Weekly Report for 9/17/2012
Current status of project: Literature and patent review in order to brainstorm design specifications and possible solutions.
Work completed in the last week:
· Visited site and received more specifications for design from client. Observed operation workflow of Pulse’s magnetic therapy. Received magnetic therapy Quick Reference Guide (user manual) in order to determine integration of our device with their unit.
· Researched transcranial Doppler ultrasound instrumentation and techniques as possible solution for clot-dissolution visualization
· Brainstormed possible implementations of transcranial Doppler with their system.
Work planned for next week:
· Individually research existing TCD transducer designs and protocols for visualizing specific cranial arteries
· Look at a transcranial Doppler system and its operation
· Complete design specifications
· Prepare for preliminary oral report and first written report
Anything needed from mentor/client or TA or instructor to continue work:
Contact Mike Sabo and/or Dr. Anastasio for access to transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound in order to determine specifications for the transducer. Demonstration by a TCD operator for use of transcranial Doppler.
Work completed in the last week:
· Visited site and received more specifications for design from client. Observed operation workflow of Pulse’s magnetic therapy. Received magnetic therapy Quick Reference Guide (user manual) in order to determine integration of our device with their unit.
· Researched transcranial Doppler ultrasound instrumentation and techniques as possible solution for clot-dissolution visualization
· Brainstormed possible implementations of transcranial Doppler with their system.
Work planned for next week:
· Individually research existing TCD transducer designs and protocols for visualizing specific cranial arteries
· Look at a transcranial Doppler system and its operation
· Complete design specifications
· Prepare for preliminary oral report and first written report
Anything needed from mentor/client or TA or instructor to continue work:
Contact Mike Sabo and/or Dr. Anastasio for access to transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound in order to determine specifications for the transducer. Demonstration by a TCD operator for use of transcranial Doppler.