1
Title Prototyping System for HCI
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• TNG-4 exists in two series (streaming command
  modes) that can be readily adapted for solving
  application problems in various host
  environments command mode is well suited for
  handhelds, in particular.
• TNG-4 is a bidirectional serial interface with 8
  analog inputs, 4 analog outputs, 16 bidirectional
  digital lines, and an SPI expansion port.
• TNG-4 includes modular jacks with 4 signal
  channels each, plus 5V power and ground.
• Serial Peripheral Interface (Motorola SPI) in
  TNG-4 allows connectivity with our custom
  peripheral boards (LCD, servo motors, etc.)

Concept
 

• Problem Technical Approach
• Extend and produce TNG-4 interface devices and
  peripherals
• Solve HCI problems by modular, customizable
  system based on existing TNG-4 platform with
  peripherals extensions.
• TNG-4 is based on a PIC16F74 microcontroller chip
  (Microchip, Inc. )

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 50,000 for further development and production of
  100 TNG-4s with adapter boxes (splitters and
  mixers) for transducers, serial cables, and power
  adapters
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Deliverables
• TNG-4 systems for prototyping applications, as
  needed by sponsor.
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212, Syracuse NY 13244-4100

2
Title Enhanced Prototyping System for HCI
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• USB connectivity and bidirectional data transfer
  at improved data rates and analog resolution
  (10-bits).
• PCB design optionally supports legacy RS-232
  serial data interface.
• Computer Interface can be electrically isolated
  from microcontroller and attached devices when
  powered independently.
• 2-4 SPI expansion ports in lieu of DAC output
  (DAC can be a SPI-controlled peripheral). Allows
  easy attachment of multiple peripherals (motor
  control, ADCs, DACs, LCD readout, etc.).
• TNG-x includes modular jacks with 4 signal
  channels each, plus power and ground.
• In-circuit serial programming capability
  downloadable firmware programming capability.
• Configurable for either 3.3V or 5V operation.

Concept
 

• Problem Technical Approach
• Extend and produce TNG-x interface devices and
  peripherals.
• Solve HCI problems by modular, customizable
  system based on improved TNG-x platform with
  peripherals extensions.
• Built around Microchip PIC 16F874
  microcontroller.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 100,000 for development and production of 100
  TNG-xs with new adapter boxes, SPI-controlled
  peripherals for transducers, serial cables, and
  power adapters.
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Cover costs of UL testing.
• Cover costs of USB compliance testing.
• Deliverables
• TNG-x systems for prototyping applications, as
  needed by sponsor.
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

3
Title Wireless Prototyping System for HCI
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• 802.11 or Bluetooth connectivity and
  bidirectional data transfer at improved data
  rates and analog resolution (10-bits).
• Interface is electrically isolated because its
  wireless.
• 8 analog input channels with 10-bit resolution.
• 8 digital I/O lines.
• 2 SPI expansion ports allows easy attachment of
  multiple peripherals (motor control,
  enhanced-resolution ADCs and DACs, LCD readout,
  etc).
• Utilizes modular jacks with 4 signal channels
  each, plus power and ground.
• In-circuit serial programming capability
  downloadable firmware programming capability.
• Configurable for either 3.3V or 5V operation.
• 8 hours of continuous operation on a single 9V
  alkaline battery.

Concept
 

• Problem Technical Approach
• Extend and produce TNG-x interface devices and
  peripherals.
• Solve HCI problems by modular, customizable
  system based on improved TNG-W platform with
  peripherals extensions.
• Wearable.
• Built around Microchip PIC 16F874
  microcontroller.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 100,000 for development and production of 100
  TNG-Ws with new adapter boxes, SPI-controlled
  peripherals for transducers, serial cables, and
  power adapters.
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Cover costs of wireless protocol compliance
  testing.
• Deliverables
• TNG-W systems for prototyping applications, as
  needed by sponsor.
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

4
Title Biomedical Sensor Hub (BSH)
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• USB 1.1/2.0 connectivity
• USB powered, or self-powered (battery or wall
  adapter) for electrical isolation from computer.
• 8 reconfigurable data ports (analog or digital)
  12-bit differential A/D, and/or SPI bidirectional
  communication, and power.
• Accommodates semi-intelligent biomedical sensors
  Sensor modules identify themselves to the system
  and may incorporate a microprocessor, DSP, or
  SOC.
• Examples of sensor modules respiration, EMG,
  EEG, EOG, ECG, photoplethysmography, and SCL
  (GSR).

