Team 26

Freshmen Design Project

R.E.M. Alarm ClockR.E.M. Alarm Clock

Jonathan Schimpf Jonathan Schimpf (captain)(captain)

Brian RobinsonBrian RobinsonJonathan SalkindJonathan Salkind

Hrisovalantis (Dino) StaparounasHrisovalantis (Dino) Staparounas

Team 26

Freshmen Design Project

Advisors:Advisors:

Technical Advisors:Technical Advisors:Dr. Nihat BilgutayDr. Nihat BilgutayEric GalloEric Gallo

Humanities Advisors:Humanities Advisors:Professor Lisa FarleyProfessor Lisa FarleyProfessor Andrew McCannProfessor Andrew McCann

R.E.M. Alarm Clock

Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

What is it?What is it?

Minimizes deep sleep interruptionMinimizes deep sleep interruption– monitors sleepmonitors sleep– detects optimal waking time within user-defined detects optimal waking time within user-defined

windowwindow– wakes accordinglywakes accordingly

http://www.epinions.com/Coby_CR_A49_625317

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Why do we need it?Why do we need it?

Sleep ProblemsSleep Problems– OversleepingOversleeping– GrogginessGrogginess

Health Consequences Health Consequences – [DETAILS HERE][DETAILS HERE]

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

How does it work?How does it work?

The best time to wakeThe best time to wake– The sleep cycle [GRAPHIC]The sleep cycle [GRAPHIC]

The four stagesThe four stages Alpha/Beta vs. Delta/ThetaAlpha/Beta vs. Delta/Theta

Electroencephalogram (EEG)Electroencephalogram (EEG)

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

The DesignThe Design

brain waves ↓

HEADBAND ↓ radio transmission ↓

BASE ↓ Interpret ↓ wake

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Headband Headband - Summary- Summary

Components:Components:– Athletic SweatbandAthletic Sweatband– Two ElectrodesTwo Electrodes– Radio TransmitterRadio Transmitter– Power SupplyPower Supply

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Considerations:Considerations:– SizeSize– PlacementPlacement– Power SpecificationsPower Specifications– SafetySafety

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Headband Headband – Data Acquisition– Data Acquisition

One One brandbrand electrode electrode– Size: Size: – Placement: Placement: – Power Draw: N/APower Draw: N/A– Safety: Safety:

Potential DifferencePotential Difference

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Headband Headband – Data Transmission– Data Transmission

RADIOTRONIX RCT-418-ASRADIOTRONIX RCT-418-AS Radio Frequency Transmitter Radio Frequency Transmitter– Size: 0.25” X 0.4” X 0.1”Size: 0.25” X 0.4” X 0.1”– Placement: AnywherePlacement: Anywhere– Power Draw: 1.5 - 12VPower Draw: 1.5 - 12V

5 mA5 mA– Safety: Aluminum shieldingSafety: Aluminum shielding

Insignificant amounts of RF radiationInsignificant amounts of RF radiation

Specifications:Specifications:– Frequency: 418 MHzFrequency: 418 MHz– Range: 600’Range: 600’– Data Rate: 4800 baudData Rate: 4800 baud– Compliance: FCC / ETSICompliance: FCC / ETSI

http://www.radiotronix.com/prodrctas.asp

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Headband Headband – Power– Power

RADIO SHACK CR2450RADIO SHACK CR2450– Size:Size:– Placement: anywherePlacement: anywhere– Power Supply: 3VPower Supply: 3V

600 600 mAhmAh

– Safety: no concernSafety: no concern

EnclosureEnclosure Wiring Wiring

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http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F004%5F004%5F001%5F001&product%5Fid=23%2D105

Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Base Base – Summary– Summary

Standard Alarm ClockStandard Alarm Clock Plus…Plus…

– Time Window ButtonsTime Window Buttons Window BeginWindow Begin Window End (Threshold)Window End (Threshold)

– RF ReceiverRF Receiver– Sleep Signal InterpreterSleep Signal Interpreter

BERP – The Brainwave EEG RF ProcessorBERP – The Brainwave EEG RF Processor

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Base Base – Standard Alarm Clock– Standard Alarm Clock

LED DisplayLED Display AM/FM TunerAM/FM Tuner Alarm (radio/buzzer option)Alarm (radio/buzzer option) Standard ButtonsStandard Buttons

