Economical Solution for an Easy to Use Interactive Whiteboard

Abstract

This paper presents a new technology combining infrared tracking and Bluetooth communication to create an effective and low cost interactive whiteboard, the wiimote whiteboard. The author, a high school student, got the idea after he observed inattentive students and a deteriorating classroom environment on several occasions. After extensive research, he decided to solve the problem by building an interactive whiteboards. This paper gives the details, including how to gather the components, assemble the elements, install software, setup and calibrate the whiteboard. Due to the frequent low tracking resolution of the device, four methods of improving the tracking resolution are also provided, based on the author's many tests. Finally, the paper analyzes the basic theory, compares wiimote with the commercial whiteboard, introduces the history of the new technology, and lists a number of useful resources for referencing. With the help of the author's school and the advisor's funding, the device was successfully installed at Watertown High School of Connecticut.