Design and Implementation of a Real Time Wireless Monitor System for Urinary Incontinence

DOI: 10.4236/ijcns.2017.105B025, PP. 252-263

Keywords: Urinary Incontinence, Non-Contact Sensor, Real-Time, Apps, Cloud Computing Platform, Communication Protocol

Full-Text   Cite this paper   Add to My Lib

Abstract:

Urinary incontinence is the most common health problem in aged people. Leaving incontinence events unmanaged will make a negative influence on the aged and the patient both mentally and physically. This paper presents a design and implementation of a real time wireless monitor system for urinary incontinence, which has been applied in two nursing homes in Beijing and Shanghai. We collect real time moisture information by using non-contact humidity sensor designed and manufactured by us. When urinary incontinence, the sensor will send alert to mobile device via Bluetooth. If got the alert, the mobile device will send the alert to relatives of the aged or disabled people and cloud computing platform, through which we can make this information managed and displayed and the paramedic can be informed about the alarm. This paper gives a brief introduction to the framework of this system, the design of the non-contact sensor, the transmission of wireless data and the results of tests.

References

[1]	Zheng, W., Lin, S.J. and Chen, K. (2014) Characteristics and Trend of Population Aging in China and Its Potential Impact on Economic Growth. Journal of Quantitative & Technical Economics, 8, 3-20.
[2]	Li, K., Du, Y.Q. and Wang, Q.Z. (2014) Design of a New Kind of Non-Contact Wet Monitoring Device. Microcomputer & Its Applications, 7, 87-90. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69916-3_8
[3]	Biswas, J., et al. (2008) Design of a Smart Continence Management System Based on Initial User Requirement Assessment. Smart Homes and Health Telematics, International Conference, Ames, July 2008, 62-72. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-69916-3_8
[4]	Xing, Y.Y. (2013) Diapers Device of Microcontroller Phone Alarm Which Is Based on the STC90C52RC Microcontroller. Electronics Quality, 3, 44-54. https://doi.org/10.1109/ECTICON.2008.4600374
[5]	Ang, L.M., et al. (2008) Wireless Intelligent Incontinence Management System Using Smart Diapers. International Conference on Electrical Engineering/ Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Krabi, May 2008, 69-72. http://doi.org/10.1109/ECTICON.2008.4600374

Full-Text