A low-cost and autonomous tracking device for Alzheimer’s patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-211
Author(s):  
Niharika Hegde ◽  
Shishir Muralidhara ◽  
D.V. Ashoka
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Safe Zone ◽  
Location Tracking ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tracking Device ◽  
Progressive Cognitive Impairment

Purpose Alzheimer’s is the most commonly occurring neurodegenerative disease and progressive cognitive impairment is its major symptom due to which the patients tend to wander and get lost in unfamiliar places. This is a constant cause of worry for caretakers and a source of distress to the patients themselves. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a low-cost, autonomous, embedded systems-based wearable device for real-time location tracking using GPS and the concept of geo-fencing. The system provides real-time updates in the form of a text message sent to the mobile number of a family member or caregiver. Findings An alert is sent whenever the patient moves out of a certain “safe zone” area and sends subsequent updates after every 5 min of such an event. The system supports caregivers of patients with early and moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Social implications Alzheimer’s patients are prone to disorientation, confusion and tend to wander off. Since the device eliminates the need for the patients to operate it and is instead at the discretion of the system itself, the chances of it failing to help are minimized. Hence, with this project, the authors address the need for an autonomous device that can assist caretakers in tracking Alzheimer’s patients. Originality/value The various existing technologies that are in use now for tracking are often high in price, not tailored to Alzheimer’s and are non-autonomous. To overcome this, the authors utilized easily accessible technology into developing this system, which not only be affordable, but also addresses the major flaw in existing systems – which is that they rely on being operated by the patients themselves.

OBD-II and raspberry Pi technology to diagnose car’s machine current condition: study literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonya Rapinta Manalu ◽  
Jurike Moniaga ◽  
Dionisius Andrian Hadipurnawan ◽  
Firda Sahidi
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Data Link ◽  
Content Type ◽  
History Of ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Technology Comparison

Purpose Low-cost microcomputers such as the Raspberry Pi are common in library makerspaces. This paper aims to create an OBD-II technology to diagnose a vehicle’s condition. Design/methodology/approach An OBD-II scanner plugged into the OBD-II port or usually called the data link connector (DLC), sends diagnostics to the Raspberry Pi. Findings Compared with other microcontrollers such as Arduino, the Raspberry Pi was chosen because it sustains the application to receive real-time diagnostics, process the diagnostics and send commands to automobiles at the same time, rather than Arduino that must wait for another process finished to run another process. Originality/value This paper also represents the history of mobile technology and OBD-II technology, comparison between Arduino and Raspberry Pi and Node.

Low cost real-time tracking system prototype using GM862 cellular quad band module

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 389-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wael M. El-Medany ◽  
Alauddin Al-Omary ◽  
Riyadh Al-Hakim ◽  
Mustafa Nusaif
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Vehicle Tracking ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current Location ◽  
Real Time Tracking ◽  
Band Module ◽  
System Prototype

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a development to the hardware and software of a real-time tracking system that provides the position of the tracked vehicle accurately using fairly low-cost equipment and services. Vehicle tracking industries are expanding as businesses are interested to know their fleet vehicles positions minute by minute every day. Many systems were proposed recently that can provide such information. Design/methodology/approach – The system is implemented using GM862 cellular quad band module. A monitoring server and a graphical user interface on a Web site have also been implemented to view the current location of a vehicle on a specific map. Findings – The experiments were conducted and tested in different areas of the Kingdom Of Bahrain using Google maps, and results are discussed. Originality/value – The developed system has been compared to the available and imported tracking systems to some of the telematics companies in Bahrain, and the comparison has been discussed.

Web-based tools for collaborative research

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 8-19
Author(s):  
Stacy Brody
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Collaborative Tools ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to profile various types of Web-based tools to facilitate research collaboration within and across institutions. Design/methodology/approach Various Web-based tools were tested by the author. Additionally, tutorial videos and guides were reviewed. Findings There are various free and low-cost tools available to assist in the collaborative research process, and librarians are well-positioned to facilitate their usage. Practical implications Librarians and researchers will learn about various types of tools available at free or at low cost to fulfill needs of the collaborative research process. Social implications As the tools highlighted are either free or of low cost, they are also valuable to start-ups and can be recommended for entrepreneurs. Originality/value As the realm of Web-based collaborative tools continues to evolve, the options must be continually revisited and reviewed for currency.

Halochromic optical nose for assessment of spoilage of packed seer fish

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kesavan Devarayan ◽  
Kopperundevi Sivakami Nagaraju ◽  
Padmavathi Pandiyan
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Real Time Monitoring ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Thin Film Sensors ◽  
Unique Color ◽  
Indicator Dyes ◽  
Seer Fish

Purpose The present study aims to describe the development of halochromic thin film sensors using mixed indicator dyes for monitoring the spoilage of packed seer fish. Design/methodology/approach Thin film was prepared using renewable polysaccharide incorporated with mixed indicator dyes. The thin film was characterized using ultraviolet visible and Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy. The characteristics of the thin film were studied by analyzing the CIELAB and Red Green Blue values and biodegradability. The thin films were evaluated for real-time monitoring of the spoilage of packed seer fish. Findings The thin film sensors were found to exhibit excellent halochromism. The color changes were visible and distinguishable. The sensors responded efficiently for real-time monitoring of spoilage of fish by showing unique color changes. Originality/value This study provides promising mixed indicator that exhibits different colors in the alkaline pH. Also the present study reveals a potential combination of materials for preparation of halochromic sensors that can be used for monitoring the spoilage of packed seer fish in real time.