Concept
 
Diagram TBA

• Problem Technical Approach
• Low-cost sensor hub for biomedical applications
• Multimodality sensor integration for human
  physiological monitoring and/or data acquisition
• Medium bandwidth (up to 1,000 samples per second
  per channel)

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 100,000 for development and production of 100
  BSH units and compatible sensors.
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Cover costs of USB protocol compliance testing.
• Deliverables
• BSH systems for prototyping applications, as
  needed by sponsor.
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

5
Title Wireless Biomedical Sensor Hub (WBSH)
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Bluetooth protocol capable
• Powered by rechargeable battery pack
• 8 reconfigurable data ports (analog or digital)
  12-bit differential A/D, and/or SPI bidirectional
  communication, and power
• Accommodates semi-intelligent biomedical sensors
  Sensor modules identify themselves to the system
  and may incorporate a microprocessor, DSP, or SOC
• Examples of sensors respiration,
  photoplethysmography, EMG, EEG, EOG, ECG, SCL
  (GSR)

Concept
 
Diagram TBA

• Problem Technical Approach
• Low-cost sensor hub for biomedical applications
• Multimodality sensor integration for human
  physiological monitoring and/or data acquisition
• Medium bandwidth (up to 1000 samples per second
  per channel)

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 120,000 for development and production of 100
  WBSHs with sensor modules
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing
• Cover costs of wireless protocol compliance
  testing
• Deliverables
• WBSH systems for prototyping applications, as
  needed by sponsor
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

6
Title Advanced Data Glove
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Glove component has wireless capability for
  transmitting integrated sensor information to a
  base station.
• Base component determines position and
  orientation of hand and fingers in 3-space.
• Various sensor technologies are utilized
  including bend elements, multi-axis
  accelerometers, ultrasonic distance measurement,
  and/or 2D position sensitive light detectors.
• System software driver translates gestures and
  hand/finger position/motion into system commands
  to manipulate screen objects.
• Could be combined with voice recognition for
  increased capability.

Concept
Problem People should be able to interact with
a computer to manipulate information in a more
natural way than current methods allow. Mice,
touch screens, and keyboards are inadequate for
the task. It is much more natural for people to
point, grasp, and gesture.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 100,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

7
Title Helmet Energy Source
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• The typical person generates heat at about the
  same rate as a 100 W incandescent light bulb.
  Capturing just 5-10 of that energy could run
  substantial wearable technology directly, and
  also be accumulated for later use.
• Heat pump technology can be used in the helmet to
  capture waste heat energy with the added benefit
  of cooling the soldier.
• The helmet controller electronics could modify
  its operational state based on air and scalp
  temperature and energy demand.

Concept
Problem Wearable devices and computers for the
21st Century Warrior need power for extended use
in the field, and batteries are just too heavy
and inconvenient. Batteries need to be swapped or
recharged regularly. Nighttime operations
preclude the use of solar panels.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 75,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

8
Title CO2 Power Pack for Wearable Technology
Applications
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Hybrid device employing either Li-ion
  rechargeable batteries or super-capacitors in
  combination with a tiny turbine generator would
  provide extended power capabilities at enhanced
  power/weight ratios.
• Dual charge storage devices would be employed As
  one device is discharged, the other is being
  replenished by the turbine generator.
• The heart of the device would be a smart
  controller. This device would control the
  electronic switching and recharging of charged
  storage devices, the operation of a gas valve and
  the tiny turbine generator. It is expected that
  this prototype device could eventually be
  implemented as a MEMS technology IC.
• A simple CO2 pressurized gas canister would run
  the turbine.

Concept
Problem Wearable devices and computers for the
21st Century Warrior need power for extended use
in the field, and batteries are just too heavy
and inconvenient. Batteries need to be swapped or
recharged regularly. Nighttime operations
preclude the use of solar panels. Conventional
batteries have bad power/weight ratios, are
environmentally unfriendly, and have limited
charge-discharge cycles.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 80,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

9
Title Butane/Propane Power Pack for Wearable
Technology Applications
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• A propane or butane canister approximately the
  same size as a AA battery contains more than 10
  times the power at a fraction of the weight.
• Hybrid device employing either Li-ion
  rechargeable batteries or super-capacitors in
  combination with a tiny generator would provide
  extended power capabilities at enhanced
  power/weight ratios.
• Dual charge storage devices would be employed As
  one device is discharged, the other is being
  replenished by the generator.
• Smart nanotechnology could generate electricity
  via nanoscale engines and valves under
  intelligent control.
• Even if not as efficient as fuel cell technology,
  this technology could be easier to implement and
  to scale.

