Team 26
Freshmen Design Project
R.E.M. Alarm ClockR.E.M. Alarm Clock
Jonathan Schimpf Jonathan Schimpf (captain)(captain)
Brian RobinsonBrian RobinsonJonathan SalkindJonathan Salkind
Hrisovalantis (Dino) StaparounasHrisovalantis (Dino) Staparounas
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project
Advisors:Advisors:
Technical Advisors:Technical Advisors:Dr. Nihat BilgutayDr. Nihat BilgutayEric GalloEric Gallo
Humanities Advisors:Humanities Advisors:Professor Lisa FarleyProfessor Lisa FarleyProfessor Andrew McCannProfessor Andrew McCann
R.E.M. Alarm Clock
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
What is it?What is it?
Minimizes deep sleep interruptionMinimizes deep sleep interruption– monitors sleepmonitors sleep– detects optimal waking time within user-defined detects optimal waking time within user-defined
windowwindow– wakes accordinglywakes accordingly
http://www.epinions.com/Coby_CR_A49_625317
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
Sleep ProblemsSleep Problems– OversleepingOversleeping– GrogginessGrogginess
Health Consequences Health Consequences – [DETAILS HERE][DETAILS HERE]
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
How does it work?How does it work?
The best time to wakeThe best time to wake– The sleep cycle [GRAPHIC]The sleep cycle [GRAPHIC]
The four stagesThe four stages Alpha/Beta vs. Delta/ThetaAlpha/Beta vs. Delta/Theta
Electroencephalogram (EEG)Electroencephalogram (EEG)
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
The DesignThe Design
brain waves ↓
HEADBAND ↓ radio transmission ↓
BASE ↓ Interpret ↓ wake
http://www.epinions.com/Coby_CR_A49_625317
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Headband Headband - Summary- Summary
Components:Components:– Athletic SweatbandAthletic Sweatband– Two ElectrodesTwo Electrodes– Radio TransmitterRadio Transmitter– Power SupplyPower Supply
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Considerations:Considerations:– SizeSize– PlacementPlacement– Power SpecificationsPower Specifications– SafetySafety
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Headband Headband – Data Acquisition– Data Acquisition
One One brandbrand electrode electrode– Size: Size: – Placement: Placement: – Power Draw: N/APower Draw: N/A– Safety: Safety:
Potential DifferencePotential Difference
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Headband Headband – Data Transmission– Data Transmission
RADIOTRONIX RCT-418-ASRADIOTRONIX RCT-418-AS Radio Frequency Transmitter Radio Frequency Transmitter– Size: 0.25” X 0.4” X 0.1”Size: 0.25” X 0.4” X 0.1”– Placement: AnywherePlacement: Anywhere– Power Draw: 1.5 - 12VPower Draw: 1.5 - 12V
5 mA5 mA– Safety: Aluminum shieldingSafety: Aluminum shielding
Insignificant amounts of RF radiationInsignificant amounts of RF radiation
Specifications:Specifications:– Frequency: 418 MHzFrequency: 418 MHz– Range: 600’Range: 600’– Data Rate: 4800 baudData Rate: 4800 baud– Compliance: FCC / ETSICompliance: FCC / ETSI
http://www.radiotronix.com/prodrctas.asp
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Headband Headband – Power– Power
RADIO SHACK CR2450RADIO SHACK CR2450– Size:Size:– Placement: anywherePlacement: anywhere– Power Supply: 3VPower Supply: 3V
600 600 mAhmAh
– Safety: no concernSafety: no concern
EnclosureEnclosure Wiring Wiring
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http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F004%5F004%5F001%5F001&product%5Fid=23%2D105
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Base Base – Summary– Summary
Standard Alarm ClockStandard Alarm Clock Plus…Plus…
– Time Window ButtonsTime Window Buttons Window BeginWindow Begin Window End (Threshold)Window End (Threshold)
– RF ReceiverRF Receiver– Sleep Signal InterpreterSleep Signal Interpreter
BERP – The Brainwave EEG RF ProcessorBERP – The Brainwave EEG RF Processor
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http://www.epinions.com/Coby_CR_A49_625317
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Base Base – Standard Alarm Clock– Standard Alarm Clock
LED DisplayLED Display AM/FM TunerAM/FM Tuner Alarm (radio/buzzer option)Alarm (radio/buzzer option) Standard ButtonsStandard Buttons
