2. Ride Plan Motorcycle Rider Alert System

3. Situation… A solitary motorcyclist on a long distance ride

4. Situation… Problem… No one knows if the rider is stranded or hurt

5. Situation… A solitary motorcyclist on a long distance ride Problem… No one knows if the rider is stranded or hurt Solutions…?

6. Solutions…? Have a person waiting at the destination Promise to call someone when you arrive Hope for the best o Rider doesnt always know someone at destination o What if rider has problems early in the trip? o Impractical for late night/early morning arrivals o What if rider has problems early in the trip? o Risky

7. Ride Plan Check-In System Rider plans the ride ahead Rider plans the ride ahead Rider checks in at intervals Rider checks in at intervals System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System notifies contacts when rider is late System notifies contacts when rider is late System tracks ride progress System tracks ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress

8. Ride Plan Check-In System Rider plans the ride ahead Rider plans the ride ahead Rider chooses waypoints – places along the route from which the rider will check in Rider chooses waypoints – places along the route from which the rider will check in Each waypoint has a description, an estimated time of arrival, and a time at which the rider considers him or herself late. Each waypoint has a description, an estimated time of arrival, and a time at which the rider considers him or herself late.

9. Ride Plan Check-In System Rider checks in at intervals Rider checks in at intervals Via web browser Via web browser Log in with ID and password from any browser connected to the Internet Via e-mail Via e-mail Send a message from an account registered with the system – even from a cell phone via SMS!

10. Ride Plan Check-In System Rider plans the ride ahead Rider plans the ride ahead Rider checks in at intervals Rider checks in at intervals System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System notifies contacts when rider is late System notifies contacts when rider is late System tracks ride progress System tracks ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress

11. Ride Plan Check-In System Rider plans the ride ahead Rider plans the ride ahead Rider checks in at intervals Rider checks in at intervals System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System notifies contacts when rider is late System notifies contacts when rider is late System tracks ride progress System tracks ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress

12. Ride Plan Check-In System Rider plans the ride ahead Rider plans the ride ahead Rider checks in at intervals Rider checks in at intervals System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System notifies contacts when rider is late System notifies contacts when rider is late System tracks ride progress System tracks ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress

13. Ride Plan Check-In System Rider plans the ride ahead Rider plans the ride ahead Rider checks in at intervals Rider checks in at intervals System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System optionally notifies contacts on arrival System notifies contacts when rider is late System notifies contacts when rider is late System tracks ride progress System tracks ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress System optionally allows contacts to check ride progress