HEARTBEAT TRACKER AND FITNESS TRACKER

EQUIPMENTS NEEDED
1. An internet connected Raspberry Pi

2. A laser break beam sensor

3. A breadboard for wiring up a simple circuit

4. An LED

5. Two pull-up resistors of 220 ohm

6. Motion detector

7. Pressure sensor

8. Display device

9. Small Battery source

This project cost around 500 $ and to complete this project the estimated time is around 15-20
days because we have to test all the aspect of working as well as we have to maintain the
quality of the device as well. This device is based on the simple principle of sensing the pressure
variation of chest and the moving distance of a human body which can be detected by the
sensor which we use along with our raspberry pi model. The working performance of the device
depends upon lots of factor like the quality of components as well as the method of assembling
and the environmental factors in which this device may be used. This device can also be used
for simultaneous detection of heart rate and to detect the distance travelled by the user in
definite time from which we can also determine the speed of a person.

DESIGNER PERSPECTIVE

Using the following components this device is made from very basic principle that how to use
motion sensors and pressure sensors along with raspberry pi model. We have to use this motion
sensors along with raspberry pi model to determine how far a device is travelled from the
starting of a device by implementing some sort of python code using loop as well as to
determine heart beat we use pressure sensor which count the actual rise in pressure of the
chest and the fall of pressure of the chest and sends data as 0s and 1s form for fall and rise in
pressure respectively. The total count of heart beat is the number in which the pressure rises
and falls. We can also use Led as indicator when the heartbeat is very low as well as when
heartbeat is very high as an alarming constrain. As a designer we have to look economic as well
as qualitative aspects both. For qualitative aspect we have to use a definite sets of components
with a vivid display device as well as we have to make a device as much as smaller so that user
can use device with ease and to maintain cost we can use some old practiced component which
is at good condition. In this device we also use laser sensor which is helpful in measuring
travelled distance as well as we can use laser detector as a device to tell the travelling path is
badly damaged or it has some obstacles in front of us and many more aspects.

USER PERSPECTIVE

This device is used for a person to detect heartbeat rate which is helpful in determining heart
conditions and other health issues. This device is also used for the detecting stamina as well as
distance traveled by a person during morning walk and testing speed during the race
competition. It is very simple to use this device. To use this device as a heartbeat detector user
have to touch a cable from this device near the chest and wait for a while to capture data in the
device and it shows the rate in display unit and to use as a distance measurer it is kept in pocket
because it is not difficult to put because of its small size and start the device and due to motion
sensor it gives the value of distance covered by the device which means the distance covered y
the user and due to time measurement it also gives the speed of the user.
SYSTEM DESIGN
SYSTEM DESIGN
The design of my Heartbeat rate detector and fitness tracker is not a new design
in our daily life. We have lots of similar design present these days like heartrate
counter and distance measurer. But my design contain both of these features in a
single device with greater accuracy. Another benefit of this design is the tiny size
which helpful in carrying the device with a lot of ease. Another devices present at
these times are very enormous size and cannot be used with own and needs some
sort of professional help which sometimes complicated things. Another benefit of
my device selection is that you can afford at cheap rates with quality product and
easy to use feature. This system design option I selected is I think very relevant
with time and a basic need for many people around the globe for their healthy
lifestyle and some sort of problems can be solved from a little bit effort. So the
selecting these design option is not a very easy task for me as a designer because
of its complicated design but this can be avoided by some effort and can make it
smaller using some tiny components instead of traditional components.
There are lot of options around us instead of this device like distance covered
management tool and heart rate counter but the way I think for this option is that
it can make for both the necessity and can cover both the way for a person who
needs his health issues and fitness issues. This device can another feature of its
small size which helps person for carrying on all the situation and it simple to use
feature which can be used without any personal help and can be used at any place
with ease.
The another options for this projects are heartbeat counter and speed
tester which are both very bright choice and can also be used like this device but
these options are only for one purpose and cannot do both the work
simultaneously. If we want to bring both the devices the main problem for that is
cost which is a big factor for any project and another problem is that you have to
carry both the devices which sometimes is boring work and we dont want to
carry all devices and equipment we need in our daily life so we want to carry a
single equipment which can do multiple tasks.

DESIGN OPTION
The reason I made decision for this project is there are not many equipment
which are able to perform both the task simultaneously and my device is able to
do both the work simultaneously and it is very easy to use and its size is not so
enormous that you cannot carry this equipment on your daily schedule. Another
reason for choosing this project is that it is not much expensive and can be
affordable by very big groups of person. One another reason for choosing this
device project is that it is very beneficial for persons having any kind of similar
health problems like asthma and can be really helpful for them. It is also helpful
for the athlete whose racing speed and their heartbeat for them is really
important for them for their sporting purpose. The another reason for choosing
his device option is that its design is not much complicated that it is difficult to
understand from user as well as designer perspective.

CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT TO MAKE DEVICE

To make this device from its equipment is not such a tough task. First an internet
connected raspberry pi model is taken in which internet is helpful in sending the
data of user to any database and any person like doctor who can analyze the data
and can tell a user what is the problem and how much your health is progressing.
A breadboard is taken in which a laser light as an indicator for very low heartbeat
or very high heartbeat and speed of a user below certain level set by the designer
is indicated as an alarming constant. Two pull of resistor is added to the design for
flow of current for battery and also used as the safety purpose. A small battery
source is connected to the raspberry pi model through breadboard to give power
supply. I prefer 5-8 volt battery because it is sufficient for our design and its size is
also small. A pressure sensor and motion detector is connected to raspberry pi
model through breadboard for sensing heartbeat and walking or running speed.
Pressure sensor senses the high and low pressure which is caused by the
heartbeat. When heart pumps down the pressure of pressure sensor decreases
and sends 0s to machine and when heart pumps up pressure rises and sends 1s
to machine and total counts of 1s and 0s gives us the total number of heartbeat
in definite time. It can be more precisely works when you used a simple small
clock with this device. For speed tester it is very simple process, you can on the
device and motion sensor noticed the distance travelled by the user and with the
starting and turning off time period we can actually calculate the speed of the
user and more precisely from the clock used in the device. Alternatively we can
use counter instead of clock which is more efficient way to assemble the device.
Finally we can write some sort of code to do work this device. Finally we can
replace breadboard with permanent connection which is the final way to work this
device and very easy to use and can be placed inside some insulated box with two
cable appeared at the output to place near the body.

BLOCK DIAGRAM
TESTING

TESTING
Testing of any device and project is one of the most important aspect for any
project. Sometime the time given to this process is much bigger so that there is no
any drawbacks in it qualitative as well as physical aspects. For any device it is very
important that beyond their physical appearance, qualitative aspect, maintenance
aspect and overall phenomenon should be correctly in desired way. Mainly testing
aspect can be divided into two subparts carried out by professional team and
other by the group of specified user or consumers and from their feedback, these
things are implemented to make the device more precise.

COMPONENT TESTING
In this process we have to check all the components separately by many
ways. Firstly we have to determine the qualitative aspect of each individual
components as well as their physical structure and their appearance, working
ability separately. Then we have to test the role of each individual component and
it working in the way designer desired or not. Then we can test components by
adding another component with it so that it can work with another component
combinable in desired way or not. We can also test combining three or more
component by escaping one or more component so that they can individually
perform in determined way or not. These are the basic steps towards testing
components. In this step we can think about more alternatives and option of each
component and evaluate each component on the basis of their cost, working
ability, structures, qualitative aspect and many more. In this step we can know
exactly what is the best component choice for us to make project.
Raspberry pi- we have to test firstly the sd cart installed in it and all other cable
properly working or not so that the OS is installed in it so that GUI interface can be
run for our purpose.
Internet connection- the internet connection can be tested by plugging Ethernet
jack in raspberry pi by providing ping command.
Pressure sensor- pressure sensor can be individually tested by means of raspberry
pi connection so that it gives correct data or no.
LED- LED can be tested individually by means of breadboard with power
connection.
MOTION DETECTOR- Motion detector can also be tested by connecting it with
raspberry pi and breadboard.
RESISTORS- Resistors can be checked with the help of MultiMeter.
DISPLAY DEVICE- display device can be individually tested by connecting it with
your desktop or laptop.

INTEGRATION TESTING
In this step we have to test the whole device working ability and phenomenon so
that it is working in desired way or not. In this step we can test our device in two
ways firstly, by means of its physical aspect and its component assembling aspect
to know this device components are accurately assembled or not and this
devices components really fits the criteria and all individual components when
working together can be able to define the users desire or not. In this step we can
also think about its physical structure like appearance, weight, portability and
many more things. Because with its working ability it is also important that it
should have attractive appearance and less size so that it can be carried by user in
a simple manner and it should be portable in desired place with ease.
Raspberry pi and internet connection can be tested together so
that internet is working on our raspberry pi model or not. In the same way we can
test pressure sensor and display device together to check whether pressure
change is displayed in display unit or not. In the same way motion detector and
display device can be tested simultaneously with counter that the distance and
speed can be showed on display device or not and in the same manner we can
test all the components by combining two or more than two components
simultaneously.
Another aspect of Integrating testing we test that
all the components combine together can produce designers and users desire or
not. For this purpose we can test the device by a group of people and designer for
their feedback so it can fulfill their requirement or not. In this step device is finally
tested to every aspect of users need for this this device is made and also we have
to determine all the qualitative aspect of the project.