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ECE 477 Final Report
Spring 2010
Figure 7-2: The Flaik Snow Sports Armband
7.2
Project Packaging Specifications
The packaging used for the Gauntlet is the OKW Ergo-Case plastic enclosure [22]. The
case itself is designed to be worn on the forearm, as shown in Figure 7-3. Because the material is
plastic, it fits the “lightweight but sturdy” criterion that is needed for the Gauntlet to perform its
functions without hindering the user. The ergonomic design of the enclosure ensures that the user
can wear it on their arm without any discomfort, and there is plenty of room inside the case for
the components that were selected previously.
The character LCD screen was placed at the approximate center of the top of the case so
that the user can see it without much trouble, and for the more aesthetically pleasing symmetric
placement. The pushbuttons for the user to interact with are below it. The audio jack is on the
side of the case toward the user (see “back view” in Appendix B). Some holes were to be drilled
onto the case for the above specifications to be put in, as the case does not come with them.
The cost of the enclosure is $22.32 per unit, the eyelet kit is $3.04, and the belt strap is
$4.92, making the total cost of the packaging $30.28. However, all of these are available as free
samples from OKW Enclosures, Inc., and so we took advantage of that for the prototype.
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