The Light Box is a five sided cube. On each vertical side of the box there are lights. When the user first picks up the Light Box a pattern of light and sound is played. When the user tilts the box, the corresponding side becomes active with light and sound. The user then tilts the box in sequence attempting to recreate the pattern. When the pattern has been created successfully more advanced patterns are presented to the user.

Additionally, multi player patterns can be shared if the players are within the same vicinity. Patterns are shared through collaboration in the pattern creation process. When playing together, each player has the opportunity to challenge others. First the user must successfully recreate the existing pattern showing their mastery and skill. Then they can add to the pattern before it is passed back, challenging the other player. Incorrect pattern creation will end the round of play for individuals or multiple players.

Ages 6+

When an individual comes to see this project they will be able to do two things. First, visitors will be able to see and hear the light box created pattern. Then, visitors will be given the opportunity to attempt to recreate the pattern. Patterns will get increasingly harder as levels are completed successfully. Secondly, visitors will be able to play with another person by pattern sharing with the another player. Pattern sharing enables players to create patters for each other instead of the patterns being generated automatically.

The physical setup consists of two 5.5 inch frosted Plexiglas cubes, The cubes sit on a pedestal but are able to be handled by users. A MIDI sound module is hidden in an undisclosed location.

What part of it do you currently have working, and what instructor has seen it working?

Currently our prototype is able create a pattern and can tell if the user created pattern was played correctly. Our prototype uses tilt sensors (debounced on the PIC) to capture the user's gestures. This prototype has been tested with children. Our final product will implement feedback from our user testing.

The prototype for sharing pattern data is successfully passing packages of pattern data between two RF transceivers. The light/sound and communications prototypes have intentionally been developed independently in order to ensure each component is working successfully. Danny Rozin has seen the working prototype.