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Safety Stair System
Presented by
Julia Nikiforofa, Christine O’Neill,
Graham Power
Content
Inclusive Design
Our Inclusive Design
Users/Persona
Our Aim
Problem/Research
Existing Technology/Solution
Data Collection
Feed Back
Definition - Inclusive Design
"The design of mainstream products and/or services that are
accessible to, and usable by, as many people as reasonably
possible ... without the need for special adaptation or
specialized design.“
The British Standard Institute, 2005
Inclusive Design - Product
An inclusively designed product must be:-
Functional
Usable
Desirable
Viable
Successful
Product
Inclusive Design - Development
Inclusive Product Development:-
Need
Understanding
• Discover
• Translate
Requirements
Concept
• Create
Solutions
• Develop
Our Inclusive Technology System
• To prompt people to hold the handrail when using
the stairs for their own safety.
• It incorporates sensors and sensory mats at the top
and bottom of the stairs.
• These sensors activate light and sound.
• Sends distress messages to the family member in
case of a fall.
Our Aim
Continued independent
living for the elderly.
Greater awareness when
using the stairs.
Reduction in
accidents/fatalities in the
home
For Who?
Persona
Mary McDonnell
Age: 77
“I do worry sometimes that my
children are too far away in case
something happens to me”
• Mary lives in Dublin in her two storey house.
• Mary is a widow and lives on her own.
• She has two children who are happily
married and living in different areas of
Dublin.
• Mary has help from her children when
needed.
• Mary’s house has a cosy and warm interior;
• There are carpets throughout the house.
• Concerns:• How would somebody know if I had fallen?
• How quickly could I get help?
• Objectives
• Feeling confident about using the stairs.
• Knowing that if I did fall down I would have
help on the way.
Census Population - 2011
316,758
4,580,000
Population of Ireland 2011
Aged 70 - 95+
Central Statistics Office 2011
Elderly Age Breakdown
12,345, 4%
86,984, 27%
217,429, 69%
Population 2011: Age 70-79
Age 80-89
Age 90 & Over
Central Statistics Office 2011
Problem identified
Watch your step
Statistics
Guardian Newspaper 2011
Stairs what’s the Problem
Before Seat Belts
Existing technologies
Sensor mats
Infrared sensors warning sound
Central control system
Alert system
Solution
Sensory Mat
2mm thickness
32 sensors per sq. foot
Can detect weight or
proximity
Water resistant
Solution
Handrail Sensor System
Infrared or sensor strip
Detected use or not of hand rail
Solution
Fall Alert System
Data Collection Results
Survey results:
number of people that hold
the handrail.
Survey result:
16 people in favour of
this system.
Feedback from Organisations
Centre for Ageing Research Development in Ireland
The Irish Association of Social Care Workers
Netwell Centre, Dundalk Institute of Technology
References
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http://datasheet.octopart.com/PM2/PK-Defender-Security-datasheet-623949.pdf
BBC News, (2005). On this Day: 1983: British drivers ordered to belt up. Retrieved November 5, 2012 from
http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/january/31/newsid_2505000/2505871.stm
Belfast Telegraph, (2008). Girl (18) died after falling down stairs. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/girl-18-died-after-falling-down-stairs-13876387.html#ixzz2BZjzJdte
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British Standards Institute, (2005). Design management systems - Managing inclusive design – Guide British Standard 7000-6:2005
Canada Housing and Mortgage Company, (2012). Preventing Falls on Stairs. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/co/maho/adse/adse_001.cfm
Car 1920’s [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://im.glogster.com/media/3/7/35/3/7350386.jpg
Car no Seat belts [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from
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Central Statistics Office,( 2012). Census Population 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2012, from http://www.cso.ie/en/index.html
Dusenberry, D., Simpson, H., and DelloRusso, S. (2009). Effect of Handrail Shape on Graspability. Journal Applied Ergonomics, Vol 40, Issue 4
eHow, (2012). How to make motion dectors. Retrieved November 2, 2012, from http://www.ehow.com/how_4613539_make-motion-detectors.html
eNotes, (2012). Seat belt usage. Retrieved November 5, 2012, from http://www.enotes.com/automobiles-reference/seat- belt-usage
Euronova, (2012). Specialists Security System – Sensors. Retrieved November 2, 2012, from http://www.euronova.co.uk/cgi-bin/sensors.asp
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http://www.clker.com/cliparts/8/0/5/c/1207432021673584566slippery%20steps%20white.svg.med.pngfalling down the stairs
Family [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 7, 2012, from http://watermarked.cutcaster.com/cutcaster-photo-100533710-Big-Family-Portrait.jpg
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2011/oct/28/mortality-statistics-causes-death-england- wales-2010#zoomed-picture
International Conference on Stairway Usability and Safety, (2011). Retrieved October 15, 2012 from
http://www.stairusabilityandsafety.com/downloads/ICSUS_Panel_Presentations/1%20ICSUS%20Summaries-REV.pdf
Inclusive Design, (2012). Designing a more inclusive world. Retrieved November 6, 2012, from
http://www.universaldesign.ie/exploreampdiscover/conferenceproceedings/universallearningforthe21stcentury/designingamoreinclusiveworld
Minimalist Stair case [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.homevaganza.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Minimalist-internal-stairs.jpg
Open thread stair [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.eastwellironworks.co.uk/images/staircases1_large.jpg
References
Scarborough, T., (2004). Pressure Pad – Step On It! Retrieved November 2, 2012, from http://technosains.com/PressurePad.htm
Sensor [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://multitouch.fieryferret.com/pictures/Camera/100_1804.JPG
Sensory Mat [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.future-shape.de/de/technologies/11
Senior fall [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QceLSGi6A3g/TfU1j0KRWkI/AAAAAAAAAyI/-YnIcWYEN6Q/s1600/senior-fall.jpg
Stair with carpet [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://custom- joinery.com /images/uploads/stairs12.JPG
Stairs with turn [Image] (n.n.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_sfw0cPTAuWs/SeXnL9uFCwI/AAAAAAAALIY/WWY9XfC_bnI/s400/greygardens-foyer-1936-03.jpg
Stairs – decorative [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.trendir.com/archives/edilco-contemporary-decorative-staircases-1.jpg
Text Message [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://theexpiredmeter.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Text-message.jpg
Technical Solutions, (2012). Fall Monitor 2. Retrieved November 2, 2012, from http://www.tecsol.com.au/FloorMatAlarm.htm
tommee tippee, (2012). How does my sensory pad work? Retrieved November 2, 2012, from http://www.tommeetippee.us/docs/monitor%20quick%20start.pdf
University of Cambridge, (2012). Inclusive Design Toolkit. Retrieved October 15, 2012, from http://www.inclusivedesigntoolkit.com/
Walking up the stairs [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 7, 2012, from
http://www.clker.com/cliparts/d/4/0/2/12074317682057291021hold%20hand%20rail%20white.svg
Wide Stairs [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XbE61QBzPY/TUoZkl3qQTI/AAAAAAAAAFI/Kpf7ZKDSSt8/s400/Stair-Railings-CHT01254.jpg
Woman holding hand rail [Image} (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://medfirstalert.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/senior-woman-holding-handrail.jpg
Wooden stairs [Image] (n.d.). Retrieved November 6, 2012, from http://www.the-wooden-hill-company.co.uk/images/marchewka_deimos4.jpg