Solution Development

Safety:

1. The device shall be comfortable to wear and not impede user's movement or daily activities.

2. The device shall not contain any harmful materials.

Reliability:

1. The device shall accurate detect and record physical jerks associated with Tic Disorders.

2. The device shall be consistent in its performance and not produce false readings or errors.

Performance:

1. The device shall accurately measure the frequency, duration, and intensity of physical jerks.

2. The device shall have a high sampling rate to ensure all physical jerks are recorded.

3. This device shall be trained on manual data recorded by user, but eventually be able to differentiate automatically.

Durability:

1. The device shall be designed to withstand wear and tear, including accidental drops and impacts.

2. The device shall be water-resistant to protect it from water damage.

3. The device shall have a long battery life to ensure it can operate for an extended period of time without needed it to be recharged.

Use of Standard Parts:

1. The device should be equipped with an accelerometer, microcontroller, tactile button, battery, and secured with a plastic housing.

2. The device should be light enough that it can be worn/carried all day without causing inconvenience.

3. The accelerometer shall be small, lightweight, and capable of detecting jerky motions.

4. The tactile button shall be small, not easily pressed accidentally, and lightweight.

5. The microcontroller shall be capable of receiving accelerometer readings and button presses, then transmitting them via Bluetooth to an external device.

6. The battery shall minimize weight while being able to supply power for the device for a whole day on a single charge. 

7. The plastic housing shall be cushioned such that its not uncomfortable to be worn.

8. All parts shall be affordable, aiming for a cost per unit of under $40.

Minimum maintenance and ease of maintenance

1. This device shall be easy to charge, as it must be done daily.

2. This device shall be easy to repair with its standardized parts.

Software:

1. The software shall have a user friendly interface that allows the user to easily view and understand the data collected by the device.

2. The software shall ensure that the user data is kept secure and private. It shall have strong data encryption to prevent unauthorized access:

i. To ensure it complies with HIPAA, there shall be practices put in place to respond to potential data breaches and notifying the affected individuals.

ii. If we work with any third-party vendors or partners, we shall confirm they are also HIPAA compliant

iii. User access is limited to the patient and those who need to view the data for treatment purposes.

3. The software shall be compatible with multiple platforms such as iOS or Android.

4. The software shall have data streaming from the device to a location so that the medical professional can monitor the user's condition and adjust treatment

5. The software shall have access to cloud storage, allowing easy access to data from any location with an internet connection.

6. The software shall perform data analysis, including statistical analysis to identify patterns and insights.

7. The device shall use different software such as Python for data analysis and React Native for the front-end design.