Project Forget-Me-Not Project Overview and Demonstration ECE477 GROUP 4 CHRIS CADWALLADER CRAIG PILCHER ANDY SYDELKO MIKE WILLIAMS
Project Overview ”A child safety-system that prevents parents and caretakers from accidentally leaving children in vehicles.” Average number of U.S. child hyperthermia fatalities per year since 1998: 37 41 so far in 2010 alone Goal is to prevent as many deaths as possible
Basic Operational Steps Determine the current running state of the vehicle via the federally-mandated OBD-II port. Determine the presence of children in safety-seats wirelessly. Audibly warn the parent via built-in device speaker when children are present after vehicle shut-off is detected. Control vehicle features (window, alarm, locks) when available to aid children.
Car Side Hardware Block Diagram
PCB Layouts
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