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The CSIRO developed the electronic technology for a personal monitoring device capable of collecting heart, respiration rate and activity data. The device is a non contact system, which means unlike other products of this nature it does not require electrodes. The CSIRO had identified that the device should contain a speaker and microphone system, a panic button, feedback indicators and be positioned correctly. In addition to these ideas how the device should look, be worn and function, had not been explored so that it would be accepted by users.
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The CSIRO developed the electronic technology for a personal monitoring device capable of collecting heart, respiration rate and activity data.
The device is a non contact system, which means unlike other
products of this nature it does not require electrodes.
The CSIRO had identified that the device should contain a speaker and microphone system, a panic button, feedback indicators and be positioned correctly.
In addition to these ideas how the device should look, be worn and function, had not been explored so that it would be accepted by users.
Introduction to the project
The Role Industrial Design has Played within the Project
The role industrial design has played within this project has been vital and can be summarised under the following headings.
Market Analysis
A market had to be realised so as to focus the design of the product so that it would meet the needs of the desired users. Therefore a market analysis was carried out which identified that seniors would be the most suitable group to target.
Competitor Analysis
Competitor products were investigated in relation to their style and function. They were then evaluated in comparison to PERSiMON®, so that the CSIRO monitor would be able to gain a competitive edge.
Human Factors Research
In order to achieve a successful end product that would be used by seniors on a continual basis it was vital to understand their abilities, lifestyles. Therefore in-depth interviews, questionnaires and focus group sessions were carried out as well as theoretical investigation which built a clear picture of what the market required in relation to the design of the device.
Conceptual Developmentand design Realisation
As criteria for the design was built, an array of alternative concepts developed to be discussed and evaluated. Concepts are realized through, sketch, mock up models
and through 3d computer modeling.
The Design Resolution
The resolution for PERSiMON® resulted in a mix of design solutions suitable for the current and future direction of the project. The design solution will require further testing and evaluation in order to ensure all needs are met.
Manufacturing of the device
When a final design/s is chosen the detailing and investigation of how the product will be produced into the consumer product occurs. Materials need to be investigated at this stage as well as rapid prototypes produced to test the final forms.
For further information about PERSiMON® contact
Dr David Bishop
9372 4153
Industrial Design by
Megan Schembri
9372 4646
www.ict.csiro.au/persimon
Figure 2. Current
Prototype design
for PERSIMON®,
the monitor on an
inductive recharge mat
Figure 3. 3D Model
of a concept for a
waterproof version
of the monitor
Figure 4. One of the
next generation
concepts developed.
A device to collect
core body temperature
Figure 1. Before Industrial
Redesign: The first casing
used for the initial trials of
the device
