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requested file, and the MCU system will write that file to a Secure Digital Memory (SD)
card that is shared by the digital photo frame. The digital photo frame can then, in
normal operation, read the SD card and display the schedule as a picture to the user.
The digital photo frame, being the only limitation of the project, was used because it is
inexpensive compared to many embedded electronics design screens available for
purchase as kits.
2 Digital Photo Frame and Memory Type
2.1 Digital Photo Frame General Operation
The digital photo frame was chosen as the display for the project because of its
inexpensive cost. Displays commonly sold for embedded projects are expensive and
would make the cost of the electronic picture frame unreasonable. The digital photo
frame can be purchased at Clas Ohlson, a known hardware chain store, and the
price is between 35 and 45 Euros depending on which store branch it is purchased
from. There are also several other models from differing stores that would suit the
project. The only requirement is that they have an SD card interface. The Digital
photo frame chosen for this project is shown in figure 2.
Figure 2: User Controls of Digital Picture Frame.
The buttons on the back, shown in figure 2, consist of a Menu button, Directional
buttons, and a Power/Reset button. These are used to set the display characteristics
of the frame. Once set, the unit will display the pictures automatically. The unit has a
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