The Care Link Project aims to create a portable, wearable device designed to assist individuals with cognitive disabilities, including those with mental disabilities and dementia. This innovative device facilitates medication management, provides daily reminders, and ensures safety through real-time alerts and monitoring. Leveraging advanced components such as TinyZero, TinyShield BT, and TinyScreen, the project delivers a compact, efficient, and user-friendly solution for enhancing the quality of life for its users.
- TinyZero: Model ASM2021-R
- TinyScreen: Model ASD2431-R
- TinyShield BT: Model ASD2116-R
- TinyShield WiFi Board: Model ASD2123-R
- C++: Primary programming language for the firmware.
- Python: Used for telegram bot.
- Flask: A lightweight web application framework used to build the server and RESTful APIs.
- Arduino IDE and CLI: For developing and uploading firmware to the hardware devices.
- Arduino Extension for VS Code: Integration of Arduino development within VS Code.
- Arduino Libraries:
- SPI: Serial Peripheral Interface communication.
- Wire: I2C communication between devices.
- STBLE: Bluetooth Low Energy communication.
- WiFi101: Wi-Fi connectivity for the Arduino WiFi Shield 101 and MKR1000.
- Arduino: Core Arduino functions and definitions.
- TinyScreen: Control of the TinyScreen display.
- ArduinoJson: JSON serialization and deserialization.
- Fall Detection: Automatically detects falls and immediately sends alerts to caregivers, ensuring prompt assistance in case of emergencies.
- Ambient Temperature Monitoring: Continuously tracks environmental temperature, helping prevent heat-related illnesses and ensuring comfort.
- Medication Management: Provides reminders for scheduled medication, assisting users in adhering to their prescriptions.
- Panic Button: A manual panic button allows users to send an emergency alert instantly to caregivers, providing added security and peace of mind.
- Battery Indicator: Displays current battery levels, notifying both users and caregivers when the device needs to be recharged, ensuring continuous operation.
- Care Link Website Dashboard: An online platform accessible to caregivers, displaying all real-time data for centralized monitoring.
For detailed installation instructions, please refer to the Installation Guide.
After completing the installation, refer to the Usage Guide for detailed instructions on how to use the Tiny Circuit Project, including running the code, interacting with the Telegram bot, and troubleshooting common issues.