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Ski iPod Control

Ski iPod Control. Clint Saylor and Riley Silberman. Sample Scenario. Skiing down the slope iPod in your pocket Annoying song comes on Feeling of perfection ruined Forced to stop to change the song. Problem Statement v1.1.

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Ski iPod Control

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  1. Ski iPod Control Clint Saylor and Riley Silberman

  2. Sample Scenario • Skiing down the slope • iPod in your pocket • Annoying song comes on • Feeling of perfection ruined • Forced to stop to change the song

  3. Problem Statement v1.1 • While participating in winter snow activities, and listening to a portable music player, it can be inconvenient to stop, take off your gloves, and access your device to change the volume or song.

  4. Cited Justification Control Everything with the Control Glove This article is about a nylon glove that fits over your hand that can be used to control literally any kind of electronics device. In this article, it describes how the glove connects to the computer via Bluetooth, but also has the potential ability to connect to an iPod as well. Near the end of the article, it states other various uses for this device, and two of the more dominant ones mentioned are: video game controller and patient rehabilitation in healthcare. The possibilities are endless. Control Everything with the Control Glove - Bluetooth wearable glove may replace Wiimotes - Softpedia. (n.d.). Latest News - Softpedia. Retrieved November 2, 2010, from http://news.softpedia.com/news/Control-Everything-with-the-Control-Glove-48167.shtml

  5. Cited Justification A Survey of Glove-based Input What this article describes can essentially be called the entire history of glove-based input. It contains uses of gloves as a computer input as far back as the 1980’s. Various uses of these gloves include everything from video games, to personal computers, and even use by NASA. It shows that there have been countless attempts to substitute traditional computer inputs with glove-based technology. • Sturman, D., & Zeltzer, D. (n.d.). A Survey of Glove-based Input. Ohio State Design Department. Retrieved November 2, 2010, from http://design.osu.edu/carlson/history/PDFs/gloves.pdf

  6. Patent Application #2003/0626170 – “Same-Hand Control of a Multi-Function Device”

  7. Patent #4,613,139 – “Video Control Gloves”

  8. Patent #6,128,004 – “Virtual Reality Glove”

  9. Current Products This product allows the user to wirelessly control their iPod while skiing or snowboarding. Due to the method of input, however, it is not the most user-friendly product. The buttons on the back of the glove would almost always require the user to look at their hands in order to use with accuracy. Reusch iPod Sonic Ski Board Gloves Retail Price: $250.00

  10. Current Products This product allows the user to wirelessly control their iPod while skiing or snowboarding. Due to the method of input, however, it is not the most user-friendly product. The small size and placement of the joystick make it awkward to use, and it can also freeze over easily. Kombi iRip Gloves Retail Price: $150.00

  11. Must Have/Nice to have

  12. Proposed Solution #1 When different combinations of electrical contacts are triggered various actions are carried out on the device. Ex. Play, next song, volume ext… Power supply/components to connect to device

  13. Proposed Solution #2 Electrical contacts on the handle of the ski pole would be used to control the device. Different combinations of contacts between the ski pole handle and the glove would control the music device.

  14. Proposed Solution #3 Electrical contacts accessible from the outside of a jacket would be placed on an easy access point on a ski jacket. The contacts on the jacket would be triggered by a glove with electrical contacts in the finger tips.

  15. Decision Matrix

  16. Solution Justification/Product Specifications

  17. Math and Science Concepts(Freezing of Components) • Electrical components can not be allowed to freeze • Materials of glove must insulate not only cold but moisture • Not a primary issue due to the protection of the insulation material of the glove itself

  18. Math and Science Concepts(Insulation) • Comfortable insulation to external temperatures -12℉ • Any part of the device inside the glove cannot interfere with the insulation materials

  19. Math and Science Concepts(Power Consumption) • Must run on a small power source • Most plausible option: button-cell batteries (such as those used in watches) • Button-cell batteries provide between 1.5 and 3 volts

  20. Conclusion • Thank you for your time • Comments? • Q & A

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