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Needs Assessment and Technical Specifications Fulfillment Analysis. P09011 Object Recognition Detailed Design Review February 12, 2009. Customer Needs Fulfillment. Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts
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Needs Assessment and Technical Specifications Fulfillment Analysis P09011 Object Recognition Detailed Design Review February 12, 2009
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Well balanced machine • Insulated electronics • Apparatus designed free of sharp edges • Remote-controlled operation
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Quiet operation • Minimal intrusion into pool environment
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Strong frame can take a beating from an intern • Solid-state electronics • Waterproof enclosures for controls components • Manual backup operation
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • All fasteners are plastic, aluminum, or stainless steel when available • Clear-anodized 6105 aluminum frame • Plastic and composite electronics enclosure
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • All components are off the shelf items that can be ordered quickly in small quantities (except frame)
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Attractive, well-built appearance (looks professional, not cheaply made) • Definitely displayable to the public
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • No modules greater than 40 pounds • All modules can be fitted with wheels to ease movement if necessary • Entire apparatus is designed to disassemble for travel and to fit in a car (backseats possibly folded down) • Upon assembly, apparatus becomes solid, robust, balanced, and ready to perform
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Base frame weighs less than 30 pounds, but becomes a 180 pound sturdy counterweight when filled with 15 US gallons • Frame to floor interface is 316 stainless steel swivel base leveling feet
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Unit is powered by on-board sealed lead acid 12V battery • Remote is powered by 9.6V Ni-MH battery • Both batteries are rechargeable overnight and are equipped with battery level meters to indicate need for charging (big time saver) • All electronics are designed with safety and reliability in mind
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Entire apparatus is designed to be assembled by 1 person in under 5 minutes without tools (thumbscrews)
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Plastic shielding prevents viewing of objects by whale and trainer at appropriate times • All shielding is removable during training stage
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Sample object and choice set are mounted on apparatus at the same time • Object location can go unused if desired
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Entire apparatus operation can be performed by a single person • Object movement occurs remotely in powered mode
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Apparatus can display objects in its raised and lowered position
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Object display timing is controlled entirely by operator
Customer Needs Fulfillment Operator and Whale Safe Minimal Disturbance to Whale Durable, Reliable Immune to Salt Water Easily Replaceable Parts Visually Pleasing Portable, Compact Stable on Uneven SurfaceNondestructive to Beach No External Power Required Rapid Setup Hidden/Non-Hidden Operation Flexibility of Object Positioning Single Person Operation Displays Above and Below Water Adjustable Interval Between Sets Bonus Features • Variable speed object lowering and raising, for both object sets, in both directions • Maximum object travel speed limiting feature on remote • Circuit breaker provided in case of accidental shorting of electronics (safety feature and no fuses to replace) • Non-reversible motor and battery connections ensure no chance of reversing electrical polarity by accident and damaging components • Movement of object sets can occur simultaneously • Water tub in base can be used as a tote to carry objects for the day