Assigment 4: Solution Development
Task #1 → Develop and Prototype Wearable Device
Task: Create a wearable device that continuously collects health data, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels.
Design Goals:
Reliable health monitoring.
User comfort and usability.
Seamless data connectivity.
Design Specifications:
Integrate sensors for heart rate, and blood pressure.
Ensure comfortable, lightweight, and ergonomic design.
Implement robust Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE communication modules.
Task #2 → Implement Real-Time Data Transmission
Task: Develop software and hardware to support consistent, real-time health data transfer between the wearable device and the cloud.
Design Goals:
Continuous and reliable data transmission.
Minimization of data loss and delays.
Signal resilience in various environments (indoor/outdoor).
Design Specifications:
Optimize signal strength with a high-gain antenna.
Implement seamless network handoff between Wi-Fi and cellular.
Minimize latency and ensure real-time data updates with less than 1% data loss.
Task #3 → Build Emergency Alert and Response System
Task: Create an emergency alert system that detects health anomalies and sends immediate notifications to caregivers or emergency services.
Design Goals:
Real-time health event detection.
Instant notification and response system.
GPS-enabled tracking for location-based alerts.
Design Specifications:
Design algorithms to detect critical health events.
Ensure sub-second response times for alert notifications.
Integrate GPS tracking for precise location during emergencies.
Task #4 → Enhance User Interface and Experience
Task: Develop an intuitive user interface that simplifies the device's operation for elderly users, ensuring minimal interaction is needed for regular use.
Design Goals:
Simple, user-friendly operation.
Minimal maintenance and interaction.
Visual and auditory feedback for ease of use.
Design Specifications:
Incorporate a large, easy-to-read display with one-touch operation.
Provide visual and auditory signals for important statuses (e.g., battery, connection).
Design a lightweight, durable, and easy-to-charge form factor.
Task #5 → Implement Data Privacy and Security Measures
Task: Ensure the system adheres to data protection laws, securing the health data transmitted by the device and stored in the cloud.
Design Goals:
Safeguard sensitive health data.
Comply with healthcare privacy regulations.
Secure real-time transmission and storage.
Design Specifications:
Use end-to-end encryption for all health data transmissions.
Implement secure, cloud-based storage with multi-factor authentication.
Ensure compliance with global healthcare data standards.
Task #6 → Optimize Power Efficiency
Task: Maximize battery life for continuous use of the wearable device, ensuring long operation times between charges.
Design Goals:
Energy-efficient design.
Long battery life (7–10 days).
Low-power modes during inactivity.
Design Specifications:
Implement energy-efficient components and optimize power management.
Develop low-power algorithms for continuous health monitoring.
Target a battery life of at least 7 days with consistent usage.
Task #7 → Integrate with Existing Healthcare Infrastructure
Task: Ensure seamless integration of the health monitoring system with existing healthcare platforms and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Design Goals:
Compatibility with healthcare platforms.
Real-time data access for healthcare providers.
Scalability for multiple users and environments.
Design Specifications:
Develop APIs for data integration with EHR systems.
Enable real-time access for caregivers and medical professionals.
Ensure system scalability for a wide range of users and health institutions.
Inconsistent Testing Environments: If the system is only tested in ideal environments (e.g., strong signal areas, perfect conditions) without evaluating real-world scenarios (e.g., rural areas, interference), it would not meet the goal of ensuring reliability under all conditions.
Ignoring User Feedback: Failing to incorporate feedback from elderly users would result in a final product that may not be user-friendly.