Cicada Vibrating expectoration device by Jinman Li |
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| DESIGN NAME: Cicada PRIMARY FUNCTION: Vibrating expectoration device INSPIRATION: The long-term impact of Covid-19 has given rise to respiratory health issues, known as 'Long-COVID UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Featuring advanced AI speech recognition technology, it can analyze breathing audio to determine the nature of the patient's cough, distinguishing between productive and dry coughs. The user interface displays visual data and report analysis, allowing patients to monitor their health in real-time. They can also adjust tremor frequency based on AI algorithm recommendations, tailored to their individual needs. Additionally, its shared attributes make it easier and more convenient for more people to access health services and good experiences at low cost. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Our product is a public facility for cough treatment in schools, workplaces, and public areas. Users can locate it via a mobile app, unlock it, and access tools. The app guides first-time users to record cough sounds for AI analysis and a personalized treatment plan. Users can access their cough-related health data in the app. In treatment mode, the product helps expel phlegm with AI-recommended settings, which users can customize. The system also reminds users to drink water before coughing. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in June 2023 in Shanghai and finished in March 2024 in Shanghai. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: High-frequency oscillation is realized through the high-speed rotation of the eccentric motor, which realizes the function of coughing sputum in an eligible size. The lower silicone pad ensures that the vibration is effectively transmitted while minimizing pain to the user. Internal structure compact firm, Chip control, through the internal eccentric wheel structure to achieve vibration, reinforcement to stabilize the internal structure to ensure the vibration process of product life, to prevent brittle fracture. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The design consists of two parts: a fixed bottom weighing approximately 1000g and a handheld vibrating unit weighing about 450g. The handheld component is predominantly made of white frosted plastic with a spray paint finish. It features a frosted metal surface at one end, transparent frosted plastic in the middle, and a grey silicone bottom for better grip. The dimensions is 0.9m x 1.37m x 0.69m at its largest points. The base is marked with Cicada's logo, and the top features a UV varnish paper sticker containing a QR code for the companion app and instructional diagrams. The product is designed for placement in public areas with accessible power supply, suitable for mounting on vertical walls or horizontal desktops. TAGS: Medical assistance, vibration sputum elimination, public equipment, lung health, hand-held, split RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Our goal was to reduce the risk of secondary infections and provide clear, recognizable vibrations during device use. To create a suitable pre-training dataset, we collected speech data from over 30 volunteers on public social media platforms. The dataset included recordings from both healthy individuals and those with coughing problems. We carefully cleaned and classified the data into phlegmatic and non-phlegmatic coughs before feeding it into an AI speech recognition model. After extensive training, the model accurately differentiated between coughs with and without sputum. It also provided initial usage guidance for Cicada to patients. CHALLENGE: When individuals cannot control their coughing and face judgmental gazes or pressure from others, Cicada stands as a symbol against stigma. It against stigmatization, seeking to eliminate the crisis of health inequalities in the post-pandemic era. ADDED DATE: 2024-02-28 10:10:56 TEAM MEMBERS (4) : Make Sense Lab, Designer: Zherui Zhou, Designer: Jinman Li and Designer: Zhan Lu IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: |
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NAME: Jinman Li PROFILE: Designed for the well-being of the general public |
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Cicada Vibrating Expectoration Device by Jinman Li is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Jinman Li. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Jinman Li. |
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