ENTER

THE FUTURE OF RELAXATION

DESIGN PROJECT REPORT

THE HAGUE UNIVERSITY, 2015

FOREWORD

WE WANT TO
PROVIDE A
WAY OF
IMPROVING
THE MENTAL
AND PHYSICAL
WELL-BEING
OF PATIENTS

SO THAT PATIENTS IN
HOSPITALS FEEL MENTALLY
AND PHYSICALLY
COMFORTABLE AND
RELAXED, RELIEVING STRESS
AND LOWERING TENSION IN
THEIR BODY

ALLOWING THE
BODY TO HEAL
FASTER AND MORE
EFFICIENTLY

Our team is very interested in technological products. We have different backgrounds

but we have a common passion - innovation. We are enthusiastic about implementing
our idea as we believe that it will help patients around the world.
We strongly believe that that our experience gained in The Hague University will help our
team to perform as a strong competitor in the existing medical market, and allow us to
make an impact and a change in hospitals and the atmosphere of hospitals for the
patients We would be very happy to get your support for making our vision become a
reality.

INTRODUCTION
When we were placed as a team, we decided collectively to endeavour into the medical field.
Endeavouring deeper into the medical field, extensive research and interview sessions were conducted.
The goal was to obtain information on aspects of the patients, their perception of the hospital
environment, and how to battle the issue.
The result of the research was to focus on the relaxation process of the patient, especially for postsurgery after care. Based on research and the feedback given by the IIC it was determined that the
patient's stress level is as depicted on the chart showed here.

I wished to create a device such as this, as I have

always been intrigued by the medical field.
However, the focus and motivation to create something
to stimulate relaxation became more important to me
after my operation.
There was nothing to help me relax, and the only device
which allowed me to distract myself was very
uncomfortable due to having to wear headphones. I
wanted to create a device that will allow people to relax
without causing physical discomfort or disturbing medical
staff, and I believe that with this we have achieved this.

When I first received the design brief I instantly

envisioned a product which can make a person, who is
in pain and most likely depressed and scared, feel just a
little bit more at home. Feel relaxed and comfortable and
have the time pass just that little bit faster and at the
same time be beneficial to the bodies healing process.
Our concept of a device which can aid the wellbeing of
a patient when they are confined to a hospital room or
bed for short and long periods of time in order for them
to heal faster by combining smell, sound and light into
one device is a product that does not exist yet.

Justin Lim

Julien Powell

When we were placed as a team, we decided collectively to endeavour into the medical
field.
Designer,
Engineer
Team leader,
medical field, extensive research and interview
Endeavouring deeper
into the
sessions were
conducted.Organizer, Engineer
The goal was to obtain information on aspects of the patients, their perception of the
hospital environment, and how to battle the issue.
The result of the research was to focus on the relaxation process of the patient, especially
I think
our project
is a contribution
to the
idea of
for post-surgery after care.
Based
on research
and the
feedback
given by the IIC it was
caring about people through design. Thats why we
determined that the patient's
stress level is as depicted on the chart showed here.
altered the initial design brief (cinema related) and
turned it into a medical product that can actually
help someone. I personally have never identified
myself with a person who can actually design for
medical purposes but now I understand that this is
an interesting subject and I really hope our concept
will become a valuable input for the future of
medicine.

Anna Adilova
Graphic designer,
Researcher

PREFACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 1
Introduction
Foreword
Preface
Part 2
Design
2.1

2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5

Process
2.2.1 Design Process
2.2.2 Context
2.2.3 Ideation

5.1
5.2
5.3

Competition Analysis
Business Plan
Assessment of
Innovation

Part 6
Product information
6.1

Product description

6.2

Functions

6.3

Components

6.4

Product technical specifications

Ideation Results
Problem statement
1.3.1 Sub-problems
Goal
Vision

Part 3
Research

Part 7
Cost estimation

3.1

Desktop Research

7.1

Materials

3.2

Interview

7.2

Prototype Cost

3.3

Onsite Research

Part 4
Testing

Part 5
Market Analysis

Part 8
Future DP3 Plan
Part 9
Reflections

4.1

Testing Plan

4.2

Tests
3.2.1 Shape Test
3.2.2 Light Test

4.3

Testing Results

Part 10
References

PROCESS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.2.1. DESIGN PROCESS
DP 1 Report received

WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3

Mind map
Task division

Define Context

Determine functions

Brainstorming
Initial shapes
Initial L.O.R.
Entertainment system

Research

Initial functions
Interview

Presentation

Function analysis

WEEK 5

Final ideation

Definite Problems
& subproblems
Final shape & LOR
ideation

WEEK 6

Presentation

Desktop
research

WEEK 4

Testing

Light testing
Shape testing

WEEK 7
WEEK 8

WEEK 9

Components

STHO grant
application

Research components
Materials research

Prices

Prepare booklet
& application letter

Final presentation
Report
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Determining that the product is to function throughout

the sleep cycles of the patient and therefore be part of
the patient's life. Furthermore, the product has been
deduced to be customizable, based on results and
variability of the participants in our tests.
It was found that a function was needed to implemented
in order to allow patients to sleep, therefore we have
included a controller function elaborated further.
In the weeks of research and ideation we have come up
with the following product parameters:
The product was a product that would place and
stimulate patients in a virtual simulated environment, in
order to allow them to relax.
Therefore research was conducted on functions the
product was to have. the product was to stimulate and
utilise the five senses of the patient.
It will include color light bulbs, especially for proven
colors of relaxation: Blue, Purple for visual stimulation.
Sounds ( music ) will be played to stimulate the sense

of hearing. Smell dispensers with scents such as

lavender have been proven effective as relaxation
methods with research according to a doctor.
A controller will allow for control of the product and
serve as physical stimulation ( Touch ).
A list of sub problems and a resulting list of
requirements have been determined. This is visually
shown in 1.3.1 that govern and determine the design
and the functions of the product.
Once the design of the product has been finalised, we
have moved on the component and material level. We
have researched and documented the components that
will be needed in 4.1, as well as the total estimated
cost with the materials needed to create the product.

2.2.2. CONTEXT
Normal Context

Extreme Context

Hospitals

Military

Private clinics

Refugee camps

Specialist hospitals

Research stations

Research Hospitals

Private homes

2.2.3. IDEATION
The ideation process is as depicted in the graphic
visualisation of the design process. In the initial weeks
we have created a mindmap and established ideas in
which to take the initial DP1 report result received from
Lucy.
The mindmap allowed a short overview of the ideas to
be undertaken. We tackled and revamped the report
from Lucy. We moved the focus of the design from an
artistic approach and focused after a brief discussion on
the medical field.
The initial ideas incorporated basic shapes and had some
influence from the DP1 report.
The final ideation process with the plan took two hours.
In this time multiple designs were brainstormed in a

short timeframe, removing all previous assumptions and

basing it purely within the session.
The ideas were then rotated after 5 minutes of drawing,
allowing the three participants to add or change the
design that was handed to them.

Afterwards the designs were enriched and a discussion

was held to determined the most favourable form.

In later weeks functions were determined, which shaped

the design of the product. The focus was laid to be
around the patient, and therefore a device which would
fulfil the requirements was came up.
An ideation plan was devised and set up.

Ideation Session plan:

Project: ENTER post-surgery relaxation
Team: Anna Adilova, Justin Lim, Julien Powell
(Subgroups: not needed, the entire groups size is too
small)

Goals:
A. to define the final problem and subproblems
B. to ideate on the main designs geometrical form
C. to enrich the final solution through CPS

Date: March 18, 2015

Time

Activity

Facilitator

10:30

Introduction & Tips from each

team member

Introduction - Anna
Tips - everyone

10:40

Preparation

everyone

10:50

Goal A
1. Beginning
2. Diverging
3. Converging
4. Conclusions
Goal B
1. Beginning
2. Diverging
3. Converging
4. Conclusions

