Last thursday (2nd Sept 2008), Andrew and I were in school to decide on the type of eSave Lamp we wanted to design. Several months ago we had already came up with several possibilies for the lamp.
1: Infra Red Detection Type
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-Automatic
-Light wont't off unless object is removed
-Detection Problem
2: Wireless Cushion
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-Automatic
-No problems as of No. 1
-Battery operated
-Wear and tear
-Misplacement of cushion
-Maintainence problem
-Least bulky
3: Voice/Sound Recognition
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-Convenient
-Complex
-Not fool-proof
4:Weight
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-Certain amount of force required to activate
-Sensitivity problems
5: Temperature
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-Auto-detection is slow
-Not constant temperature
6: Remote control
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-Not unique
-Probability of misplacement
7: Wind Detection
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-Subject to environmental fluctuations
Initially we had decided to proceed with the wireless cushion. But there were many complex problems to consider, primarily is the durability of the cushion as it is often subject to human usage. Finally we settled for the Infra Red detection version as we feel that it there is a better possibility for this version. Also, it is not cumbersome as it is only a 1 piece equipment, unlike the 2 piece Wireless cushion.
With that in mind, we started doing a very rough sketch of the exterior of the product. Possible placements for the lights, the infra-red emitters and detectors were considered. We also came out with it's rough size, which is about the size of a slightly larger A3 Paper.
With that in mind, we started doing a very rough sketch of the exterior of the product. Possible placements for the lights, the infra-red emitters and detectors were considered. We also came out with it's rough size, which is about the size of a slightly larger A3 Paper.
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