Vehicle Usage Tracker (VUT) The ideal statistic generator for the common car enthusiast Team Members: Michael Aitken – ATKMIC006 Andrew Woods – WDSAND001 Robert Marston – MRSROB012

Market Needs There is an exploding consumer electronics market for car enthusiasts Car owners will demand real-time stats on their vehicles Until now only up-market vehicles are shipped with onboard usage monitoring devices MA AW RM

Market Needs Low income car enthusiasts will require the same monitoring device as existing up- market sports cars They require a ‘plug-in’ device to deliver real-time stats to various makes of car They require this device to be relatively inexpensive compared to built in devices MA AW RM

The Solution Vehicle Usage Tracker (VUT) A low cost embedded processing unit which is installed behind the dashboard of any vehicle. Plugs into vehicle’s existing rev counter, odometer, ignition and fuel gauge. Calculates various changeable statistics and graphs based on these readings. Delivers real-time stats to visible LCD display unit, with toggle buttons. Has audio warning feedback on certain statistic circumstances such as low fuel warning. Uses common, low cost, existing technology. MA AW RM

Concept Drawing MA AW RM

Conclusion The VUT will capture a booming consumer electronics market Enthusiasts will now have the real-time vehicle data to complement their modifications without having to invest in expensive sports car. Common technology and mass produced components indicates lower development costs Design caters for various software configurations on the same hardware unit MA AW RM

Vehicle Utility Tracker Affordable vehicle usage monitor kit Easy to install Displays real time car statistics like speed and fuel consumption Colour LCD Audio warning system The ideal statistic generator for the common car enthusiast MA AW RM