12:10

Small break (food, drinks)

12:25

Goal C
1. Beginning
2. Diverging
3. Converging
4. Conclusions

13:00

Anna

Julien & Justin

Anna

General conclusions & Evaluation everyone

Design Methods we applied:

Goal A (to define the final problem and subproblems)

Problem definition
Goal B (to ideate on the main designs geometrical form)
Brain drawing
Goal C (to enrich the final solution through CPS)
Synectics
SCAMPER

IDEATION RESULTS
The ideation result were two simple shapes. One was a modernisation and reuse of
the nightstand, which is standard that most patients have a nightstand.
The second was a wall mounted idea that would be located on the wall, behind and
above the bed.

PROBLEM STATEMENT

Patients do not generally feel relaxed in the hospitals

atmosphere. This especially applies to the patients who
have had operations and are required to stay in hospital
rooms for post-surgery aftercare.

Research done states that the patients do not have

sufficient levels of relaxation in hospitals, as it is hard to
create a solution that does not interfere with the
hospitals infrastructure.

During the recovery, they feel physically and mentally

stressed which contradicts the definition of well-being.
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PROBLEMS & SUBPROBLEMS

Cannot come in direct

contact with the
patients body (except Only utilizes verified
for the controller) and scientifically proven
colors, smells and
stimulations

Hospitals are not likely to

accept entertainment
devices as a part of the
therapy

Installable/placable as
part of the existing
infrastructure

It cannot force/
require infrastructure
reconstruction of the
hospital

It must fulfil
medical
standards

Materials implemented
in the design will
possess repellant
qualities and be easy
to clear

The solution
cannot be an
obstacle to the
caretakers
(hospital staff)

Cannot obstruct
interaction of the
caretaker with
patient

Create a private
environment
Should assist
patient
Create an
throughout the
environment of
relaxation by
entire stay

Hospital room
cant be
reconstructed

stimulating senses

The hospital
environment is not of
an advantage to the
patients, stressing/
unnerving rather than
calming

Should distract
patient from their
physical stress
Avoid
implementation of
aggressive colors

Patients are not

allowed to be
completely isolated

Must be
customizable
for the light,
sound and smell

The patients should not

be introduced to further
stress and should be
assisted into a relaxed
state in order to heal

Cannot surprise the

patient or provoke
uncomfortable
feelings

Should function and

affect the patient
during the sleep
(increases healing
efficiency)

Easily accessible

Must have an
uncomplicated design, to the patient
control and interaction and staff
interface

Cannot be too
complicated for
the patient and
staff

Most of the
patients will not be
able to interact with
a complex device
after the surgery

The green circles are primary problems that persist, with the grey border being detailed secondary problems. The grey
encircled problems.

GOAL
The goal is to provide a way of improving the mental and physical well-being of patients who have
undergone surgery that are confined to a room or bed, by keeping them relaxed.

VISION
Patients in hospitals feel mentally and physically comfortable and relaxed, relieving stress and lowering tension in their
body making them sleep better and allowing the body to heal faster and more efficiently.

DESKTOP RESEARCH

Research into applicability

Our product has potential in private clinics and hospitals.
As this product would be an alternative healing
method it is extremely unlikely that a state issued
health insurance would cover a recovery process with
this method. Private clinics and hospitals are different
however because a patient who
is privately insured will be covered for an alternative
healing method.
The Klinik Hirslanden is a modern private clinic in Zurich
which make sure they have the latest in technology to
benefit their patients and offer a nice and luxurious
environment to aid in recovery.
Our product could see success with the Klinik Hirslanden
as, on the surface, it seems like they would be willing to
invest into a new technology.
Similar to Klinik Hirslanden in potential applicability would
be Clinique La Prairie who focus on fighting against the

effects of aging and herewith improving the quality of

life.
Another location would be in rapidly developing regions
that are investing a lot of money so that
they can have the latest and greatest. An example of
this would be the United Arab Emirates.
Private clinics like The Private Clinic is a medical and
Aesthetics center in Dubai that is baked by large
government and private funding.
Apart from in clinics and hospitals our product could be
applied to patients who want to recover at home. It has
been proven that patients recover fastest in location or
area where they feel comfortable, in most cases their
home even if it is sometimes in location that might not
benefit recovery in general like in a town for example. If
our product can be lent out to people who can have it
set up at their house, it would offer them an extremely
relaxing experience no matter where
they are.

