Studentkonsultprojekt gör det möjligt för studenter att applicera sin kunskap i näringslivet samtidigt som det blir mindre kostsamt för företagen att anlita konsulter. Då jobbsökande via internet blir allt vanligare finns det ett behov av en webbapplikation för konsultuppdrag som kopplar samman studenter och företag. En av de viktigaste aspekterna för att skapa en konkurrenskraftig webbapplikation är användbarheten. Således är intentionen med denna studie att undersöka Hur kan en webbapplikation för konsultuppdrag mellan företag och studenter implementeras för att uppfattas som användbar av studenter? För att besvara frågeställningen har en webbapplikation för förmedling av konsulttjänster mellan företag och studenter utvecklats. Webbapplikationen baseras på en teoretisk grund där olika dimensioner av begreppet användbarhet analyserats. De dimensioner som lyfts är effektivitet, ändamålsenlighet och tillfredsställelse. I tillägg till detta har vikten av att specificera användare och de estetiska aspekternas påverkan på användbarhet behandlats. För att utvärdera om webbapplikationen upplevs som användbar testas den på tre testgrupper i tre olika skeden för att undersöka deras upplevelse av webbapplikationen. Testerna utgår från metoden thinking aloud tillsammans med enkäterna System Usability Scale (SUS) och Visual Aesthetics of Websites Inventory Short (VisAWI-S). SUS- och VisAWI-S-enkäterna gav indikationer på en starkt användbar applikation genom hela utvecklingsprocessen. Detta utifrån implementation av en design som främst utgick från principerna enkelhet och färgrikedom samt fokusområdena Synlighet av systemstatus, Igenkänning istället för återkallande, Flexibilitet och effektiv användning och Estetisk och minimalistisk design. Genom att analysera resultaten från thinking aloud-testerna kunde en tydlig minskning av negativa kommentarer identifieras mellan användartest 1-3. Utifrån dessa testresultat, dras slutsatserna att genom återkoppling relaterad till utförda aktioner, implementation av markörer och färgval med hänsyn till kontraster kan en webbapplikation för konsultjobb implementeras för att uppfattas som användbar av studenter. / Studentconsulting makes it possible for students to use their knowledge in business cases. In addition to this it also reduces the cost for enterprises when hiring consultants. As job hunting via the internet becomes more common there is a need for a web application that connects company projects with students who are interested in consulting. One of the most prominent aspects for a web application to be competitive is usability. The intention with this study is to examine How can a webapplication for consulting jobs between enterprises and students be implemented to be perceived as useful by students? To answer this question a web application for intermediation of consulting jobs between enterprises and students has been developed. The web application is developed on a theoretical basis where the different dimensions of the term usability has been analysed. These dimensions are efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction. In addition to this the importance of specifying users and the aesthetic aspects effects on usability has been discussed. To evaluate if the web aplication is perceived as useful it is tested on three groups of people on three different occasions to examine their perception of the web application. The tests are based on the thinking aloud method together with the questionnaires System Usability Scale (SUS) and Visual Aesthetics of Websites Inventory Short (VisAWI-S). The SUS and VisAWI-S questionnaires indicated that the web application had a high level of usability throughout the development process. This was achieved through implementing a design based on simplicity and colorfulness as well as the principles Visibility of system status, Recognition rather than recall, Flexibility and efficiency of use and Aesthetic and minimalist design. By analysing the results from the thinking aloud tests a reduction in negative comments between test 1 and 3 could be identified. From the test results, the conclusion is that through responses related to completed actions, implementation of markers, and contrasting colors a web application for consulting jobs between enterprises and students can be implemented to be perceived as useful by students.