Blind Spot Elimination

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Blind Spot Elimination

• Group 26-1
• Zach Weinberger
• Michelle Brennan
• Deepthi Vemanath
• Mark Moldavsky
• Kevin Walsh
• Instructor Dr. Huff

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Problem Background

• Trucks have four major danger zones
• Blind spots are the main cause of truck- related
  accidents
• Trucks are an extremely dangerous hazard to other
  drivers

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Objectives

• Accident Statistics
• Cause of Accidents
• What is the best possible solution?

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Constraints

• There are already several possible solutions
• Cost
• Availablity

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Criteria

• Our solution needs to be
• Simple
• Readily available
• Cost efficient
• Easy to use
• Reliable
• Durable

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Survey of literature

• Lookout system
• User interface
• Instillation

http//www.fmca.com/fmc2000/augmag/products.asp
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Survey of literature

• TurnSmart Blind Spot Mirror System
• Environment
• Theft

http//www.trucktoys4less.com/blind-spot-signal-mi
rror.html
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Survey of literature

• Tyman Group System
• Calibration
• Environment
• Distraction

http//www.etrucker.com/apps/news/article.asp?id4
2436
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Statement of Work

• Appeal?
• Existing Systems
• LaneFX
• Volvo Backup Assistance
• Present Patents

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Results of Blind Spots
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Results of Blind Spots
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