The "Stop-It anti-fidgeting device

• Other Authors: Barnard, Scott A.
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: Florida Atlantic University
• Subjects: Restless legs syndrome > Treatment > Technological innovations; Agitation (Psychology); Biomedical engineering; Neural networks (Neurobiology)
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/368612

Fidgeting and otherwise constant movements in individuals can be beneficial in those who suffer from Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder as well as others. However this constant movement can also be a distraction to others as well as protrude an air of no self confidence. It is the drawbacks from these actions that we wish to address. By developing an intelligent system that can detect these motions and alert the user, it will allow the wearer of the device to self correct. It is in this self control that one may exhibit more confidence or simply reduce the level of irritation experienced by those in the immediate vicinity. We have designed and built a low cost, mobile, lightweight, untethered, wearable prototype device. It will detect these actions and deliver user selectable biofeedback through a light emitting diode, buzzer, vibromotor or an electric shock to allow for self control. === by Scott A. Barnard. === Thesis (M.S.C.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2009. === Includes bibliography. === Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web.