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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. 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 Heat stroke THIRD leading cause of death among athletes in the United States. High temperature/high humidity increases heart rate, prevents body from effectively dissipating heat. Overheating, Exceeding limits  exhaustion and cramps, common problems in athletes HyperthermiaThermoregulatory mechanisms fail, organ damage or death. Symptoms: Seizures, disorientation, confusion, unconsciousness, coma

  3. Design Brief • Device to measure BOTH temperature and heart rate • Conveniently and comfortably worn on the body during athletic activity. • SIMPLE, user-friendly display, ALERTS user to stop activity when necessary

  4. 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

  5. The Heat Elite Solution-ThermaTracker • 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

  6. 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. • Will be water resistant to prevent electric shock.

  7. Specifications and Constraints • 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 • The cost to buy the device must be minimized so that school athletic programs can afford it.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Idea 1 Temperature Sensor -Detects Infrared Emission -Fits comfortably inside ear -Only need to wear one Receiver/Data Processor -Displays temperature, heart rate -Connected to pulse ox via wire -Battery powered -Elastic or velcro strap Bluetooth Device -Sends data wirelessly to receiver -Fits snugly behind ear Pulse-Oximeter -Measures heart rate continuously -Detects change in infrared transmittance -Softly padded, wraps around thumb

  12. Idea 2 Temperature Sensor-Infrared detection -Averaged between both ears Processing Unit -Clipped to user or held by trainer -Bluetooth receiver -Battery Powered Bluetooth Transmitter -Modeled after related product -Battery Powered Heart rate monitor-Pulse-ox technology-Reflectance or Transmittance

  13. Idea 3 Portable Monitoring Station on Sideline In Ear Thermometer -Non-contact IR lens -Ear bulb, soft to fit snugly Reflectance Pulse Oximetry at Temple Wireless Transmitter and Battery casing -Embedded in rear helmet padding

  14. 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 • Displays heart rate and temperature • Diagnose and warn about impending heat stroke • Save Lives! The Heat Elite… It’s like “THE”

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