Blackdust


	"Cyberconduit" networked device The Samsung Experience, New York, NY Client site Interactive device for product showroom. Electronics design, mechanical design, 3D CAD, fabrication, testing, installation. Cyberconduits are networked, lamp-like devices that display online activity data. They transmit the activity of people in their proximity to a dynamically updated website, allowing physical visitors and online visitors to feel each others' presence. Cyberconduits are installed throughout the new Samsung Experience showroom in Manhattan. Deployed 3 months after conceptualization. Firmware by Elise Co; client software by Peter Cho; advisor John Maeda; integrator Imagination USA.

	Public interactive game system Arizona Dept. of Health Services, Phoenix, AZ Client site Development of multi-user, publicly accessible, interactive game based on “Inhale Life” antismoking campaign. System designed for installation in hallways of 20,000-seat America West Arena in Phoenix. Capacitive touch controller with visual feedback. Game software developed by John Underkoffler. Featured on the Discovery Science Channel.

	Aerial photography unit Lion Digital, Los Angeles, CA Development of remotely controlled, aerial photography unit capable of 300m tethered flight. Planned for use in photographing archaeological sites and film locations.

	Renewable energy consultation DestinyUSA, Syracuse, NY Client site Consultation on solar, wind, biofuel energy resources for planned recreational center in Syracuse, NY. Concepts for interactive exhibits and information displays. In conjunction with Matter Art + Science.

	Plastic parts fabrication Solter Plastics, Los Angeles, CA Client site Fabrication of assorted mechanical and decorative parts for various clients. Precise modeling and rapid turnaround.

	Product development consultation ECCO Industrial Design, New York, NY Client site Concept development and technology research for designers of portable audio devices, RFID technology, and collaborative workspaces. Clients are large consumer products manufacturers.

	Interactive sensing module for laparoscopic trainer Harrith Hasson MD, LTS2000, Chicago, IL Client site Design and fabrication of interactive sensing module for laparoscopic skill training and measurement. Module is a rotating sensor carousel with several coordination and knot tying tests. Controller provides video overlay with task data, error count, and score. Real-time visual feedback and score logging. Demonstrated at SLS2002, AAGL2002, and MMVR2003 conferences. Patents pending. PC software developed in conjunction with Wendy Plesniak. View datasheet (750k PDF)

	Design and process review for high-intensity light Xenonics, Carlsbad, CA Client site Review of design and manufacture of new high intensity lamp. Examined thermal effects, circuit design, debug process. In conjunction with Victor Su.

	Handrail sensor for interactive timeline Asia Society Museum, New York, NY Client site Sensor electronics and signal conditioning for interactive display in museum. Capactive sensor detects hand or finger motion and transmits data over ethernet to graphics rendering systems. In conjunction with Small Design Firm.

	Medication monitoring system Becton-Dickinson Research Center, RTP, NC Client site with Real Video demo Home monitor that identifies and tracks individual medication containers stored inside it; uploads usage log to Internet using embedded modem. Concept, CAD, SLA/laser prototyping, PCB design and fabrication, programming; issued US Patents 6,294,999 and 6,380,858.

	“Hypersnail” paper texture imaging device Escher Group, Cambridge, MA Client site Design of a handheld PC peripheral for measuring fiber texture of paper. Industrial design, CAD, rapid prototyping, PCB design.

	Interactive alphabet toy Y-Creative Corp., Tokyo, Japan Concept, technology, and interface development for preschooler’s toy that connects to PC. Pad speaks letters and words when spelled out using plastic blocks. Animation and user interface designed by Joanna Berzowska.

	AutoID technology assessment Siemens Technology-To-Business Ctr, Berkeley, CA Client site Evaluation of several automatic identification technologies, followed by recommendations.

	RFID coil design IB Technology, Norwich, UK Client site Design of PCB antenna for RFID systems.

	Acela Express information services IDEO Product Development, Palo Alto, CA Client site Feasibility assessment for various in-transit information services and wireless networking systems.