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A client would like a device designed that will use a muscle contraction in a large muscle group (such as the thigh) to activate a vibrating pad. The device is specifically designed for a child suffering from Lyssencephaly, who does not currently exhibit frequent voluntary muscle control. It is hoped that the vibrations resulting from muscle contraction will provide positive reinforcement for further instances of muscle activity. Through this simple method the child can be taught basic stimuli/response interactions and allow some control over his own comfort. The design will be unobtrusive, and ergonomic as it will be incorporated into the child’s chair along with his feeding tube and apnea monitor.
Prototype is as complete as possible within the bounds of this project.
Pad and vibrator are being re-assembled into working devices.
Breadboard version of circuit is operational.
PCB circuit board has been assembled, but isn’t functional.
Final poster presentation has been performed.
Final paper completed and submitted.
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | September 9 | Team originally created, contact with client made |
| 2 | September 16 | First meeting with Client, Mr. Arleigh Birchler, also letter drafted to request subject participation |
| 3 | September 23 | PDS drafted, needing further revision. Further background information researched |
| 4 | September 30 | PDS revised, edited. Group split into two teams for design competition |
| 5 | October 7 | Mid-term presentations and reports compiled, prepared |
| 6 | October 14 | Mid-term presentations, paper presented |
| 7 | October 21 | Prototype design selection |
| 8 | October 28 | Begin refinement of prototype design |
| 9 | November 4 | Continued refinement and research, compilation of final paper and construction of poster for semester presentation |
| 10 | November 11 | Continued refinement and research, compilation of final paper and construction of poster for semester presentation |
| 11 | November 18 | Continued refinement and research, compilation of final paper and construction of poster for semester presentation |
| 12 | November 25 | Continued refinement and research, compilation of final paper and construction of poster for semester presentation |
| 13 | December 2 | Thanksgiving |
| 14 | December 9 | Poster presentations |
| 15 | December 16 | Final report and notebooks turned in for advisor review. Final meeting with advisor, client. Debriefing |
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Massage Pad midterm paper (Oct 17 2003, 216 kb) |
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Circuitry midterm paper (Oct 17 2003, 38 kb) |
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EMG Device midterm presentation slides (Oct 17 2003, 199 kb) |
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EMG final paper (Dec 12 2003, 1229 kb) |
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Poster Presentation slides (Dec 12 2003, 127 kb) |
