GRAND CHALLENGE PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT FOR MOBILE HANDSET ACCESSORIES
CDAC has invited proposals under Grand Challenge from different R&D institutes, industries and academia for seven products. The main objective of this grand challenge is to energize young minds and develop indigenous innovative commercially viable product designs which can be up-scaled further under this CoE. The details of products are given below:
P-001: To design a low-cost Power Bank
Power bank is a device that stores power in a Li-ion battery. The stored power is used for charging- hand held or portable devices like mobile phones, tablets etc. Expected features are LED status indicator, chip level safety protection, portable size, fast Charging.
P-002: To design a low-cost USB Charger
A USB charger is a type of power adapter used to charge a battery-operated electronic device. It converts an AC voltage into required DC voltage with safety features to charge the load equipment. Expected features are over voltage protection, short circuit protection, surge protection.
P-003: To design low-cost Wireless Charger
Wireless charging works by transferring energy from the charger to a receiver in the back of the phone via electromagnetic induction. Expected features are elimination of stray radiation and, compatibility with multiple devices
P-004: To design low-cost Bluetooth Speaker
Wireless speakers are loudspeakers that receive audio signals using radio frequency (RF) waves rather than over audio cables. Bluetooth technology is used to transmit audio data to the receiving speaker. Expected features are easy pairing and noise cancellation
P-005: To design a low-Cost Smart Light System
Smart light systems constitute of automated ways to light up homes and offices thereby eliminating the need for traditional switches. Expected features in design are dim ability, energy efficiency, connectivity through an app and, provision to set timing.
P-006: To design a low-cost Digital Radio
Digital radio is the use of digital technology to transmit or receive across the radio spectrum. Expected features are sound clarity, LCD screen display, USB/AUX connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, availability of a memory card slot.
P-007: To design a low-cost Bluetooth or a USB headset
A headset is a device that provides a two-way connection to the user's cell phone via Bluetooth. Expected features are touch control, noise cancellation, low battery consumption
Grand Challenge Contest 2021 Result:
The result of Grand Challenge Contest 2021 under “Centre of Excellence (CoE) for products based on Li-ion cells (Post-Cell)” was announced on 20th December 2021.
The result declaration event was presided over by Sh. Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, in kind presence of Sh. Arvind Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of IT and Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Sh. Arvind Kumar, Group Coordinator, R&D in Electronics, Col. A.K. Nath, Director General, CDAC, Sh. Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, ICEA and senior officers from MeitY, CDAC and ICEA.
Winners of Grand Challenge Contest 2021
S. No.
| Problem Code
| Problem statement
| Team Name
| Institution Name
|
| 1. | P-001
| To design a low-cost Power Bank
| InstantPost
| InstantPost Printers and Scanners Pvt. Ltd.
|
| 2. | P-002
| To design a low-cost USB Charger
| Tuning Fork
| Tuning Fork Pvt. Ltd.
|
| 3. | P-003
| To design low-cost Wireless Charger
| MAJs | MGM College of Engineering and Technology
|
| 4. | P-004
| To design low-cost Bluetooth Speaker
| Tuning Fork
| Tuning Fork Pvt. Ltd.
|
| 5. | P-005
| To design a low-cost Smart Light System | Future Tech Embedded Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
| Future Tech Embedded Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd.
|
| 6. | P-006
| To design a low-cost Digital Radio
| None Found Suitable
| None Found Suitable
|
| 7. | P-007
| To design a low-cost Bluetooth or a USB headset
| None Found Suitable
| None Found Suitable
|
