YOUR WAY OUT
Darklite in an intra-dependent navigation device, that tracks a caver’s path in an underground environment (impervious to GPS, radio, and cellular signals) without requiring user engagement. Its stowable handheld unit displays an unambiguous exit path derived from the path traveled into the labyrinth.
Saves Lives
Eliminates $ Millions in Annual Rescue Expenses
Preserves Fragile Ecosystems
Prevents Panic, Fear, Stress, & Anxiety
Enhances User Adventure
Use
Easy Access Show & Stow Display
Intuitive Display & Operation
Hands-free Tracking Calculates Location Within a Space
Features
Potted Neodymium Magnets Retains Display in Cradle Uncradled Unit
PCB Back
Micro Gyrocompass 3 Access Accelerometer Adheres To any Caving Helmet with Adhesive
Ultra Sonic Transducer (Measures location in space)
PCB Front
Piezoelectric Speaker: On/ Off & Low Battery Alert
Barometer Thermometer CPU Lithium Ion Batteries (12 hour Operation)
Power / Function Buttons 50 MHz Ultra Sonic Rear Transducer (50 ft. Range) USB-C Charging Port
Ultra Bright LED Flash Ambient Light Sensor 170° Camera Captures Path Traveled Polymer Faceplate
Polymer Cradle
Pass Through for Transducer
Shatterproof Display Transducer Screen Polymer Bezel
Sketches
IND 590: Spring 2016 Core Industrial Design Studio II
Student: Kevin Chapanian Instructor: John Takamura