1. Not So Deep Blue

2. Project Overview LED chess board Detect piece movement
Magnets/Reed switches
Show possible moves
Track game time
(picture taken from a DIY project)

3. Ethical Issues User Safety Logic Integrity Board Integrity
Seizure Risk
Extremely Bright LED’s
Board Integrity
Reed Switch Placement
Magnet Proximity Warning
Logic Integrity
Correct Chess Logic
Seamless Transitions

4. Ethical Solutions User Safety Logic Integrity Board Integrity
Warning labels in user manual and on package
Product uses repeating light patterns
Do not stare directly into LED’s
Board Integrity
Test each reed switch
Individually
Border cases
Warning that magnet proximity will disrupt gameplay
Logic Integrity
Thorough testing of
Rare moves
Moves requiring lots of processing power

5. Environmental Issues Non-Biodegradable Products PCBs Also contain lead
LEDs
Aluminum Package
Magnets
Chess Pieces

6. Environemental Solutions
“Green” Solutions
Lead-Free PCBs
Cost vs. Environmental Impact Trade-off
Customer Incentive Program
Return units that have ceased to function
Offer discounts on future purchases
Returned units can be:
Refurbished
Stripped for parts

7. Questions?