– Time setTime set– HourHour– MinuteMinute– SnoozeSnooze

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Base Base – Time Window– Time Window

Option 1Option 1– Window BeginWindow Begin– Window EndWindow End

Option 2Option 2– Alarm SetAlarm Set– SnoozeSnooze

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Base Base –Data Acquisition–Data Acquisition

RF ReceiverRF Receiver– RADIOTRONIX RCR-418-RPRADIOTRONIX RCR-418-RP– Power Draw: 5vPower Draw: 5v

4.5 mA4.5 mA– Frequency: 413 MHzFrequency: 413 MHz– Data Rate: 4800 baudData Rate: 4800 baud– Reception bandwidth: 3 MHzReception bandwidth: 3 MHz– Range: 300’Range: 300’

A/D ConverterA/D Converter– Brand, modelBrand, model– Power Draw:Power Draw:

http://www.radiotronix.com/prodrcrrp.asp

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Base Base – “Sleep Genie” Hardware– “Sleep Genie” Hardware

ProcessorProcessor– ZILOG Z8400BPS Z80BZILOG Z8400BPS Z80B

Processor Speed: 6.00 MHzProcessor Speed: 6.00 MHz Bus Speed: 6.00 MHzBus Speed: 6.00 MHz FPU?FPU?

Memory?Memory?

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http://cpu-museum.de/?m=Zilog&f=Z80

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Base Base – “BERP” Software– “BERP” Software

Interprets digital signalInterprets digital signal Analyzes & determines sleep stageAnalyzes & determines sleep stage Remembers previous stageRemembers previous stage Compensates for signal errorsCompensates for signal errors

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The DesignThe Design

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Method Scores

  Simplicity Comfort Effectiveness Safety TOTAL

Muscle Tension (EMG) 1 4 3 5 13

Eye Movement (EOG) 1 2 2 3 8

Brain Activity (EEG) 3 4 5 4 16

Heart Rate (EKG) 4 4 2 5 15

Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

State-of-the-Art State-of-the-Art – Pseudoscience– Pseudoscience

Harmonic Sleep CD ($16.95)Harmonic Sleep CD ($16.95)--Inaudible Relaxation FrequenciesInaudible Relaxation Frequencies

http://www.toolsforwellness.com/22150.html

http://www.toolsforwellness.com/tb801cd.html

http://www.toolsforwellness.com/72033.html

Delta Sleep System ($19.95)Delta Sleep System ($19.95)-Brain Trainers-Brain Trainers

Shining Moon Sleep Enhancer ($139.95)Shining Moon Sleep Enhancer ($139.95)-Cerebral Cortex Manipulation-Cerebral Cortex Manipulation

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

State-of-the-Art State-of-the-Art – Homeopathic– Homeopathic

Sunrise Alarm Clock with White Noise ($134.95)Sunrise Alarm Clock with White Noise ($134.95)-Light, not noise-Light, not noise

http://www.toolsforwellness.com/62074.html

http://www.toolsforwellness.com/72016.html

http://www.toolsforwellness.com/le107.html

Chemical ($14.95 - $41.95)Chemical ($14.95 - $41.95)-”Sleep Tight”-”Sleep Tight”-5-HTP Serotonic-5-HTP Serotonic

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Team 26

Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Expandability Expandability – Future Visions– Future Visions

Multiple headbandsMultiple headbands– Separate frequencySeparate frequency

– Separate windowSeparate window

Sleep journalSleep journal– Records times of sleep Records times of sleep

cyclescycles

Baby monitorBaby monitor– Parent will know best time Parent will know best time

to wake childto wake child

WristbandWristband– Monitors heart rateMonitors heart rate

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

OverviewOverview

R.E.M. Alarm Clock…R.E.M. Alarm Clock…– What is it?What is it?– Why do we need it?Why do we need it?– How does it work?How does it work?

ProductionProduction– The DesignThe Design– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

State-of-the-ArtState-of-the-Art– PseudosciencePseudoscience– HomeopathicHomeopathic

ExpandabilityExpandability– Future VisionsFuture Visions

CostsCosts ConclusionConclusion Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers

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Freshmen Design Project R.E.M. Alarm Clock:

Costs - Costs - BudgetBudget

TBATBA

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ConclusionConclusion

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Background Information…Background Information…– What it is,What it is,– Why we need it,Why we need it,– How it works.How it works.

ProductProduct– HeadbandHeadband– BaseBase

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Questions?

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