ITGS IA

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Jenn RantaAlarm for Drowsy Drivers March 10th
2010Riverview High School
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Criterion G Problem
Driving while sleep deprived is a common,
dangerous social issue that all too often goes
unnoticed.
For more information follow link below

• http//www.sleepdex.org/drowsy-driving.htm

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Criterion G Current Solution
Only solution used in the real world is the
little, white, raised ridges on the side on some
highways.
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Criterion H Option One (Chosen)Pressure Alarm

• Advantages
• in steering wheel
• effective
• convenient

• Disadvantages
• not always accurate
• possibly startling

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Criterion H Option TwoHeart Monitoring and
Vibrating Wristband

• Advantages
• accurate
• non-frightening

• Disadvantages
• inconvenient
• uncomfortable
• easily lost
• possibly ineffective

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Criterion I Necessary Materials
Hardware/Software Name of Item Manufacturer Model Number Version Number for Software Where did you obtain the item What is it used for
Hardware Momentary Pushbutton Switches Radio Shack 275-1548 N/A Radio Shack To measure if one is gripping the steering wheel
Hardware Piezo Siren Radio Shack 273-0079 N/A Radio Shack To alert driver to grip the steering wheel
Hardware Batteries Enercell 23-0853 N/A Radio Shack To allow current to flow between pushbuttons and siren
Hardware Computer (Laptop) HP G60-453NR N/A Home To have a live video of the driver (in case alarm does not awaken him/her)
Software Skype Skype N/A 4.1 Internet To use as video surveillance of drivers using the product
Skype is used to monitor alarm in case of
emergency, so a company like OnStar can respond.
Hardware Software list
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Criterion I Gathering Supplies
Materials for product shown on right with
exception of laptop with Skype.
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Criterion I Building

• When not pressed, alarm sounds to awaken driver
  if they are falling asleep and hand slips from
  wheel.

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Criterion I Ready for Testing
After alpha product is completed, its ready for
testing. Video is of a test run of product, click
to replay.
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Criterion J First Test
In this test, end user Zack Martiuk suggested
using one switch, not two. This is the first
change made.
After shot
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Criterion J Second Test
In this test, tester Jackie Richards suggested a
warning label be made. This is the second change
made.
After Shots
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Criterion J Third Test
In final test, end user suggested alarm be
covered in tape to lessen volume. This is the
last change made.
After Shot
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Criterion K Possible Improvements

• Possible improvements
• somehow completely turn off alarm
• build into steering wheel
• officially connect to system like OnStar

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Quiz

• 1. What is the social problem?
• 2. What is the current solution in society?
• 3. Which option (one or two) was chosen for the
  best solution?
• 4. Does the alarm go off when pressed or when not
  pressed?
• 5. What is the purpose of the alarm?
• 6. What is Skype for?
• 7. What was changed after the first test?
• 8. What was changed after the second test?
• 9. What was changed after the third test?
• 10. Give one mentioned possible improvement to
  the product.

Thanks for your time! ? Jennifer Ranta ?