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Auto Adjustable Flow Regulator
Get PDFThe Auto-Adjustable Oxygen Flowmeter device is to be used in conjunction with an oxygen source or reservoir, as well as a low-flow nasal cannula apparatus. The device is applicable for patients requiring an oxygen flow rate of 0-6 L/min. Further, the device works to maintain a healthy blood-oxygen concentration of 90-94% for typical patients, as well as an 88-92% range for COPD patients who are chronic CO2 retainers. A reflective pulse oximeter will record the SpO2 concentration of the patient. The outputted SpO2 concentration will be transmitted to an internal processing PCB from which it will interact with the oxygen valve, causing it to contract or expand based on the patient’s need or surplus of oxygen. The patient’s target SpO2 range will be inputted using a screen interface. This screen interface will also output the patient’s SpO2 value, current oxygen flow rate through the system, and plethysmography graph. If the device loses power, the flow will be redirected through a manual valve that can be hand-adjusted by the patient or care team on site
A Rhetorical Criticism of Fleabag : Tragicomedy and What it Means to be a Feminist
Get PDFThis essay conducts a rhetorical criticism of the television series Fleabag, analyzing how creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge uses tragicomedy to dismantle the notion that there is one right way to be a feminist. After providing background on Waller-Bridge, the history of feminism, and the creation of Fleabag, the essay closely examines several key scenes from the show. It demonstrates how Waller-Bridge employs humor intertwined with serious subject matter to highlight the complexities and contradictions women face in navigating conflicting societal expectations around gender. Through the flawed yet honest portrayal of Fleabag herself and her interactions with other nuanced female characters, the show celebrates feminism as a diverse tapestry of lived experiences rather than an ideology with rigid rules. Ultimately, Waller-Bridge\u27s deft use of tragicomedy invites audiences to embrace an inclusive, expansive understanding of what it means to be a feminist in the modern age, free from the pressures of conforming to any singular standard of womanhood
Improvements of Hybrid AC/DC House Prototype
Get PDFThis is an iteration from previous designs of the Hybrid AC/DC House with a systematic addition of a portable AC power supply unit. This iteration for the Hybrid AC/DC House is an innovation of independence for sustainable housing solutions. It will serve as an alternative for rural communities needing power to rely on self-sustainable microgrids rather than large-scale AC electric grids. The addition of a portable AC power supply would allow the microgrid to remove its reliance on AC power from the larger grid and would elevate the system to complete energy independence. The microgrid has DC power generated from a solar panel and AC power generated from the portable AC power supply. This addition to the microgrid system contributes to the goal of the Hybrid House, which is to supply renewable energy as a solution to power various DC loads with optional AC load support. As a result, the Hybrid AC/DC House will become far more independent and cost effective by removing its reliance from the larger grid power
An Analysis of the Framing of Supreme Court Decisions and Their Impact on the Voting Rights of Marginalized Citizens
Get PDFThe purpose of this paper was to examine how news media convey the impact and severity of decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the voting rights of marginalized citizens. Specific articles that discussed the decisions of the cases were looked at using Entman’s framing theory (1993) and considering the watchdog perspective (Donohue et al., 1995). An inductive, thematic content analysis was conducted to find common themes throughout articles in the top five newspapers in the nation. Themes that emerged were (1) threats to voting, (2) politicization of the Court, (3) polarization, (4) watchdog perspective, (5) judicial activism, (6) vote security. The prevalence of the threat to voting theme was consistent with previous research regarding the impacts of the case decisions. Findings confirm the importance of public awareness of the Supreme Court’s role in the current political climate, as well as the severity of their decisions regarding voting rights
A Collection of Poems
No full textA Collection of Poems is an eclectic EP of original songs and arrangements centered around the themes of hopefulness and affection. The goal of the EP is to showcase my understanding of composing, arranging, recording, mixing, and mastering learned at Cal Poly. Two songs are originals, Cigarette Love and Same Moon. Two are arrangements: I Love You Truly is by Carrie Jacobs-Bond, and April Showers is by Al Jolson. I worked in collaboration with Dr. Herndon (advisor), Melissa Scarpelli (voice and guitar), and Ari Maman (saxophone) who contributed their time and musical opinions to make this EP possible.
The biggest takeaway that I learned from this project was how beneficial it is to have an example track of every part before recording with other musicians. Having the parts already arranged and recorded allowed for the recording musicians to have a better understanding of what the piece will sound like and what style they should aim for. Overall, this project was a productive learning experience for me. I am very happy with the outcome and grateful for the help I received
BioBesoothe
No full textThis document details the background, design process, and functional prototype for the BioBesoothe senior project. The project aimed to address difficulties with self-regulation in children with autism. It focused on encouraging even, slow breathing to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn lowers heart rate, blood pressure, and stress levels. The project was guided by research into ways to achieve an appropriate breathing rate. In addition to functionality, emphasis was placed on engagement, ergonomics, and affordability. It was highly important for this product to be engaging to hold the interest of its patients and allow for extended periods of self-regulated breathing. The optimal duration of product use was set to be three minutes. The product also needed to be easy to hold and comfortable to use. Multiple iterations of the product case were developed to optimize its ergonomics. A passive device allowed the price to remain low. The final design solution uses thermochromic paint as a sensor for breathing using the natural temperature of exhaled breath. The paint also provides a visual stimulus as a response to slow, regulated breathing. The paint was tested for duration until color change onset under different breathing rates. Optimal color change was observed during a breath rate of up to 10 breaths per minute which encompasses the optimal range for parasympathetic activation. Testing also revealed that different paints were activated at different rates which helps provide both quick and prolonged stimulation, encouragement, and feedback
