herman.372 | Group 3 Product Design

Andrew Herman’s Concept Ideation

March 30, 2018 at 2:38amMarch 30, 2018 by herman.372

: This device is a sort of keyboard that would be mapped to all the buttons on a controller. This is a good solution because when a person uses a piano they are able to hit many keys very quickly with only one hand. It would be made of plastic and the dimensions would be approximately 8 inches by 4 inches.

: This is a shoe system that has buttons on the bottom of the shoes. The two main joysticks will always be in contact with the ground and depending on the way the foot was moved would translate to moving the sticks. Also, the feet could be tilted left, right, front, or back to activate the eight different button that would also be mapped to the buttons on the controller. This system would be the same size as regular shoes and would be made of cloth and plastic.

Andrew Herman’s Gallery

March 8, 2018 at 6:57amMarch 8, 2018 by herman.372

: Problem Statement: Create a way for a person with only one hand to be able to effectively use all buttons on a video game controller. I recieved inspiration from this design from the piano. I was thinking about how people can play so many notes so quickly with just one hand and I wondered if the buttons on a controler could be translated to the keys of a piano. The design I came up with has corresponding keys to buttons on the controller, and even some keys have subkeys on them for buttons that are closely related like up, down, left, right.

: Problem Statement: Create a way for a person with one hand to open existing products that require a twisting motion. This device is designed to be located in a kitchen or another public place in the house. It has a hollow opening on the underside of the top component which is made it slide a twist cap into. From there, the circle closes until it tightly grips the lip and then the user can twist the proper way to open.

: Problem Statement: Create a way for a person with one hand to put a watch on his or her wrist. This design is a magnetic watch strap. Instead of a clasp which is difficult to manuever with one hand, the user just places the watch face down, sets his or her hand in it, and the moves their wrist back and forth cuaseing the magnets tomove closer to each other and connect.

Step 3: Problem Areas and Solution Goals

February 27, 2018 at 3:52pmMarch 1, 2018 by herman.372

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CRAAP TEST

February 15, 2018 at 6:53am by herman.372

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Current Events

February 15, 2018 at 6:31amFebruary 15, 2018 by herman.372

CURRENT EVENTS

For my research on current events, I’ve focused on two articles that reveal new technology that will influence products created for people with physical disabilities. First, Microsoft has patented technology that allows a user to navigate applications with only their mind. The device works by interpreting signals from the brain and can be customized to interpret signals in different ways, thus responding with different operations within an app. This is similar to mapping a controller with custom controls in a video game. Future implications include use for prosthetic limbs, virtual reality, and video games.

The other article I read was about a product that is being prototyped by the GEAR (Game Enhancing Augmented Reality) team. It is a wearable video game controller that goes on a person’s feet, just like a sandal or pair of shoes. Currently, the system allows for 8 different “buttons” all of which are customizable and allows users to play convevideonal vieo games with no disadvantage. The team is excited to help bring back a normal part of many peoples lives to people who have suffered a debilitating injury. They love that in video games, everyone has an equal playing field. This innovation is exciting and will help people with loss of limbs enjoy video games in the future.

Citation:

https://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate/microsoft-patents-mind-control-brain-interface/62549460

https://www.popsci.com/new-wearable-will-help-amputees-play-video-games-with-their-feet

Current Products

January 30, 2018 at 12:00amFebruary 15, 2018 by herman.372

Notable Products
One handed bottle opener:

This helps all people, regardless if they are missing their right or left limb, to be able to open bottles.
The product features a magnet to catch the top of the bottle once opened additionally it has a finger hole that allows for the user to place pressure on the bottle cap and open it effortlessly.
The reviews for this product are great on websites such as Amazon.

One handed pepper grinder:

This allows for people with one hand to grind pepper more easily.
Traditional pepper grinders are a twisted fashion, forcing the user to place one hand at thetop half of the device and the other at the bottom. This product eliminates the need for two hands.
Some reviews notice the product is made quite cheaply which causes the handles to breakoff. However they do note they continue to buy the product again regardless because of its effectiveness.
This product is for sale on Amazon and has great reviews for the products design and function.

Zipper and button assistance:

This product is designed to help those with one hand button and zip their clothing. It has a hook to pull a zipper. Additionally it has an arm stretching out from the opposing end that reaches through a button hole, grabs a button, and pulls it through.
Buttoning and zipping clothing is something most humans do daily without thinking twice about. However, this can be a huge challenge for those that only have one hand. The act of zipping and butting both require two hands to be done as simply as they were designed otherwise they prove to be an grueling task.

The product is for sale on Amazon with amazing reviews as it helps the lives of so many.

These are just three examples of products that are designed entirely for those missing a limb. There are many more, even entire websites dedicated for products of this nature. Additionally, all of the products listed were given great reviews and do their job extremely well. While many products have room for improvement, the three listed above are examples of those that preform their job well.

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