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By: Mandisa Prescod Kari Harris Shavelle Hamilton Javon Grant Marke Hylton

TechXplore : Safe Navigation for the Blind. By: Mandisa Prescod Kari Harris Shavelle Hamilton Javon Grant Marke Hylton. Problem. Creating a watch that allows the blind to navigate around their surrounding area safely and without getting lost. Solutions. A modified watch.

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By: Mandisa Prescod Kari Harris Shavelle Hamilton Javon Grant Marke Hylton

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  1. TechXplore: Safe Navigation for the Blind By: Mandisa Prescod Kari Harris Shavelle Hamilton Javon Grant Marke Hylton

  2. Problem • Creating a watch that allows the blind to navigate around their surrounding area safely and without getting lost.

  3. Solutions • A modified watch. • An application(s) for their phone.

  4. What do They Need to Include? • Medical Chip • Garmin • Bluetooth • Life Alert (50+) • Braille • RWF Talking Software

  5. What we will Pursue • We have decided to pursue the watch for the blind. • It is the best decision to us because it can be attached to the persons wrist and they will not have to worry about losing it.

  6. Information that will be on it Medical Chip • Name • Emergency Contact  Person and Phone number • Previous Surgical Procedures • Known Allergies • Conditions/Diseases • Blood Type • Medications • Others

  7. Bluetooth • Open wireless protocol for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks. • It can connect several devices, overcoming problems of synchronization

  8. Garmin • Automotive products help drivers reach their destination effortlessly while getting the most out of the journey. • Marine units supplement detailed charts with essential data. • Aviation technology provides everything pilots need at a glance. • Fitness devices make every step of the workout more efficient. • Outdoor recreation options are available for hikers, campers and geocachers. • Wireless applications bring the power of GPS to your smart phone.

  9. Life Alert • The emergency response system that mature adults have trusted for over 20 years, providing 24/7 protection in case of medical emergencies, fire or CO gas poisoning, and a 911 cell phone for protection away from home.

  10. Team Profile and Assessment Screen School : Blanche Ely High School Team project Facilitator: Mark Eyerman Mentor: David Meshel

  11. Roles • Team leader-Kari Harris • Graphic Designer-Mandisa Prescod • Researchers • Shavelle Hamilton • Javon Grant • Marke Hylton

  12. References • Bluetooth SIG, Get technical. Retrieved May 22,2009, from Bluetooth Web site: http://www.bluetooth.com/Bluetooth/Technology/ • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , (2009). Life Saving Medical Chip. Retrieved May 22, 2009, from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Web site: http://www.unc.edu/~cher/ • Life Alert Emergency Response, (2009). Life AlertClassic. Retrieved May 22, 2009, from Life Alert Web site: http://www.lifealert.com/ • Garmin, (2009). About us. Retrieved May 22, 2009, from Garmin Web site: http://www8.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/ • Burns, M (Feb. 4, 2009). GPS locator watch for urban adventurous types. Retrieved May 26, 2009, from Crunch Gear Web site: http://www.crunchgear.com/wp- content/uploads/2009/02/lokateemergencygpswatch2-small.jpg&imgrefurl= • (May 5, 2007). Implanted Medical RF Transceiver Chip - ZL 70101 - Zarlink. Retrieved May 26, 2009, from Embedded-System.net Web site: http://embedded-system.net/embedded-system/images/zarlink-implanted- medical-rf-transceiver-chip-zl-70101.jpg&imgrefurl • (Sept. 2, 2008). Sony SOCOM PS3 Bluetooth headset now official. Retrieved May 26, 2009, from iTech News.net Web site: http://www.itechnews.net/wp- content/uploads/2008/07/socom-ps3-bluetooth-headset.jpg&imgrefurl

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