Elevator Measurements

Artist Impression - Week 8

Sonance is a sound installation project that evokes the users fear experience. The sound installation is purposely installed in the elevator to see the reactions of users towards sounds that could have the possibility of fearing them. Various sounds such as a misty lonely ambient sound followed with a scream, will be activated when motion is detected in the elevator.
This experience will show how people react in different ways when they are feared through sounds.

Chosen Sounds - Week 8

Here are the selected sounds that we think are appropriate to use. From these sounds, we will choose 1 or 2 which is the best to use during the installation day.

1st Choice: http://twins-asia.com/sounds/scream.wav

http://twins-asia.com/sounds/Azghost.wav

http://twins-asia.com/sounds/DoorScrm.wav

http://twins-asia.com/sounds/ghosts_lp.wav

http://twins-asia.com/sounds/Scary%20Sounds%20-%2051%20-%20Screams%20(man).mp3

http://twins-asia.com/sounds/Scary%20Sounds%20-%2052%20-%20Screams%20(woman).mp3

http://twins-asia.com/sounds/Scary%20Sounds%20-%2062%20-%20Wicked%20Witches.mp3

http://twins-asia.com/sounds/Scary%20Sounds%20-%2068%20-%20Woman%20in%20Dungeon.mp3

Management Chart - Week 8

Gantt Chart *updated* - Week 8

Data Collection: Survey - Week 8

Prototyping (Stage 5 - Week 7)

This is a beta testing of how the software will work when motion is detected.

We would like to thank Aslam for being a tester and Syafiq for lending us his camera.

Sketches

Storyboard

New Location (Stage 5 - Week 7)

Prior to the discussion with Mr Erwin and Mr Bud last week, we have come to a new decision to change the location of the sound installation, from the toilet to the FCM elevator near the lecturers room. This is due to certain consequences that may happen if we were to carry out the installation in the toilet. Because of that, we have decided that it would be better if we make the elevator as a new location for our sound installation.

Below are some photos we have taken of the new proposed location.

Zone Trigger Test

WEEK 6

We will be using Webcam Zone Trigger as a motion detection program for triggering sounds.

The circle is the area where it would trigger a task when it detects motion.

When motion is detected, the circle is fill with a purple color indicating motion within the circle.

This will trigger a task, in our situation would play sounds.

Storyboard

WEEK 6

Interface Design

WEEK 6


Interface Design

Functional Specification Worksheet

WEEK 6


Webcam


Logitech C270


Webcam is used as a motion detector that sense objects.

The specs:

• HD video calling (1280 x 720 pixels) with recommended system
• Video capture: Up to 1280 x 720 pixels
• Photos: Up to 3.0 megapixels (software enhanced)
• Built-in mic with Logitech RightSound™ technology
• Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified (recommended)
• Universal clip fits laptops, LCD or CRT monitors

Sensonic 6100 Webcam

The Specs: up to 8MP resolution  light sensor (auto adjustment & LED light brightness)  1.5m cable lenght with single USB cord  6 LED lights enabling usage in dim environment  face tracking with digital zoom  plug & play

Zone Trigger

Zone trigger is a motion detection software that captures video from an input device such as a webcam and has the ability to create interactions such as automating processes.

Speaker

A speaker is used as a tool to give out interacting sound to the user.

Data Collection

WEEK 6


Male Toilet near FCM Cafe

We have gathered data regarding our installation art project that we are planning to place in the male toilet level 1 near the FCM cafe. Therefore we have made an analysis regarding the behavior and patterns of the users.

Here are what we have concluded.

• The toilet mostly used during the lunch hour (1pm-2.30pm) the average number of people going in during that hours are more than 30.
• Lecturers are the most to use the toilet since it is near to the lecturers' room.
• The lecture classes nearby the toilet gives the large number of people due to the students prefer using the nearest toilet.
• Before the class starts, the number of students going in increase abruptly.
• In the evening around 4 and later, the number of people using the toilet slowly decrease.
• And after 7pm to 12 pm people seldom used the toilet except the FCM Cafe's workers. 

Questionnaire to help us finding the perfect sound in choosing the sound effect


We have made a questionnaire by using facebook app and then we invited friends to give a vote. Some of them even created a new answer column such as Baby's cry and weird noises.

Whisper = 13 votes

Scream = 8 votes

Baby's Cry = 5 votes

Weird Noises = 5 votes

Footsteps = 0 vote

Gantt Chart

WEEK 6

Budget Preparation

WEEK 6

Based on recent price survey at Lowyat Plaza for the equipments needed to make this installation, there are several types of webcams and speakers to choose from. Webcams range from RM30 to R300 based on the types and function. While speakers range from RM20-100 depending on the watt and size.

Below is the break down estimated cost involve

• Webcam, 2pcs       - RM100
• Speakers, 2pcs      - RM80
• Laptop                   - Free

Total estimation cost        -RM180

Flowchart

WEEK 6

Toilet Research & Data Collection Images

WEEK 5

These are the pictures inside the Male Toilet near the FCM Cafe Level 1