Engineering Product Development Phase Project 2012#

1. This PowerPoint presentation contains the research I have
carried out for a Proximity Alarm Sensor during its design phase.
I will include information in the form of a project device, design
images for making comparisons with an existing product
specification. A fault finding test methodology will allow me to
study the feasibility for comparing the product launch. I can also
use appropriate software packages that best represent the
various information included with a product development phase.
Proximity Alarm Sensor Project:
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2. Product Information:
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My Proximity Alarm Sensor has small dimensions to make it easy
to handle as the breadboard is exposed.
At an input voltage of 9V the battery is complimented by the
formation type of power terminals and this allows increased
capacity from a particular supply.
The Proximity Alarm Sensor casing is in the form of a rectangular
square which is constructed using a compact narrow composite
material that has a maximum height at 50mm, with 175mm length
and width of 65mm.
This is convenient with these ergonomically universal dimensions
allow easy placement of an enveloped breadboard that provides
reasonable functionality for the lowered component part heights.

3. Product Specification:
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Model Description: Light
Inhibited Proximity Alarm Sensor™
Price: £35.
Input Voltage Supply Power Rating: 9 Volts.
Battery Type: PP9 DC Supply Pack.
Guaranteed Life Cycle: 1 Month Initial Trial Period.
Length: 175mm.
Width: 65mm.
Height: 50mm.
Volume space available for stripboard: 568, 750 mm3
.

4. Product Development Phase:
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The Engineering Design development of the Light Inhibited
Proximity Alarm Sensor™ will rely on these Computer
Aided Design and Manufacturing processes.
An evolution of my final product has been formed from the
initial Stripboard Fan Circuit design prototype:
Gather
Information
Generate
Solutions
Analyze & Select
Solution
Test &
Implement
Define the Problem
Engineering
Design
Process

5. Fault Finding Techniques:
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The Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser was used to provide research information about a
possible proximity sensor design.
This design was tested using Circuit Wizard as a software package and implemented to give more
feasible features of the Light Inhibited Proximity Alarm Sensor™.
Fault finding strategies such as Input-To-Output, Output-To-Input, & Half-Split Method can be
used throughout the Product Development Phase.
Output is displayed virtually as a current flow diagram or measured using Multimeter.
During artificial light Buzzer does not ring: Within darkness the Buzzer can sound:

6. Feasibility Study:
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It would be possible to start production of this Light Inhibited
Proximity Sensor™ for consumers within the next 3 years as it is
cheap to make using C.A.M.
This means the product can be mass produced for comparable
markets as a novelty item.
Industry standard safety features can be implemented without
having to rely upon developing templates for model specific safety
systems at an additional cost.
A casing that covers the device interior can be made entirely from
cost effective light-weight recyclable plastic or biodegradable
materials which would accommodate benefits of environmental
resistance.
The device can be sold under government schemes which will
discount savings for educational purposes.

7. Product Use and Target Market:
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The Lig ht Inhibite d Pro xim ity Se nso r™ is intended for use as a novelty
handheld item.
It includes the Light-Dependent Resistor component that operates a
sound output Buzzer for sound applications.
There is a need for managing the power usage from this circuit as a
switch is included that enables users to manually control functionality
during timed periods.
This makes it very efficient as it can allow users to become more
disciplined and self aware of active processes because this sensor device
is user oriented.

8. Product Marketing Methods:
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To increase profits, I will not spend too much money from budget
incomes as this will decrease the revenue supply.
There are available cost-free incentives and effective methods for
advertising such as using the internet.
Alternatively the company making this product could invest money to
advertise in media and local newspapers.

9. Health and Safety Testing:
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Health and Safety in workshops is affected by factors such as
equipment, tools and machinery.
That is why it is important that individuals receive safety training
about their usage requirements with equipment.
This is a necessary step to ensure that customers feel confident at
using and operating machinery without being involved in accidents.
The designer for a manufacturer has a moral obligation to make sure
that final products are not dangerous and damaging to the
environment or people when used.
Precautionary steps are taken to manufacture safe products which
comply with the relevant appropriate Government Health Legislation
Acts.

10. Successful Product Launch Methods:
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This process involves holding product customer feedback surveys
and testing early prototypes in trials.
Good planning of design management acts to reduce the time
wasted on product development.
By helping to validate the product using a target market, positive
feedback can increase general confidence and productivity with
reliable designers.
This maximises the initial market acceptance of the product and
post launch costs are also minimised by efficient budget spending.