R&D lab in computer and software engineering

The CCISEL (ISEL Centro de Cálculo) was founded as an autonomous organization in 1975, and was responsible for promoting ISEL in the study of digital systems, microprocessors and computer science and engineering. Our activities are carried out in three core areas:
  • Expertise advisory, research and development
  • Technological training courses
  • Pedagogical activity
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Embedded systems

Bluetooth module to enhance an Android App

The Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module integration in the equipment enhanced the functional characteristics to a richer and more interesting level than those achieved in previous versions to this integration. This integration...
João Pedro Patriarca
Software Developer
java

Enhanced Streams Processing with Kotlin’s Sequence Interface?

Using Java libraries in the Kotlin ecosystem is a well-known approach. Yet, does it also apply in the opposite direction? I.e. Does it make sense to use a Kotlin library in Java?...
Miguel Gamboa
Software Developer
web

Can we teach Node Js without callbacks?

After another semester teaching Web Development, the following question arises to my mind: can we teach Node Js without callbacks? Considering that we cannot avoid Promises and async/await, should we continually introduce...
Miguel Gamboa
Software Developer
Embedded systems

Test in real environment

The status reached in the TrackBees equipment allowed us to perform a test in a real operating environment. During 2015, the equipment was installed in a hive in full activity, that is,...
João Pedro Patriarca
Software Developer
Embedded systems

Tests on version 2014 (v0.2)

The 2014 release of TrackBees project was the first release considered to be in a state capable of performing several tests of the system to validate its goals, like consumption, autonomy, theft...
João Pedro Patriarca
Software Developer