Swim Sheets
Overview
A common problem at swim meets is the backup that occurs from timers having to record the times for each swim on paper. The times then have to be manually entered in case one of the touchpads in the water does not register the swimmers touch, resulting in a false time. The objective of our project is to create an IPhone app to assist with swim meets. We want timers at swim meets to be able to input the time they recorded for the swimmer, based on the event number, lane number, and heat number, into the app instead of writing it on paper. This will allow the times recorded to go directly into the database instead of having to be manually entered at the conclusion of each swim event.
Team Members
Hailey Jenkins
Rebecca Bruce
Nish Chakraburt
Objectives
We want the IPhone app’s interface to prompt the user for the event number, heat number, and lane number. The app should then return the swimmer’s name based off the psych sheet for the overall meet. The user can then double check the accuracy of the name and override it if necessary. Once the swim is complete, a time will be entered and stored in an excel spreadsheet that could then be inputted into a swim database at a later time.
The main goals of this app are to:
1. Eliminate the need for recording times on paper and reduce the margin of human error with recording times.
2. Streamline meets by eliminating the input time for swim meet directors.
3. Display data in an organized manner for overall meet results and analysis.
Challenges
Learn how to import the data from a document. Learn how to export the data into an excel document that can be stored on an external computer. Learn how to override errors in the input process. Learn how to use Apple’s IDE to create the application.
Gantt Chart
Project Proposal: 8/15 (everyone) Outline of the app: everyone Do research on similar pre-existing apps: Hailey Learn objective C app: Rebecca Redesign app layout based on research: Nish Code app in objective C: Rebecca & Nish Code ways to override problems: Debug the app by testing: Everyone Preparing for demo: 12/24 (everyone)
