Heart and Breath Sounds Amplifier

Project Overview

The design is to increase the functionality of the standard medical acoustic stethoscope, replacing the original ear piece with a speaker and earphone, while maintaining the diagnostic capabilities of the original stethoscope design.

Team Picture

starting from left Jared Ness, Brad Wendorff, Drew Birrenkott, Caleb Durante

Images

Complete electronic box with stethoscope attachment powered by a power supply

Stethoscope head with microphone coupling, which leads into the junction box

The signal passes through a series of amplifiers and filters to produce a heartbeat sound through headphones or speakers

Files

Final Poster (April 29, 2011)
Final Paper (May 4, 2011)
Heart and Breath Sound Amplifier Mid Semester Presentation (March 6, 2011)
Heart and Breath Sound Amplifier PDS (March 9, 2011)
Heart and Breath Sound Amplifier Mid Semester Paper (March 9, 2011)

Contact Information

Team Members

Drew Birrenkott - Team Leader
Bradley Wendorff - Communicator
Caleb Durante - BSAC
Jared Ness - BWIG

Advisor and Client

Dr. Willis Tompkins - Advisor
Scott Springman - Client