Project
# | Title | Team Members | TA | Documents | Sponsor |
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23 | Canine Insulin Delivery System |
Adam Newhouse Dillon Hammond |
Chi Zhang | design_document1.pdf design_document2.pdf design_document3.pdf design_document4.pdf design_document5.pdf final_paper1.pdf proposal1.pdf proposal2.pdf |
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Adam Newhouse, Dillon Hammond (arn2, dillonh2) Problem: It is difficult and inconvenient to manage the regular infusion of insulin in a dog with diabetes. Diabetic dogs require insulin shots every time they have a meal. This is often twice a day. It requires measuring insulin into a syringe, injecting, and disposing of sharps. This is a wasteful process that is also very time intensive. Additionally, the dog may not respond well to needles. Solution Overview: Our solution is a system composed of software and hardware. The hardware component is a wearable insulin pump. This pump connects to an accompanying smartphone app over Bluetooth which allows the owner to dispense insulin doses when desired. The device will also be battery powered and will be charged whenever the insulin reservoir is refilled. The app will track feedings, insulin infusions and any discrete blood glucose measurements. Based on glucose measurements, the insulin dose will be adjusted and tracked over time. Solution Components: Mobile App Android app Will connect to pump over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) View pump battery level Dispense infusions Track changes in blood glucose levels (inputted by user) Track feedings and infusions Delivery push notifications when dose/feeding is due Will export the data for vet usage Mobile App Backend Database that will securely store user data Google Firebase or a similar technology Canine insulin pump hardware Reliably and accurately dispense insulin Rechargeable battery will last at least one week Battery protection and charging circuitry Low power ARM microcontroller manages device functionality Connect to smartphone using BLE Small enough to fit on a medium sized dog’s collar Criterion for Success All of the functionality for each solution component in the previous section works as described. Demonstrate that the correct amount of liquid can be dispensed, as commanded by the Android app. |