Carlsbad Lub Tablet Computer Ncig Siv by Travis Baldwin

Carlsbad Lub Tablet Computer Ncig Siv by Travis Baldwin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Khoom Siv Kev Ruaj Ntseg, Kev Nyab Xeeb thiab Kev Saib Xyuas Competition Category.

ToojKhoom Siv Kev Ruaj Ntseg· 2020

Carlsbad Lub Tablet Computer Ncig Siv

by Travis Baldwin

Client: Travis Baldwin

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Khoom Siv Kev Ruaj Ntseg Category

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The Design

About Carlsbad Lub Tablet Computer Ncig Siv

Carlsbad yog ib lub tablet computer ruaj khov tsim los rau cov tub ceev xwm thiab kev pab cuam ceev ceev siv. Carlsbad tso cai rau cov ntaub ntawv mobile ntau siv hla lub Tetra radio network hauv United Kingdom thiab Europe, mus dhau ntawm kev xa ntawv thiab suab lus xwb. Lub tablet computer, ib tug antenna, ib lub radio thiab cov qhov chaw sib txuas input thiab output raug muab kaw rau hauv cov npog urethane plastic uas tau tso hom thiab muaj lub rubber bumper koom ua ke. Lub screen ntau li 10.1 nti. Cov kab nyeem ntiv tes thiab txoj hlua tes ua los ntawm nylon pab kom siv tau yooj yim thaum taug kev, thiab lub qauv nraub qaum tau tsim kom haum rau txhais tes thaum ua haujlwm patrol ntev.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Carlsbad Lub Tablet Computer Ncig Siv yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Carlsbad Lub Tablet Computer Ncig Siv xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Carlsbad Lub Tablet Computer Ncig Siv ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Carlsbad tetra mobile tablet PC for the police was designed to address a specific need: Allow the rich use of mobile data over the Tetra police radio network in the UK and Europe. This is one of the first Tetra radio equipped Tablet PCs. Beeching signed had to be organic, rugged and durable, and contain all the necessary components to allow Tetra radio access.
Dimensions & Packaging: Carslsbad is 185mm x 310 mm x 60 mm in overall dimensions. The strap adds 15mm to the thickness, increasing it to 75mm thick. The screen is 10.1in. The tablet PC runs on Windows 7. The Tetra modem and antenna is based on the Cassidian TETRA LTE radio system.
Tags: Security, Police, Emergency, Tetra, TabletPC
Production Technology: The device integrates several internal components inside plastic covers: a tablet PC, antenna, radio, and io ports. Many of these are fully certified modules, allowing a more streamlined path to market since they don't need further certifications nor bespoke manufacture. Tetra Modem components were created specifically for this device. The plastic covers and buttons are rtv molded urethane plastic. The hand strap is nylon fabric.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was creating a professional high-tech electronic device look, while maintaining fit-for-purpose functionality of a police or emergency device. Without care, the device could look overly functional and military. Carlsbad has a hand filling rear form, aided by a strap and side finger grips for comfortable in-hand use.
Research: Carlsbad is the result of several previous tetra-tablet prototypes, created and evaluated in the field to allow the iteration into this device. Thin modern tablets were not durable enough, so additionally protective housing was added as rubber integrated into the form. Long use of a device carried in the hand was found to be uncomfortable, therefore forms were sculpted in clay to determine an ergonomic shape, then re-created in SolidWorks. To further increase positive grip, a hnad strap and finger grooves were incorporated in the form.
Inspiration: The Carlsbad tablet PC is the combination of 5 to 7 Tablet PCs aimed at the specific Market. The Carlsbad is a streamlined shape, made to feel comfortable in the hand and to not catch on clothing when in Mobile use. The integrated rubber bumper feature does not add bulky bumps nor give a military or power tool feel... rather it is a sleek form that presents as a high-end technological device. The overall form was created to fit comfortably in the hand while walking.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2010, in Bristol and Swindon, UK. The project was completed in April 2011 and went into limited production in June 2011.
Operation Flow: Carlsbad was designed for mobile, on-foot use. During a police patrol, the device would be used while walking and standing, while interacting with onscreen mobile data needs. It allows use of rich data, beyond what would be available on traditional text or audio Tetra radio transmission. In emergency situations, the device works on a government network, so it would not experience the same data overload issues as a public network.
Team Members: Industrial Designer: Travis Baldwin
Engineer: Jonah Gubbay
Project Manager: Robert Lovelace
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Travis Baldwin, in hand, 2012.
Image #2: Designer Travis Baldwin, Carlsbad renderings, 2012.
Image #3: Photographer Travis Baldwin, in hand, 2012.
Image #4: Photographer Travis Baldwin, on tabel, 2012.
Image #5: Designer Travis Baldwin, Carlsbad renderings, 2012.