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Accessible Infusion Pump User-Interface
The Accessible Infusion Pump Interface is a device that allows patients to operate infusion pumps themselves at home despite sight, hearing or motor skill disabilities. Infusion pumps are notoriously difficult to use and intimidating, even to people without physical limitations. By generating an interface that facilitates easy use, the infusion pump becomes a much more helpful home tool. The interface would allow patients to save money by avoiding the costs of home nursing and also to regain independence and therefore pride. The Accessible Infusion Pump Interface employs a large LCD screen and text-to-voice unit which will allow all instructions and data to be heard and read easily. Input controls will be large differently colored and shaped buttons with easy depression pressure. A up and down joystick will be used to input digits. The interface will connect directly to the pumping unit and associated sensors of an infusion pump and will employ a Blackfin chip as a microprocessor to coordinated signals. The device will be powered by 120 VAC (wall) power and will have a backup rechargeable battery to make the unit more portable and accessible. |