BME100 f2013:W1200 Group1 L3

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OUR TEAM Name: Jeff Miles Name: Chloe Kwon Name: Casey Weinstein Name: Nima Afzalian Name: Mario F. Gonzalez LAB 3A WRITE-UP Descriptive Statistics Results Analysis Summary/Discussion In order to determine the accuracy of the underarm temperature monitor, the device was compared to an oral thermometer by being tested in differing conditions over the course of about an hour. Five temperatures were taken inside the lab every two minutes using both the device and the oral thermometer at the same time. Then, twelve temperature measurements were taken every five minutes outside while walking around . Because two of the nine devices failed (sensors on the device didn't accurately work and they didn't correlate with the results from the oral thermometer) the t-test was only run on seven of the devices. The p value was less than 0.05 which shows that the device is not statistically accurate. In conclusion, the underarm sensors are inaccurate and are not reliable. One flaw is that the sensor just is not accurate. It never recorded the same temperatures as the underarm thermometer. This may be because the sensor was not properly attached to the underarm. To solve this problem, an arm band, similar to an iPhone running band, would make it very easy to attach the underarm thermometer. Additionally, the bluetooth transmission was not that good. A better data transmission technology, such as radio transmission, would improve the product by adding increased range and reliability. (Please discuss the results and statistical analysis. State your conclusion as well as design flaws and recommendations.) LAB 3B WRITE-UP Target Population and Need The product will be marketed to parents of young athletes - specifically, to parents who are concerned about the health of their children. It will monitor the child's temperature by sending realtime data as he/she performs his/her athletic activity. Concerned parents who's children participate in athletics in hot climates will be able to monitor the body temperature of their kids, ensuring that their children do not experience heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Device Design The device, which will resemble an ordinary shoe sole, will be comprised of mainly two parts. There is a small plastic box, which is inlaid (so the user does not feel it) into the rear of the sole that houses the battery and radio transmitter. There are also five thin copper sensors near the front of the sole that sense the temperature of the user. The sensors are connected to the transmitter by wires that run through the inside of the sole and are not externally visible. On the back right portion of the sole, there is a small power button that displays the battery percentage when the device is on. Next to the power button, there is also a charging port for the battery. The sole will be made of a high quality fiber infused with gel, ensuring that it is comfortable, durable, and strong. This device replaces the insole of the athlete's shoe and is easily installable and removable. Inferential Statistics Graph