RUG = Remember U Goods

For simplicity, size, and power constraints we decided to go with a rug design instead of yet another portable device for you to forget.

Advantages of the RUG design:

1. Never forget the rug - it is stationary
2. Activate by stepping on it
3. Power source could be larger or even AC power supply from the wall
4. Would fit an RFID reader more easily
5. Can incorporate a better interface for feedback

Now we actually have to build this thing:

HARDWARE NEEDS:

1. LEDs
a) OK - goes off when all items are near
b) Red - Item Missing
c) Green - Missing
d) Blue - Missing
2. Buttons
a) Reset/Start Button - used to collect items that will be tracked
b) Activating Buttons (flat and resistant to place under carpet)
3. Casing
a) Display LEDs
b) Reset/Start Button
c) RFID reader
d) Power supply
4. Speaker
a) OK Sound
b) Item Missing Sound
5. RFID Reader & Tags
6. Battery/Power supply
7. Arduino microcontroller
8. Wires/sodder

SOFTWARE NEEDS:

1. Check to see if RUG is being stepped on
2. Read RFID tags
3. Blink appropriate LEDs
4. Play appropriate sound