Parallelization and analysis of selected numerical algorithms using OpenMP and Pluto on symmetric multiprocessing machine

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32
Author(s):  
Tanvir Habib Sardar ◽  
Ahmed Rimaz Faizabadi
Keyword(s):  
Parallel Computing ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Original Work ◽  
Multicore Processors ◽  
Numerical Algorithms ◽  
Huge Amount ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Programming Paradigm ◽  
Symmetric Multiprocessing

PurposeIn recent years, there is a gradual shift from sequential computing to parallel computing. Nowadays, nearly all computers are of multicore processors. To exploit the available cores, parallel computing becomes necessary. It increases speed by processing huge amount of data in real time. The purpose of this paper is to parallelize a set of well-known programs using different techniques to determine best way to parallelize a program experimented.Design/methodology/approachA set of numeric algorithms are parallelized using hand parallelization using OpenMP and auto parallelization using Pluto tool.FindingsThe work discovers that few of the algorithms are well suited in auto parallelization using Pluto tool but many of the algorithms execute more efficiently using OpenMP hand parallelization.Originality/valueThe work provides an original work on parallelization using OpenMP programming paradigm and Pluto tool.

scholarly journals Monitoring and sensing COVID-19 symptoms as a precaution using electronic wearable devices

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine M.S. ◽  
Lakshmanan L. ◽  
Resmi R. Nair ◽  
Visu P. ◽  
Ganesan R. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Wearable Devices ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Status ◽  
Medium Risk

Purpose The purpose fo this paper is to Monitor and sense the sysmptoms of COVID-19 as a preliminary measure using electronic wearable devices. This variability is sensed by electrocardiograms observed from a multi-parameter monitor and electronic wearable. This field of interest has evolved into a wide area of investigation with today’s advancement in technology of internet of things for immediate sensing and processing information about profound pain. A window span is estimated and reports of profound pain data are used for monitoring heart rate variability (HRV). A median heart rate is considered for comparisons with a diverse range of variable information obtained from sensors and monitors. Observations from healthy patients are introduced to identify how root mean square of difference between inter beat intervals, standard deviation of inter-beat intervals and mean heart rate value are normalized in HRV analysis. Design/methodology/approach The function of a human heart relates back to the autonomic nervous system, which organizes and maintains a healthy maneuver of inter connected organs. HRV has to be determined for analyzing and reporting the status of health, fitness, readiness and possibilities for recovery, and thus, a metric for deeming the presence of COVID-19. Identifying the variations in heart rate, monitoring and assessing profound pain levels are potential lives saving measures in medical industries. Findings Experiments are proposed to be done in electrical and thermal point of view and this composition will deliver profound pain levels ranging from 0 to 10. Real time detection of pain levels will assist the care takers to facilitate people in an aging population for a painless lifestyle. Originality/value The presented research has documented the stages of COVID-19, symptoms and a mechanism to monitor the progress of the disease through better parameters. Risk factors of the disease are carefully analyzed, compared with test results, and thus, concluded that considering the HRV can study better in the presence of ignorance and negligence. The same mechanism can be implemented along with a global positioning system (GPS) system to track the movement of patients during isolation periods. Despite the stringent control measurements for locking down all industries, the rate of affected people is still on the rise. To counter this, people have to be educated about the deadly effects of COVID-19 and foolproof systems should be in place to control the transmission from affected people to new people. Medications to suppress temperatures, will not be sufficient to alter the heart rate variations, and thus, the proposed mechanism implemented the same. The proposed study can be extended to be associated with Government mobile apps for regular and a consortium of single tracking. Measures can be taken to distribute the low-cost proposal to people for real time tracking and regular updates about high and medium risk patients.

Mobilizing the technology storm: app-based stress relief – using free or low-cost apps to beat work and personal stress

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Thomas Finley
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Stress Relief ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Take Back ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Personal Stress ◽  
Mental Space

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to review apps that will enable librarians to take back control of their own mental space and hopefully provide some means to relaxation. Sometimes it is hard to find a soothing space amidst the chaos of the outside world. Our library users turn to the author to provide these spaces in their own lives, but paradoxically, today’s librarian may find little relaxation within their own library’s walls. Design/methodology/approach – The author tests and reviews apps designed to help librarians relax. Findings – The author reviews various different apps designed to help librarians relax. Originality/value – The apps reviewed here will enable librarians to take back control of their own mental space and hopefully, provide some means to relaxation.

Lasers sensors very accurately measure both speed and length in real time

Sensor Review ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Bloss
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Laser Measurement ◽  
Quality Cost ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Laser Sensors ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Length Measurements ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – Review of the advancements in non-contact laser sensors for much more accurate real time speed as well as length measurements. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – In-depth review of a number of applications of laser sensors. Findings – A wide range of manufacturers in the converting industries have solved measurement problems and realized major improvements in product quality, cost of production and productivity by applying laser measurement as well as reduction in scrap. Practical implications – Others with the need to make very accurate measurements of speed and length in real time may find that laser sensors may provide the answer. Originality/value – An expert insight into how to solve real time speed and length measurement problems.

Developing the right brand image

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 35-36
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Base ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
The Right ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Developing a feeling of authenticity about products amongst the target customer base is an essential goal for marketers even in terms of low cost items. Consumers derive information from a broad range of marketing communications and consistency is a key element for success. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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