O´CLOCK KIT
ACCURATE MEASUREMENT AND RECORDING OF TIME PERIODS.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECT
Developed in: De la Rosa Research S.A.S
2018
MY TASKS:
Product conceptualization
User interaction product design
Product design and development
Product conceptualization
User interaction product design
Product design and development
Choice of materials
Manufacturing process design
Manufacturing process design
HOW TO START
THE IDEATION PROCESS
The O’clock Kit is a device developed for a software that measures the reaction time of users, such as assembly workers and commercial and air force pilots. The software is created by a US company and installed on a Microsoft Surface tablet. This tablet is contained within the O’clock Kit, which takes possession of the operational signals of the software to record and measure the reaction time instead of using the Surface´s processor.
PRINTING ONE AT A TIME
The main structural parts use novel manufacturing processes such as 3D printing of polymers. According to the current demands of the market, the manufacture of this device is much less expensive than the injection moulding processes. Likewise, the impact on the environment is reduced, since it uses completely recyclable materials and the percentage of waste is almost zero.
THE TIME BEHIND THE SCREEN
The measurement of reaction times in specialized software is inaccurate due to phenomena known as lag and delay in digital devices. The O’clock Kit captures the operational signals of the software through a capacitive screen, light sensors, and microphones. It also has its own processor that is responsible for measuring and recording reaction times, thus eliminating errors caused by lag and delay.
THE FINAL RESULT
The O’clock Kit is a complementary product to a specific timing software. It is designed to contain all the versions of the Microsoft Surface tablet, where the software is loaded. The device does not limit the basic functions of the Microsoft Surface because it functions as a hub for the connection of peripheral accessories through high-speed USB ports. This device is not limited on flat surfaces either, since it has its own back support that allows one to place the tablet at different angles.
