Concept brief for the design of VIBYNET
26 August 2005
JARROD AVENANT – AVNJAR001
Aileen Seth – STHAIL001
DESMOND VAN WYK – VWYDES001
Market Need:
End Users:
Based on the current demand of communication devices there is a need for a compact, light weight and portable communicating device that enables people to locate and communicate with each other without the need for cell phones or other devices that require service charges. (no more bills!!!) **within 2km radius
Vibynet caters for every user group with its various flavors (Professional Edition, Fun Edition) It is a multifunctional communications device that can be loaded with different software to meet the diverse needs of its users.
• Teens: Locate friends, Play network games, transfer data.
• Corporate Environment: Locate employees, schedule emergency meetings via msgs.
• Industrial sites: Track workers and monitor progress by means of msgs.
• Game Parks: Keep track of tourists in wild life parks!!
A.S
The System:•Compact, portable and light weight RF transceiver.
•Internal antenna.
•Short range precision tracking (Locate other Vibynet holders each with unique Vibynet identity codes)
•Identify users by means of sound and picture alerts.
•USB connection for transferring data (sounds, pictures and software) between pc and device and charging connection.
•Message other Vibynet devices.
•Play games (java apps) with other users within same area.
•Transfer data between devices using low-power radio signals.
mmm.. Different flavors!!•Professional Edition.
•Fun Edition.
•Additional S/W components.A.S
External View:
•Plastic and protective rubber casing.
•Li-on rechargeable battery.
• High resolution LCD display (45mm x 70mm)
D.V.W
High-level system model:
μProcRF
Transceiver
Battery
Battery Charging
Unit
Touch Screen/LCD display
FlashMemory
Sound Unit
Vibration Unit
USB Module
EmbeddedSoftware
RTOS
RF Module
User Interface
Applications
J.A
Conclusions:
•Portable device
•Real-time location system
•No continuous costs (one time purchase payment)
•Easy to use
•“Vibrant look”
•Unique device
•Fun Use: Play games, send messages.
•Business Use: Save time and cut communication costs.
A.S
J.A
D.V.W
Real-time location service
Picture and sound identification alerts
Free message and data transfer!
Cost effective communication
Get vibrant with VIBYNET!!!
Customizable interface
A.S
J.A
D.V.W
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