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Team Bufflehead from University of Portland School of Engineering developed an ultrasonic device to help visually impaired individuals detect objects. Accomplishments include completing specs and selecting components. Challenges involve finding compatible parts and optimizing component interface. Future goals include perfecting the functional spec and timely part acquisition.
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Team BuffleheadUltrasonic Object Locator for Visually Impaired • Advisor • Dr. Osterberg, Dr. Lu • Industry Representative • Jennifer Miller • Intel Corporation • Team • Jamie Grimm • Jonathon Ray • Nate Andrews University of Portland School of Engineering
Introduction University of Portland School of Engineering
Design Approach University of Portland School of Engineering
Accomplishments • Met with Industry Representative, Jennifer Miller • Met with client, Rylan S. • Completed Functional Spec version 0.9 University of Portland School of Engineering
Goals • Functional Specification 0.95v completed • Functional Specification 1.0v completed • Selection of ultrasonic modules completed • Selection of solenoids completed University of Portland School of Engineering
Milestones University of Portland School of Engineering
Concerns/Issues • Finding compatible components (i.e. amperage ranges and voltage ranges) • Interfacing components such as Ultrasonic modules to PIC, and relays to solenoid display • Company Response Time University of Portland School of Engineering
Conclusions • Complete functional specification version 1.0 • Complete part acquisition by specified due dates. University of Portland School of Engineering