heat stroke prevention wearable
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Heat Stroke DetectorWearables for live events
Built By: Cissy Bai, Shuyu Chen, Ivy Cheung
Our mission is provide a novel technology to help your loved ones detect heat stroke immediately and avoid life threatening situations.
The problem
Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not taken.
Figure: The U.S. Natural Hazard Statistics on fatalities. The statistics are compiled by the Office of Services and the National Climate Data Center from information contained in Storm Data, a report comprising data from NWS forecast offices in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hazstats.shtml)
The SolutionDetect the signs of heat stroke Notify the user of a possible impending heat stroke or call 911
The Technology
Heart Rate, Temperature & Humidity, + Alarm System
How it works
Step 1
Track Heart Rate
The built-in heart rate monitor tracks the user’s heart rate 24/7. The monitor sends signal to the alarm system once detecting extreme high heart rate
Remind the User
The alarm reminds the user for 10 seconds or until the button is pressed. The user can stop the alarm based on situation
Step 2 Step 3
Call Emergency
If the user doesn’t stop the alarm within 10 seconds, the alarm system contacts emergency personnel and your emergency contact immediately
Simplistic Design:One physical red
button on side [Press to prevent calling/beeping]
Aimed Just For the Elderly?
Aesthetics
Pleasing towards the eyes
Modern, sleek
Able to wear everyday
Functionality
Able to warn user
Will also have a necklace version
Prevent false alarms
ErgonomicErgonomicAesthetics Functionality
Progress
Market TargetElderly Care Detector
Heart rate monitor Created prototype and enabled to measure real-time heart rate
Temperature SensorCreated prototype
Detector AssemblyCombine the monitors and alarm system
60% of seniors can be prevented from experiencing heat strokes
Why now?