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QuitKey

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The researchers and psychologists at PICS, Inc. developed the behavior modification technology and demonstrated it to be an effective tool for smoking cessation, without use of any drugs. When it came to realization of the product in a small electronic, rugged, and inexpensive device, they turned to Bridgekey for assistance.

QuitKey is based on a single chip processor, custom LCD, custom case, and a single lithium coin battery. Modeled after an automobile remote control, QuitKey is designed to fit comfortably in to your pocket or purse.

The hardware includes a single pcb with custom masked processor and custom LCD panel. Two rubber keys control the operation. Small piezo buzzer is used to generate a variety of sounds to augment the user interface.

The functionality consists of three major section - smoking behavior modification algorithm, user interface, and hardware control. The software was developed in C and demonstrated using a PC based Simulator. Upon approval of the Simulator, the high level C code was manually translated into assembly code suitable for the embedded target processor.

The plastic case was first developed using high resolution computer graphics. A 3D computer model was converted into a physical stereo lithography generated model. Later the same files were used to design the full injection mold tools.

SleepKey

Following the success story of QuitKey, Bridgekey and PICS have developed SleepKey. This product is based on sleep pattern behavior modification algorithms developed by PICS researchers.

The machine utilizes a high performance, high integration microprocessor. The devices employ a low frequency speaker and a vibration motor to generate necessary user interface signals. The device has a custom LCD and several rubber keys providing user interface.

The software implements algorithms developed by PICS scientists. The user interface was developed by PICS and Bridgekey. Bridgekey implemented the BIOS (hardware support) subsystem.

SleepKey utilizes a processor which is also available in a higher cost Flash memory based version. he Flash based units were used to test functionality and confirm the algorithms. The advantage of the Flash technology is that the product can be easily reprogrammed with new version of the code until all features function as desired. Upon approval, the Flash code is transferred directly into a masked ROM, eliminating any possibility of a costly translation error. The masked ROM devices have the necessary low cost to meet the overall product price point.

Research devices have been developed that allow the scientists at PICS to experiment with different algorithms for the sleep behavior modifications. They use the Flash based SleepKey machines with a small on board connector and special interface hardware to test different versions of the software.

The Flash based devices have shown to be an effective way to develop the hardware and software because it allows the customer to test the device in virtually identical configuration as the final product.

5+ Language Translator

Bridgekey has developed this 5+ language translator for Seiko Instruments. The dictionary is based on world renown Berlitz data base. There are over 28,000 words and 1200 phrases for each language. The database is compressed us9ing a highly asymmetrical lossless compression technology yielding high compression rates and fast decompression time.

The product provides basic word and phrase look up as well as these functions:

·   search for all phrases containing a given word
·   select a phrase from a categorized list
·   four function calculator
·   currency converter with a calculator function
·   measures converter with a calculator function
·   clothing size comparison chart
·   context sensitive help function in 6 languages
·   ‘Hangman’, ‘Flash Card’, and ‘Jumble’ games

The hardware utilizes high performance, low cost, high integration microprocessor with an external masked ROM for data base storage. An innovative system turns on the product automatically when the translucent cover is opened. Software was developed in C and extensively tested using a custom Simulator package running on a Windows based PC. Following customer's approval of the Simulator functionality, the software was cross-compiled to the target processor.

IdeaFisher

IdeaFisher Systems, Inc. has developed and patented a unique and innovative brainstorming tool designed to help you think creatively. The product is recommended for writers, designers, advertising executives. entrepreneurs, engineers, inventors and educators.

Bridgekey, under a contract from Seiko Instruments, Inc., developed a hand held version of this popular PC program for IdeaFisher. The hardware design utilizes a very high integration Epson processor coupled with LCD expansion companion IC, low power SRAM, non-volatile EEROM, and a large masked ROM to hold the data base.

The hardware and software was tested using a table top test system. Different software versions were loaded into the test system using PCMCIA memory cards. The testing was ongoing concurrently in USA in California, New Jersey and New York and also in Japan. New software versions were distributed via e-mail to all test sites. Memory cards were loaded a PC and then transferred into the test system.

The software for this product, written in C and assembly code, included:

·  development of user paradigm consistent with the PC program model
·  development of a simulator
·  implementation of user interface
·  data base compression
·  hardware BIOS

The product has four different subject (topic) modules that can be purchased on a custom Internet web site. A system of encryption, tags and keys is used to lock and unlock individual modules following the purchase by the end user.


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