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?