MoodLens
Concept:
A real-time iPhone camera filter that changes hue based on the input temperature of the user's hand (like a mood ring).
Parts:
- HiJack (Seeed Studio)
- TEMP (Freetronics)
- iPhone 4 or 4S
Casing:
- Perfboard
- 3D Printed iPhone Case
- Ring/Holder
- LEDs (decoration)
Proof of Concept:
Sketches:
Challenges:
- Data transmission to iPhone and power harvest to TEMP sensor (hardware)
- Real-time performance and noise reduction (software)
- Making the device small and comfortable enough to fit on the back of the iPhone (interaction design)
Timeline:
Deadlines...
- 08/04: Code camera filter app (I have previous and extensive experience in this area) (@ Home)
- 08/07: Wire up electronics and achieve data transmission to iPhone (Simple two-component circuit) (@ Packard 130)
- 08/13: Create casing for hardware (3D-print iPhone case/holder) (@ Room 36)
- 08/14: DEMO
- 08/16: PRESENTATION
- 08/18: DOCUMENTATION
Plan B:
- Use an external power source
- Measure ambient temperature
- Simplify the hardware casing (e.g. no ring)