Our project
scope is to increase the safety in sinking vehicles by focusing on sensing the
vehicle sinking, delaying the rate of sinking, and creating a means for the
passengers to escape within a budget of $1000.
Project Description: The product will increase safety in
sinking vehicles
Key Goals: Increasing safety in sinking vehicles
that focusing on key aspects:
1.
Sensing
the vehicle is sinking
2.
Transmits
lifesaving information to first responders
3.
Delay
vehicle sinking rate
4.
Assist
in egress of passengers from vehicle
5.
Project
budget: $1000
Primary Markets: Vehicle original equipment
manufacturers
Secondary Markets: Insurance Companies
Assumptions: These assumptions are necessary to accurately model our
project scenario.
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Vehicle: 4 Door Toyota Camry
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3
Passengers: 1 Driver, 1 passenger in front seat, 1 passenger in back seat
·
Passengers
are not incapacitated during impact and sink
·
First
responders will arrive on scene in 15 minutes
·
Car
submerges in 1 minute 30 seconds with windows down
·
Car
submerges in 3 minutes with windows up
Stake Holders: These affiliates will have interest in
our project
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Users:
Vehicle operator, Vehicle OEM’s
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Beneficiaries:
Vehicle operators, Insurance Companies, Department of Transportation, First
Responders, Toyota