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One of the most common symptoms of disease or infection is an abnormal body temperature. Hospitalized patients have their temperature taken periodically and extensive records have to be maintained. The standard thermometers used today are all contact based and require sanitation between uses. Our design is for a noncontact temperature sensor which interfaces with a smartphone. This design will facilitate the temperature taking process by removing the sanitation step and allowing for network connectivity, so that computer records can be updated instantly and remotely.
Personal health devices are growing field nowadays considering the successful selling value of such devices as Fitbit or Apple Watch. Data from these electronic devices can be collected passively from a smartphone through the data, and shared with medical institutions and hospitals to be accessible online. All of an individual’s medical records are stored in one place instead of paper- based files in various doctors’ offices. Upon encountering a medical condition, a patient’s health information is only a few clicks away, which helps clinicians and doctors to make better treatment decisions by accessing continuous data throughout the day, week, month, or even years.
Our project focuses on interfacing an infra-red temperature sensor with the audio jack interface of an iPhone to create a low power non- contact temperature sensor for biomedical applications. The iPhone runs an application that utilizes sensor fusion and image processing to correct for the effects of distance on the IR temperature sensor's readings. Powering of the device and communication with the iPhone app is facilitated through the audio jack and some additional interfacing circuitry of our own design. This device is intended to aid hospital clinicians in taking temperature measurements and documenting patient information more easily to keep personal record of health and wellness.
Design Team 17 is a professional design group full of bright, young minds. Composed of six members, Team 17 strives to revolutionize the field with this life-changing project.
Anna is graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering in May 2016...
Anish is graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering in May 2016...
Craig is graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering in May 2016...
Ian is graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering in May 2016...
Yousef is graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering in May 2016...
Yujie is graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering in May 2016...
Texas Instruments
College of Engineering
The technical documents of the project are all listed below. From the Proposal to the Final Report, read about the project from the very beginning till the manufacturing stage.
Design Team 17 would like to extend their gratitude to all those who helped them succeed this semester.
Thank you to Dr. Timothy Grotjohn, Dr. Lalita Udpa, and Dr. Mukkamalla for their instructions and mentorship throughout the semester. We really enjoyed our time participating in the course.
Thank you to all the guest speakers for their intelligence and direction. The knowledge shared will help us navigate through life and be utilized throughout our careers.
Thank you to Roxanne Peacock and the MSU ECE shop for your continued assistance throughout the semester. We would not have been able to accomplish our goal with out your help.
