Headband Helper

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Headband_Helper_Log

Project Proposal

Overview

We hope to construct an accelerometer-based concussion monitoring system that is contained within a headband. In addition, we will create a web interface that allows users to track their impact history. These two pieces (software and hardware) will communicate using Bluetooth.

Team Members

• Jarrod Huther
• Katy Mockett
• TA: Ethan Shry
• Professor: James Feher

Objectives

• Create an accelerometer-based concussion monitoring system that can be contained within a headband
• Create a web interface that allows users to track their impact history which is stored in a database
• Ensure that the device and web interface can successfully communicate

Challenges

• We both have limited experience with circuitry
• We both are comfortable working in Java but have never really used any languages beyond Java
• No experience with sensor networks; creating a fully debugged network will be difficult

Budget

• Bluetooth Receiver (???)
• Accelerometer ($11.95)[1]
• 9V Batteries ($7.47)
• Raspberry Pi 0 (free)
• Server/web host - AWS (free)
• 3D box to contain tracking materials within headband (Free)

• Shipping (~$8.00)

Total Budget: $27.42

Materials

• Raspberry Pi 0
• Accelerometer

Gantt Chart