@article{FuhrmannMandlShamoninChamonine, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas and Mandl, Roland and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail}, title = {Analysis of learning improvement on changing lab course from single experiments to projects}, series = {International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education}, volume = {52}, journal = {International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education}, number = {4}, publisher = {SAGE}, doi = {10.1177/0020720915583863}, pages = {287 -- 297}, abstract = {During recent years, there has been a trend to replace traditional lab courses by project-based learning activities. However, there is currently little scientific evidence for educational improvements through such changes. Some years ago, a lab course on electrical measurements in our bachelor Electrical Engineering and Information Technology was modified from single experiments to projects. This change led to a significant increase in the necessary manpower and lab costs. To justify these higher efforts, it is important to investigate if the learning success increased. We carried out the surveys and collected the statistical data from the students who attended this course. In order to see if the students appreciated this lab course and if there was an objective increase of the students' knowledge, these results were evaluated. Evaluation of the grades in the lecture and lab courses shows that the increase of the students' theoretical and practical knowledge is statistically significant.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HayakawaAlFaloujiSchickhuberetal., author = {Hayakawa, Shuhei and Al-Falouji, Ghassan and Schickhuber, Gerald and Mandl, Roland and Yoshida, Takahiro and Hangai, Seiichiro}, title = {A Method of Toothbrush Position Measurement using AR Markers}, series = {2020 IEEE 2nd Global Conference on Life Sciences and Technologies (LifeTech): 10-12 March 2020, Kyoto, Japan}, booktitle = {2020 IEEE 2nd Global Conference on Life Sciences and Technologies (LifeTech): 10-12 March 2020, Kyoto, Japan}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/LifeTech48969.2020.1570619103}, pages = {91 -- 93}, abstract = {Appropriate daily brushing of the teeth is important for preventing oral diseases. Therefore, a personal assistant for assessing and coaching appropriate toothbrushing is needed. Herein, a three-dimensional toothbrush position measurement method using augmented reality (AR) markers is proposed. The AR markers are detected via a brushing video captured using a smartphone camera. The AR markers are installed on each surface of a dodecahedron attached at the rear end of the toothbrush. This report describes the proposed method, the resulting toothbrush position measurement accuracy, and the optimal number of markers needed for an accurate measurement of the position.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AltmannBirknerHaeckletal., author = {Altmann, Andreas and Birkner, Wolfgang and H{\"a}ckl, Franz-Xaver and Hanner, Christopher and Liebhart, Peter and Metschl, Samuel and Weck, Florian and Farmbauer, Michael and Heiß, Manfred and Cuno, H.-H. and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Mandl, Roland and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Payload development and launch of a stratosphere balloon mission}, series = {IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2014), 3-5 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey}, booktitle = {IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2014), 3-5 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON.2014.6826065}, abstract = {During a student project a stratosphere balloon was developed and launched. This project included the definition of the balloon parameters and the scientific instruments for performing atmospheric measurements, the development of all mechanical and electronic parts, the administration of the project as well as the management tasks related to the balloon launch. The main challenge for the students was the high complexity of the project due to tasks involving many different knowledge domains and the long project duration from the initial definition to the launch.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SchallerMaierMandl, author = {Schaller, R. and Maier, F. and Mandl, Roland}, title = {Thermally stimulated depolarization current - characterization of a multi-layer dielectric stack for semiconductor packages}, series = {2022 14th International Conference on Advanced Semiconductor Devices and Microsystems (ASDAM), 23-26 October 2022, Smolenice Castle, Slovakia}, booktitle = {2022 14th International Conference on Advanced Semiconductor Devices and Microsystems (ASDAM), 23-26 October 2022, Smolenice Castle, Slovakia}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-6654-6977-7}, doi = {10.1109/ASDAM55965.2022.9966799}, pages = {1 -- 5}, abstract = {In this paper, the results of Thermally Stimulated Depolarization Currents (TSDC)-measurements of a complex system of stacked dielectric layers, like typically appearing in semiconductor packages, is presented. Characteristics of the individual isolation layers are presented solely and the results are compared to the stack. The investigated layers are comprising polyimide film, alkali-free glass, polyolefin film and epoxy based mold compound. Measurements have been carried out in the temperature range from 19 - 195°C at varying polarization fields for every material. Various relaxation peaks, originated by different polarization mechanisms within the materials could be observed. A comparison between the TSDC-peaks of the layer stack and the individual materials is shown. Our results demonstrate, that the super positioned spectrum is getting dominated by a single portion, the mold compound.