Device X ♥s RapidSMS

Device X with integrated GSM module is now finally starting to get acquainted with RapidSMS and the RapidResponse interface. We still have a bit more work to do in order to really customize RapidSMS to match our formatting, but for now just the fact that the server is running properly and that our text messages are appearing in the log, is progress! The front end also started charting out our MUAC data, check out the screenshot below!

RapidSMS server screenshot with recent event and message logs. Thanks to Seth Herr and Evan Wheeler at Unicef and Matt Berg for all their help and support.

Clay Shirky's Talk for ITP 30 includes GRND Lab

Clay Shirky mentioned our Device X prototype during his brilliant speech the ITP 30th anniversary celebration. We 'returned' the favor, by giving a presentation about our progress on the device during his 'Designing for Unicef' class. Thank you ITP and thank you Clay for having us.


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Device X Phase 1

We have been busy making the patient entry device for health clinics in Uganda and we recently presented a new and improved version to the Innovation Team at Unicef.


The new prototype.

The new version includes many improvements from previous versions, including a full Qwerty keyboard for easy typing, which is covered in silicone to help making it dust and weather proof. It also includes a volume knob, a big on/off central switch, and SD card for local storage of information, 3 buttons ATM-style that are programmable for easy navigation, a 4 line nicely readable LCD screen and a LED power meter to know at all times how much battery life the device has.

On the left side you can see the power button and also a plug for a power supply. Anything between 12V and 20V will work great. It also runs on rechargeable AA batteries.

On the right side you can see the volume knob, flush to the surface, and the LED power meter button with 5 LEDs.

The casing is still temporary but much closer to what the final casing will feel like and look like, a nice sloped casing allows for comfortable typing.


The new prototype while on.

These videos are examples of the new flow and gives an idea of the types of diagnosis it is now programmed to give: