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SmartCoaster Igor Ramos Feb 5 2013
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Agenda What is the SmartCoaster Technology Case Study Advantages Demo of prototype Summary
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What is the SmartCoaster Hockey puck size Measures weight Logic determines “empty glass” Wireless communication o smartphone or base station o Real-time & alarm o Buttons & LEDs: o Enable / disable alerts o Call / Cancel help
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Technology 8-bit microcontroller Load Cell equipped with Strain Gauge Instrumentation Amplifier to read Load Cell Rechargeable li-ion battery Wireless options: Bluetooth & nRF24L01 nRF24L01 base (optional) SmartCoaster in two sizes
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Use Cases Gag Gift - "notify wife of empty beer" Healthcare - caretaker get notified of empty water 1.SmartCoaster smartphone (Bluetooth) o cell phone vibrate when empty o can get level in real time 2. SmartCoaster Base Station (nRF24L01) o buzzer alert o USB connection to PC to get detail
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Competition There are similar ideas / experiments out there, but no actual products is available for consumers Patents search result: some activity in inventory management and food industry, but open in intended application
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Demo of Prototype watch
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Summary Thank you!
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