INTERVIEW

An Interview with Dr. O. Bartzsch revealed lots of interesting information that we were able to apply our project. The
topic of the interview was relaxation in humans, what promotes relaxation, what prohibits it and what can be created
to help a patient in the healing process.
When the idea was presented to him he was very interested and thought it was a great idea to have something that
can help with the healing process of the patient. The sterile and cold environment in a hospital has, according to him,
an extremely high negative impact of the patients well being.

When asked about how sound influences people many interesting points where mentioned. Firstly Dr. O. Bartzsch
mentioned that it has been proven that the sound of a Violin is extremely relaxing to quite a large quantity of people.
This is due to the frequency of the sound and the way your brain reacts to them. In general classic, slow pace, and
meditation music is very relaxing. Our idea of playing sounds or music at night, during the time when the patient sleeps
was elaborated on by the doctor by saying that these sounds should follow the sleeping pattern of the patient. This will
enable him to sleep deeper for longer periods of time. When you are sleeping your body is healing the most efficiently
and quickly but when patients dont sleep well it can add stress and lower the efficiency.
Therefore from aiding the sleep cycle he says the rate at which the body heals itself is increased. The sounds which can
be played need to be customisable by the patent, he said, because each person has a personal taste or personal
environment that will make him feel relaxed, this is influenced by their upbringing, culture and environment they live in.
As an operation had to be done on one of our team members, he proceeded to document the experiences and
interviewed doctors and emergency personnel. The experiences were documented at the University Klinikum HamburgEppendorf, in Hamburg, Germany. What was found is that hospitals provide an entertainment and distraction system for
the patients.

At one stage the doctor mentioned how cats can heal

extremely fast, more then three times the
speed of humans. This is due to the cats purring. The
act of purring has a unique effect on the
body, it creates harmonic frequencies in the bones
and cells increasing their efficiency in healing
and other processes. A Polish vet is trying to recreate
this effect with music in humans. Playing
music to a patient showed only limited success, but
my sending the music vibrations directly into bone at
areas of the body where the bone is only protected
by thin skin, elbow, knee cap and skull, the effects
where much better. Suggesting that the efficiency of
human cells can be influenced by harmonic vibrations
and frequencies as well.
Virtual reality, according to him, is an interesting field
that we could try and use as it immerses the user
completely, however it could also have currently
unknown side effects. This is because the close
proximity of the screens in virtual reality headsets as
well as the production of electro smog so close to the
users nervous systems would strain the cognitive
functions of the user a lot. This would require
extensive testing.

As light and / or images of nature were one of the

primary functions of our product this was
discussed with Dr. Bartzsch. He said that at the
radiology he works at they have installed colour
changing lightbulbs in the room where MRIs take place.
The colours fade in and out at specific
levels to help the patients, who are often scared of
entering and MRI, to relax and keep calm.
According to him the colour spectrum Blue, Green, and
Purple are relaxing for humans whilst Red and yellow
are not. Smells are also extremely effective to help in
relaxation with the scent of lavender being the most
widely used and effective scents. Dr. Bartzsch
recommends we definitely try and incorporate this into
the product.
In conclusion Dr. Bartzsch noted that the most
effective parts of the product will be the colours and
music. An un hostile environment for the patient is an
added benefit if it could be created at the same time.

TESTING
The screen is attached to the mobile
nightstand via a moderately
customizable hinge.
While the device allowed for television
and radio, accessing the internet costs
a fee per day.
Furthermore, it was possible to put on
headphones via a headphone jack. The
headphone had to be acquired
privately, as it was possible to watch
television without one.
However, the device proved to be
unwieldy, as the nightstand was
mobile, meaning that whenever the
screen had to be moved, the distance
increased as the force from the user
would push it away.

