Project Proposal the gEEk squad Michael Cozzolino Elizabeth Reed Andrew Williams Colleen O’Hagan.
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Project Proposalthe gEEk squad
Michael Cozzolino
Elizabeth Reed
Andrew Williams
Colleen O’Hagan
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The Problem• Design a method for alerting a
visually impaired swimmer when to flip turn.
• Problems with this method– Requires dedicated personnel– Inconsistent– Lack of independence– Uncertainty inhibits full potential
• Current “technology”:
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Our Customer• Professor Richard Strebinger• Coach Annie Sawicki
Operating Environment• “Our pool” (Rolfs Aquatic Center)• Underwater
Parts of the Problem• Sense the swimmer• Alert the swimmer
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Constraints and Considerations• Electricity + Water = Bad• Regulations prohibit auditory
signaling• Swimmer must wear device so
minimal drag is desired• Impact on device• Signal interference from
multiple swimmers and noise at surface
• Different sizes of users - calibration?
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Features for Solution• Sensors at each end of lane• Determine if swimmer is
inbound or outbound• Vibrating device• Failure signal/ Low battery
warning• Calibration• Use of blacked out goggles
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Useful Technologies• SportzJam underwater radio• Cell phone vibration motor• CAD/CAM prototypes• Sensor research at ND
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The Plan• Research sensor technologies• Understand vibration
technology• Study underwater power
sources to learn about waterproofing and safety
• Make decisions for product design based on research– Determine sensor type– Determine notification method– Develop interfaces: sensor to
processor, processor to swimmer– Device use logistics
• Product design