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