Final Presentation

Health Issues

Seeing as I was in and out of hospital, from the 9^th of May till the 26^th of May, I wasn’t able to contribute to the group development and production as much as I would have like to, or would have if I had been healthy. I did keep in contact with my group when I could, and kept them informed with my situation. I met up with the group as much as I could, and in the 6week tired to help them out as much as possible on the Wednesday and Thursday of hand in. Because of my unfortunate situation, which occurred so early through the semester, I was not able to produce as much work as I would have like to, but I have done as much as I possibly can under my circumstances. I am still recovering and have very little energy so it has been extremely difficult for me to do much; the whole experience has been really full on and overwhelming for me to cope with. I hope that the work that I have produced is worthy enough, and am so grateful for everyone’s understanding and support for my health issues and obstacles.

Thank you Roxanne 

Technology Research

Technology

We have incorporated various types of technologies and devices within our exhibition landscape. The aim of having this giant landscape is so that all these devices, computers, components, gadgets and technical mechanisms can be placed and stored with in our landscape platform.  Everything is either externally, or internally incorporated into the landscape structure.

The different devices we are using in our exhibition are Ipads, screens and embedded screen, Projectors, Raspberry Pi, PIR sensors, Vibroy portable vibration speakers, computers, and iPods all incorporated within the design of the landscape structure.   

All of the devices will be operated through batteries and rechargeable outputs. This minimizes complications, and the mess of having wires connecting to all sorts of power packs and what not. Having everything battery operated means that things will be kept simple and tidy, creating an environment that is easy to work in.

Below I have researched information about different devices and technologies so that I can gather a better understanding of how these devices work and how we will need to use them to benefit our exhibition. 

LG Light and sharp portable Projector

The benefits of using this portable projector are the following:

-       It has a LED light source

-       It is a long lasting LED source

-       It has a built in digital TV tuner

-       Has great resolution

-       It is easy to use and display – only the size of your hand

-       Easy on and off switch

-       External battery

-       It can be connected with HDMI

-       It can be shared with Miracast, and WIDI devices

-       Built in Wi-Fi is an option

The following are images of what the projector actually looks like:

LG has created this very compatible small projector that comes with plenty of benefits. This projector produces high quality imagery through LED lighting. This device allows you to watch TV shows and movies through the digital tuner. Due to having a long lasting LED light, this allows the projection to be enjoyed for up to 30 000hours of entertainment before it runs out. The colour range and saturation are immaculate. You can share this device with other compatible devices.

Over all, it is a great option to use to display information into our exhibition, and operates independently and is a dependable source of technology for us to use. We have decided to use this projector from the inside of the landscape structure, which will them project a rear projection on to the largest screen our landscape structure contains. The good thing about having a hollow structure is that we are able to place our devices and equipment inside the display where it is out of site from the spectators view. The reason why we decided to do a rear projection is because if it was a normal projection there is the possibility of people walking through the light, blocking the information that is meant to be projected onto the embedded screen. By using rear projection we can avoid any human interference between the two devices.  

Raspberry Pi

A Raspberry pi is a device, which was developed in the UK. The Raspberry Pi Foundation with the intention to encourage basic computer science throughout schools created it. This device is very small, the size of a credit card. This miniature computer plugs into a TV and a keyboard. The raspberry pi is a very capable mini computer, which can be used for many things, such as spreadsheets, word processing, games, and also plays high definition videos.  It does rely on an SD card for long time storage, as it does not have a built in hard disk, or solid-state drive. The model does contain two USB ports, and is friendly with mice. Unfortunately the Raspberry pi does not come with a real time clock, however one can be easily installed if needed.   

Below are some images of what the Raspberry Pi looks like:

The aim of the Raspberry Pi device would be to use as a type of computer which can also be used to project videos and projections onto the embedded screens for the audiences to look at. This device is really practical, and small to put it many places, or multiple uses. This would be a handy device to use for the creation of the exhibit’s technical displays.

PIR Motion Sensor

PIR stands for passive infrared sensor. They are also referred to as Pyroelectric or IR motion sensors. PIR sensors capture any sense of motion. They are mostly used to detect when a human has moved past, or within the sensors range of detection. The PIR sensors are a small device, which use low power, and don’t wear out very easily. Another benefit is they are not very expensive, and are really easy to use. Because of these benefits, they are commonly found in appliances and gadgets used in businesses and homes.

