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Project Proposal

Project Proposal. the gEEk squad. Elizabeth Reed. Colleen O’Hagan. Michael Cozzolino. Andrew Williams. The Problem. Design a method for alerting a visually impaired swimmer when to flip turn. Current “technology”:. Problems with this method Requires dedicated personnel Inconsistent

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Project Proposal

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  1. Project Proposal the gEEk squad Elizabeth Reed Colleen O’Hagan Michael Cozzolino Andrew Williams

  2. The Problem • Design a method for alerting a visually impaired swimmer when to flip turn. • Current “technology”: • Problems with this method • Requires dedicated personnel • Inconsistent • Lack of independence • Uncertainty inhibits full potential

  3. Our Customer Parts of the Problem • Professor Richard Strebinger • Coach Annie Sawicki • Sense the swimmer • Alert the swimmer Operating Environment • “Our pool” (Rolfs Aquatic Center) • Underwater

  4. Constraints and Considerations • Electricity + Water = Bad • Regulations prohibit auditory signaling • Swimmer must wear device so minimal drag is desired • Impact on device • Signal interference from multiple swimmers and noise at surface • Different sizes of users - calibration?

  5. Features for Solution • Sensors at each end of lane • Determine if swimmer is inbound or outbound • Vibrating device • Failure signal/ Low battery warning • Calibration • Use of blacked out goggles

  6. Useful Technologies • SportzJam underwater radio • Cell phone vibration motor • CAD/CAM prototypes • Sensor research at ND

  7. The Plan • Research sensor technologies • Understand vibration technology • Study underwater power sources to learn about waterproofing and safety • Make decisions for product design based on research • Determine sensor type • Determine notification method • Develop interfaces: sensor to processor, processor to swimmer • Device use logistics • Product design

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