to inform the authorities. ​This system in its basic form will be affordable for most facilities such as schools, public buildings, or places of large public gatherings. Although this is not the primary intention of the project, the devices will also be available for home security or other private facilities looking for security as well. This system will have a lot of potential for expansion, either through additional technologies created by this design team or by third-parties wanting to make a difference.

The 5-Man Squad:

Adam Bush

Computer Engineering - ​Adam is a graduating Computer Engineering
major at the University of Central Florida. He spent one year working with
UCF’s Computer Architecture Lab on an NSF Research Experience for
Undergraduates grant and plans to work within
the lowest abstraction layers of computer architecture.

Nathan Cunanan (nathan.cunanan@gmail.com)

Computer Engineering - Nathan Cunanan is a graduating
Computer Engineering major from
the University of Central Florida.
He is planning to apply to Lockheed Martin or Harris Corp.
as a software engineer after he graduates from the university.

Nathaniel Dunn (nathanieldunn992@gmail.com)

Electrical Engineering - ​Nathaniel is a graduating Electrical Engineering
major at the University
of Central Florida. He has been working as an
intern within his field and plans to continue
his professional career post-graduation.

Daniel Vicenti (dvicenti96@gmail.com)

Computer Engineering - Daniel is a Computer Engineering major.
He plans on pursuing a software engineering career with potential specialization in fields
such as machine learning, embedded systems, and other software topics.

Eric Watson (ewatson.eric@gmail.com)

Computer/Electrical Engineering - ​Eric is a graduating Electrical Engineering
and Computer Engineering dual major at the University of Central Florida.
He is planning to attend graduate school to further develop his interests within his field.