Our second project on Hackster to date, builds on to the features of our first, using the LinkIt one's more advanced capabilities such as GPS and GSM to provide improved safety and connectivity features. We have now gained the ability to track the users location, set a "safe zone" for the user and even disable the Leap Cruiser (our previous project, a wheelchair with an experimental drive system) if the unit leaves the safe zone unexpectedly. We are now also able to relay messages to the built-in screen on the Leap Cruiser, providing the user with reminders or help if needed. Our new unit tracks heart rate and relays important vitals to the care taker via text messages. In the future many more sensors may be added to track full vitals and provide early warnings to potential health problems before they become life threatening.
Through out the next few videos we will explain the main features of the Black Bokz. It should give you a general idea of its potential.
Using the LinkIt One's GPS and GSM capabilities we were able to track the users location and relay it back to the care taker upon request. This allows the caretaker to keep a close eye on the movements of the user, making sure they are safe and out of harms way.
Using the LinkIt ones GPS capabilities we have added the ability to create a virtual "safe zone" that the user travels in. If the user leaves this safe zone, an alert message is sent via the LinkIt one to the care taker warning them of an unexpected route change.
If the care taker chooses, he/she may disable the leap cruiser remotely preventing a runaway. As well as controlling main power of the unit, the caretaker may send messages that are automatically uploaded to the built in screen, these messages can include reminders such as appointment dates or demands such as "get back home"
Vital MonitoringOur vital monitoring system allows the care taker to track heart rate as well as receive alerts if the users vitals are above or below normal levels. If correctly monitored, the vitals information can provide important insight into the health of the user, helping the caretaker spot arising issues before they may become life threatening.
Keeping it short and simple, we would like to thank Hackster and Mediatek for providing us with an opportunity and an incentive to do this project.
Instructions:
If you would like to make the BlackBokz yourself, the connections are really straightforward and don't require any complex schematics. All LCDs are different so you have to do a bit of research to find the connections for yours. For example, ours had a backpack with two pins and power inputs. Once you have that figured out, here are the steps.
-- Connect the LCD to the Arduino.
-- Connect Tx on LinkIt One to Rx on Arduino
-- Connect Rx on Linkit One to Tx on Arduino (this establishes serial connection to display messages)
-- GPS and GSM antennas are also to be connected to the LinkIt One
-- If you have a heart rate sensor connect the signal wire to digital pin 3
And once you copy and paste the code below, your BlackBokz will work as expected. If you experience any problems don't hesitate to contact either of us.
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