Work

xTend

September 2022 — December 2023

A health emergency device.

Table of Contents


Project Overview

xTend is a comprehensive health emergency management system designed to save lives during the critical “Golden Hour” following a medical emergency. The project includes:

  • xTend App: A smartphone application for managing health emergencies.
  • xBand: A smart wearable for detecting accidents and health anomalies.

Features

  • Accident Detection: Using sensors like gyroscopes and accelerometers.
  • Real-Time Health Monitoring: Tracks heart rate and oxygen levels.
  • Ambulance Summoning: Automatically dispatches ambulances with the best routes.
  • Hospital Prioritization: Suggests hospitals based on condition and proximity.
  • Medical Records: Digital storage for easy retrieval by healthcare providers.
  • Family Notifications: Alerts family members during emergencies.

Technologies Used

Hardware
  • ESP32 Board: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication.
  • MAX30100: Pulse oximeter sensor.
  • MPU6500: Gyroscope and accelerometer.
  • Heart Beat Pulse Sensor: For accurate heart rate readings.
Software
  • Flutter: Mobile app development.
  • Firebase: Backend for data management.
  • Arduino IDE: Firmware development for xBand.

Use Cases

  1. Road Accident Victims: Immediate help for accident cases.
  2. Elderly Living Alone: Health monitoring and emergency assistance.
  3. General Health Anomalies: Early detection of serious health issues.

System Architecture

  1. xBand:

    • Hardware sensors to detect emergencies.
    • Connects to the xTend app via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.
  2. xTend App:

    • Cloud-based platform for data synchronization.
    • Interfaces with hospitals, ambulance services, and users.

Key Functionalities

  • Emergency Detection:

    • Sensors monitor conditions like accidents, low oxygen, or abnormal heart rate.
    • Triggers an SOS alert in emergencies.
  • Medical Records:

    • Securely stores treatment history in the cloud.
    • Provides instant access to doctors.

Collaborators