SmartCoaster Igor Ramos Feb
Agenda What is the SmartCoaster Technology Case Study Advantages Demo of prototype Summary
What is the SmartCoaster Hockey puck size Measures weight Logic determines “empty glass” Wireless communication o smartphone or base station o Real-time & alarm o Buttons & LEDs: o Enable / disable alerts o Call / Cancel help
Technology 8-bit microcontroller Load Cell equipped with Strain Gauge Instrumentation Amplifier to read Load Cell Rechargeable li-ion battery Wireless options: Bluetooth & nRF24L01 nRF24L01 base (optional) SmartCoaster in two sizes
Use Cases Gag Gift - "notify wife of empty beer" Healthcare - caretaker get notified of empty water 1.SmartCoaster smartphone (Bluetooth) o cell phone vibrate when empty o can get level in real time 2. SmartCoaster Base Station (nRF24L01) o buzzer alert o USB connection to PC to get detail
Competition There are similar ideas / experiments out there, but no actual products is available for consumers Patents search result: some activity in inventory management and food industry, but open in intended application
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