Proposal

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A hand shake, a simple hug, that is all it takes to transmit a virus to your own eyes, nose or mouth. An example is Influenza, commonly called "the flu," which is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. Most people who get influenza recover completely in 1 to 2 weeks, but some people develop serious complications, such as pneumonia. The elderly and persons with chronic health problems are most at risk for developing serious complications after influenza infection. Influenza viruses spread through the air, most often when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or speaks. Influenza virus can also found on the hands of people with influenza and on surfaces they have touched. It can survive outside the body on unwashed hands for 5 minutes, on tissues or clothing for 8-10 hours and on hard surfaces, such as tables and telephones, for 2 days. Transmission of viral infections, common colds or simple germs happens really easily through physical contact, and has remained a serious unresolved problem until recently. The primary solution that has been conceived to help resolve this problem finally is the widespread implementation of hand antiseptic dispensers(purell, hand sanitizer) everywhere, from public buildings to workplaces.=====

In medical facilities, they sometimes require staff to wear face masks and advice non-medical personal to wear them to during an outbreak to help prevent contraction of a viral infection. The "Health Guide of Canada" even suggests the usage of face masks alongside hand sanitizer will help prevent you from contradicting any flu virus. Illusion, all medical face masks do is prevent bacteria, viral infections and any other nasty bugs from going **OUT.** It does nothing about the bacteria, viruses, bugs and dirt that people are told is stopped by the mask.

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In the end, Purell/antiseptic/hand sanitizer dispensers are quite inefficient, especially at hospitals where medical facility policy states it is required between each patient visit. For those who do not understand this requirement then understand this. "strict adherence to hand hygiene should be stressed in school and work settings and in other settings where close contact between persons can occur."1.(http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr)======

//2.(http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/)//

Washing hands between patients isn't even enough when it comes to prevent cross-contamination between patients. Hospitals aren't the only place where it would be a problem. A kid coughs during class, picks up the chalk, answer question, and puts it down. The next person to pick it up will no matter what be taking a gamble. Then there is teachers, tv hosts, social politicians, police men and the list goes on.

Fixed dispensors and washing stations doesn't give people the chance to prevent contamination due to the everyday physical contact. The small purell bottles that have been made for people to carry with them is a step, but still not far enough. When it is empty it must be filled from a jug of purell. This action is meant to be done at home, but what about people who need to use it so frequently that it runs out before lunch time. This is one of the problems we will resolve with our design. It requires the person to take it out of a pocket or bag just to use it. Then he/she has to open the top and squeeze it out. Using a purell dispenser should be a simple, casual act like waving your hand. Lastly, there is the issue of compression of the portable bottle in a full bag or a tight pocket which can frequently ends with a broken bottle leaving a gross stain. This is also one of the problems we will resolve with our design.

The problems and needs that we have identified are resolved by designing a cheap, simple, ergonomic, portable purell/hand sanitizer dispenser. This hand sanitizer dispenser will be able to clip easily onto a pocket, a stethoscope, a lanyard, a strap or a belt. The dispensor will be made of rubber and will consist of a slot that fits a disposable rectangular container that when compressed squirts out some purell. The clip used to wear the dispenser is made of thick, rubber allowing simple attachment and removal. The cheap, rectangular container can be easily replaced and is disposable.

Theoretical Concepts:
Gestalt Laws of Pattern Perception: According to Gestalt psychology, “the whole is different than the sum of its parts.” There are rules that illustrate the way we see patterns in visual displays, the rules will allow for viewers to understand our design through the use of the 8 Gestalt principles which are: Figure and Ground; The idea that in perceiving a visual field, some objects take a prominent role (the figures) while others recede into the background (the ground). Proximity; Objects near each other tend to be grouped together. Similarity; Similar elements tend to be grouped together such as elements of similar colors, shapes and texture. Grouping can occur in both visual and auditory stimuli. Continuity and Connectedness; Points that are connected by straight or curving lines are seen in a way that follows the smoothest path. Rather than seeing separate lines and angles, lines are seen as belonging together. Symmetry; The idea that when we perceive objects we tend to perceive them as symmetrical shapes that form around their centre. Most objects can be divided in two more or less symmetrical halves. Closure; Objects that are grouped together tend to be seen as a whole, we tend to ignore the gaps and complete contour lines. Relative Size; Different sizes can be designed. Motion Perception-Common fate; Elements with the same moving direction are perceived as a collective or unit.

Texture: The dispenser will be made of hick, rubber allowing simple attachment and removal.

Computer Visualization: Having a 3D illustration could show the different surfaces and layers as oppose to a 2 dimensional drawing. This 3D illustration will aid viewers to visualize the products outline and dimensions, it is the best method to make the product visual to client and therefore helpful for communicating and making decisions.

The 3-stage Model of Perceptual Processing: Parallel Processing: Infromation is processed in parallel to extract basic features of the environment. Pattern Perception: Active processes of pattern perception pull out structures and segment the visual scenes into regions of color,texture and motion patterns. Sequential-goal directed processing: Information is reduced to few objects held in visual working memory by active mechanism of attention to from the basis of visual thinking.

Economic: Our design is an insite of designing a cheap purell/hand sanitizer dispenser that would save money, space and minimize the infections that can result from a handshake, a hug or any physical contact.

Ergonomics: It is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Appropriate ergonomic design is required to avoid recurring strain injuries, which can expand over time and which can lead to long-term disability. By designing the dispenser, ergonomics is a main factor that we will base the design on and keep in mind. Simply, a machine working seamlessly with man almost as if it is an extension of one self.

Final Deliverables:
Our final project will conprise:
 * 1) A 3D model created in Photoshop of the wearable alcohol dispenser.
 * 2) The simplistic design and multiple variations of the dispenser will showcase the appeal of it, aesthetically and ergonomically to everyone.
 * 3) The 3D model will be incorporated into photos to demonstrate the dispenser's use and variations with different people.
 * 4) An animated 360⁰ view of how it can be simply worn or clipped onto someone.
 * 5) Documentation of our background research and findings on the current ineffective methods of hand hygiene. A conclusive report on the simple device that will solve these inadequacies.
 * 6) Power point presentation to showcase our final product and provide a more in-depth understanding of it.

Works Cited:
1."Update: Influenza Activity." //MMWR Weekly// 1009-1012 (18 Sept. 2009). //CDC National Website//. Web. . 2.Recurring Norovirus Outbreaks in a Long-Term Residential Treatment Facility." //MMWR Weekly// 1009-1012 (3 July 2009). //CDC National Website//. Web. .