Multi-Seat Computer System With Audio Integration
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MULTI-SEAT COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH AUDIO INTEGRATION Team 4 Manager Webmaster Document Prep Presentation Prep Lab Coordinator Faculty Facilitator David Wilson Tim Haynie Andy Bruinsma Bret Charboneau Billy Mattingly Rama Mukkamala
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MULTI-SEAT COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH
AUDIO INTEGRATION
Team 4
Manager Webmaster
Document PrepPresentation Prep
Lab CoordinatorFaculty Facilitator
David WilsonTim HaynieAndy BruinsmaBret CharboneauBilly MattinglyRama Mukkamala
Tanzanian Computer Project
Started in Fall 2008 Supporting schools near Arusha,
Tanzania Provided computers with internet access
to schools lacking resources and funding
George &Vickie Rock
Current Setup
2 schools have internet access 6 seats running off of 1 computer
6 User Multi-Seat System
Limitation of Current System No audio at individual seats Incorrect keyboard and mouse
association
Our Project
Implement multiuser system at a 3rd school
Minimize keyboard and mouse association errors
Provide audio capabilities for each seat at all three schools
Design Criteria
Low Cost User Friendly Low Maintenance Withstand Hot Climate
MDM Overview
Software chosen to run multiple seats Not an actual display manager Install process and configuration files Runs nested, virtual sessions
MDM
2048x768
1024x768
1024x768
AUDRI
Assistive USB Device Registration Interface
Consists of 6 user hubs 1 communication hub
Used for links between six seats and the communication hub
Consists of 2 LEDs 1 start/stop button 3 input jacks 2 audio output jacks
User Hub
Communication Hub
Provides switching of keyboards and mice
12 inputs and12 outputs 6 keyboards and 6 mice
Contains microcontroller and circuit for communication
Audio
The Problem By default, MDM only plays sound for one
user at a time Has to be configured with each seat
USB sound devices Plugged into AUDRI communication box
USB Drives
Added feature for the customer The problem
Not setup with default MDM installation USB drives can only access one user at a
time Why use it?
Additional user functionality Useful for teachers and students
Teachers can distribute assignments Students can submit assignments
Cost
Parts Total PriceElectronic Components $55.90Cables $24.12Hardware $19.00Audio Cards $13.50
Cost ComparisonPrice Per
SeatAUDRI System $18.75Userful (Corporate): $97.25Userful (Education): $67.25
Total Savings (Corporate): $78.50Total Savings (Education): $48.50
A savings of over 70% per seat
Summary
Created 6 user multi-seat system System has audio capabilities Minimizes association errors Allows for USB drives Project implementation
Questions?
