Refinement

The chosen concept took our basic visual differentiation strategy to a higher functional level in that it actually points the speaker toward the “pillow” or the sleeping child’s head. This allows the user to maximize the alarm volume through directional adjustment upon installation and ensures meeting the UL decibel level standard “at the pillow.” Then, to move quickly, form refinement, electronics development and engineering happened in parallel. This resulted in modeling the main electronic and mechanical components and casework parts in SolidWorks. Electronics team members focused on nailing down the component specification and developing top level firmware and software. The mechanical design team members worked out details for the major mechanical features including designing around several patents, detailing battery loading and changing functions, and inventing new ceiling mount features for easy installation and directionality. Industrial designers quickly got to work refining the user interface logic tree for the voice record and playback which includes voice prompts from the device to ensure ease of use. We also started developing the POS packaging with and eye toward differentiation on the shelf. The chosen direction displays the product prominently, calling attention to the unique speaker form / feature. It also makes for efficient bulk shipping and flexibility at point of sale since it can be peg boarded or free standing