Microcontroller-based dextrose stand with infrared proximity detection for patient use in hospitals
Date of Publication
2013
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Donabel D. Abuan
Defense Panel Chair
Alexander C. Abad
Defense Panel Member
Gerald P. Arada
Jay Robert B. Del Rosario
Abstract/Summary
Ever since the microcontroller has been invented, automation has been an aspect of technology that very inventor wanted to have in their creation. Automated systems today can be found everywhere. From simple calculators that compute for the mathematical solutions to cars that park in their own, automation indeed has been a common subject for engineers. In this paper, automation was introduced to make a biomedical device out of equipment that has always been present in almost every patients room a dextrose stand.
The automated dextrose stand has 4 wheels, 2 of which are powered separately by two DC motors, and the other two by a single servo motor connected to a slider that enables the wheels to turn directions. Proximity sensors are the main sensors of the system that allows obstacle detection and patient-tracking. Four infrared sensors that are capable of 3in. to 5in. detection are used to detect obstacles, and three infrared sensors capable of 1m to 2m detection are assigned to follow the patient. All sensors are connected to a microcontroller, specifically an arduino-based board, which act as the brain of the whole system. The arduino-based board, more specifically called the Gizduino, makes use of all the sensors and adjust the movement of the wheels according to the distance and position of the patient.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU18205
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
iv, 50, 20 unnumbered leaves : illustrations (some colored) ; 28 cm.
Recommended Citation
Francisco, M. A., Reotutar, J. B., Reyes, P. R., & Tupas, C. B. (2013). Microcontroller-based dextrose stand with infrared proximity detection for patient use in hospitals. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/11967
