Friday, September 18, 2009

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..."

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