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Hemophilia Injury Recognition Tool (HIRT?)
Project Team
JoAnn Nilson (BPT) -- Saskatchewan Bleeding Disorder Program
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Kathy Mulder (BPT) -- Children’s Hospital, Health Sciences Center, Winnipeg
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Kristy Wittmeier (PhD, MSc, BMR(PT) -- Dept of Pediatrics and Child Health, Univ of Manitoba.
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Candice Schachter (PhD, MHK, BA, DipPT) -- Schl of Physical Therapy, Univ of Saskatchewan
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Ralph Deters (PhD) --Univ. of Saskatchewan
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Project Overview
In this work, the Hemophilia Injury Recognition Tool (HIRT?) was developed for, and with help from, young men with MILD hemophilia. Many people with milder forms of hemophilia are able to live a normal and active life and have few episodes of serious bleeding. Minor bumps and bruises that occur with daily life or sports often heal by themselves. But once in a while, an injury may be more serious, and it is important to be able to tell the difference. HIRT? which is a mobile App was developed: 1) as a self-management tool, to help young men with mild hemophilia assess their symptoms and decide if an injury needs medical attention, and 2) to help them contact a hemophilia treatment center (HTC). This self-management App does not replace professional advice. It is designed to prepare users to discuss their decisions with their health care team. This evidence-based self-management tool helps young men with mild hemophilia assess an injury and decide when to seek medical attention. It supports a person with mild hemophilia to make decisions based on his own assessment of physical signs and symptoms. It also suggests signs that indicate that the injury is getting worse and that he should contact the HTC to prevent long-term problems. |
Funding Awards and Recognition
1 Bayer Hemophilia Awards Program (BHAP) 2 MITACS 3 Showcasing at the World Federation of Hemophilia Conference in Melbourne, Australia 4 Featured in the Region Reporter 5 Won the BHAP Alumni Global Webinar vote 6 Presentation at the BHAP Awards Ceremony at the World Federation of Hemophilia World Congress in Melbourne |
Clandestine Anomaly Game Project
Project Team
Corey King -- Director, Zenfri Inc
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Richard Lomotey and Ralph Deters, University of Saskatchewan
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R&D, ZenFri Inc
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Project Overview
Epic sci-fi adventure AR game for mobile devices. Clandestine: Anomaly is a tower defense game leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) and GPS technology to create a groundbreaking, unique and immersive mobile gaming experience. Through their mobile device, players will detect and assemble technology, coordinate campaigns, defend against attacks and neutralize enemies. Clandestine: Anomaly includes an engaging story where the user’s gameplay choices determine how the game unfolds. Read More |
Funding Awards and Recognition
1. MITACS 2. Canada Media Fund – Experimental Stream, Production Spring, 2013 3. Award: Clandestine: Anomaly, First Prize, GamAR 2013 Metaio Developer Competition, 2013 4. Finalist: Clandestine: Anomaly, Best Augmented Mobile App, Auggie Award, May 2013 |
Spray Quality
Project Team
Richard Lomotey, Developer
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Tom Wolf (PhD) and Ralph Deters (PhD), Project Leads
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Project Overview
This project, that translates into an app as final product, identifies the ASABE spray quality of nozzles available in North America, within their recommended pressure range. Data are supplied by nozzle manufacturers, and are also available from manufacturer catalogues. Only nozzles for which spray quality information is known are included in this app. Manufacturers bear responsibility for following the ASABE S572 standard for the determination of spray quality. Manufacturers represented are Albuz, Billericay Farm Services (Air Bubble Jet), Greenleaf Technologies (TurboDrop), Hardi, Hypro, John Deere, Lechler, TeeJet, and Wilger (ComboJet). The SSCA Spray Quality app is intended to assist spray applicators making the spray application using the spray quality recommended on product labels, or in accordance with other Best Management Practices related to spray coverage or drift prevention. It produces tables that show the spray quality of any selected nozzle within the manufacturer recommended pressure range. The app has two basic features: The first is to identify the nozzle currently installed on a sprayer, either by entering the nozzle model number in its search engine or by narrowing the search according to the best information available. The second feature is to identify a nozzle that meets certain spray quality and flow rate criteria, by manufacturer and nozzle type. The product can be downloaded from the Apple store. |
Funding
This project was funded in part by the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association (SSCA), by the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) administered by the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan (ACS), and by the University of Saskatchewan. |
Tank Mix
Project Team
Richard Lomotey, Developer
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Tom Wolf (PhD) and Ralph Deters (PhD), Project Leads
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Project Overview
This App is developed for pesticide applicators to help them calculate the water and product requirements for a spray operation. The purpose of this App is to provide product amount calculations necessary for a spray operation. The applicator selects application volumes and product rates, and also enters sprayer and field information to allow estimation of number of tanks required for the field, as well as the number of rounds possible with a load. A large combination of measurement units is available to meet diverse of users. The product is available on Apple store and Google Play |
Funding
This project was funded in part by the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association (SSCA), by the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP) administered by the Agriculture Council of Saskatchewan (ACS), and by the University of Saskatchewan. |