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) 3/21/08 – 3/28/08 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 - Spring Break! - Individual research Summary of Accomplishments - Successfully rewired mouse to use alternative, more accessible switch - Investigated optical mouse designs and sensitivities This 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 Project Difficulties - Finding an extremely sensitive optical mouse that Richard will be able to use Activities - Rewiring mouse for squeeze stick - Gathering materials - Taking measurements and finalizing designs 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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