Programmable Remote Ear Alarm Clock Ian Mowers Computer Engineering, Union College
Problem Sleeping Sharing Room Want alarm to wake Too loud Wakes others Not willing to put things under pillow
Inputs Signal Device: Signal to Receiver User Interface Outputs Receiver: Vibration Low-Battery Light Signal Device: User Settings User Interface Receiver: Signal from Device Settings information
Options Signal Device: Smartphone w/ application (Versatility, cost, design) Batteries: Rechargeable (Cost, design, Recharge-ability) Decisions Signal Device: Smartphone w/ App Separate Device Receiver Device: Hearing Aid-style Mesh Earplug Power: Single-use batteries Rechargeable Receiver: Unsure (researching) Cost Comfort Caution
Basic Flow
Schedule Summer 2015: Any additional research, defining Autumn 2015: Week 1: Finalized Problem Week 3: Early Design Stages Week 6: Parts Plan Week 10: Finalized Design/Report