Team Uno The Path to Innovation Bunker Curnes Stephen Schwall

Project Ideas – Idea #1 Problem: Shade moves when using umbrella/sun shade. Solution: Automatically adjusting umbrella that continuously maximizes sun coverage.

Idea #2 Problem: Opening and closing windows and window shades based on temperature and weather conditions is common, but requires a lot of manual effort and time. Solution: System that automatically opens and closes windows and window shades based on weather conditions and inside and outside temperatures.

Idea #3 Problem: Measuring multiple ingredients while cooking adds extra steps to the cooking process and creates more work. Solution: An intelligent device that would eliminate the measuring step during cooking.

Idea #4 Problem: Cleaning gutters is a difficult and dangerous task. Solution: A smart machine that cleans gutters autonomously.

Rejected Ideas -Automatic oil level detecting dipstick -Heat sensing lubrication dispenser for power tool -Meat temperature sensing grill -Smart propane gauge -Saw blade torque gauge -Smart walker w/ emergency alert system -Autonomous window cleaner -Automatic Pill Dispenser -Jar Opener

OLD SCHEDULE REVISED SCHEDULE start datedue datetaskstart datedue datetask 24-Aug31-Augformulate ideas24-Aug31-Augformulate ideas 31-Aug2-Sep distribute ideas to group on paper31-Aug share individual ideas 2-Sep5-Sep read through others ideas31-Aug1-Sep review ideas, down-select, group meeting 31-Aug7-Sepindividual spec write-ups2-Sep final selection of idea/project 5-Sep group meeting to discuss ideas2-Sep7-Sep individual design/spec proposal 7-Sep final selection, individual concept turn-in7-Sep group meeting, review individual ideas, brainstorm 5-Sep14-Sep documentation of proposal9-Sep PDR final product idea 7-Sep14-Sepdocumentation of proposal