Ben Roberts – BMENicole Riddle – BMEDaniel Pierre – EEKevin Kirby – EE

Zac Wingard – MEJordan Smith – CS/HOD

Parts of Device

• The Barcode Scanner

• Tray

• Press

• Linear Motivator

• Blade/Spring Mechanism

• Dispenser

Barcode Scanner

• Purposes– Scan the National Drug Code Number of the

pill bottle– Get name of pill and expiration date of

prescription by cross-checking with the NDC database on the computer

• Danny and Kevin in charge

• Was to be done by Wed. of last week

We have a Bar Code Scanner!

• Metrologic Voyager

– Model # MS9520– USB Connection– Emulates keyboard or RS232– Automatic Triggering– Cost: $144

Does the Scanner Work?

• Yes! No configuration required.

• How it works:– Quickly reads barcodes– Converts them to ASCII data– Sends the code to a text field– Follows the code with a carriage return

Linear Motivator

• Function: To move and position the loadable tray containing the pills

• Components:– Stepper Motor

• Good for short, rapid moves• Easily controlled for positioning• No maintenance• ‘Low’ cost

– Linear Slider Unit• Provides dynamic support for loaded tray

Linear Motivator Components

Stepper Motor Linear Slider Unit

Press

• Zac, Ben, and Nikki in charge

• Was to be done by Friday of last week

• Order placed on 2/4/06, shipped 2/8/06

• Electric Stapler!

• Purchased 2 for $45.23 shipped

The Direction we are Headed in:

Tray

• Currently in proof-of-concept phase

• Preliminary prototype being made by drilling various holes in plexiglass

• Permanent prototype will be made during “phase 2” of development

Blade/Spring Mechanism•Hammer descends on pill, cutting it in two and forcing the right half out

•Second half remains in tray until tray is moved forward one unit, dispensing the other half-pill

Final Dispenser

Summary• Barcode Scanner - complete• Tray - preliminary prototyping• Press - ordered• Linear Motivator - shopping• Blade/Spring Mechanism - schematics• Final dispenser housing - distant future

• Budget: $193.23 of $2000 spent– Approx. $200 to be spent on linear motivator– $150 other misc. costs