Physical 3D larynx model with moving parts September 12th – 18th, 2008 Client: Sherri K. Zelazny Team Members: Rexxi Prasasya (Leader) Tu Hoang Anh Mai (Communicator) Karen Chen (BSAC) Jason Tham (BWIG) Problem Statement: The goal of this project is to continue the development of a physical 3D laryngeal model, with moving laryngeal cartilage, bones, membranes, and muscles. We would like to demonstrate nerve-muscle action and interaction in the larynx for voice, airway and swallowing. The model is to be used as a patient educational tool for improved understanding of the laryngeal mechanism. It will also be used to plan treatment based on diagnosis of voice, airway and/or swallowing disorder. This semester, we will design a prototype that accurately demonstrates a healthy laryngeal muscle movement. In the subsequent semester, we would like to introduce several laryngeal disorders into the model. Last Week’s Goals: - Acquire background information - Develop project design specification - Develop project time line - Begin brainstorming Summary of Accomplishments: - Acquired previous team prototype - Met with clients and discuss the improvements that need to be made toward the recent model - Clarified some of the physiology of larynx muscle movement with our client - Developed project design specification - Acquired some background information This Week’s Goals: - Continue background research - Review the previous team’s work based on the prototype and final report - Brainstorming Project Difficulties: - No difficulties at this timeActivities: Date Person/Group Activity Time Spent 09.12.2008 Team Advisor meeting 1.00 hr 09.17.2008 Team Client meeting 1.50 hr -------------- Karen Background research 2.00 hr -------------- Chou Background research 2.00 hr -------------- Jason Background research 1.50 hr -------------- Rexxi Background research 2.00 hr Project Timeline: Week Begins 8-Sep 15-Sep 22-Sep 28-Sep 6-Oct 13-Oct 20-Oct 26-Oct 3-Nov 10-Nov 17-Nov 24-Nov 1-Dec Task Research Brainstorming Initial design Prototyping Testing Final Design Deliverables Progress report Midsemester report Midsemester PPT PDS Final Presentation Final
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