1. The Tail-Gate Information System Team: Paul and David Wickert Advisor: Dr. Mark Wickert

2. Overview The purpose of the tail-gate information system System block diagram Task breakdown Project schedule Budget Summary

3. Purpose Drivers that tail-gate are a danger to all of us The proposed system will allow the driver in front (the victim) to display simple informative messages for the tail-gater to read The messages will be informative to alert the driver of dangerous actions and how to correct them

4. System Concept Message Display Tail-Gate Driver Kind Words Feedback To Driver Data Entry Console for Driver Too Close!!

5. System Block Diagram Display Panel Operator Console Catalog of Responses Display Computer

6. Description of Major Tasks Design Task 1 will consist of … Subtask a Subtask b Design Task 2 will consist of … Subtask a Subtask b

7. Project Schedule Research Design Task 1 Design Task 2 Design Task 3 Integrate 1 & 2 Integrate 1, 2, & 3 Final Test 9/6 9/13 12/10 9/20 12/6 D. WickertP. Wickert 10/22 Presentations =

8. Budget Item 1$25.00 Item 2$15.00 Item 3$5.00 Item 4$50.00 Item 5 (donation)$5,000.00 Total$5,095.00 Total with donations$95.00

9. Summary We have proposed the Tail-Gate Information System as an innovative system for improving driving safety and peace of mind among concerned drivers The design and implementation plan has a reasonable schedule with subtasks Task 1 Task 2 Task 3