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Otoscope Video Display

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Project Overview

To design an otoscope capable of recording images for use as a teaching tool for practicing physicians and medical students.

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Project Status

Our small groups have combined into one large group. We are meeting with Dr. Katcher this week to get his feedback on the ideas presented at mid-semester. Once we have his input, we will proceed with the design process.

Progress Report Archive.

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Project Timeline

Week Reporting Period Beginning Activities
1 September 6 Meet group, assign duties, get project.
2 September 13 Meet with client, split into small design teams.
3 September 20 Brainstorming, research.
4 September 27 Brainstorming, research.
5 October 4 Brainstorming, research.
6 October 11 Write PDS, Mid-semseter report, Mid-semester Presentation.
7 October 18 Mid-semester presentations.
8 October 25 Recombined into large 7-member team.
9 November 1 Meet with Client: 11/1/02 12:00 PM, Engineering Hall lobby.
10 November 8 Contact Edmund Optics for information on the Fiberscope
11 November 15 Met with Bob Gordon to take measurements of the cameras
12 November 22 Starting prototype/getting further suggestions on mechanics of prototype
13 November 29 New design idea due to low resolution of the fiberscope, LE adaptor plus stand
14 December 6 Built prototype, finished paper/prototype
15 December 13 Final presentation/poster

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Presentations and Reports

doc icon Tom & Elese's Mid Semester Report (Nov 1 2002, 54 kb)
ppt icon Tom & Elese's Mid Semester Presentation (Nov 1 2002, 116 kb)
doc icon Hani, Meghan & Brad's Mid Semester Report (Nov 3 2002, 474 kb)
ppt icon Hani, Meghan & Brad's Mid Semester Presentation (Nov 3 2002, 195 kb)
ppt icon Ben & Brian's Mid Semester Presentation (Dec 4 2002, 97 kb)
doc icon Ben & Brian's Mid Semester Report (Dec 6 2002, 138 kb)
doc icon Final Report (Dec 13 2002, 445 kb)
doc icon Final Poster (Dec 13 2002, 497 kb)

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Contact Information

Project Team

Project Advisor and Client

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