ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Homework 13: User Manual Due: Friday, April 24, at NOON
Team Code Name: Digi-iGuide Group No. 11
NOTE: This is one of the last sections needed to finish the Final Report. This homework will count toward each team member’s grade, and therefore all team members should participate equally in completing it. The User Manual should be about 5 pages in length (one page per bullet).
User Manual Outline: . Brief (marketing-style) product description . Product illustration annotated with callouts for each control/display . Product setup instructions . Product use instructions . Product troubleshooting instructions
Evaluation:
SCORE DESCRIPTION Excellent – among the best papers submitted for this assignment. Very few 10 corrections needed for version submitted in Final Report. Very good – all requirements aptly met. Minor additions/corrections needed for 9 version submitted in Final Report. Good – all requirements considered and addressed. Several noteworthy 8 additions/corrections needed for version submitted in Final Report. Average – all requirements basically met, but some revisions in content should 7 be made for the version submitted in the Final Report. Marginal – all requirements met at a nominal level. Significant revisions in 6 content should be made for the version submitted in the Final Report. Below the passing threshold – major revisions required to meet report * requirements at a nominal level. Revise and resubmit. * Resubmissions are due within one week of the date of return, and will be awarded a score of “6” provided all report requirements have been met at a nominal level.
Include this sheet as a cover page for your report
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Digi-iGuide User’s Manual
Purdue University’s Ultimate Digital Tour Guide
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Contents
Digi-iGuide at a Glance
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.1 What you need …………………………………………………pg 1.2 Before initial startup ……………………………………………pg
Chapter 2: Basics 2.1 Powering up………………………………………………………pg 2.2 Selecting destination point…………………………………………pg 2.3 Selecting points of interest…………………………………………pg 2.4 Switching off the Digi-iGuide……………………………………pg 2.5 Cleaning the Digi-iGuide…………………………………………pg 2.6 Resetting the Digi-iGuide…………………………………………pg
Appendix A: Troubleshooting………………………………pg
Appendix B: Other Resources B.1 Handling the Digi-iGuide…………………………….……………pg B.2 Disposal Procedures…………………………………….…………pg
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009 B.3 Suggestions or Feedback………………………………..…………pg
Congratulations on your purchase of the Digi-iGuide, Purdue University’s ultimate digital tour guide. It’s the map you’ve been waiting for… Digi-iGuide is a hand-held device designed for Purdue University visitors, students, faculty staff and new comers, but especially beneficial for campus visitors and new-students that are not familiar with the campus. The Digi-iGuide calculates the shortest walking distance from your current location to a destination address of your choice.
Beneficial features: - Automatically displays your current location as soon as you power it on Digi-iGuide will help save your time by automatically calculating your current location using GPS co-ordinates and thus considering it as your start location
- Displays points of interest around your current location The Digi-iGuide gives you the option to enable points of interest (POI) and also lets you select a particular POI and make that your destination.
- Re-calculates shortest path if in case you decide to change your route In case you change your path decide to take another route, Digi-iGuide re-calculates the shortest path to your destination
- Live update of current location on the LCD screen Digi-iGuide displays your current location live on the screen – you will see updates as you walk!
We hope this small little easy to use Digi-iGuide will help you to search your desired destination and reach quickly on this vast and wonderful Purdue University campus.
- The Digi-iGuide Team
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Chapter 1: Getting Started
WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions and safety information given in this guide before using the Digi-iGuide. Please visit our website at https://engineering.purdue.edu/477grp11/ for any additional information.
1.1 What you Need To use the Digi-iGuide, you need: - The Digi-iGuide hand-held device - Power adapter
The list mentioned above came as a part of the package in the box when you purchased the Digi- iGuide
1.2 Before Initial Startup Before you can start enjoying the Digi-iGuide experience, you must charge the battery for __ hours until it is fully charged. Connect the power adapter to a wall socket (see Fig 1.1) and the PWR Port (see Fig. 1.2) on the Digi-iGuide.
NOTE: The device will not power up until the battery is charged.
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Chapter 2: Basics
2.1 Powering up
Push the switch located on the _____ corner/side of the device upwards to power on the Digi- iGuide.
