1. Siren Detection System (SDS) Miguel Salinas Kurt Thompson Oscar Trejo

2. Project Description This system will inform the driver that there is an emergency vehicle approaching. Above (Sigma Automotive. “Antennas”. Sigma. 27 Nov. 2008.<http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/FoliaTec/antenna.php>) Left (Valerie Reneé. “Another Emergency”. Flicker. 27 Nov. 2008.<http://www.flickr.com/photos/valerierenee/120302732/>)

3. Rationale Use on quiet cabin vehicles Minimize accidents Never has been implemented in vehicles Give drivers a sense of security

4. Project Specifications Temperature 32-158(Fahrenheit) System Range 1000ft 12V Car Battery 0.2 Relay Delay

5. Project Planning • Using Audiovisual for filter program • Build hardware for radio and antenna • Interface Software with hardware • Test out hardware frequencies

6. Hardware Design

7. Software Design

8. Hardware and Software Testing • Use GUI for the Software • Use LEDs to display working parts • Hardware • Microphones • Stereo/Speakers

9. System Testing • Scenario • Empty parking lot • Troubleshooting

10. Linkages and Applications of Society • Help minimize accidents • Give drivers a sense of security • Benefit Emergency vehicles

11. U.S. Patents TMCnet Bloggers GizMag Connie: RDL Sales Rep. Digi-key Analog Devices Project Resources

12. Lessons Learned • Research/Documentation • Time management • Troubleshooting skills • Reality • Expectations