}, language = {en} } @article{JohnsonAnwerXuetal., author = {Johnson, Ebin M. and Anwer, Shakil and Xu, Yongchao and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Mandl, Roland}, title = {Contactless Low-Cost Position Sensor using a D-Shaped Polymer Optical Fiber}, series = {IEEE Sensors Journal}, journal = {IEEE Sensors Journal}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/JSEN.2023.3348127}, abstract = {This article describes a contactless fiber-optic position sensor. It comprises a Polymer Optical Fiber that is grinded to form a D-shaped cross-section with an exposed fiber core. This sensor has two photodiodes at both fiber ends to measure the emitted light intensity. Light is coupled using a red LED at the side face into the exposed core of the fiber at a defined position. The position of the LED at the length of the fiber is measured by calculating the optical power quotient measured by both photodiodes. To test this sensor, Polymer Optical Fibers with different side surface roughness are produced and qualified. Measurements show that the optical power quotient is reproducible and nearly linear over the length of the fiber. It is also seen that the fiber attenuation increases when grinding the fiber side-face with rougher sandpaper. Position measurements show an absolute position error of this sensor in the range of a few millimeters. Microscope images show surface defects along the polished side face of the fiber that are expected to lead to a nonuniform attenuation along the fiber and cause the position errors. Overall, it is proven that this sensor principle works as a contactless low-cost position sensor for short distances with an absolute position standard deviation error lower than 1 mm.}, language = {en} } @misc{ScharfenbergMottokArtmannetal., author = {Scharfenberg, Georg and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Artmann, Christina and Hobelsberger, Martin and Paric, Ivan and Großmann, Benjamin and Pohlt, Clemens and Wackerbarth, Alena and Pausch, Uli and Heidrich, Christiane and Fadanelli, Martin and Elsner, Michael and P{\"o}cher, Daniel and Pittroff, Lenz and Beer, Stefan and Br{\"u}ckl, Oliver and Haslbeck, Matthias and Sterner, Michael and Thema, Martin and Muggenthaler, Nicole and Lenck, Thorsten and G{\"o}tz, Philipp and Eckert, Fabian and Deubzer, Michael and Stingl, Armin and Simsek, Erol and Kr{\"a}mer, Stefan and Großmann, Benjamin and Schlegl, Thomas and Niedersteiner, Sascha and Berlehner, Thomas and Joblin, Mitchell and Mauerer, Wolfgang and Apel, Sven and Siegmund, Janet and Riehle, Dirk and Weber, Joachim and Palm, Christoph and Zobel, Martin and Al-Falouji, Ghassan and Prestel, Dietmar and Scharfenberg, Georg and Mandl, Roland and Deinzer, Arnulf and Halang, W. and Margraf-Stiksrud, Jutta and Sick, Bernhard and Deinzer, Renate and Scherzinger, Stefanie and Klettke, Meike and St{\"o}rl, Uta and Wiech, Katharina and Kubata, Christoph and Sindersberger, Dirk and Monkman, Gareth J. and Dollinger, Markus and Dembianny, Sven and K{\"o}lbl, Andreas and Welker, Franz and Meier, Matthias and Thumann, Philipp and Swidergal, Krzysztof and Wagner, Marcus and Haug, Sonja and Vernim, Matthias and Seidenst{\"u}cker, Barbara and Weber, Karsten and Arsan, Christian and Schone, Reinhold and M{\"u}nder, Johannes and Schroll-Decker, Irmgard and Dillinger, Andrea Elisabeth and Fuchshofer, Rudolf and Monkman, Gareth J. and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail and Geith, Markus A. and Koch, Fabian and {\"U}hlin, Christian and Schratzenstaller, Thomas and Saßmannshausen, Sean Patrick and Auchter, Eberhard and Kriz, Willy and Springer, Othmar and Thumann, Maria and Kusterle, Wolfgang and Obermeier, Andreas and Udalzow, Anton and Schmailzl, Anton and Hierl, Stefan and Langer, Christoph and Schreiner, Rupert}, title = {Forschungsbericht 2015}, editor = {Baier, Wolfgang}, address = {Regensburg}, organization = {Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg}, isbn = {978-3-00-048589-3}, doi = {10.35096/othr/pub-1386}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-13867}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{AlFaloujiPrestelScharfenbergetal., author = {Al-Falouji, Ghassan and Prestel, Dietmar and Scharfenberg, Georg and Mandl, Roland and Deinzer, Arnulf and Halang, W. and Margraf-Stiksrud, Jutta and Sick, B. and Deinzer, Renate}, title = {SMART-iBrush - Individuelle Unterst{\"u}tzung der Zahnreinigung durch Messung von Bewegung und Druck mit einer intelligenten Zahnb{\"u}rsten}, series = {Transdisziplin{\"a}re Konferenz Technische Unterst{\"u}tzungssysteme, die die Menschen wirklich wollen, 1, 2014, Gießen}, booktitle = {Transdisziplin{\"a}re Konferenz Technische Unterst{\"u}tzungssysteme, die die Menschen wirklich wollen, 1, 2014, Gießen}, publisher = {Helmut-Schmidt-Universit{\"a}t, Universit{\"a}t der Bundeswehr}, address = {Hamburg}, isbn = {978-3-86818-073-2}, pages = {315 -- 327}, abstract = {Der Forschungsansatz der intelligenten Zahnb{\"u}rste (SMART-iBrush) verfolgt das Ziel, dass Menschen die f{\"u}r sie effektivste Zahnputzmethode unter individueller Anleitung der Zahnb{\"u}rste interaktiv trainieren k{\"o}nnen. Hierzu wurde eine Zahnb{\"u}rste entwickelt, die Bewegung und Druckverlauf erfasst. Daten werden an ein Smart Device {\"u}bertragen und k{\"o}nnen dort in Echtzeit visualisiert werden, z.B. in eher spielerischer Form f{\"u}r Jugendliche oder sachlich n{\"u}chterner Form f{\"u}r Erwachsene. In einem Feldversuch wurden Daten von 100-Probanden erfasst. Zuk{\"u}nftig soll mit der SMART-iBrush Technologie, bei deren Entwicklung Wissenschaftler in den Bereichen Psychologie, Zahnmedizin, Embedded Systems und Machine Learning kooperieren, auch die G{\"u}te des Putzvorgangs bewertet werden, um die Putzenden aktiv anzuleiten. Intelligent toothbrush research (SMART-iBrush) aims to support humans in learning their individual, most effective tooth brushing technique. Therefore, a toothbrush was developed that measures motion and force applied to its tip. Measurements are transferred to a smart device where they can be visualized in real-time, for example in a more playful fashion for children or a-more factual fashion for adults. Field trials were conducted with 100 participants. Future features of SMART-iBrush 'will include interactive guidance and training techniques. To achieve these goals, researchers from the fields of psychology, dentistry, embedded systems, and machine learning cooperate in SMART-iBrush project.}, language = {de} }