Emergency personnel and nurses as well as patients said while the television was handy, it did not truly help in the
regeneration process. In case of the patient, as he was a patient who had his jaw fixed, had a swollen face. This
proved quite difficult to use the headphones, as after a while it would start to hurt.
Nurses state that the need for relaxation is there, as sometimes patients are rowdy, or not kind. This makes the
necessary interaction with them harder, and the will to proactively help them beyond the job requirements lower.
Furthermore the solution with the screen was good and bad. The good part was that it was not huge, and could easily
be removed. The bad was due to the location of it, that sometimes certain medicaments could not be placed without
removing the device. However, the device was also often not in the way.

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TESTING PLAN
Date

Test Type

Test Materials

Test Specifications

Task
distribution

Construction and Procurement of materials

Shape

Cardboard
Pictures

Test
participants

The Goal

Week 5
Monday
Wednesday
Test is to be held with participant in the
position of a patient. The participant will then
decide on the preferred shape of the product

Students

Find out optimal

Design shape.

Patients
Hospital staff

Friday

Position

Cardboard
Pictures

Test is to be held with participant in the

preferred position of a patient. The test will
then be conducted by placing the product on
different areas, and positions

Determine optimal
product placement.

Light

LED lights
Controller

The participant is placed in a simulated hospital

environment.The participant is given a
controller medium to regulate the intensity of
light, and color.

Determine lighting
intensity. Determine
range of
light colors to be
made available.
Students

Scent

Scent
Participant is subjected to multiple scents. The
Dispenser Fans participants are then asked to describe and
report which scent makes them feel the most
relaxed.

Patients
Hospital staff

Week 6

Monday

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Color
diffusion

Water
Coloring
LED Lighting
Pump

The effect and the functionality

of the color diffusion is to be tested once the
afore decided shape has been prepared.
The participant is subjected to its influence and
will report on likings and preferences

Energy
( Power )

Battery
Charger
Cord PSU

This test is to determine the manner of power

supply for the product.

Students
Patients
Hospital Staff

TESTING
During this phase tests were conducted to verify or find out faults with the design which had not been verified nor
retracted by research.

4.2.1. Shape Test

Testing was conducted on the shape we will use

for our product.
A environment was simulated resembling that of a
hospital room, a participant lay down on the bed
and above him fixed to the wall was a scale
prototype of our product, roughly 1.2m above. The
participant will then be subjected to dark and light
room conditions for several minutes each, to
assess how the device above them affects them.
The product will be tested in both its retracted
and extended shapes.

TEST RESULTS
First the prototype was in its small state with the surfaces
retracted, then the surfaces were folded out increasing the
surface area of the product by roughly 150%.
The patient said that once the surfaces were folded out he
didn't have any problem with the device hanging above him,
when the surfaces were retracted the patient said he noticed
the presence of the device more but due to it blending well
into the overhead ceiling it was not troublesome.
Several other patients we tested with reported similar things,
with none of them thinking that the device was in any way
obtrusive or uncomfortable to lie under.
To reduce clutter and extra objects in the room a wall
mounted device was preferred by all
participants of the test.
The light test showed the effects of the product on the
patients. 3 participants were classified as heavy sleepers.
They did not react to the stimulation of the light, no matter
the intensity. However, this only was valid for when they
were asleep. In cases of falling asleep, the participants were
not fully capable of relaxing fully with a glaring light source.

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4.2.2. Light Test

The light test was conducted in order to
test the effects on participants ( patients ).
A total of 6 participants were tested by the
group, and 4 participants from help from
outside the group.
This test was set up in manner of simulating
a sterile hospital environment. The bed was
positioned to the wall, and the participant
was then subjected to a dark room.
The test conductors then turned on a
device that would light up an area close to
the participant, while the participant is
resting and preferably in a sleeping state.
Devices would be lit to stimulate the
intended effects of the product. The
participant would be subject to the effects
of the visual stimulation in order to study
and ask them about the effects of the light,
and their preferences.