2.2 Selecting destination point
Step 1: After powering on the device, please wait for 30-60 seconds until your current location is displayed on the screen.
Step 2: Gently tap the menu icon located on the top right corner of the LCD screen.
Step 3: A drop down menu with 2 options will be visible – “Choose destination from the map” and “Show points of interest”. Select option 1, “Choose destination from the map”
Step 4: After the menu disappears, locate and tap your destination on the map
NOTE: Please repeat the steps 2-4 mentioned above incase you want to reset your destination address.
2.3 Selecting points of interest
Step 1: After powering on the device, please wait for 30-60 seconds until your current location is displayed on the screen.
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Step 2: Gently tap the menu icon located on the top right corner of the LCD screen.
Step 3: A drop down menu with 2 options will be visible – “Choose destination from the map” and “Show points of interest”. Select option 2, “Show points of interest”
Step 4: A menu with points of interest will be displayed on the screen. Tap “MAP” in case you like to continue your tour around Purdue with your original destination. Tap on a particular point of interest to set that as your new destination.
2.4 Switching off the Digi-iGuide
Push the switch located on the _____ corner/side of the device downwards to switch off the Digi- iGuide.
2.5 Cleaning the Digi-iGuide To clean the Digi-iGuide, unplug all cables and turn off the Digi-iGuide. Use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners, aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia or abrasives to clean the Digi-iGuide.
2.6 Resetting the Digi-iGuide Switch off the Digi-iGuide, wait for 30-60 seconds and then power up the device. Refer to Section 2.4 and Section 2.1 for information on switching off and powering up the device. For more troubleshooting suggestions, see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting”, on page
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Device does not power up? OR Nothing is displayed on the LCD screen? Solution: - Make sure the switch of the device is turned on (see Section 2.1). - Make sure the battery is charged (see Section 1.2)
The shortest path is never displayed even after selecting a destination address every time the device is switched on, but it works perfectly fine after re-selecting a destination point. Is there a bug in the device? Solution: No, this is not a bug in the device. In fact this is expected behavior. This happens every time a destination address is selected before the device displays your current location on the screen. For best performance, wait 30-60 seconds until your current location is displayed and then select your destination address.
Lost your power adapter? Solution: Please purchase a 5V power adapter from the market
The battery gets discharged very quickly? Solution: Switch off the device when not in use to conserve battery-life of the device
The LCD screen is too dim or the image is flickering? Solution: Recharge the battery
Adapter and device gets too hot? Solution: - Stop recharging the device, its been charging for a very long time - Purchase a new 5V power adapter
ECE 477 Digital Systems Senior Design Project Spring 2009
Appendix B: Other Resources
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock or other injury or damage.
Handling Digi-iGuide - Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend or deform the device. - Do not use the device in rain or near wet locations. - Never attempt to repair or modify the Digi-iGuide yourself. Disassembling the device, including the removal or external screws, may cause damage. Incase the battery leaks, LCD screen cracks or device has been submerged in water, punctured or subjected to severe fall, do not use it until you take it to an authorized service provider. For service information please visit our website at https://engineering.purdue.edu/477grp11/. - The device contains small parts, which may present a chocking hazard to small children. The device is made as environment friendly as possible, however it does contain small proportions of lead, mercury and other toxic materials that may prove to be a threat if consumed (chewing on the device). It is strongly recommended that the device is kept away from small children. - Store the device in a cool dry place. Low or high temperature conditions might temporarily shorten battery life or cause the device to stop working.
Disposal Procedures The Digi-iGuide team took conscience effort to make this product environment friendly. To conserve our planet Earth has been one of our primary focuses while designing this product. We hope you join hands with us for the same. To do so, recycle the outer box of the Digi-iGuide after your purchase. After the life span of the device is over, dispose it separately from household waste especially since the device contains electronic components along with a battery. In order to dispose the device, contact local authorities or drop it off at Purdue University’s visitor center, which will separate the components and recycle the device in an environmentally friendly manner.
Suggestions or Feedback Our primary goal for this device is to make it as user friendly as possible. In case you would like to request for additional features or have any suggestions or concerns please feel free to contact us at https://engineering.purdue.edu/477grp11/.