Calibre Draachbere Metabolisme Tracker by Kevin Bailey

Calibre Draachbere Metabolisme Tracker by Kevin Bailey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Draachbere Technologyen Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsDraachbere Technology· 2022

Calibre Draachbere Metabolisme Tracker

by Kevin Bailey

Client: Calibre

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Draachbere Technology Category

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The Design

About Calibre Draachbere Metabolisme Tracker

Calibre is in draachbere metabolisme tracker dy't sykhelling yn reäl tiid mjit. Gas- en druksensoren binne ûnderbrocht yn in lytse, lichte draadleaze module dy't oan in gesichtsstik klikt. It gesichtsstik is makke fan trochsichtich plastik mei in sêfte silikoanen pakking dy't ûnder de noas rêst. In ferstelbere haadbân hâldt it gesichtsstik op syn plak sûnder de sykhelling of spraak te beheinen. De sensoren registrearje loftstream, oksigen, koalstofdiokside, fochtigens en temperatuer. In keppele applikaasje toant de mjittingen, sadat de effekten fan deistige aktiviteit en beweging op it lichem folge kinne wurde.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Calibre Draachbere Metabolisme Tracker is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Calibre Draachbere Metabolisme Tracker wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Calibre Draachbere Metabolisme Tracker foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Functional, aesthetically pleasing, and lightweight. Calibre packs a suite of gas and pressure sensors into a tiny, portable, wireless electronics module that clips to a comfortable face piece. Users can go anywhere and do anything, tracking dozens of real-time metabolic & respiratory biometrics, measured up to 50X per second. Activity agnostic with 14 hours of battery life, it features a tracking app to collect real-time data on airflow composition, to monitor daily activity effects on the body.
Dimensions & Packaging: Calibre is wireless and approximately 50g in weight and includes 10mm wide elastic clear silicon head straps with OTS cord locks or 133mm stretchable fabric strap with snap adjustable headband. Modular constructed from antibacterial polymer and comprises rechargeable lithium polymer battery pack 3.7V, LED indicators, gas sensors, Bluetooth radio and microprocessor. A clear Tritan and Silicone headpiece with Hydrophilic Anti fog and measures 100MM X 85MM X 60MM.
Tags: Wearable Device, metabolic tracker, respiratory, biometrics, fitness
Production Technology: An adjustable head strap and hypoallergenic silicone gasket for a gentle secure rest below the nose. The mask is made of polycarbonate outer housings with a clear Tritan plastic anti fog facepiece, and an over-molded LSR silicone gasket. The head strap was designed with spandex, polyurethane foam, and an acrylic pile with adjustable strap hardware. A custom flex CCA was developed with pressure, CO2, O2, humidity, and temp sensors to measure breath flow and composition to determine real-time metabolics and respiration.
Design Challenge: Packaging multiple sensing elements into a comfortable and functionable wearable metabolic tracking device, giving users access to real time data to monitor metabolics and performance improvements. This insight was previously only available at medical or lab facilities. Another challenge was developing custom testing and verification equipment and methods required to calibrate accurate data metrics. Sensor characterizations were refined in development process to validate product performance for repeatable and accurate functions.
Research: Fluid dynamics, new sensor technologies, physiological research and testing to create hardware, circuits and firmware system in ultralight form factor for accurate measurement of respiratory flow & composition, Human anthropometrics analysis of facial structures and 3D prototype and user testing for face fit and breathing comfort. Automated testbeds with mannequin heads, pumps and calibrated gas inputs for measurement accuracy. Solving for variability between nasal and oral breathing, and as dynamic range between rest vs exercise, and managing condensation.
Inspiration: Calibre was inspired by a belief that access to meaningful, reliable data can improve everyday health and performance. Breath measurement is the most accurate way to measure metabolic activity, yet these tools were only available in labs and hospitals. Calibre is a wearable, real-time fitness metabolic tracker that measures breath flow and caloric burn of carbohydrates vs. fats, and oxygen uptake and other respiratory parameters. The data influences how daily routines and exercise affect the body and respiratory system.
Project Duration: Initial project concept design and marketing research began early 2020 at Ottawa based Design 1st kicking off with R&D testing, detailed design, prototypes testing, and parts specification that spanned to mid-2021. Calibre is expected to launch in mass market in the Summer 2022.
Operation Flow: Calibre is designed with no restrictions in breathing or talking no matter the activity. It is comfortable, functional, aesthetic, and lightweight, featuring adjustable Velcro tabs and the right pressure for a comfortable fit and an air seal around the nose and mouth for accurate breath measurement. A precise tracking app and multiple gas sensors measure the composition and breath flow with remarkable accuracy. The data lets the user know how their daily activity routine affects their body.
Patents: Multiple system, method and design patents pending worldwide.
Team Members: Chris Edwards, Senior Product Designer, Client Project Lead

Pat Williams, Senior Product Designer

Phillippe Genereux, Senior Mechanical Designer

Vimal Chandran, Software Designer

Don Larisey, Senior PCB Designer

Stever Harrington, Senior Hardware Engineer

Julio Escudero, Hardware Engineer

Joan Highet, VP Marketing Services

Dave Ingram, VP Manufacturing Services
Image Credits: The name and logo of Calibre are trademarks of Calibre Biometrics Inc.