This PowerPoint presentation contains the research I have carried out for a Proximity Alarm Sensor during its design phase. I will include information in the form of a project device, design

images for making comparisons with an existing product specification. A fault finding test methodology will allow me to

study the feasibility for comparing the product launch. I can also use appropriate software packages that best represent the

various information included with a product development phase.

Proximity Alarm Sensor Project:

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Product Information:

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My Proximity Alarm Sensor has small dimensions to make it easy to handle as the breadboard is exposed.

At an input voltage of 9V the battery is complimented by the formation type of power terminals and this allows increased capacity from a particular supply.

The Proximity Alarm Sensor casing is in the form of a rectangular square which is constructed using a compact narrow composite material that has a maximum height at 50mm, with 175mm length and width of 65mm.

This is convenient with these ergonomically universal dimensions allow easy placement of an enveloped breadboard that provides reasonable functionality for the lowered component part heights.

Product Specification:

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Model Description:

Light Inhibited Proximity Alarm Sensor™

Price: £35.Input Voltage Supply Power Rating: 9 Volts.Battery Type: PP9 DC Supply Pack.Guaranteed Life Cycle: 1 Month Initial Trial

Period.Length: 175mm.Width: 65mm.Height: 50mm.Volume space available for stripboard: 568,

750 mm3.

Product Development Phase:

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The Engineering Design development of the Light Inhibited Proximity Alarm Sensor™ will rely on these Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing processes.

An evolution of my final product has been formed from the initial Stripboard Fan Circuit design prototype:

Gather Information

Generate Solutions

Analyze & Select Solution

Test & Implement

Define the Problem

EngineeringDesignProcess

Fault Finding Techniques:

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The Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser was used to provide research information about a possible proximity sensor design.

This design was tested using Circuit Wizard as a software package and implemented to give more feasible features of the Light Inhibited Proximity Alarm Sensor™.

Fault finding strategies such as Input-To-Output, Output-To-Input, & Half-Split Method can be used throughout the Product Development Phase.

Output is displayed virtually as a current flow diagram or measured using Multimeter.During artificial light Buzzer does not ring: Within darkness the Buzzer can sound:

Feasibility Study:

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It would be possible to start production of this Light Inhibited Proximity Sensor™ for consumers within the next 3 years as it is cheap to make using C.A.M.

This means the product can be mass produced for comparable markets as a novelty item.

Industry standard safety features can be implemented without having to rely upon developing templates for model specific safety systems at an additional cost.

A casing that covers the device interior can be made entirely from cost effective light-weight recyclable plastic or biodegradable materials which would accommodate benefits of environmental resistance.

The device can be sold under government schemes which will discount savings for educational purposes.

Product Use and Target Market:

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The Light Inhibited Proximity Sensor™ is intended for use as a novelty handheld item.

It includes the Light-Dependent Resistor component that operates a sound output Buzzer for sound applications.

There is a need for managing the power usage from this circuit as a switch is included that enables users to manually control functionality during timed periods.

This makes it very efficient as it can allow users to become more disciplined and self aware of active processes because this sensor device is user oriented.

Product Marketing Methods:

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To increase profits, I will not spend too much money from budget incomes as this will decrease the revenue supply.

There are available cost-free incentives and effective methods for advertising such as using the internet.

Alternatively the company making this product could invest money to advertise in media and local newspapers.

Health and Safety Testing:

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Health and Safety in workshops is affected by factors such as equipment, tools and machinery.

That is why it is important that individuals receive safety training about their usage requirements with equipment.

This is a necessary step to ensure that customers feel confident at using and operating machinery without being involved in accidents.

The designer for a manufacturer has a moral obligation to make sure that final products are not dangerous and damaging to the environment or people when used.

Precautionary steps are taken to manufacture safe products which comply with the relevant appropriate Government Health Legislation Acts.

Successful Product Launch Methods:

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This process involves holding product customer feedback surveys and testing early prototypes in trials.

Good planning of design management acts to reduce the time wasted on product development.

By helping to validate the product using a target market, positive feedback can increase general confidence and productivity with reliable designers.

This maximises the initial market acceptance of the product and post launch costs are also minimised by efficient budget spending.