Design Process

Define the Problem: Using Circuitlab, create a processing unit for a coronavirus early warning home monitoring device for vulnerable populations. The device will provide measured warnings for the potential of infection at regular time intervals. The risk factors are dry cough, increase in temperature and lower than normal levels of oxygen.

Generate Alternative Solutions: Since this is circuitry, there is really only one way to do it. We started with one circuit, and instead of creating alternative solutions, we worked hard to perfect it.

Evaluate and select a solution: We used the project overview schematic sent by Dr. Gray to create our own schematic.

Detail the Design: Using truth tables, we got logic equations, and then arrived at the logic component of our equations. We used the alarm that was sent to us by Dr. Gray and created the timer circuit using examples provided by circuitlab.com.

Defend the Design: We messed with our schematic using trial and error until it worked.

Manufacture and Test: Once we arrived at our final circuit design, we tested and tested until we were sure that it would work every time.

Evaluate the Performance: Overall, we were content with our design, as it hit all of the requirements and worked successfully.

Prepare the Final Design Report: The link for our evaluation is here.