Sterling Perkins ITGS

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Increasing Home Safety

• Sterling Perkins
• Riverview High School
• 3/4/10

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Criterion G

• The Problem Homes are unsecure and need more
  security
• No way to catch criminals on break-ins
• No way to identify threatening criminals
• Currently, minimal amount of homes have security
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Criterion G

• People of all ages need security
• End User Jane Petri
• Overall, homes unsecure and families unsafe

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Criterion H

• 2 Solutions
• Database of alarms
• Motion-sensing, image capturing device
• Database
• Set off alarm
• Record times set off
• Location set off in home

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Criterion H

• Motion-Sensing Camera
• Motion activates camera
• Takes image
• Potential intruder identified
• Lights activate to intimidate predator
• Overall best decision
• Motion-Sensing Camera

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Criterion I

• Final Product
• Motion-Sensing Camera
• LEDs and PIR sensor
• PIR sensor Captures motion
• Small, compact design
• Compact design with elegant look for in-home use
• Black exterior

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Criterion I

• Testing
• Alpha Overnight test with tester
• Beta Overnight test with tester
• Final Two day test with Jane Petri
• All on multiple windows in home
• No training required for use
• Only one power switch to turn on
• Plug into computer via USB

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Criterion I

• Gantt Chart-Project Timeline

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Criterion I

• Evidence of production

Logitech Camera for Images
LEDs for intimidation of criminals
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Criterion I

• Hardware
• Logitech Camera
• PIR Motion Sensor
• LED lights
• Software
• Dorgem Software
• To capture the images via camera

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Criterion J

• Questionnaire
• Multiple questions to get specific feedback on
• Design
• Content
• Technical aspects
• Recommendations
• Ex What was your favorite part of the product?

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Criterion J

• Alpha Testing
• Keira Bartley Testing
• Found product very good
• Container product was in was too bulky
• Overall good results but too large of casing
• Change casing for editPlastic to Metal

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Criterion J

• Beta Testing
• Ulf Petri Test Computer Engineer
• Enjoyed using product
• Found very useful however it was far too hot
  for Florida Weather
• Changes Made
• Change from metal to sleek wood, heat dissipating

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Criterion J

• End User Test
• Jane Petri Heathcare Supervisor
• Found the product incredibly useful
• However, camera was too sensitive
• Took images of everyday motion
• Changes
• Due to financial limits, the change was not
  possible

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Criterion J

• Video

ITGS Video 1
ITGS Video 2
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Criterion K

• The product accurately solved the original issue
• Inexpensive
• Efficient
• Easy
• All of which create a solution for lack of
  security
• The final product was a great success

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Quiz

• What was the problem?
• What was the original casing?
• What was the new casing?
• What kind of lights are being used?
• What kind of sensor is being used?
• How is the product secured to windows?
• How does the unit get power?
• Who was the end user?
• What was the other possible solution?

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The End

• Sterling Perkins
• Increasing Home Security