Introducing: Backtrack, the Smart Backpack

Final Implemented Roadmap

2/16 - Order parts and make detailed schematics
2/23 - Benchmark batteries, and research about phone application technologies
3/2 - Visual design of phone application
3/9 - Initial HTML coding of phone application
3/16 - PhoneGap phone framework debugging; RFID system implementation
3/23 - Ionic phone application framework implementation - views, order backpack
3/30 - Ionic phone application controller functionality, add and remove events, settings page
4/6 - Initial bluetooth implementation, and sensor PCB design.
4/13 - Layout parts on backpack. Consider how to conceal components, Switch to another Cordova based phone framework
4/20 - Bring up and program PCB, Bluetooth functionality for phone, set up solar panel
4/27 - Implemented screen and temperature sensing; finalized bluetooth interface and packets, audio feedback for phone application, details of check-in and check-out functionality