Two participants were classified as light

sleepers. In their cases they could not sleep
with the light source, let alone fall asleep.
The light source, down to low levels, were
distracting and disturbed the body. They
requested it to be turned off.
The result from the light test is the
necessity to include the customizable options
in order to allow users to control, customize
the functions of the light, or turn it off when
not wished.

COMPETITION ANALYSIS
GENERIC COMPETITION PRODUCT FROM
COMPETITION
COMPETITION FROM
CATEGORY

BUDGET COMPETITION

In this section we have looked at our potential

competition. What was determined is that there is no
product such as ours. In a way, our product is nonexistent in the market. However, there are
combinations and existing product variations of our
competitors. This is visualised in the following
paragraphs, ending with a conclusion as to how our
product varies from the competition.

Intercure Resperate
Intercure Resperate uses unique breathing techniques to lower your blood
pressure. A sensor around your chest analyzes your breathing and then uses
headphones to play personalized inhale and exhale tones. Within a few minutes
your body has taken has synchronized it breathing pattern with the rhythms
played through the headphones. The tone symbolizing exhalation gradually
becomes slower, therefore slowing your breathing rate. This leads to the muscles
around your blood vessels to relax and therefore lower your blood pressure
dramatically.

Hastens MindSpa
The Hastens Mind Spa is a device that manipulates brain waves to achieve better
sleep. It supposedly also sharpens mental focus or can help relieve jet lag. The
device has a sleep mask sunglasses, each of which have light producing dots that
blink. The headphones that come with it create sounds, voices or music that
corresponds with the light producing dots. The dots then blink in various patterns
and at the same time you can listen to a gentle voice of a doctor. This does a
type of hypnosis helping you sleep better. There are about 30 different sessions
you can choose from and each lasts between 20 and 40 minutes.

Zeo Personal Sleepcoach

Although the Personal Sleepcoach would have been a potential competitor, the
company and the distribution was shut down in 2013. However, existing products
could still be a competition.

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BUSINESS PLAN
Amount of hospitals

USA

Europe

Asia

5686

7152

400 (registered)

Total
13238

We estimate the amount of hospitals willing/able to afford the expense to be 0.1% of the number.
13.238 x 0.01 =132.38 hospitals
Number of beds
In USA
944277
In Europe
5.3 beds per 1000 inhabitants.
745million inhabitants x 5.3 / 1000 = 3 926 000
____________________________________________________________
Total number of beds
944.277 + 3 926 000 = 4870277

Total number of beds / estimated number of hospitals able to afford it:

4 870 277 x 0.01% = 48 702.77

Estimated number of beds to be supplied : 48 702.3

It is furthermore planned to first target the private clinics, as they are usually the forefront runners of new technologies.

Business value ( for hospitals )

Due to the appliance allowing relaxation, the estimated recovery rate of the patients is 20-30% higher than usual. This is
based on the recovery and relaxation research conducted by experts in the medical field.
Therefore the value is allowing more satisfied patients, thus giving better reviews and intriguing more patients to trust
this hospital.

Furthermore, the interaction between patient and hospital staff will go smoother, due to stress and aggression levels
being lower, allowing for smoother actions.
Assessment of the market

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ASSESSMENT OF INNOVATION
Our concept therefore is an application that will create a
comfortable and personal atmosphere for the patient.
As our research has shown, hospitals do provide
methods of distraction or entertainment, but they do
not offer applications for relaxation. Comparing to the
market, and the existing products that are available, it is
clear that the market does offer limited products varying
in options, but strive to improve the relaxing of the
user.
In contrast to the immediate competition, our appliance
aims to relax patients naturally. We intend to use
technology to stimulate a relaxing personal atmosphere
that patients may surround themselves with. We aim to
stimulate the senses of the patient, by using light
effects especially with proven relaxing colors, such a
blue and purple, to stimulate the visual receptors.
The product will utilize speakers that will stimulate the
hearing of the patient, as research indicates that the
effectiveness of sound, and more specifically, the
vibration of sound stimulates healing more effectively.

