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– Ethical and Environmental Impact Analysis –. Josh Marchi, Jeff King, Paul Rosenberger, Dan Chambers . Project Overview. “Reverse Geocache” Box Locked box that will only open after one or more pre-determined GPS locations have been visited
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– Ethical and Environmental Impact Analysis– Josh Marchi, Jeff King, Paul Rosenberger, Dan Chambers
Project Overview • “Reverse Geocache” Box • Locked box that will only open after one or more pre-determined GPS locations have been visited • Directs user to next location by GPS coordinates, compass heading, or text description displayed on LCD. • Route stored on microSD card located inside the box, able to be reprogrammed by PC • RFID “master key” to allow access to box without finishing puzzle
PSSCs • An ability to obtain and decode global positioning data in order to verify if current location matches pre-determined desired location. • An ability to utilize accelerometer and magnetometer data to determine a compass heading with tilt compensation. • An ability to access and interpret files located on a microSD card. • An ability to display information to the user via an LCD display. • An ability to identify an RFID tag using an RFID reader.
Environmental Concerns • Proper Part Disposal • LCD Screen – contains hazardous materials • Li-Ion Polymer Battery • Not deemed “environmental hazard” by US govt; • contain metals • recycling value • PCB – non-biodegradeable; recyclable • Power Usage Responsibility • Battery uses estimated 100mA
Environmental Concerns • Pelican Case 1150 • Goes through series of environmental testing • Vibration Testing • Low Temperature Testing • Dry Heat Testing • Impact Testing • This makes a more reliable case which increases the lifetime of our product more sustainable • Less case failure -> longer product lifetime -> less disposal
Addressing Environmental Concerns • Proper Part Disposal • Many companies will recycle circuit boards and parts • Detailed disposal will be outlined in the user manual documentation • Power Usage Responsibility • High “Fun / Amp” metric expected • Typically sitting on a shelf or not in use
Ethical Concerns • Product Safety • Battery Placement – short circuit, puncture, etc. • Loss of valuables • In case of failure and • …box does not unlock • …fire inside the box which is locked
Addressing Ethical Concerns • Use secure mounting device to mount the battery • Warning Labels to provide disclaimers about loss of valuables incase of “extreme event” • Provide non-electronic mechanism for gaining entry into the box