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<h3 style="width:1200px;margin-left:12%">Electrical Design</h3>
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<p style="width:1200px;margin-left:12%">The light to frequency sensor used as a luminometer was attached to a digital input on the microcontroller. When
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To transmit the data wirelessly, we have begun to develop an application for BLE transmission of luminometer data from within the pacifier to a smart phone device. Our code for BLE transmission can be found below. Additionally, apps avialable on the itunes appstore already exist and were used for wireless transmission of data. See the screenshot of wireless Luminometer data transmission below:
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Revision as of 02:28, 14 October 2018

Market Direction Analysis


Use by parents to monitor child’s stress levels and general well-being

Pros
  • Can remove any communication barriers between parent and child
  • Ability to measure Δ cortisol could be useful in evaluating changes over time
  • Useful in the early detection of illness and prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Cons
  • Continual monitoring may lead to more anxiety in parents
  • Expensive technology
  • Difficulties in establishing a baseline
  • Knowing the information does not have a substantial effect; minimal chance for intervention



Used as a dignostic test in clinical settings

Pros
  • Non-invasive procedure
  • Instant results could facilitate faster diagnosis leading to earlier intervention plans
  • Could help reduce extensive wait times in clinics or Emergency Room (ER)
  • Little training required to operate, would reduce the need for highly trained personnel
Cons
  • Concerns about biomarkers in saliva being as accurate as plasma samples
  • Sensitivity and specificity must be very high for proper diagnosis



Use in monitoring treatment in clinical settings

Pros
  • Non-invasive method Instant and ongoingsurveillance
  • Could be used to evaluate metabolism of hormone
  • Help to determine personalised treatment plan and dosage
  • Could be useful in determining effectiveness of a treatment
Cons
  • Concerns about biomarkers in saliva being as accurate as plasma samples
  • Expensive to replace cartridges



Used in research studies to monitor levels of specific biomarker(s) in saliva

Pros
  • Could replace disruptive method of salivary collection
  • Could reveal critical information missed in current studies
  • Easier to complete studies with young children and infants
Cons
  • Would need different designs that don’t interrupt the studies and are less noticeable
  • Would need different designs to use in studies with people of all ages
  • Must be incredibly sensitive and specific for the desired biomarker