Our Background
We went into this project with one goal: to not only change the world but change how people see it. Through hard work and lots of trial and error we learned a lot about ourselves and electronics in the process. While this semester may have come to an end, our passion for this field has not. As such, the next months will see us bringing new developments to the SpectrAl system.
The Journey
January 2025
Brainstorming
The idea to innovate how data is stored first occurred to us in early 2025. We spent the majority of the semester prior to the capstone project researching existing technologies and brainstorming new ways to solve old problems.
Summer 2025
Prototyping
The summer months of 2025 saw many attempts at trying different steganographic techniques to see what worked and what didn't. We came up with prototypes for Least Significant Bit and Discrete Cosine Transform embedding.
September 2025
Design
In September, we decided to expand the scope of our capstone beyond just the embedding flow and enabling users to retrieve hidden data through custom clip on lenses. At this stage, we began looking into ways to make an augmented reality experience possible.
Testing
October/November 2025
At this stage, we began testing our circuitry and iterating on ways to improve device performance. We wanted a product that could beatexisting headsets through convenience and affordability.
December 2025
Integration
After months of hard work, it all came together in the month of December as we assembled our best configurations in preparation for the symposium day.
What's Coming Next...
Vision & Augmented Reality
More augmented reality applications: Develop more augmented reality applications to bring new experiences in gaming, education, and professional workflow visualization.
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Better camera quality: Introduce better camera to enable the device to function more effectively with logo detection and upcoming features
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Universal Visual Adaptability: Integrate personalized visual settings and specialized lenses to accommodate diverse user vision, guaranteeing a consistently comfortable and crisp augmented reality experience for everyone.
Hardware & Durability
Impact resistance: Integrate high-grade, impact-resistant materials to ensure the device can withstand accidental drops and everyday use, providing peace of mind and long-term reliability
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Weather resistance: Develop prototypes featuring weather resistance to operate reliably in rain, snow, and dusty environments, dramatically expanding outdoor usability through All-Weather Performance.
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Lightweight: Minimize the overall device weight through advanced material science, guaranteeing optimal balance and stability when clipped onto standard eyewear frames, ensuring maximum comfort for all-day wear without fatigue.