Post on 05-Jan-2016
The Heat EliteThe Heat EliteCEO- Hayley
DircherlCFO- Jeff ChiangCTO- Sara McArdleCMO- Leah PetersonCRO- Philip Kemp
Design Problem & Design BriefDesign Problem & Design Brief Design Problem
Heat stroke Third leading cause of death among athletes in the United States.
Overexertion in conditions of high temperature and high humidity increases heart rate to unsafe ranges and prevents the body from effectively dissipating heat.
Exhaustion and cramps caused by overheating are common problems in athletes
Hyperthermia Thermoregulatory mechanisms become overwhelmed and fail, possibly leading to organ damage or death.
Symptoms: Seizures, disorientation, confusion, unconsciousness, coma
Design Brief Athletes and trainers need a device to monitor temperature and heart
rate A wireless device to be conveniently and comfortably worn on the body
during athletic activity. A receiver that processes the data and alerts user to stop activity when
temperature and/or heart rate deviates from safe range.
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Thermoregulatory BreakdownThermoregulatory Breakdown• Dehydration• Loss of core-to-shell temperature gradient• Central Fatigue and Vasodilation
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The Heat Elite SolutionThe Heat Elite SolutionInfrared Emission
Detector Thermometer• Feasibility• Accuracy• Comfort
PhotoplethysmographyTransmission Pulse
Oximeter on EarlobeReflectance Pulse
Oximeter on Forehead/Temple
Specifications and ConstraintsSpecifications and Constraints• Measures BOTH heart rate and body
temperature, allows for prediction of heat exhaustion, not just a training tool.
• Wireless technology ensures portability of device.
• The device must be comfortable to wear so as to not hinder athletic performance.
• Accuracy of measurements is essential to prevent fatality and unnecessary withdrawal from athletic events.
• The cost to buy the device must be minimized so that school athletic programs can afford it.
Specifications and ConstraintsSpecifications and Constraints• Will be water resistant to prevent electric
shock.
• Battery life will be sufficient to power device through the length of athletic events.
• Temperature and heart rate measurements will be easily readable by the user/trainer and equipped with an alarm for when unsafe levels are reached.
• Customer: Athletic departments, e.g. college level and below
• User: Athletes of organized sports, e.g. football and cross country
Available ProductsAvailable ProductsIn-Ear IR ThermometerCorTemp Ingestible Pill ThermometerDataTherm® Temperature Monitor/RecorderPolar® Heart Rate Monitors (EKG)Strapless Heart Rate Monitors
Wrist-worn Touch Electrical Sensor (non-continuous)
ePulse Forearm-worn SensorPowerGlove Hand-worn Sensor
OxiMax® Max-Fast® Forehead PulseOx
Related products- EarphonesRelated products- EarphonesSony Fontopia
Designed to fit “snugly, yet comfortably” inside ear during exercise
Anti-bacterial soft rubber Neodymium magnet for power in small
size
• Motorola Bluetooth Active Headphones– Receives information through bluetooth
receiver at the back of the head– Different ear bud design – Designed for stability during activity
Collaboration between Nike and AppleCollaboration between Nike and AppleMonitors workout
parametersTime, distance, pace,
calories burned
Displays visually on screen or audibly through headphones
Must buy iPod Nano, special Nike sneaker
SummarySummaryHeat stroke in athletes is a common medical
problem that can be fatalProposed ThermaTracker can measure core
temperature and heart rateInfrared EmissionPhotoplethysmography