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The appliance will introduce smells of relaxing scents

( such as lavender ). The product is to be controlled by
a simple ergonomic controller the patient receives. This
is also due to the fact the product will allow
customization of the product's output. Be it decibel,
light intensity, or if he wishes to turn off all functions.
By means of this design we are trying to prove that the
outcome of implementing a new relaxation appliance will
not only become a better way of distraction (instead of
the TVs provided in hospitals today) but will also
facilitate a higher level of stress relief, healthy sleep and
therefore, a faster recovery of patients. Which in turn is
also a value for the hospitals as a business.
While faster healing patients require less care, it may
prove beneficial in terms of reputation. Once a patient is
thoroughly satisfied, he will spread his experience. Thus
not only making him a potential returning customer, but
the patient may convince acquaintances to trust the
hospital.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
As previously noted, this section will elaborate on the functions of the product.
The product will feature light bulbs that will illuminate on the extended screen, creating a visual effect that the patient
can then see.
The product will stimulate according to the patient's wishes, and encompass the patient in a simulated environment.

FUNCTIONS
The function of the product internally is as shown on
the graph.
The device will be plugged in to allow electricity.
It will be turned on either by the staff, or by the
patient him-/herself. Upon turning on, the patient can
choose from one of a few pre-made settings for
relaxation. the product will then adjust the decibel, smell
and light color and intensity based on the settings
chosen.
Should the patient however wish to have a completely
customized experience, he will indicate the levels as
such via the controller. He/She can then adjust the
smell, intensity, color (intensity and color) and sound

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(decibel level and type) to his/her wishes.

The product will receive the commands and process it
on the mainboard via the Bluetooth signal.
It will then adjust the components according to the
patient wishes.
The product was also been placed on the rail to assist
the hospital staff. By allowing it to move up or down on
the rail, the product can be adjusted according to the
patient's wishes. He can adjust the rail and the wings
via his wishes. It will be registered and controlled
electrically.
However, should the hospital staff require fast and easy
access to the patient, the product is made to be easy

COMPONENTS
APPLIANCE

Surround sound system

LEDs
Power supply
Casing
Bluetooth unit
Mainboard
Scent diffusers
Storage
Metal
Screws
Fans
Plexiglas
Cables

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CONTROLLER

Bluetooth unit
Charger
Battery
Buttons / responders
Casing

The device can be controlled by a personal remote. An ergonomic

design allows for a nice feeling when holding it. The patient will be
able to control all aspects and features of the device, preconfigured
themes and settings can be chosen and individually altered to suit
your taste / mood at the time. The controller will be connected to
the device via bluetooth to allow for a stable connection as well as
ease of use since you dont need to point the controller towards the
device or deal with cables. When not in use the controller can be
placed into a dock that also charges the controllers built in battery.
The dock can be placed onto the bed side cabinet, mounted on the
side of the bed / cabinet / wall or integrated with the standard
hospital entertainment systems which are wheeled to the bed.

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SPEAKERS
EXTENDABLE
GLOWING
SURFACES
GLOWING
SURFACE
SCENT DIFFUSORS

ENTER
TRANSPARENT SURFACE WITH
COLOR CHANGING LIGHT BULBS
BELOW
WALL MOUNT

RAIL SYSTEM
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CONTROLLER

MATERIALS
As the material is required to be a high grade, corrosion, chemical resistant,
medical plastic, multiple materials from research into providers such as LGChem
were chosen best suited to the requirements. The choice will depend on the price
of the material, as no cost can be accurately given.

LUSEP PPS is a super engineering material with high heat resistance and high rigidity. It is produced though the
compounding of PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) and syndiotactic polystyrene SPS.

