Wearable Emergency Device with Reversible Button and Interchangeable Graphics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) devices are unattractive and create a stigma for users, leading to low adherence due to perceived weakness or frailty, resulting in users not wearing the devices during emergencies.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device with a reversible trigger mechanism and interchangeable graphic components, allowing intuitive thumb activation and customizable aesthetics to enhance user acceptance and wearing habits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the PERS device is made functional with a wireless transmitter and button, then the emergency response capability is improved, but the aesthetic appeal deteriorates creating a stigma for users
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into two distinct sides: a functional rear side with the button and transmitter, and an aesthetic front side with the graphic plate. This segmentation allows each side to optimize for its specific purpose without compromising the other.
Solution Approach 2:
The graphic plate is extracted as a separate interchangeable component that can be removed and replaced independently from the functional transmitter unit, allowing users to change aesthetics without affecting functionality.
2Ease of operation
If the PERS device is made small and wearable, then the freedom of movement is improved, but the adherence rate deteriorates due to unattractive appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The graphic plate is made interchangeable and replaceable, allowing the device to dynamically adapt to user aesthetic preferences. This dynamic customization capability increases user acceptance and adherence.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows changes in visual appearance through interchangeable graphic plates with different colors, patterns, and designs, enabling users to express personal style and reducing the stigma associated with wearing PERS devices.
3Ease of operation
If the button is placed on the front side for easy access, then the ease of operation is improved, but the aesthetic appeal deteriorates due to visible emergency button
Solution Approach 1:
The button is inverted to the rear side of the device, opposite to the conventional front-side placement. This inversion allows the front side to be dedicated entirely to aesthetic graphics while the rear side handles functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The button access is moved to another dimension (rear side) while maintaining ease of operation through the opening, separating the aesthetic dimension (front side) from the functional dimension (rear side).
4Adaptability or versatility
If the device is made customizable with interchangeable graphics, then the user acceptance is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into modular components (transmitter unit, graphic plate, enclosure) that can be independently manufactured and assembled, making customization manageable despite increased versatility.
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AI summary
Technologies relating to device for personal emergency response system are disclosed. An example wearable device includes a wearable transmitter having a button and an enclosure having an enclosure body, an opening on a rear side of the wearable device, and a window on a front side of the wearable device. The wearable transmitter is secured into the enclosure and the button is configured to be pressed via the opening.