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The Energy Monitoring Framework, designed and developed by IAC, IUPUI, aims to provide a cloud-based solution that combines business analytics with sensors for real-time energy management at the plant level using wireless sensor network technology. The project provides a platform where users can analyze the functioning of a plant using sensor data. The data would also help users to explore the energy usage trends and identify any energy leaks due to malfunctions or other environmental factors in their plant. Additionally, the users could check the machinery status in their plant and have the capability to control the equipment remotely. The main objectives of the project include the following: • Set up a wireless network using sensors and smart implants with a base station/ controller. • Deploy and connect the smart implants and sensors with the equipment in the plant that needs to be analyzed or controlled to improve their energy efficiency. • Set up a generalized interface to collect and process the sensor data values and store the data in a database. • Design and develop a generic database compatible with various companies irrespective of the type and size. • Design and develop a web application with a generalized structure. Hence the database can be deployed at multiple companies with minimum customization. The web app should provide the users with a platform to interact with the data to analyze the sensor data and initiate commands to control the equipment. The General Structure of the project constitutes the following components: • A wireless sensor network with a base station. • An Edge PC, that interfaces with the sensor network to collect the sensor data and sends it out to the cloud server. The system also interfaces with the sensor network to send out command signals to control the switches/ actuators. • A cloud that hosts a database and an API to collect and store information. • A web application hosted in the cloud to provide an interactive platform for users to analyze the data. The project was demonstrated in: • Lecture Hall (https://iac-lecture-hall.engr.iupui.edu/LectureHallFlask/). • Test Bed (https://iac-testbed.engr.iupui.edu/testbedflask/). • A company in Indiana. The above examples used sensors such as current sensors, temperature sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, and pressure sensors to set up the sensor network. The equipment was controlled using compactable switch nodes with the chosen sensor network protocol. The energy consumption details of each piece of equipment were measured over a few days. The data was validated, and the system worked as expected and helped the user to monitor, analyze and control the connected equipment remotely.

<p><strong>The Energy Monitoring Framework</strong>, designed and developed by IAC, IUPUI, aims to provide a cloud-based solution that combines business analytics with sensors for real-time energy management at the plant level using wireless sensor network technology.</p> <p>The project provides a platform where users can analyze the functioning of a plant using sensor data. The data would also help users to explore the energy usage trends and identify any energy leaks due to malfunctions or other environmental factors in their plant. Additionally, the users could check the machinery status in their plant and have the capability to control the equipment remotely.</p> <p>The main objectives of the project include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Set up a wireless network using sensors and smart implants with a base station/ controller.</li> <li>Deploy and connect the smart implants and sensors with the equipment in the plant that needs to be analyzed or controlled to improve their energy efficiency.</li> <li>Set up a generalized interface to collect and process the sensor data values and store the data in a database.</li> <li>Design and develop a generic database compatible with various companies irrespective of the type and size.</li> <li> Design and develop a web application with a generalized structure. Hence the database can be deployed at multiple companies with minimum customization. The web app should provide the users with a platform to interact with the data to analyze the sensor data and initiate commands to control the equipment.</li> </ul> <p>The General Structure of the project constitutes the following components:</p> <ul> <li>A wireless sensor network with a base station.</li> <li>An Edge PC, that interfaces with the sensor network to collect the sensor data and sends it out to the cloud server. The system also interfaces with the sensor network to send out command signals to control the switches/ actuators.</li> <li>A cloud that hosts a database and an API to collect and store information.</li> <li>A web application hosted in the cloud to provide an interactive platform for users to analyze the data.</li> </ul> <p>The project was demonstrated in:</p> <ul> <li>Lecture Hall (https://iac-lecture-hall.engr.iupui.edu/LectureHallFlask/).</li> <li>Test Bed (https://iac-testbed.engr.iupui.edu/testbedflask/).</li> <li>A company in Indiana.</li> </ul> <p>The above examples used sensors such as current sensors, temperature sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, and pressure sensors to set up the sensor network. The equipment was controlled using compactable switch nodes with the chosen sensor network protocol. The energy consumption details of each piece of equipment were measured over a few days. The data was validated, and the system worked as expected and helped the user to monitor, analyze and control the connected equipment remotely.</p> <p><br></p>