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The Heat Elite

The Heat Elite. CEO- Hayley Dircherl CFO- Jeff Chiang CTO- Sara McArdle CMO- Leah Peterson CRO- Philip Kemp. Design Problem & Design Brief. Design Problem Heat stroke  Third leading cause of death among athletes in the United States.

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The Heat Elite

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  1. The Heat Elite • CEO- Hayley Dircherl • CFO- Jeff Chiang • CTO- Sara McArdle • CMO- Leah Peterson • CRO- Philip Kemp

  2. Design 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.

  3. Thermoregulatory Breakdown • Dehydration • Loss of core-to-shell temperature gradient • Central Fatigue and Vasodilation http://www.icsspe.org/members/bulletin/bilder48/4-1-figure5.gif http://www.extension.iastate.edu/nutrition/sport/images/dehydration.jpg

  4. The Heat Elite Solution • Infrared Emission Detector Thermometer • Feasibility • Accuracy • Comfort • Photoplethysmography • Transmission Pulse Oximeter on Earlobe • Reflectance Pulse Oximeter on Forehead/Temple http://www.medis-de.com/en/ppg.html

  5. Specifications 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.

  6. Specifications 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

  7. Available Products • In-Ear IR Thermometer • CorTemp Ingestible Pill Thermometer • DataTherm® Temperature Monitor/Recorder • Polar® Heart Rate Monitors (EKG) • Strapless Heart Rate Monitors • Wrist-worn Touch Electrical Sensor (non-continuous) • ePulse Forearm-worn Sensor • PowerGlove Hand-worn Sensor • OxiMax® Max-Fast® Forehead PulseOx

  8. Related products- Earphones • Sony 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

  9. Collaboration between Nike and Apple • Monitors workout parameters • Time, distance, pace, calories burned • Displays visually on screen or audibly through headphones • Must buy iPod Nano, special Nike sneaker

  10. Summary • Heat stroke in athletes is a common medical problem that can be fatal • Proposed ThermaTracker can measure core temperature and heart rate • Infrared Emission • Photoplethysmography

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