Project Summary

Project Features:

• Custom Drowsiness Algorithm
• Highly sensitive pressure sensors
• Custom embedded systems programming
• 12V DC to 3.3V DC Power Converter
• .Net programming and interfacing
• Custom PCB with Atmega328p micro controller
• Custom communication protocol through USB

Project Highlights:

• CS and ECE teams worked on project having to interface software and hardware
• Accurate PVT results and drowsiness detection

Problem Statement:

Annually, thousands of car crashes and fatalities are caused by drivers who are drowsy or under the influence of alcohol and choose to get behind the wheel. This project looks for a viable solution that prevents those who are drowsy or inebriated from driving a car.

Executive summary:

Group 10 has worked together throughout the year to develop a steering wheel and algorithm that together can detect whether or not the driver is alert enough to drive safely. The project started in fall term in a design phase, where the group had to meet with our client and figure out exactly what we needed to accomplish in order to complete the project to the client's expectations. We eventually finished block diagrams, engineering requirements, initial schematics, and moved into winter term. During winter the group worked vigilantly to complete our individual parts of the project, and to then combine them all to get our first working attempt at the project. Due to this spring being online, we were not able to complete it fully, but we are still proud that while the project wasn't perfect, it was a good first model.

Group 10 DCSW Timeline:

The project was broken up into the four phases of the project: brainstorming the design and requirements, refining the design and requirements, physically implementing system blocks, and preparing for the engineering expo. Each phase is represented by a grey bar encompassing its tasks below it. Each task is represented by a light green bar. Each bar spans from its start date to its deadline and has its label to its right as well as in the column on the far left of the first page. The dates are separated into weeks represented by the Sunday of that week at the top of the timeline.