Transcript 9 slides on Infant Safety

Infant Life Saver - Water
The Problem / Design Opportunity:
Infant Life Saver
Every year children drown while swimming or playing
near water. But there's a lot we can do to prevent this
tragedy.
From splashing in a wading pool to diving off a dock, water play is one of
summer's greatest activities. But when it comes to children, water can also spell
tragedy. Which is why you must never, ever leave your children unattended by
water, even if it's just a small wading pool. In addition to parental supervision
Marine Safety Officer, Angus Armstrong, recommends "that if you have your child
around the dock of a cottage, or playing around where boats are, or anywhere
near water, have them wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device). The younger you
start them with this, the more they'll accept it. So start them right off when they're
toddlers and keep going at least until they can swim very well."
Infant Life Saver – Water:
The Need:
When I was around 12, I had been babysitting for a little boy and
girl (1 and 3) and was returned home , about an hour after , I
received a call that shelly had drowned in the bathtub while her
MOMMY went to answer the phone.. We lived in a very remote
village/town of around 300-500 people...and the nearest rescue
was an hour away.
I was so devastated I was beside myself! She was resuscitated,
but was NEVER the same sweet little child.
Around the same time, a class mate of mine was playing in the
shallow of the river, and one was swept under in an undercurrent.
The older brother tried to save him, (in my class) and also lost his
life.
Infant Life Saver
Design Brief:
I intend to design and make a device to alert an adult that
an infant has fallen into a pond.
Identification & Analysis of Problem:
Drowning statistics in Ireland…
Infant Life Saver
Identification & Analysis of Problem:
Aspects of the problem I need to investigate and research:• research bicycle accident statistics?
• size and shape of lens /casing?
• location of the casing on the cyclist / bicycle frame?
• appropriate materials available in the school workshop?
• placement of electronics system / pcb, LED’s and battery?
• manufacturing processes?
• my knowledge and manufacturing skills?
• cost implications?
• the operating system will be of an electronics nature;
• light output ‘lumen’ and size of ‘voltage’
• ‘safety’ that the light abides by ‘road safety standards’
Infant Life Saver
Production Constraints:
• time - I have limited amount of time to realise the
project;
• budget – I have set my self a budget of 10 euro and
from my research I feel this should be achievable;
• manufacturing processes – the two manufacturing
processes that I am considering are vacuum forming
and fabrication. My final design outcome will
determine which process is more appropriate;
• Skills / capability – I may need to up-skill myself in
relation to certain processes to meet the standards
required – sketching, fabricating in plastic etc.
However I am relying to some extent on the guidance and expertise of
my teacher to advise me throughout this project coursework.
Pros
Sounds alarm immediately if baby enters the water.
Loud alarm tone is easy to hear throughout a house or pool deck.
Weather-proof carrying case allows use at lakes or on boats.
Additional wristbands are available to expand the alarm system for more children.
Can easily be moved to new locations, such as a neighbour's pool.
Cons
Safety Turtle base plus one wristband sells for $150 to $200.
Additional turtle wristbands cost more than $50 each.
Could malfunction in improperly balanced saltwater pools.
Not safe to use in sea water.