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Time savers for life savers

This presentation showcases a project focused on developing a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) inventory system for ambulances, aimed at assisting Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in managing their equipment more efficiently. Presented by Anthony Brandelli, Alyssa Hatfield, and Joanna Fournes, it covers the project's background, objectives, budget, challenges, and successes. The final product represents a significant advancement in retrieving and tracking medical supplies, demonstrating the vital role of technology in enhancing emergency medical services.

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Time savers for life savers

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  1. Project Presentation Time savers for life savers Presented By: Anthony Brandelli Alyssa Hatfield Joanna Fournes Friday, April 29, 2011

  2. Agenda • Background • What is our Project? • Budget • Challenges • Successes • Lessons Learned • The Final Product • Conclusion • Questions Fig 1. – Ambulance Interior

  3. Background • Why RFID? • Diverse and Trusted Technology • Many Applications Fig 2. – RFID Tag

  4. What is our project? • RFID Reader and Tag Inventory System • Help Emergency Medical Technicians • Fast and Efficient Inventory Fig. 3 – RFID Reader

  5. Budget Total Project Budget • Equipment • Server[4] $2,400.00 • Laptop[3] $500.00 • RFID Reader[2] $1,632.75 • RFID Tags[1] $2.00 • Total Equipment Cost: • $4,534.75 • Personnel ($100/hour) • Anthony 37.5 hours • Total: $3,750.00 • Alyssa 46.5 hours • Total: $4,650.00 • Joanna 46.75 hours • Total: $4,675.00 • Total Personnel Cost: • $13, 075.00 $17,609.75

  6. Challenges • Software • C# • Reader Communication • Funding • Late Application • Delivery • Long Wait

  7. Successes • Reader Functionality • Inventory Error Checking Capability Fig 5. – Paramedic using Inventory system

  8. Lessons Learned • The Importance of Time Management • Apply Early for Funding • Anticipate and Prepare for Delays • Do Your Research Ahead of Time

  9. The Final Product • Ambulance Inventory Tracking System • Reporting of Missing Items Fig 4. Screenshot of Program

  10. Conclusion • Valuable Experiences • Vital Knowledge Gained For Industry Fig. 6 - Ambulance

  11. THANK YOU QUESTIONS?

  12. References • [1]"RFID Journal" [Online document], [Accessed: November 30th 2010], Available: http://www.rfidjournal.com/faq/20/85 • [2]"VEGA Reader" [Online document], [Accessed: April 8,2011], Available: http://www.thingmagic.com/ruggedized-reader/40-ruggedizedrfidreader/260-vega-reader • [3]"Memory Express" [Online document], [Accessed: November 30th 2010], Available: http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/PID-MX30399(ME).aspx • [4]"Hard Drives Direct" [Online document], [Accessed: November 30th 2010], Available:http://www.harddrivesdirect.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=11&products_id=143058

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