The TailGate Information System Team Paul and David

The Tail-Gate Information System Team: Paul and David Wickert Sponsor: Colorado AAA Advisor: Dr. Mark Wickert

Overview n n n n The purpose of the tail-gate information system Requirements and stretch goals System block diagram Task breakdown Project schedule Budget Summary

Purpose n n Drivers that tail-gate are a danger to all of us The proposed system will allow the driver in front (the victim) to display simple informative messages for the tail -gater to read n The messages will be informative to alert the driver of dangerous actions and how to correct them

System Concept Message Display Kind Words Feedback To Driver Tail-Gate Driver Too Close!! Data Entry Console for Driver

Requirements System must operate on 12 v automotive supply n Rear display must not obstruct drivers view n Messaging interface must be voice operated to minimize distractions to the driver n … Stretch Goals n Cell phone interface for State Patrol and E 911 alerting via voice control n

System Block Diagram Operator Console Display Computer Catalog of Responses Display Panel

Description of Major Tasks n Design Task 1 will consist of … n n n Subtask a Subtask b Design Task 2 will consist of … n n Subtask a Subtask b

Project Schedule /6 9 9 3 /1 20 9/ 1 2 0/ Research Design Task 1 Design Task 2 Design Task 3 Integrate 1 & 2 Integrate 1, 2, & 3 Presentations = Final Test D. Wickert P. Wickert 2 1 6 2/ 1 1 2/ 0

Budget Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 (donation) Total with donations $25. 00 $15. 00 $50. 00 $5, 000. 00 $5, 095. 00 $95. 00

Summary n n We have proposed the Tail-Gate Information System as an innovative system for improving driving safety and peace of mind among concerned drivers The design and implementation plan has a reasonable schedule with subtasks n n n Task 1 Task 2 Task 3