Využívání IoT při detekci správného používání zdravotních pomůcek

Abstract

The goal of this thesis is to create an application able of controlling progress and proper use of skull shaping helmet for children of very young age. This helmet is used for babies diagnosed with plagiocephaly (assymetrical growth of skull).

Components used for solving this problem were: microcontroller, mobile network Sigfox and inductance sensor. Design of entire system had to account for long-term service using only small battery. Therefore it was necessary to keep the power consumption as low as possible. Application is required to run for several months without need to change the battery.

Solution is using inductance sensor to ensure proper use of helmet and measures precise distance between the sensor on helmet and childs skull. Low power consumption has been accomplished by using proper components.

Main result of this thesis is program for microntroller which automatically checks proper wearing of helmet. Program will also execute detailed measurement and send data to server via Sigfox network after receiving user input. Expected time of wearing this helmet is 4 months and it isnt necessary to change batteries during this time period.