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December 17th 2005

December 17th 2005. Augmentative and Alternative Communications Project (AAC). Fall 2005, Purdue University EPICS. St. Vincent Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, Indianapolis. Services Inpatient Outpatient Patient Needs Special communication needs AAC aid Objectives

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December 17th 2005

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  1. December 17th 2005

  2. Augmentative and Alternative Communications Project (AAC) Fall 2005, Purdue University EPICS

  3. St. Vincent Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, Indianapolis • Services • Inpatient • Outpatient • Patient Needs • Special communication needs • AAC aid • Objectives • Help improve AAC services at St. Vincent

  4. The Need • Inexpensive • Significantly cheaper than commercially available solutions • Easy to use • Small learning curve for therapists and caretakers • Comfortable interface for patients • Versatile • Communication tool • Education and entertainment functionality • Customizable • Modifiable for different skill levels

  5. photo:www.enablingdevices.com Project Description • Software for use with commercial touch screen • Expanded functionality of traditional picture boards • Ability to easily incorporate multimedia content

  6. Example

  7. Family Food School Toys

  8. Snacks Fruit Drinks

  9. Pineapple Banana Strawberry Peach

  10. Physical Setup Family Food Toys School Computer Touch Screen

  11. Physical Setup • Desktop Computer • Height adjustable table • Touch Screen Overlay • Low activation force • Small error • Secure placement • Monitor clamp http://touchscreens.com/mt17pc-usb.html

  12. Basic Navigation Menu for AAC Device Main Directory Food Family School Toys Food School Family Toys • Snacks • Drinks • Fruits • Mom • Dad • Sister • Brother • Grandma • Train • Ball • Bubbles • Video Games • Book bag • ABCs • 123s • Colors ABCs 123s Color Snacks • A-Z (song) Book bag • Pudding • Yogurt • Cookies • Pretzels • Crackers • Candy Fruits • 1-10 • Ruler • Crayons • Books • Applesauce • Banana • Grape Drinks • Red • Yellow • Blue • Green • Black • Milk • Juice • Water * Each menu will have image and audio/video option.

  13. Prototype Final Implementation • Versatile web technologies • Coding language • Simple multimedia integration • Adapted full-screen interface • Small learning curve • Deliverables

  14. Computer Crayons Content Generation System Directory Contents Display Book bag Chair bookbag.jpg chair.jpg computer.jpg crayons.jpg

  15. Multimedia Expansion • Audio • Child’s voice • Songs (ABCs, Sesame Street, etc.) • Video Clips • Cartoon clips • Animations

  16. Future Consideration • Further development of the customization interface • Content management system • Improved content addition • Automatic scaling of images • Voice recorder integration • Other possibilities • Swivel arm for optimal physical placement • Eye-tracking camera system

  17. Ventilator Project Fall 2005, Purdue University EPICS

  18. Children <2 years old Not yet walking Who has these portable ventilation systems?

  19. How much equipment is there? • Ventilator • Oxygen tank • Cardiac apnea monitor • Ventilator AC Adapter • Ventilator back-up battery • Suctioning bag • Cardiac apnea monitor AC Adapter • Tubing • Diaper Bag • Ambou Bag

  20. What is the problem? • Low mobility • Unorganized equipment • Lack of security during transportation

  21. What do the patients currently use?

  22. What does the equipment look like?

  23. The original plan… Three dimensional design layout of single unit system 1 squared block = 1 real squared inch

  24. What Worked • Ventilator -Protruded design • Increases ventilation • Allows room for tubing • Viewing Windows • Clear Vinyl Material • Incorporation of Oxygen Tank

  25. What Didn’t Work • 2.7 feet wide • the average doorway is 3.0 feet wide • Weight Concern • Ventilator Back Up Battery is 30 lbs alone

  26. Current Design 14 “

  27. Deliverables • Single Separable Unit • The unit will join the • Ventilator • Ventilator AC Adapter • Ventilator Back-Up Battery • Cardiac Apnea Monitor • Cardiac Apnea Monitor AC Adapter • Oxygen Tank • Suction bag • Diaper Space • Ambou Bag

  28. Possible Roadblocks • Brand New Team • Young Team • Weak Communication with Community Partner • Design Uncertainty • Material Choice • Patient Safety Requirements

  29. Future Goals • Finish Current Design Phase • Move on to Modeling and Basic Production • Adaptability to Multiple Patients: • Different Strollers • Different Ventilator Equipment • Patient and Goal Satisfaction

  30. Questions Thank you for listening!

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