Concept
Problem Wearable devices and computers for the
21st Century Warrior need power for extended use
in the field, and batteries are just too heavy
and inconvenient. Batteries need to be swapped or
recharged regularly. Nighttime operations
preclude the use of solar panels. Conventional
batteries have bad power/weight ratios, are
environmentally unfriendly, and have limited
charge-discharge cycles.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 1,000,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

10
Title Smart Land Mines
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Smart land mines could disarm themselves after
  a designated time interval or upon receipt of a
  proper encrypted disarm command.
• An encrypted command could also be used to disarm
  the mine and activate a location signal.
• Smart mines could employ advanced sensor and
  signal processing to trigger detonation. They
  could be used to establish a defensive perimeter,
  individually detonated by encrypted command (in
  addition to enemy contact criteria), and then
  disabled to allow transition by friendly forces.
• Failsafe mechanisms render the mine safe upon
  failure of the internal electronics.

Concept
Problem Land mines currently do not recognize
the end of conflict, and present immense
post-conflict safety and disposal problems.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 200,000 for development and production of 100
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 100 Prototype Devices
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212 Syracuse NY 13244-4100

11
Title Non-Contact Infrared Ear Physio-Monitor
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Non-contact Infrared (NCIR)-based devices such as
  those marketed for home and hospital health case
  by Braun, Welch-Allyn, and others measure the
  temperature of the ear drum with a NCIR sensor.
• Similar sensor technology combined with advanced
  signal processing techniques could yield
  respiration rate, heart rate (interbeat intervals
  by extension), and blood volume pulse waveform.
• Collected data would be downloadable and would
  support a real-time data collection mode.
• Advanced models could incorporate a bar code
  reader to allow collected data to be associated
  with scanned patient bar codes.

Concept
Problem Always looking for noninvasive
techniques to monitor human physiological
states.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 48,000 for development and production of 50
  prototype devices.
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Cover costs of UL testing.
• Deliverables
• 50 Prototypes
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212 Syracuse NY 13244-4100

12
Title Bio Bed
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Implement with a very dense array of capacitive
  sensors and sensitive thermocouple temperature
  sensors.
• Dense sensor matrix yields fine spatial
  resolution.
• System would rely on the application of
  multi-processor signal processing techniques to
  glean useful physiological signals from the
  massive data flux in real time.
• Useful data could include subject height, weight,
  heart rate, respiration, cardiac output, and maps
  of body temperature and blood flow.
• The addition of additional sensor types would
  provide future enhancements to initial
  capabilities. The addition of ultrasonic
  transducer arrays for imaging and GMR sensors for
  locating embedded stray metal objects as examples.

Concept
Problem Always looking for noninvasive
techniques to monitor human physiological states
for diagnostic and other reasons.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 2,000,000 for development and production of 2
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 2 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

13
Title Low-Cost Eye Tracker
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Use of a transparent eye patch would allow the
  sensor technology to be positioned in front of
  the subjects non-dominant eye.
• The eye would be illuminated with low-intensity
  infrared light (IR).
• An X-Y IR light position sensor would allow the
  device to monitor pupil movement. The sclera and
  pupil have very different IR reflectivities.

Concept
Problem People should be able to interact with
a computer to manipulate information in a more
natural way than available with current methods.
Mice, touch screens, and keyboards are inadequate
to the task. It is much more natural for people
to talk, look, point, grasp, and
gesture. Knowing the direction of a subjects
gaze is useful in weapons systems, gaming, and
computer control.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 100,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

14
Title Simple Data Acquisition Device using PC
Sound-Card Audio Input
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Input signals can be made to modulate a carrier
  frequency, effectively overcoming the problem of
  blocked DC signals.
• A software driver would be developed to decode
  the incoming data into voltage and pass the data
  to software packages such as NeatTools and
  LabView.
• The system would digitize two channels of data
  with an input voltage range of 10V and an input
  frequency range of 0-40 kHz. The digitized data
  would have 12-16 bits of resolution, depending on
  the sound card employed.
• A PCB population option would allow the inputs to
  be electrically isolated from the computer.
• The device would be powered from an external
  supply or batteries.

Concept
Problem Almost all PCs have a sound card with
2-channel audio input capabilities. In newer
computers, these inputs are capable of digitizing
sound in excess of 80 ksamples/s at resolutions
of 12-bits or more. Software packages such as
Freeview (www.inesinc.com/sound.htm) take
advantage of these capabilities. These inputs
are largely unused. However, slot space for added
data acquisition boards is often at a premium,
particularly in laptop computers. Unfortunately,
these audio inputs are AC-coupled, and
effectively block DC signals.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 40,000 for development and production of 100
  prototype systems.
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Deliverables
• 100 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212\
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

15
Title Phased Acoustic Sensor Array
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• A bank of sensitive sound transducers in
  combination with advanced signal processing
  techniques should be able to determine distance
  and speed of acoustic sources.
• Echo cancellation techniques should be helpful
  in urban environments.
• In addition to providing spatial discrimination,
  the system would also seek to identify and track
  located sources.
• Additional approaches would include synthetic
  aperture techniques and spectral techniques.

