User-friendlymp3playerforuseinmusictherapy..ppt

* User-friendly mp3 player for use in music therapy Team Members: Michael Conrardy – Co-leader Derek Klavas – Communicator Joey Labuz – Co-leader Jon Mantes – BWIG Joel Webb – BSAC Advisor – Prof. John Webster Client – Dr. Kristine Kwekkeboom, PhD, School of Nursing Overview Problem Statement Client Motivation Background Client Requirements Design 1 (Exoskeleton) Design 2 (External Controller) Design 3 iPod Touch Case Design Matrix Future Work References Questions Background Relaxation therapy Nature Imagery Nature Sounds Symptom Focused Relaxation Exercises Portable Music Devices Independence Current Device http://7/screens/charming-waterfalls/green-mountain-waterfall.jpg Motivation Study discovered problem with usability Patient compliance Nurse comfort Cancer Patients Elderly Unfamiliar with current technology Current MP3 players  Problem Statement Design a user friendly MP3 player for the purpose of relaxation therapy. Increase patient compliance Increase professional acceptance Record patient information Track patient pain Record frequency certain songs are played Client Requirements Player capable of playing 12 relaxation exercises Simple menu options Easy-to-see screen Easy-to-use controls; regardless of age or motor control /how_do_i_limit_the_volume_on_my_sons_apple_ipod_1.html Existing Devices Air Click by Griffin Technologies External handheld device Recieves radio frequency signals Small buttons iEZClick by Monster Receives radio frequency signals Much larger play pause/button in middle Most other products similar to Air Click and iEZClick /products/airclick /productdisplay.asp?pin=3714 Design 1 - The iPod Exoskeleton Advantages Increases accessibility and ease of use Compact Formatted for iPod Nano Disadvantages Vastly complicated exoskeleton-iPod interface Difficult to manufacture Extremely bulky Design 2 – External Controller Advantages Easy to use control Color coordinated buttons with large text Bigger, easier to hold control Non-slip