Essays about: "Wearable device"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 74 essays containing the words Wearable device.

1. 16. Where/Why/How Do You FindMe? : Visualizing Situational Awareness During Search and Rescue Operations

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Ester Cinelli; [2022]
   Keywords : Interaction design; situational awareness; search and rescue; stakeholders; ux ui; design; participatory design; codesign;

   Abstract : The intensity and frequency of hurricanes and storms increase due to climate change, leaving destruction in their trail. After a hurricane happens, it is fundamental to respond as quickly as possible, and Search and Rescue operations occur to limit human damage further. READ MORE

3. 17. Prototype Instrumentation for Frequency Domain – Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Rohit Rathnam Nareshkumar; [2022]
   Keywords : Neurofeedback; Frequency domain fNIRS; vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser; silicon photomultiplier;

   Abstract : Frequency domain functional near infrared spectroscopy (FD-fNIRS) is a tissue optical measurement technique used to measure absolute haemoglobin concentrations in brain tissue. This work is intended to be the first step in the development of a wearable, low-cost FD-fNIRS device for neurofeedback applications. READ MORE

4. 18. Design of Smart Wearable Button Interactions for Women’s Street Safety in Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Maria Campo Woytuk; [2022]
   Keywords : Women s safety; safety button; street harassment; interaction design; Feminist HCI; Kvinnors säkerhet; säkerhetsknapp; kvinnors trakasserier; interaktionsdesign; feministisk HCI;

   Abstract : Women have always been concerned about their safety when walking alone and have taken precautions to protect themselves from harm. With the current advances in technology, women’s safety techniques and devices have drastically changed within the past years, for instance, by introducing the use of safety buttons. READ MORE

5. 19. Conceptualization of a medical data collection system intended for decentralized clinical trials

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

   Author : Caroline Zander; Klara Indebetou; [2022]
   Keywords : Decentralized clinical trial; Digital biomarker device; Design concept; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Developing and getting a new medicine approved is a long and expensive process and it would therefore be beneficial if it could be streamlined. In order to control the effect and safety of a new treatment, clinical trials are performed. READ MORE

6. 20. Supporting social interaction between mothers : A wearable design proposal

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Michael Waldorff; [2021]
   Keywords : tangible interaction; interaction design; HCI; co-design; wearable technology; social connectedness; motherhood; new mothers; social support; social interaction; user-centered design;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to find opportunities to support communication between new mothers to foster a sense of connectedness, during a pandemic where social interactions such as parent groups are unavailable. The project is based on research that shows that new parents have a great need for social support. READ MORE