LUSEP LDS is sub class of the LUSEP property group, yet costs less than the PPS.
PEEK is a semicrystallinethermoplasticwith excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties that are retained
to high temperatures

COMPONENTS COST
(All Prices from www.amazon.de)

Product

Image

Describtion

Quantity

Price Single

Price Total

X-Mi X Mini
Capsule
Loudspeakers

Portable Speaker, can

be combined up to 5
units.
Bluetooth controlled

17.18

85,90

Soehnle 68026
Aroma Diffuser
Ravenna

Scent diffuser

39,79

79,58

Soehnle 68068
Parfml,
Lavendel

Lavender Oil for Aroma

Diffuser

9,13

18,26

Bluetooth RGB
LED, Lightbulb,
E27, 7.5W

Bluetooth controlled
LED lightbulb. Multiple
colour variations. Can
all be controlled at
once

29,99

179,94

LED Strip Licht

Streifen 5m,
Netzteil &
Fernbedienung

Roll of LED lights.

Multiple colours,
controlled by included
remote

17,94
+3,00 shipping

20,94

4x Mengs PP auf
E27 Light bulb
fixture

Light bulb sockets to

plug directly into
powerpoint

11,99

23,98

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Brennenstuhl
13910000016
Steckdosenleiste 6
plugs

6 Plug extension cord

16,98

16,98

E27 to 2x E27 YForm lightbulb

Light bulb socket

splitter

2,50

5,00

revolt 5 Mete
StromVerlngerungskab
el, 2x, single to Y
splitter

Power extension cord

with double socket
head

12,90
+1,95 shipping

14,85

Vktech USB 2.0

Externes Laptop
Cooler Pad
Notebook Khler
2 fans

USB fan unit.

7,99

8,79

Arduino Starter
Kit

Starter kit including

LCD, Wires, Switches,
Mainboard, Resisto and
more

98,90

98,90

Arduino USB Host

Shield Arduino

USB interface for

arduino

19,95

19,95

USB Flash Drive

8GB

USB 2.0 8GB Flash

Drive for music storage

10,00

10,00

Anker 6 Port USB

Charger

6 Port USB charger,

max 60W, 2.4A each,
12A max

29,99

29,99

Arduino Large
Breadboard

830 Contact Point

Arduino Breadboard

8,99

8,99

Arduino DUE
Mainboad

More Powerful
mainboard

42,00

42,00

Materials

MDF
Plexiglass
Glew
Screws

EXTRA SHIPPING
COSTS to NL

TOTAL
24

+0.80 shipping

~400

13

~4,00

52,00

1076,05

FUTURE DP3 PLAN

Here a plan is listed with the draft of our plan for DP3. We plan to continue the project after receiving the STHO
grant. A detailed plan will be made to further detail the approach. After more contacting and deliberation the materials
will be ordered at the cheapest possible price.As the lack of computer programming will be an issue, this portion is
planned to be outsourced. The manner of compensation is yet to be discussed.
The most of DP3 will be spent building the project, and engineering it. A business plan, packaging plan, launching plan
are to be made in order to make the appliance commercially viable. The Arduino software will be handled to the best
of the present knowledge, as well as with the planned outsourced assistance.

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Dukstra, K., UNDERSTANDING HEALING ENVIRONMENTS: UNDERSTANDING HEALING
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WELL- HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, University of Twente, Enschede, NL, 2009
Wells, Dr. N., How Natural and Built Environments Impact Human Health, Cornell University, New
York, USA
Cooper, C.L., Field, J., Goswami, U., Jenkins, R., Jahakian, B.J., Mental Capital And Wellbeing,
Government of Science, UK, 2008
Grusen, L. COLOR HAS A POWERFUL EFFECT ON BEHAVIOR, RESEARCHERS ASSERT, http://
www.nytimes.com/1982/10/19/science/color-has-a-powerful-effect-on-behavior-researchersassert.html?pagewanted=2, New York Times, 1982
Li-Chen Ou, Luo, Ronnier,M., Woodcock, A., Wright A., A Study of Colour Emotion and Colour
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Dr. Oliver Bartzsch
Dr. Felix B.

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