Graduates

Rodney E Edwards

BS in Interaction Design — Interaction Design

Found

Found is a GPS-powered shoe insole that provides real-time access to a loved one's location—inspired by a real-life event.
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Prototyping I used a micro-computer with a GPS shield to track and publish a user location. The #tracker library enabled me to convert NEMA sentences into spatial coordinates, which were then passed through and output to a web app using Google API. Additionally, I wired a switch and LED that, when pressed, triggered an event that uses an API called Twilio to deliver a text message. I did this to simulate a caretaker or family member receiving an alert if a person wanders off outside of their geo-fence. Here's a video of the prototype.
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Found insole schematic
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Dynamic alerts Our insole pushes dynamic alerts so that you are always updated with your loved one’s location.
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Real-time device vitals In addition to our main GPS-based tracking feature, device vitals are also tracked in real-time.
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Web client Our web app gives you extended functionality to access your loved one’s location and more detailed device vitals.