LESA IPad Design Bracket Project

Background: Adaptive Technologies (AT) is a broad category of tools and devices that help people with disabilities to perform tasks
                          Augmentative and Alternative Communication is a type AT that helps people communicate.
                                       Low Tech: Picture Boards or Body Gestures
                                        High Tech: Apps (i.e. ProLoguo2Go)

Objective: Design a bracket that can overlay on top of an Ipad and be secured within the holder.  The bracket will work in conjunction with a Speaking App called ProLoguo2Go.  This app that enables non-speaking children and adults to express themselves confidently and initiate conversations. Trusted by hundreds of thousands worldwide, it is highly flexible and can be personalized to cater to individual needs and various disabilities.
Application Website: LESA Project Overview Presentation
Application Reference: Assistiveware.com
Downloads: STL File of Current Bracket Guards
                      Reference Video: Import STL Models
Website Link: Current Lasercut Company Link

Design Constraints
Device: Ipad Generation 9
              Size: Length 9.87" x Width 6.85" w/ a diagonal measurement of 10.2"
              Website Link: Apple Sizing References

Cases: Two Types Provided 

             Manufacturer Model: Seymac case from Amazon Link

Bracket Attachment: Bracket will attach/secure to the Ipad or Case.  Process for production will be 3D Printed or Laser Cut

                                            Consider the ease of removal of Bracket for Admins to Adjust Settings

Application: ProLoguo2Go

                        Application Link: Help Desk and Overview of App Operation

                        Application Tile Grid Sizes: 4 x 8, 5 x 9, 7 x 11

                       Printable PDF: 7 x 11 Icon Core Board 

                       Creo Import Image Jpeg: 7 x 11 Icon Core Board (NOTE: Download is able to be brought into Creo: Image Tutorial)

                       User Access: Top Speaking Bar where the selected Icons are placed (stretches the length of the Ipad in Landscape) 

                                                   Bottom Menu/Settings Bar: Provides access for admins to adjust Ipad Settings (stretches the length of the Ipad in Landscape) 

                                                   IPAD Power Button

                         User Function: Round all Corners.  Avoid Sharp Corners for safety of User 

Resources
Creo Tutorials:
          Patterning and Mirroring
                    Written Tutorial: Pattern: Dimension/Direction, Fill, Point, Curve
                    Video Reference: Pattern Dimension and Direction
                    Video Reference: Pattern Axis
                    Video Reference: Pattern Point
                    Video Reference: Pattern Fill
                    Video Reference: Pattern Curve

            Parameters and Relations
                      Creo Help Desk: Parameters and Relations
                      Creo Help Desk: Creating a Parameter
                      Creo Help Desk: How to Add Relations to Model
                    YouTube Tutorial: Parameters and Relation: Basics
                      YouTube Tutorial: Parameters and Relation: Threaded Feature

Sample Images