Progress.....

I should be concentrating on my report right now, but I felt the need for a break and update the blog with my progress. Starting the report was the tough part, what do I need? what can I leave out? etc. etc. After forcing myself to concentrate (right now excepted) everything I have done for this project started to come together. Currently I am finishing up as much as possible and still waiting for the CV from my SFPD expert for my panel, other than that I have everything else I need. Good luck to everyone during these final days of our undergraduate careers!! YAY!!! Almost done!!

-EW

Finally!!!

It's been awhile since my last post, but that's because the end is near and it's time to work hard. My bibliography was finally finalized last week and by panel of experts is also finally together...kind of.... I was able to contact Eddie Tsui, Traffic Engineer SFMTC and Michael Tran, Civil Engineer for Hawks Engineering for sure. However, I do have one more expert whom I am not going to confirm until I have received his CV or resume. I have two other "back-ups" but have not recieved anymore contact from them past a response email to my original inquiry. Hopefully, I'll have it up soon *crossing-fingers*

-EW

Just An Update!

Just finished my midterm presentation on Tuesday and it went pretty well. Could've been better....less wordy and better contrast. Well.....it will be better the next time around, I'll work on it and refine it better. Overall, real relived it's over with and good job to everyone else who has gone already, very nice work.


-EW

Finalized P&P

I thought i had updated my blog to reflect my finalized problem and purpose statement, but i guess I didn't. This version will be a little different compared to the one below but it's just wording, the concept is still the same.

Problem statement: For motorcycle riders in San Francisco, the traffic light sensor system at busy intersections cannot be activated due to a lack of metal mass.

Purpose statement: The purpose of this study was to research and develop a vehicle recognition system so motorcycles are able to activate the traffic light sensors.

There you have it....simple and sweet!!

-EW

PERT chart

Here's my PERT chart....not the greatest looking but I think it has all the necessary information for me to get organized

Meeting Time!!

I have my appointment with Nancy today....or tonight rather, and I hope i have enough to talk about. With mid-terms coming up and the semester flying-by (it seems like yesterday I was trying to figure out my problem and purpose statement) I feel as if I'm a little behind....I actually know I am and it's kind of stressing me out. I need to get a nice kick in the booty to get me going!!!!

-EW

TimeLine

My proposed timeline for 505 not as nice or fancy as I would like, but it is what i got

Newly Proposed Idea

Seems like my first idea for a 505 project didn't really pan out, so after many hours in the library racking my brain, I am proposing different problem which will be more product oriented. Since I love riding motorcycles and i used to commute through San Francisco on one, I have encountered numerous problems....

problem statement: Although there is an increase in motorcycle ridership in San Francisco, the traffic light sensor system at busy intersections cannot be activated by motorcycles, leaving them stranded at lighted intersections.

purpose statement: The purpose of this study was to research and develop a vehicle recognition system so motorcycles can activate the traffic light sensors.

so there it is...hopefully it'll be good enough. For everyone reading this, any feedback is greatly appreciated.

-EW

Ok, so I am thinking about not limiting my scope to just motorcycles, but to include bicycles as well. So now there "is an increase in two-wheeled transportation in..."

Changes Changes!!

After uploading my first set of problem statements, I realized i really don't like them. I have been working on a new set of problem statements and hopefully I will have them up soon. Also hopefully they will be much better and much more interesting.....another update to come soon hopefully.

-EW

Just A lil' Somthin' Somthin'

Hi my name is Elliot Wong and here is a little about me....

Well you already know my name is Elliot, but here are somethings i bet you did not know. I am a student at San Francisco State University (SFSU) in the Design and Industry (DAI) department. I am currently working towards a Bachelor of Science of Industrial Technology with emphasis on product development and manufacturing processes. I chose this major because i am interested in the way products work and all the thought that goes along with designing and building a particular product in a particualar way. My interests in product design are influenced by a variety of areas, mainly contemporary architecture and the modern, urban lifestyle. I like the cleanliness, simplicity, and functionality of everything, while being extremely aesthetic at the same time; to me it is the quad-fecta of a complete design.



In the near future i see myself being as uncertain about the future as i am now. I think that after i graduate i would like to work for a small-production firm which helps to design or produce (or both) items for clients. Although i would also like to go back to school and continue taking classes to refine my skills and hopefully learn new ones. As for now my future is undecided except for graduation this winter.

keywords to describe me: sensitive, hard-working, professional/immature (depending on the day), fun-loving, friendly, goofy

First of Many

This is the first of many blogs in my progression through DAI 505: Research and Development at SFSU......there is much more to come.