P09011 – Object Recognition - 12/19/2008

Concept Generation/Selection Steps By User Interactions with Apparatus Simplified By System Functional Decomposition Patents, Research Projects Benchmarking, Lead Users External Search Individual Exploration Group Exploration By System Internal Search Concepts A-F Generated Concepts Analyzed Explore Systematically Concepts Rated & Ranked By Group Concepts Refined, Given to Customer Concept Selection

Functional Decomposition by User Interactions with Apparatus

Functional Decomposition, Simplified by System Connecting Object Method Apparatus Connection Device Object Connection Device Raising/Lowering Object MethodPowerControl Hiding Objects from Trainer MethodLocation Removing/Switching Object Sets MethodTimingOperator

External Search: Patents, Research Projects Source:

External Search: Patents, Research Projects Sources: Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins By Jeanette A. Thomas, Cynthia Moss, Marianne Vater Errorless Establishment of a Match-to-Sample Form Discrimination in Preschool Children, By LeBlanc, Judith M.

External Search: Benchmarking, Lead Users  Observed images of previous apparatus  Observed previous objects  Noted major issues/problems with previous apparatus and objects from lead users  Noted suggested improvements from lead users of previous apparatus

Internal Search: Individual Exploration  Individual brainstorming for concept ideas

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Connecting Object to Apparatus, Stage I Method Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Apparatus Connection Device Hinge Knot Eyebolt Glue Robot hand Object Connection Device Magnet Spring clip Clevis pin Vacuum Master lock Handcuffs Suction cup Threaded rod Wire ties Velcro Snaps Hook Lasso Clothespins Robot hands Suction Squeeze-release buckles

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Connecting Object to Apparatus, Stage II Method Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Apparatus Connection Device Hinge Knot Eyebolt Glue Robot hand Object Connection Device Magnet Spring clip Clevis pin Vacuum Master lock Handcuffs Suction cup Threaded rod Wire ties Velcro Snaps Hook Lasso Clothespins Robot hands Suction Squeeze-release buckles

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Raising/Lowering Object, Stage I Method Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Raising/Lowering Object, Stage II Method Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Hiding Objects from Trainer, Stage I Method Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Hiding Objects from Trainer, Stage II Method Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Removing/Switching Object Sets, Stage I Method By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time) Operator Trainer Experimenter

Internal Search: Group Exploration System for Removing/Switching Object Sets, Stage II Method By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time) Operator Trainer Experimenter

Exploring Systematically: Concept A Method of Connecting Objects Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Method of Raising/Lowering Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power for Raising/Lowering Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control for Raising/Lowering Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump Method of Hiding Objects Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location of Object Hider On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus Method of Switching By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing of Switching After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time)

Exploring Systematically: Concept B Method of Connecting Objects Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Method of Raising/Lowering Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power for Raising/Lowering Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control for Raising/Lowering Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump Method of Hiding Objects Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location of Object Hider On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus Method of Switching By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing of Switching After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time)

Exploring Systematically: Concept C Method of Connecting Objects Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Method of Raising/Lowering Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power for Raising/Lowering Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control for Raising/Lowering Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump Method of Hiding Objects Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location of Object Hider On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus Method of Switching By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing of Switching After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time)

Exploring Systematically: Concept D Method of Connecting Objects Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Method of Raising/Lowering Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power for Raising/Lowering Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control for Raising/Lowering Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump Method of Hiding Objects Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location of Object Hider On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus Method of Switching By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing of Switching After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time)

Exploring Systematically: Concept E Method of Connecting Objects Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Method of Raising/Lowering Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power for Raising/Lowering Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control for Raising/Lowering Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump Method of Hiding Objects Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location of Object Hider On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus Method of Switching By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing of Switching After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time)

Exploring Systematically: Concept F Method of Connecting Objects Rope Solid link (rod) Fishing line Coax Nylon webbing Method of Raising/Lowering Rope over pulley Chain Pivoting Arm Rolling Wheel Drop on Bungee Drop on Springs Lowering Cylinder Drive Screw Electromagnets Birds/Butterflies Spring Loaded Retraction Power for Raising/Lowering Human Battery External (AC) Pneumatic Hydraulic Control for Raising/Lowering Direct human power Foot pedal Handheld remote Crank Fishing Reel Pump Method of Hiding Objects Shade Screen One-Way Mirror Cover Panel Umbrella Virtual Reality/Camera Location of Object Hider On face of trainer On apparatus On apparatus extension Independent of apparatus Method of Switching By Hand Motorized Staged Attachment Timing of Switching After each object set (apparatus contains one set at a time) After both object sets (apparatus contains both sets at a time)

Ranking Concepts: Pugh’s Method ABCDEF PUSH FORWARD WATER WHEEL CRANK LOWERING #1 CRANK LOWERING #2 (TRIPOD) ROTATING ON BASE- SINGLE ARM ROTATING ON BASE- DUAL ARM Selection Criteria OPERATOR AND WHALE SAFE MINIMAL DISTURBANCE TO WHALE EASILY REPLACEABLE PARTS PORTABLE STABLE RAPID SETUP FLEXIBILITY OF OBJECT POSITIONING SINGLE PERSON OPERATION ADJUSTABLE INTERVAL (TARGET 5s) Sum + 's Sum 0's Sum -'s Net Score Rank Continue? Keep/ Combine Keep/ Combine Keep/ Combine Keep/ Combine Keep/ Combine Keep/ Combine

Next Steps  Get additional information/input from customer  Combine, refine concepts as a group  Present options to customer  Proceed with detailed design based on customer’s response