Concept
Problem Detection and location of activity,
individuals, groups, and vehicles within a
monitored sector.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 1,200,000 for development and production of 2
  prototype systems.
• Cover costs of FCC and EC compliance testing.
• Deliverables
• 2 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

16
Title Dirigible Drone
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Real-time, multi-view, high-resolution, visible
  and infrared cameras
• GPS and other sensors
• Encrypted radio data transmission and
  controlground or satellite-based
• Prop-driven aircraft system components for
  steering and station-keeping
• Dirigible for lift and altitude adjustment.
  Inflated from compressed He canister
• Camouflaged to hinder being spotted from the
  ground
• Drone could be brought in low during nighttime
  urban operations and designed to survive running
  into buildings and such.
• Scalable design. Smaller versions backpackable
  and field deployable.
• Solar panels for electrical power supplementation

Concept
Problem The success of the Predator and Global
Hawk drones speak for themselves. The Dragon Eye
drone is another example. All of these platforms
are fixed-wing aircraft, requiring power to stay
aloft. A dirigible-type platform, could stay
aloft longer, could remain on or near station
longer, and could be field-deployable.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 120,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

17
Title Low-Cost Mobile Robotic Drone
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Mobile platforms would be modular so that
  individual vehicles could be custom-configured.
  Various sensor packages can be swapped in and
  out. Could be equipped with robotic arms for
  sample collection.
• Useful in urban environments
• Powered by batteries8 hours of operation
• 20 kg payload capability
• Projected unit cost in quantity is lt4k exclusive
  of specialized sensor payloads

Concept
Problem Drone robotic vehicles while capable,
have typically been very expensive. Just as
Predator and Global Hawk drones have provided an
enhanced view of the battlefield from the air,
multiple, expendable, semi-autonomous drone
robotic platforms could disperse across the
battlefield. These adaptable, modular sensor
platforms could be used to gather information
including sight and sound, provide BDA and
targeting information, and survey the battlefield
ahead of advancing troops.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 35,000 for development and production of 3
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 3 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

18
Title Field-Deployable, Self-Configuring Sensor
Net
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Deployment by helicopter or other aircraft,
  mortar, or artillery.
• Deployed objects are two types of sphere-shaped
  sensor weighted such that they tend to roll into
  preferred orientation.
• One device is deployed in small quantities and is
  a hub/relay for the other devices within its
  vicinity. The hub device knows its position via
  GPS and provides an uplink node (cell or
  satellite) for the data collected by the more
  numerous sensor nodes.
• The other type of device is deployed in larger
  numbers. These devices contain various
  transducers such as audio, video, chemical,
  biological, temperature, etc., depending on the
  type of sensor. These sensor devices are located
  via pulse-echo triangulation from the uplink hub
  once the sensor net has configured itself.

Concept
Problem Perimeter security and battlefield
intelligence.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 200,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

19
Title Field-Deployable Infrared Intrusion
Detection Grid
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Deployment by helicopter or other aircraft,
  mortar, or artillery.
• Satellite units emit pulsed, coded IR.
• Hub unit establishes grid and communications with
  base station.
• Some units will be lost grid must dynamically
  configure itself on deployment.
• Once the grid is established, breaking beam lines
  results in an alarm condition at the base
  station.
• Satellite sensors could be detonated on command.
  This could include satellite units not in the
  detection grid.

Concept
Problem Perimeter security and battlefield
intelligence.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 190,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100

20
Title Enhanced EVA
Offeror Name Date

• Operational Capability
• Essentially the same as Bill Rojass EVA with the
  addition of customized chromakey and genlock
  circuitry
• Needs much, much more research.

Concept
Problem Humans possess an extraordinary ability
to process visual information. There are many
situations where combination of graphical and
textual information overlaid on real-world video
in real-time would allow the wearer greater
situational awareness. Information presented on
non-integrated displays requires the user to
redirect gaze. Commercial genlock and chromakey
hardware is bulky and expensive.

• Rough Order of Magnitude Cost and Schedule
• 120,000 for development and production of 10
  prototype systems.
• Deliverables
• 10 Prototype Systems
• Corporate Information
• POC David Warner MD PhD, davew_at_well.com
• SenSyr LLC and MindTel LLC, 111 College Place
  2-212
• Syracuse NY 13244-4100