Computer Input Device Clients: Richard Kunz, Mary Sesto, PhD and Elizabeth Felton, PhD Team Members: Steve Welch (Leader) Andrew Bertram (Communications) Joe Decker (BSAC) Matt Parlato (BWIG) 3/28/08 – 4/4/08 Problem Statement: Richard Kunz has muscular dystrophy, limiting his movement severely save for slight motions in his fingers. This creates obvious difficulty when performing daily tasks, notably using a computer. A device has already been designed and built upon, but needs finalizing. Alternatively, another design unlike the previous one can be built and tested. Last Week’s Goals - Make precise measurements to finalize designs for squeeze stick and arm support - Gather materials for squeeze stick and arm support - Talk with programmers for advice on increasing optical mouse sensitivity Summary of Accomplishments - Met with Richard to make measurements - Determined he can push a lever microswitch This Week’s Goals - Begin constructing prototypes - Order and gather more materials needed Project Difficulties - Finding the right material with which to cover the microswitch Activities - Rewiring mouse for squeeze stick - Gathering materials Expenses - None thus farTask Jan February March April May 1/25 2/1 2/8 2/15 2/22 2/29 3/7 3/14 3/21 3/28 4/4 4/11 4/18 4/25 5/2 Product Development Background Research Develop Design Alternatives Select Final Design Order Necessary Equipment Build Final Design Test Prototype Presentations Midsemester Presentation Final Presentation Deliverables Progress Report Midsemester Report Final Report Meetings Advisor Client
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