Project Proposal Form

September 3, 2012 Title:

Beacon -High-Tech Marine Loading and Path Detection System

Please describe the type of system being developed.

Background Management and Algorithms are the integral part of our day to day life and organizations from the very beginning of computing. Algorithms is called the literature of the programming as it is step by step procedure for calculation of complex data .Algorithms may be used for calculation, data processing and automated reasoning . An efficient cloud based software name Beacon is being developed for managing the goods and containers of logistics companies. System register the specification of every box /containers and draw the overview of the goods that have to be carried .Further it provide the proper diagram of container loading and the shortest path of travelling using some efficient algorithms. Problem Identified It is nearly impossible to determine the best path of journey when there is more number of destinations, also referred as TSP (travelling salesman problem) in Algorithms. It reduces the cost and time of travelling. Also, the system deals with CLP (container loading problem) i.e. to load the container in the such an efficient way that maximum number of container can be loaded ,without effecting the balance of ship with unbalanced weight loading . This complex task cant be done manually or using some procedural methods even if we use supercomputers for calculation. The 2D/3D graph of the container will help users to load the container .To make such algorithm is very complex and brainy task. Moreover system requires 24/7 availability to plan, manage and track the consignment at the same time for different users. Proposed System Therefore, what can be the possible solution? It is here where Beacon comes into picture, Beacon is proposed to be cloud based software / multiplatform which can be used by

Supervisor: Mr. R.K. Rambola

Advisor: Mr. Ankur Singla

Student: Binit Kumar(PT0981122)

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September 3, 2012 different customers with 24/7 availability to plan and manage the consignment of different clients. In second level after registering goods, the system will generate various reports and generate the shortest path of the journey. The weighted graphs can also be used for different maps. At last stage Beacon generates the efficient container loading diagram in 2D/3D according to size, weight and unloading time of the containers. The system makes a loading plan that balances the ship according to the uniform weight of container through-out the ship. Also the system generates: Unique Id to track through mobile application Downloadable reports ,graphs and route Automatic Bill , Insurance report, plan ,status generation Language Support Import of data through excel sheets

Who is system being developed for?

This system is basically developed for: Big Shipping Companies / Enterprises Companies who manages larger consignments mostly on ships. SMEs (small medium sized companies) Companies that manages there consignment basically on trucks and trailers. General users Any user who want to control and manage their consignment

Why is such a system required?

The presence of such advanced and automated system Beacon is required because It is impossible for general staffs of the companies to solve the CLP problem in manual way; any supercomputer cant solve the problem with procedural calculation methods without using such algorithms. It also balances the ships with uniform weight. It is again very tedious task to plan the best route, TSP problem. This service can provide easy estimation and plan. The weight graphs can be imported and used for different maps and

Supervisor: Mr. R.K. Rambola

Advisor: Mr. Ankur Singla

Student: Binit Kumar(PT0981122)

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September 3, 2012 traveling plans. The complexity of the problem is responsible for the requirement of the system. Planning the consignment by registering, managing in terms of loading-unloading, travelling, insurance papers and tracking is unique in the system. Also, different user can use the system simultaneously .A small mobile application can be used to track the consignment. Automated graph, report, bill, route plan etc. is generated by the 24/7 available system. Language support and importing of data through excel sheets are other features thats makes the system more reliable. What will be the main challenge for you in building the system? Technical Challenges How to generate a whole new working algorithm for container loading problem using genetic or greedy algorithms How to generate a 2D/3D graphs for the CLP and TSP problems. To solve the TSP problem using genetic algorithm and making weighted graph simulator. To make a cloud based software and database connectivity and synchronisation with desktop based software. To make a unique Id generation and tracking mechanism that can be used by small mobile application. How to implement other small features like language support, import of excel data, different automatic report. Academic Challenges J2ME /J2EE or python involve a steep learning curve. Generate whole new algorithm using data-structures and mathematics. How to implement algorithms and graph theory. Learning operation methodology of cloud computing and SaaS(software as a service).

Supervisor: Mr. R.K. Rambola

Advisor: Mr. Ankur Singla

Student: Binit Kumar(PT0981122)

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September 3, 2012 What new ideas and theory will you need to learn to build the system? I need to learn J2EE for development of the application and J2ME or Android technology for small mobile application development. Working on development of algorithm using different algorithm techniques (like and /or graph approach, greedy algorithm, genetic algorithm and mathematics) and implementation of algorithm graph theory using data structure.

Supervisor: Mr. R.K. Rambola

Advisor: Mr. Ankur Singla

Student: Binit Kumar(PT0981122)