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Cough Counting Device for Canines

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The purpose of this project was to design and build an automatic cough counting device for canines. In collaboration with veterinarians from Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine, we developed a device that distinguishes coughing from barking, and automatically displays the number of coughs. The device is protected by a water-resistant, drop-proof custom case, and can withstand loads above 120N. To optimize wearability, the device is attached to a harness that can be easily changed. Our test results conclude that the device has a sensitivity and specificity of 85% and 88%, respectively. This project was successful in distinguishing coughing from barking, and automatically detecting and displaying the total number of times the dog coughed without interfering in its daily activities.

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  • E-project-042518-155536
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  • 2018
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  • 2018-04-25
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