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Instant Patient Identification System. Group 12 Jerry Lau, Allan Siu, Ching-kit Wu ECE 445 Senior Design April 26, 2007. Agenda. Introduction Objective & Performance Requirements Original Design Project Build & Tests Successes & Challenges Recommendations. Agenda. Introduction
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Instant Patient Identification System Group 12 Jerry Lau, Allan Siu, Ching-kit Wu ECE 445 Senior Design April 26, 2007
Agenda • Introduction • Objective & Performance Requirements • Original Design • Project Build & Tests • Successes & Challenges • Recommendations
Agenda • Introduction • Objective & Performance Requirements • Original Design • Project Build & Tests • Successes & Challenges • Recommendations
Introduction: IPIS • Utilizes the benefits of RFID and wireless communication technology to save more lives • IPIS can identify the patient and send his ID to the hospital that the ambulance is heading to wirelessly and automatically
Introduction: IPIS • Benefits • Patient’s identity can be obtained without moving the patient • Patient’s identity can be sent to the hospital wirelessly • Hospital will have more time to prepare the right medical treatment for the incoming patient • Low cost
Introduction: IPIS Features: • Portable RFID Reader • Automated Email Sending & Receiving Program • GUI-controlled Database • Can be widely installed on ambulances and hospitals
Agenda • Introduction • Objective & Performance Requirements • Original Design • Project Build & Tests • Successes & Challenges • Recommendations
Objective & Performance Requirements • Tags are recognized within 20cm • 100% accuracy in reading, sending, receiving and searching using the detected identification number • All process automated • The whole process should take less than 30s
Agenda • Introduction • Objective & Performance Requirements • Original Design • Project Build & Tests • Successes & Challenges • Recommendations
Original Design • State Diagram
Agenda • Introduction • Objective & Performance Requirements • Original Design • Project Build & Tests • Successes & Challenges • Recommendations
RFID Module Hardware components Printed circuit board Connection with computer
RFID Module • RFID reader • TI Microreader RI-STU-MRD1 • Low frequency (134.2kHz) • Advantages: • Short detecting range • Good for simple data • Low powerconsumption
RFID Module • RFID transponders • Read-only • Dimension/design • Receive 134.2kHz of the signal from the Microreader and send back a signal
RFID Module • Reader Schematic
RFID Module • PCB design
RFID Module • Power Supply • 5Vdc is needed for: • Microreader (output stage and logic) • MAX232A for serial connection with computer • 9V battery is used and converted to 5V • using LM7805 voltage regulator • Can withstandup to 25V
RFID Module • Initial power supply simulation
RFID Module • Antenna • Requirements • Quality factor (Q factor) less than 20 • Q = 2πfL/R • Where: f = 134200 Hz (Frequency = 134.2 kHz) • L = Inductance (H) (Between 46μH to 48μH) • R = Series resistance (W) • Acceptable maximum range < 30cm • Prevent accidental scanning
RFID Module • Antenna construction Antenna and RFID Transponder
Reader Program • Continuously search for transponders in range • Display detected transponder ID’s in the list box • Output the latest detected transponder ID to a text file Reader Software Screenshot
Testing Parameters • Power • Data analysis • Antenna • Obstruction and barriers
Power • At 9V input, output of LM7805 is within 0.28% of 5V
Power • Circuit works when battery voltage > 6.39V • At 9V input voltage, • I = 118mA when no transponder is detected • I = 90mA when transponder is detected • At 6.39V input voltage, • I = 96.4mA when no transponder is detected • I = 73.2mA when transponder is detected • On average, the circuit can operate continuously for 7 hours • A toggle switch is added to extend battery life
Data Analysis • Data is sent to the computer through the serial port (RS232) Data format
Data Analysis • Scanning accuracy is 100% Data format Waveform sample
Antenna • Voltage across antenna
Obstruction and Barriers • Transponders are assumed to be carry by patients in their wallet or purse • Testing is performed when transponders are put under clothes, in a wallet, and in a backpack • The average detectingrange is ~12cm, which is acceptable
Communicating via E-mail • This part can be divided to two main parts: Sending E-mail, Receiving E-mail • C++ is used for this e-mail program
E-mail Account • POP3 e-mail account • Bluebottle.com • Access to the server • Auto Log in to the account
Sending E-mail • Read data from RFID device • Check continuously for any new data • Compose an e-mail with patient’s ID
Sending E-mail • Tested Results • Best with port 25, 26, 465 • Maximum time to send an e-mail: 3s • Data accurate • If internet is temporarily not available, the program would keep trying to send e-mail.
Receiving E-mail • Auto log in to the account • Check continuously for any new e-mail • Obtain the content from the server • Show the sender e-mail, time, and content
Receiving E-mail • Tested Results • Maximum time to receive an e-mail: 3s • Data Accurate • No need to download any attachment • Auto compose a single text file with all the patient’s ID in the receiving time order
E-mail • Easy to use .EXE file • Fully automatic, no manual control is needed • Fast obtaining time, maximum~5s in total
E-mail • Block e-mail from unauthorized senders • Auto delete spam mail
Hospital Database Flow of Data Incoming Email Access Database Text File GUI (Form)
Hospital Database • Microsoft Access • Relational Database Management System with Graphical User Interface • Can use data stored in MS SQL Server, Oracle or any ODBC compliant data container • Compatible with SQL • VBA to create different Forms to control the data
Hospital Database Top Level Menu GUI Application Patient Receiving Main Patient Record Detail Patient Record Database
Hospital Database Main Menu
Hospital Database Main Patient Record
Hospital Database Detail Patient Record
Hospital Database Patients Receiving
Hospital Database Detail Patient Record
Agenda • Introduction • Objective & Performance Requirements • Original Design • Project Build & Tests • Successes & Challenges • Recommendations
Successes • Met the circuit specifications (Power, range, accuracy) • The antenna has an acceptable range of detection • Able to send and receive email accurately within 5 s • Able to connect with the Email Receiving Part and matches the corresponding patient record
Challenges • Database • File type handling