PIR sensors are basically made up of a round metal can with a rectangular crystal in the center; this part detects the levels of infrared radiation. All things around us release a low level of radiation, and the warmer something is the more radiation it produces. Hence human’s body heat activates the sensor reactions by simply coming in range with the sensor.  

Below are some images of what a PIR sensor looks like:

PIR sensors are great for detecting when a person has come in close contact with the sensors and also when people leave the area of the sensors. They are an easy to use device and work really great for the over all purpose.

The group decided to use the PIR sensors to activating the display information when someone comes in range with the text. This way the light will grab their attention and keep them interested in the display.

Vibroy Portable Vibration Speaker

Product Specifications

- Portable vibration speaker system turns our everyday objects into speakers

- You can Stick it to boxes, containers, furniture, and others

- Vibroy's mini module can turn just about anything into a speaker

- The speaker is a small, compact size, which lets you slip it in a pocket and  take it anywhere you wish

- Magic sticker on Vibroy easily sticks to any surface. Pull it off at a 45-degree angle and restick over again.

- It cleans easily with a damp towel.

- The device is compatible with any device that uses a 3.5mm headphone jack

- It can be used with iPhones, iPads, iPods, MP3 players, GPS systems, computers, portable gaming systems - if you can plug it into headphones, you can use vibroy with it

- The output: 1W

- The power supply voltage: 3V (batteries) -5V (USB)

- The frequency response scope: 300Hz - 10000Hz

- The impedance: 40hm

- Noise: 78dB

- Batteries required are 2 AAA batteries

- You can also power via USB

- The weight: 4 oz.

Usually people associated the best sound and the highest quality with large or bigger speakers. Those types of giant speakers aren’t practical to carry around and travel with. Where the Vibroy portable vibration speaker is very easy to carry around and is small enough to use for anything. The benefit in using the Vibroy Portable Vibration Speaker is that it turns any objects into speakers. All you have to do is stick it on to whatever you want the sound to be produced from.

Below are some examples of what the Vibroy portable vibration speaker looks like and how it is used:

This type of speaker will work really well for our exhibition; it is exactly what we require for our visual communications in terms of sound being produced. We discussed that the speakers will be placed on either side of the big rear projected screen, and also behind the spectator on the giant stove in the room. This way the three speakers act as a type of surround sound for the viewer passing by and interacting with the visual display.

Portable vibration speakers will also be placed on other parts of the structure for different types of sounds and information being shared to the audience. They can also be used for music when the performances take place during the exhibition. These are really great because they are small, easy to move, easy to operate and can link to iPods or other devices which is really handy. 

Ipads

Ipads are a really easy and familiar source for people to interact with. They are fun, interactive and exciting for people, as everyone is always so curious to touch things. People enjoy interacting with devices for entertainment.

The great thing about the Ipad minis is that they are small, and easily portable. You can have the hand held or embedded into the main display, which is what we have decided on. The Ipad has great visual quality. It is battery charged, so no wires are necessary or required for usage. Each detail and text is remarkably crisp and clear to see from a viewer’s perspective. It has a very high resolution.

The good thing is you can take the device with you wherever you go, so it is easily carried and transformed. The Ipad comes with built in apps, but can also display any information needed for the exhibition, whether that is a slideshow, or a video or an interactive questioner or task for the spectators to take part in.

The Ipad is wireless, and performs well with Wi fi so that you can make quick and easy connections when required.

Overall, it is a pretty useful device as entertainment for the viewer’s to interact with. It is fun and easy to understand. There are numerous Ipads, which we have agreed to install into the main landscape design, available for free use and attraction.  

In conclusion

I think that we have a good range of devices and technologies that are displayed with in our exhibition. There are enough devices that vary, in order to grab the spectator’s attention. The more you look, the more you discover. This element of surprise and hidden factors is a really interesting and unique aspect to our design of our main structure. I don’t think that anyone will get board of it, as there is always something new for the viewer to entertain himself or herself with. The interactive screens, projections, and Ipads are all very engaging interactions, but the structure and design on the main landscape, also contains a mysterious and exciting aspect to it. This allows the viewers to be attracted to the entire exhibit as a whole.