Proposal
Breathalyzer Enabled Ignition Switch
Proposal
2/11/2004
Todd Borrowman
Robert Wilson
TA: Jeff Bruggemmann
I. Introduction
Title: Breathalyzer Enabled Ignition Switch.
Drunk driving and alcohol related accidents are serious problems in today's world causing more deaths in America than any other causes of death. This product will serve as a safeguard, ensuring that the users are driving with a sober mind. This project is exciting due to the impact it could have on the car industry and the increase in safety features for the typical user.
Objectives:
Our goal is to utilize a handy breathalyzer to interpret the BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of the user. Then based on state laws in which the user resides, the unit will send a signal to the ignition switch to allow the operation of the vehicle if the user is legally sober. This will be a wireless transmission from the breathalyzer to the remote switch with a transmission distance of up to 100 feet. Since this could be a marketable product, an added feature of selecting the user's state will be included in order to take into account different limits. The whole design allows for a safe, quick and easy way to ensure one's sobriety and safety. Blow and Go.
BENEFITS: ✓ no guessing as to whether one is "safe" to drive ✓ avoid preventable accidents/driving safety ✓ avoid getting a DWI or DUI
FEATURES: ✓ wireless transmission of signal up to 100ft. ✓ light, small and portable ✓ easy to use ✓ selected state is remembered at each use
II. Design
Block Diagram: [pic]
Block Descriptions:
Breathalyzer: The breathalyzer is an already formed unit and will serve as the method to determine the user's BAC. The unit itself is light weight, ergonometric and easy to use. It will be integrated with the State Selector and the Transmitter in order to determine if a signal is to be sent to the Switch to allow operation of
Proposal
2/11/2004
Todd Borrowman
Robert Wilson
TA: Jeff Bruggemmann
I. Introduction
Title: Breathalyzer Enabled Ignition Switch.
Drunk driving and alcohol related accidents are serious problems in today's world causing more deaths in America than any other causes of death. This product will serve as a safeguard, ensuring that the users are driving with a sober mind. This project is exciting due to the impact it could have on the car industry and the increase in safety features for the typical user.
Objectives:
Our goal is to utilize a handy breathalyzer to interpret the BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of the user. Then based on state laws in which the user resides, the unit will send a signal to the ignition switch to allow the operation of the vehicle if the user is legally sober. This will be a wireless transmission from the breathalyzer to the remote switch with a transmission distance of up to 100 feet. Since this could be a marketable product, an added feature of selecting the user's state will be included in order to take into account different limits. The whole design allows for a safe, quick and easy way to ensure one's sobriety and safety. Blow and Go.
BENEFITS: ✓ no guessing as to whether one is "safe" to drive ✓ avoid preventable accidents/driving safety ✓ avoid getting a DWI or DUI
FEATURES: ✓ wireless transmission of signal up to 100ft. ✓ light, small and portable ✓ easy to use ✓ selected state is remembered at each use
II. Design
Block Diagram: [pic]
Block Descriptions:
Breathalyzer: The breathalyzer is an already formed unit and will serve as the method to determine the user's BAC. The unit itself is light weight, ergonometric and easy to use. It will be integrated with the State Selector and the Transmitter in order to determine if a signal is to be sent to the Switch to allow operation of