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18-745  Rapid Prototyping of Computer Systems

This is a project-oriented course which will deal with all four aspects of
project development; the application, the artifact, the computer-aided
design environment, and the physical prototyping facilities.  The class, in
conjunction with the instructors, will develop specifications for a mobile
computer to assist in inspection and maintenance.  The application will be
partitioned between  human computer interaction, electronics, industrial
design, mechanical, and software components.  The class will be divided into
groups to specify, design, and implement the various subsystems.  The goal
is to produce a working hardware/software prototype of the system and to
evaluate the user acceptability of the system.  We will also monitor our
progress in the design process by capturing our design escapes (errors) with
Orthogonal Defect Classification (ODC).  Upon completion of this course the
student will be able to: generate systems specifications from a perceived
need; partition functionality between hardware and software; produce
interface specifications for a system composed of numerous subsystems; use
computer-aided design tools; fabricate, integrate, and debug a
hardware/software system; and evaluate the system in the context of an end
user application.

12 units
MW 1:30 - 2:50 pm
PH A18C


Daniel P. Siewiorek
Director, Human Computer Interaction Institute
Buhl Professor of ECE and CS
Carnegie Mellon University
3519 Newell Simon Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
Phone: (412) 268-2570 or 268-5228
FAX: (412) 268-1266 or 268-5576
dps@cs.cmu.edu