IOT HEALTHBAND

IOT HEALTHBAND is an innovative project aimed at developing a prototype of a wearable band for continuous monitoring of vital parameters, specifically designed for at-risk individuals such as unaccompanied elderly or people with bad cardiac conditions.

Figure 1: Modules and sub-modules of the project architecture

Project Objective

The main objective of IOT HEALTHBAND is to provide an effective tool for "supervising" the health of loved ones, particularly those considered at-risk. This project stems from the awareness that cardiovascular diseases represent one of the leading causes of death in Italy, and aims to offer a technological solution for constant monitoring and prevention.

Key Features

1. Continuous Monitoring: The band constantly records vital parameters such as heart rate and body temperature.

2. Location Tracking: Keeps track of the user's movements, allowing monitoring of any departures from home.

3. Data Sharing: Through a Telegram bot, collected data can be shared with family members or caregivers.

4. Real-Time Notifications: The system sends automatic alerts in case of:

   • Abnormal vital parameter values
   • Leaving the residential area (Look at Figure 2)
   • Entering potentially risky areas*

5. Data History: Ability to view trends in vital parameters over time, useful for identifying recurring trends or anomalies.

Fugure 2: Example of automatic alert

Project Development

The project has been articulated in two main phases:

1. Hardware Design: Development of the physical prototype of the band, integrating the necessary sensors for vital parameter detection and location tracking.

2. Software Development: Creation of a system for managing and processing data collected from sensors, implementation of the Telegram bot for communication and information sharing.

Telegram Bot Functionality

The Telegram bot offers various features accessible through specific commands:

• /start: Welcome message
• /help: List of available commands
• /getBpm and /getTemperature: Display of current heart rate and temperature values
• /getParameters: Display of all vital parameters
• /getCurrAddress: Display of the user's last known location

Advantages of IOT HEALTHBAND

1. Prevention and Timely Intervention: Allows early detection of anomalies in vital parameters, enabling timely interventions.

2. Market Uniqueness: Offers a unique combination of vital parameter monitoring and simplified information sharing.

3. Ease of Use: Uses a familiar interface (Telegram) for communication and data management.

4. Peace of Mind for Caregivers: Reduces concerns for family members or caregivers by providing constant and reliable monitoring.

5. Anti-Covid Functionality: Includes an alert system for potential exposures to risk areas*, particularly useful during pandemics such as COVID-19.

Future Developments

The project envisions further developments to improve and expand the prototype's functionalities, with the aim of making it even more effective and user-friendly both for phisical and software part.

Figure 3: Set of the proposed IOT HEALTHBAND prototype design

IOT HEALTHBAND represents a significant step towards a proactive approach to health, combining wearable technology, Internet of Things, and real-time communication to improve the quality of life and safety of at-risk individuals.

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*risk area: The band is considered to be inside a "risk area" if another HealBand nearby registers an abnormal body temperature.