ZigBee

Calvin Choy
David Kim
Jason Chong
Devin Galutira
Terra Spoon Members
Calvin Choy
Time Manager, Software
David Kim
Researcher ZigBee, Software
Jason Chong
Research Consumer, Hardware
Web Designer
Devin Galutira
Research Ergonomics, Hardware
Minutes Keeper
What is ZigBee?
Low Data, Low Power Wireless Protocol
Made to conduct wireless sensing and control
applications
No line of sight concerns
100-300 ft range
Cheaper than Bluetooth
Supports Multiple Topologies

Comparison to Others Technologies
ZigBee
(WPAN)
250 kbps
Standby 2uA
32-60 KB memory
Lighting sensors,
RC peripherals
Mesh networking
Bluetooth
WPAN/WLAN
1 Mbps
Standby: 200uA
100+KB memory
Telecom audio,
cable replacement
Point to multi-point
WiFi
WLAN
Up to 54 Mbps
Standby: 20uA
100+KB memory
Enterprise, home
access points
Point to multi-point
Timeline
September
SubTask General Task
Learni ng
Zi gBee
Coding
Hardware Impl ementation
Fi xCurrent Bugs &MakeImprovements
Create aUserFri endl yEducationalKi t
Research EndUser & Ergonomi cs
Bui ldPrototype
Fi x andFi ni shPrototype
Type up final Paperwork
Modules &
Educational
Ki t
Zi gBee
Home
Proj ect
9/11 9/04 9/25 9/18 10/9 10/2 10/23 10/16 11/6 10/30 11/20 11/13 11/27 12/11 12/4
October November December
Goal 1: Understanding ZigBee
Approach:
What can ZigBee do?
How does ZigBee work?
Learn Software & Hardware relationship
What types of inputs work with ZigBee?
Research & look for other components
Experiment with ZigBee
Complete all lessons in the ZigBee Kit


Goal 2a:Update Current Modules
Approach:
Evaluate & clean current designs
Bring circuit up to code
Fix bugs
High Battery Consumption
No Sleep mode
Make improvements and add ons
Add more I/O ports
Reduce size of circuit
Goal 2b: Educational Kit
Approach:
Research
Think like a non techie
Make a User Friendly Kit
Type up a tutorial
Easy to use kit for other students
Simplified encoder/decoder
Interfaces with sensors, motors, etc.
Test run kit
Receive feedback
Make adjustments to kit

Goal 3: ZigBee Home Project
Approach
Identify a need
People w/disabilities, Elderly, Children
Devise a prototype
Test it repeatedly
Refine and Retest
Eliminate Bugs
Make Improvements
Potential Problems
Time Constraints
Budget Constraints
Running out of spare parts
Not being able to see other potential
problems

Nice to Have Goals
Speech Recognition Input
Reduce the cost of building modules
Implement Home Project on a larger scale
Expectations
Better understanding of research and
development process
Link concepts of programming to hardware
Become familiar with basic networking
Produce a working product to help those in
need
Questions?
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