Calibre Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Ntaus Ntawv Metabolic Uas Hnav Tau by Kevin Bailey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Thev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau Competition Category.
ToojThev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau· 2022
Calibre Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Ntaus Ntawv Metabolic Uas Hnav Tau
by Kevin Bailey
Client: Calibre
A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Thev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau Category
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About Calibre Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Ntaus Ntawv Metabolic Uas Hnav Tau
Ntawv Phau Ntawv: Calibre yog ib qho ntaus ntawv metabolic uas hnav tau uas ntsuas pa ua sij hawm tiag. Cov sensors gas thiab kev nyem tau muab tso rau hauv ib lub thav me me, lub module wireless uas sib txuas nrog ib daim ntsej muag. Daim ntsej muag yog ua los ntawm plastic dawb huv nrog ib daim gasket silicone mos uas nyob hauv qab lub qhov ntswg. Ib txoj hlua caj dab uas hloov tau khaws daim ntsej muag nyob rau qhov chaw yam tsis txwv kev ua pa lossis kev hais lus. Cov sensors sau cov cai ntawm pa cua ntws, oxygen, carbon dioxide, dej cua, thiab kub. Ib qho app sib txuas qhia cov lus nyeem, yog li cov kev cuam tshuam ntawm kev ua haujlwm txhua hnub thiab kev ua kis las rau lub cev tuaj yeem raug taug qab.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Tooj
Calibre Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Ntaus Ntawv Metabolic Uas Hnav Tau yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Calibre Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Ntaus Ntawv Metabolic Uas Hnav Tau xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Calibre Kev Ua Haujlwm Tseem Ceeb: Ntaus Ntawv Metabolic Uas Hnav Tau ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.
Behind the Design
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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.
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