– Time setTime set– HourHour– MinuteMinute– SnoozeSnooze
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http://www.epinions.com/Coby_CR_A49_625317
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Base Base – Time Window– Time Window
Option 1Option 1– Window BeginWindow Begin– Window EndWindow End
Option 2Option 2– Alarm SetAlarm Set– SnoozeSnooze
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Base Base –Data Acquisition–Data Acquisition
RF ReceiverRF Receiver– RADIOTRONIX RCR-418-RPRADIOTRONIX RCR-418-RP– Power Draw: 5vPower Draw: 5v
4.5 mA4.5 mA– Frequency: 413 MHzFrequency: 413 MHz– Data Rate: 4800 baudData Rate: 4800 baud– Reception bandwidth: 3 MHzReception bandwidth: 3 MHz– Range: 300’Range: 300’
A/D ConverterA/D Converter– Brand, modelBrand, model– Power Draw:Power Draw:
http://www.radiotronix.com/prodrcrrp.asp
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Base Base – “Sleep Genie” Hardware– “Sleep Genie” Hardware
ProcessorProcessor– ZILOG Z8400BPS Z80BZILOG Z8400BPS Z80B
Processor Speed: 6.00 MHzProcessor Speed: 6.00 MHz Bus Speed: 6.00 MHzBus Speed: 6.00 MHz FPU?FPU?
Memory?Memory?
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http://cpu-museum.de/?m=Zilog&f=Z80
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Base Base – “BERP” Software– “BERP” Software
Interprets digital signalInterprets digital signal Analyzes & determines sleep stageAnalyzes & determines sleep stage Remembers previous stageRemembers previous stage Compensates for signal errorsCompensates for signal errors
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
The DesignThe Design
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Method Scores
Simplicity Comfort Effectiveness Safety TOTAL
Muscle Tension (EMG) 1 4 3 5 13
Eye Movement (EOG) 1 2 2 3 8
Brain Activity (EEG) 3 4 5 4 16
Heart Rate (EKG) 4 4 2 5 15
Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
State-of-the-Art State-of-the-Art – Pseudoscience– Pseudoscience
Harmonic Sleep CD ($16.95)Harmonic Sleep CD ($16.95)--Inaudible Relaxation FrequenciesInaudible Relaxation Frequencies
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/22150.html
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/tb801cd.html
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/72033.html
Delta Sleep System ($19.95)Delta Sleep System ($19.95)-Brain Trainers-Brain Trainers
Shining Moon Sleep Enhancer ($139.95)Shining Moon Sleep Enhancer ($139.95)-Cerebral Cortex Manipulation-Cerebral Cortex Manipulation
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
State-of-the-Art State-of-the-Art – Homeopathic– Homeopathic
Sunrise Alarm Clock with White Noise ($134.95)Sunrise Alarm Clock with White Noise ($134.95)-Light, not noise-Light, not noise
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/62074.html
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/72016.html
http://www.toolsforwellness.com/le107.html
Chemical ($14.95 - $41.95)Chemical ($14.95 - $41.95)-”Sleep Tight”-”Sleep Tight”-5-HTP Serotonic-5-HTP Serotonic
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
Expandability Expandability – Future Visions– Future Visions
Multiple headbandsMultiple headbands– Separate frequencySeparate frequency
– Separate windowSeparate window
Sleep journalSleep journal– Records times of sleep Records times of sleep
cyclescycles
Baby monitorBaby monitor– Parent will know best time Parent will know best time
to wake childto wake child
WristbandWristband– Monitors heart rateMonitors heart rate
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
OverviewOverview
R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?
ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase
State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic
ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions
CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
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Team 26
Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:
ConclusionConclusion
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Background Information…Background Information…– What it is,What it is,– Why we need it,Why we need it,– How it works.How it works.
ProductProduct– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase