Programmable Remote EarAlarm Clock

Ian MowersComputer Engineering, Union College

Problem

Sleeping

Sharing Room

Want alarm to wake

Too loud

Wakes others

Not willing to put things under pillow

Inputs

Signal Device: Signal to Receiver User Interface

Outputs

Receiver: Vibration Low-Battery Light

Signal Device: User Settings User Interface

Receiver: Signal from Device Settings information

Options

Signal Device: Smartphone w/ application (Versatility, cost, design)

Batteries: Rechargeable (Cost, design, Recharge-ability)

Decisions

Signal Device: Smartphone w/ App Separate Device

Receiver Device: Hearing Aid-style Mesh Earplug

Power: Single-use batteries Rechargeable

Receiver: Unsure (researching) Cost Comfort Caution

Basic Flow

Schedule Summer 2015:

Any additional research, defining

Autumn 2015: Week 1: Finalized Problem

Week 3: Early Design Stages

Week 6: Parts Plan

Week 10: Finalized Design/Report