Device warn by an individual treated with radiation to alert them if someone is getting to close.

News About this Project

• Patent: Device to monitor distance between people, US9424734 (December 3, 2015)

Project Overview

The therapeutic doses of radioactive iodine (I-131) can be potentially harmful to family members, individuals close to the patient as well as health workers and the environment. The International Commission on Radiation Protection (ICRP) recommends that radioactive iodine patients receive thorough instructions to avoid direct and indirect contact with infants and young children following the treatment. Design a device/multiple devices that would help radioactive iodine patients interact normally with family members in their home settings post hospital discharge. A possibility is a cap with both distance and heat sensors. If a patient gets within 1 m of a human, the patient could be alerted by acoustic, optical or vibratory feedback.

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Files

• Preliminary Presentations (February 20, 2015)
• Preliminary Report (February 25, 2015)
• Tong-RaDistance Safety Meter-Executive Summary (April 24, 2015)
• Final Design Poster (May 1, 2015)
• Final Report (May 6, 2015)
• PDS (February 7, 2015)

Contact Information

Team Members

• David Mott - Team Leader
• Justin Faanes - Communicator
• Elliott Janssen Saldivar - BSAC
• Jesse Wang - BWIG & BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Dr. Kris Saha - Advisor
• Prof. John Webster - Client
• Prof. Brian Bednarz - Alternate Contact
• Prof. Sarah Hagi - Alternate Contact

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