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Capstone I “Personal Networking Device”
Background
• Exploiting technology to connect people
• Online Dating: Pro’s and Con’s– How does our system differ?
• Other Uses: Conference, Gathering, Airport, etc.
• Privacy and Society Today
How It Will Look
Where It Will Be Used
System Breakdown
Website and Desktop Application
Desktop Application:Stand-alone executable• Retrieves information from
Server.• Translates and downloads to
device.
Website:• Two primary functions:
marketing, and user tools.• User tools- Interface with the
database• Profile and Privacy Settings
User Information Request SystemUIRS
FPGA Logic
Operational Logic
Hardware Diagram
Components
Advanced USB Transceiver
USB
Voltage Regulator (SOT23)
Rechargeable Lithium Coin Cell (3V)
Power
915 MHz or 2.4 GHz Transceiver
RF
Logic
Xilinx FPGA
Push-button controls
Indicators and Controls
LCD Display
Key-fob package
Project Timeline
Cost AnalysisBlock Component Resources Cost
USB Interface USB Connector Jack Digikey $0.81 USB Interface USB driver Digikey $1.25 Power 5V/3.3V stepdown converter Digikey $1.58 Power Coin cell socket Digikey $0.25 Power 3V Rechargeable coin cell battery (requires holder) Digikey $1.65 Logic Xilinx FPGA - Try to get free samples ($25-$100) Xilinx $25 RF RF IC 915MHz or 2.4GHz TI ~$5.00Indicators LCD display ~$15.00Indicators Weighted Motor Radio
Shack$3.99
Controls Push buttons Digikey $0.20 Enclosure Plastic Key Fob case Digikey $9.45 Enclosure Rubber button covers Digikey $2.00 Enclosure PCB mounting screws Digikey $0.50 Miscellaneous Discrete Components (Resistors, Capacitors, Inductors, etc…) Digikey $50.00
Actual Cost $96.68* Incidental Cost $125.68*
*unit cost
Overview• Bridge the Gap:
Online and Real-Word Dating
• Add new social networking medium
Just another way to put people together…that definitely deserve each other