A WAY-FINDING
SOLUTION
EMBER
IDEA: To help firemen navigate unfamiliar surroundings, Ember combines a traditional thermal imaging camera with an OLED tack dispenser to provide a “breadcrumb-like� path throughout the building, marking safe passage for firemen and trapped civilians. DISPENSER: the mechanism tacks small OLEDs into wall after the trigger is pulled CAMERA: the thermal image acts as a moment-to-moment wayfinding system HANDLE: ergonomic handle is easy to grip as well as large enough to operate with gloves OLED TACKS: are tacked to the wall to mark a path of safe passage through the building
1. compress against wall
2. press trigger on handle
3. tacked OLED will flash
CONCEPT: OLED light tacked into wall marks safe passage through building
IND 461: Spring 2016 Design Project II
Student: Muriel Shields Instructors: Valamanesh, Vierck