1. Status Report # 1 No Key Left Behind Carlos Vazquez Jose F. Gomez
Eduardo V. Zavala
Christopher D. Canales
August 28, 2006
A key chain device that will prevent drivers from locking their keys inside their vehicle

2. Problem Addressed
The device will prevent drivers from locking their keys inside their vehicle.
Design goals:
completion of car module Sept. 28
completion of keychain module Oct. 20
debugging the combined system Nov. 27
submit final report Dec. 4

3. Completed Tasks Decided on Microcontroller
Changed our mind about the IR sys.
Possible RF link parts bought and tested
Simulated functionality of parts inside the car.

4. Tasks in Progress
Research on implementation of the ignition switch sensing circuit.
Buying the door lock mechanism
Also looking at different ignition switches.

5. Next Week’s Tasks Basic functional test of sensory components
Begin interfacing of the sensors

6. PLUNGER SWITCH FOR DOOR0%
BATTERY 0%
REMOTE TRANSEIVER 0%
Key chain Device 0% 0% 0%
USER INTERFACE 0% 0%
POWER SWITCH 0%
POWER SOURCE
100% 0%
MICRO CONTROLLER
MC9S08QG8
Demo Board
100% 0%
POWER LOCKS 0%
PLUNGER SWITCH FOR DOOR 0% 0% 0% 0%
IGNITION POSITION 0% 0%
MULTI-TONE HORN 0%
RF TRANCEIVER
100%
In -Vehicle Module
“No Key Left Behind”