Smart Table.
Revolutionizing the parachute packing process by adding a Smart Table that augments Rigger and Inspector capabilities in the pack process.
Height Adjusting Table
The Smart Table adjusts height automatically when the Rigger logs into their table at the Inspector Hub. This allows Riggers to comfortably pack and prevents form-related injuries such as lower back pain and joint inflammation.
Rigger Check Light
Every time a Rigger calls for a Rigger Check, the light at the apex of the table turns on to provide visual feedback to inspectors that their table is ready for a Rigger Check.
Conductive Strip
Under the table at "Rigger Right" is a conductive strip housed in an ergonomic lip. This allows Riggers to call for a Rigger Check by interacting with the Conductive Strip anywhere along the table at any point of the pack process. The interaction to trigger a Rigger Check is a double tap on this conductive strip.
Biometric Approval
To replace the DA3912 form as well as validate Rigger Checks, we implemented a Biometric Fingerprinting Interface. Rigger's CAC Card has every soldier's finger print tied to it. For every Rigger Check, an inspector leaves their finger print to approve the pack. At the end of the pack, both the Inspector and the Rigger leave their fingerprint to approve the pack for a jump.
Tool Accountability
At the end of each day, every single tool used to pack parachutes must be accounted for. Sometimes, tools get lost inside of parachutes or within the pack shed. To address this, we introduced RFID stickers for each tool. At the end of the day, Riggers throw their tools into a drawer with an RFID scanner that can immediately tell Inspectors what tools are missing. With these RFID stickers, Inspectors can scan multiple parachutes without unpacking them to find missing tools.
