Chair Mounted Computer Workstation May06-09 Client: Lockheed Martin Advisor: Dr. Arun Somani Dr. Zhao Zhang Team Members Isi OamenDavid Roberts Shawn Yockey“Teammate Wanted” Feb 2, 2006

Acknowledgements Dr. Arun Somani Dr. Zhao Zhang Lockheed Martin

List of Definitions GPIO – General Purpose Input Output I2C - Inter-Integrated Circuit bus SPI – Serial Peripheral Interface CSIDC – Computer Society International Design Competition

Summary Project – Definition – Solution Operating Environment Users and Uses Assumptions Features Limitations Deliverables Approaches – Considered – Taken Research Design Accomplishments Future Work Resources Time Line Risks Lessons Learned Commercialization Closing Summary

Project - Definition Less cumbersome method of interface Versatile and modular workstation Greater freedom of movement Enhance users ability without additional hindrance

Project - Solution Show proof of concept of non-traditional computing input methods Design a demonstration model Implement alternative user interfaces Enable full computing ability without a large workstation

Operating Environment Aircraft Watercraft Confined spaces Sheltered from the elements Loud ambient noise

Intended Users and Uses Users: – Member of the United States Military – Avionic Pilots and Navigators – Aerial Firefighters Uses: – Display terrain information – Display weather information – Assist firefighting efforts

Assumptions Users will undergo familiarization with the system User is in a loud operating environment User is in a secure location

Features Small overall physical size Components mounted on hand do not exceed 8 oz. Discrete component placement Modular components One hand for system control Redundant data entry

Limitations Battery lifespan Right eye operation Length of use causes eye strain

Deliverables Project Plan Weekly Reports End Product Design Peer Review Presentation Project Poster End Product Final Report IRP Presentation Client Report CSIDC Initial Report CSIDC Interim Report CSIDC Final Report

Approaches Considered Mounting – Chair – Backpack – Distributed Wearable Components Display – Goggles – Mini LCD Monitor Wireless – Bluetooth – IR – RF –

Approaches Considered Pointing Device – Trackball – Touchpad – Gyro sensor Data Entry – Keyboard – Keypad – Voice recognition Microphone – Bluetooth Headset – Traditional Microphone – Throat Microphone

Approaches Taken Mounting – Backpack Display – Goggles Wireless – Pointing Device – Gyro sensor Data Entry – Voice recognition – Keypad Microphone – Throat Microphone

Research Bluetooth MicroGyro GPIO I2C Voice input technologies Voice recognition technologies

Design Goggles Keypad Microphone Voice recognition MicroGyro Interface adapter

Design - Goggles Monocle display S-Video interface Limited use Proof of concept

Design - Keypad Shortcut keys Ease of integration Researched custom keypad

Design - Microphone FireFox throat mic. Ambient noise Easily adaptable

Design – Voice Recognition Dragon Naturally Speaking Verbal Macros Voice Commands

Design – MicroGyro Lightweight Uses I2C interface 2D gyro output Made by Gyration

Design – MicroGyro Temperature Voltage Axis rotation

Design – MicroGyro

Design - Interface Adapter USB-I2C/SPI/GPIO Source code included Made by Dimax

Design - Interface Adapter

Accomplishments Integration of MicroGyro – Real-time Communication – Voltage Sensor – Temperature Sensor – Motion Sensors Voice commands for system Goggle display CSIDC Top 100

Future Work Streaming gyro data Translate data into mouse movements Integrate GPS for CSIDC Develop CSIDC software application (FireHelper) Finish user interface for use with non-traditional peripherals

Resources – Time Team MemberMeetingsReportsResearchConstructionTotal Isi Oamen David Roberts Shawn Yockey Former Member Totals:

Resources – Time

Resources – Fiscal ItemPriceItemPrice Hardware: EyeTop Head Set Display$0.00Miscellaneous: MicroGyro Developing Kit$150.00Project Poster$0.00 FireFox Throat Mic.$38.00Poster Preparation$35.00 GPS$35.00Printing Supplies$7.50 Dimax I2C Master Controller $80.00Misc. Subtotal$42.50 USB Keypad$34.00 Hardware Subtotal$337.00Labor: $12.00/hr$8, Software: Labor Subtotal$8, Operating System (Windows XP Pro) $0.00 Dragon Virtually Speaking$0.00Total with out Labor$ Software Subtotal$0.00Total$8,814.50

Timeline

Risks Loss of funding Loss of team member Loss of equipment Change of scope

Lessons Learned Need for greater coordination between customer and designer Loss of a member Change of project scope Increased demands leads to expedited schedule of deliverables

Commercialization No plans to commercialize Proof of concept demonstration – Lockheed Martin – CSIDC

Closing Summary Ambitious project Numerous unforeseen events Project scope changed to incorporate additional competition requirements Significant progress made with components Work needed to integrate components Need to write hardware drivers and Java Applet

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