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The TRS App!

Introducing the Temperature Regulating System specialized App | View the Wetsuit System Here!



THE PROJECT

The TRS App

The TRS (Temperature Regulating System) wetsuit app is an app designed to work with TRS wetsuits. Since collecting data is a vital part of the TRS wetsuit system, the goal is to develop a straightforward app to use.

The high-level goals:

  • Make it easy to use for everyone, anytime
  • Encourage users to collect BCT data often
  • Expand beyond individual athletes to business and military

No athlete should have to drop out of a race because of water temperature.

Having a wetsuit is a must for any athlete planning on doing an open water swim in water with temps under 70 degrees.
THE USERS

Defining Who the Users Are.

All swimmers can benefit from the TRS wetsuit system and accompanying app. These includes:

  • Seasoned Swimmers and Triathletes
  • Individuals looking to try their first swim event
  • Athletes with a disposable income
  • Ages 18 and over with first-round testing focusing on individuals 40 to 60

Accurate, continuous real-time core-temp readings.

Future Opportunity Audiences:

  • Construction Business doing Underwater Work
  • Military and Security

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Looking Ahead

  • Coast Guard and Military use
  • Market to coaches and Tri clubs
  • Business construction needs
  • BCT tracking tech for medical uses
  • Intergration with Garmins

Challenges

  • Having to monitor continuously
  • Expensive wetsuit purchase
  • More accurate data over time.
  • Need to speed up manufacturing time
  • Convincing Athletes to use

Opportunities

  • Safety during an open water swim
  • Single wetsuit purchase
  • Continuous core body data monitoring
  • Easy to use and track data
  • Custom personalization better over time
BEGINNING USER JOURNEY
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THE WETSUIT

How the System Works

After purchasing a TRS wetsuit, a user will download the accompanying app and set up a personal account through the app. Next, the user will take an initial base core temperature reading using the temperature monitoring cuff.

  • The base temperature is stored as the user participates in events using the TRS wetsuit, creating a baseline temperature range.
  • Single wetsuit purchase
  • his data informs the smart sensors in the wetsuit to adjust to water temperatures accurately.
  • By keeping track of core temperature, the wetsuit will adapt more quickly to extreme water temperature differences.
  • The TRS wetsuit also monitors heart rate and ECG rhythm.

Send data directly to your smartphone, Garmin, or smart goggles!

THE WIREFRAMES

The Flow Through the App.

TThe challenge for any app that displays health care metrics over time is to make the information clear and easily understood. The charts and graphs typically used for visual health data often have a lot of information to display, leading to confusion when viewing the data. In addition, the layout needs to be simple to minimize cognitive load. The challenge is effective and still has a visually pleasing interface that meets accessibility guidelines. Since this project has coast guard and military applications, the app must pass Section 508 accessibility compliance.

THE DESIGN

Defining the Visual Language and Design System.

As with any health data, the metrics can be confusing and difficult to understand. The charts and graphs typically used to visualize health data often have a lot of information to display, leading to confusion when viewing the data. The layout needs to be simple to minimize cognitive load. The main goal is to have clear and easily understood metrics at a glance.

  • A simple color palette, larger buttons, and flat graphics
  • Users can easily navigate their way through the app without trouble
  • The challenge is how to do that effectively and still have a visually pleasing interface that meets accessibility guidelines.
  • Familiar UI patterns to avoid confusion when navigating through the app

A simple layout to minimize cognitive load!

FINAL THOUGHTS

Learning Outcomes and Going Forward.

The challenge for any app that displays health care metrics over time is to make the information clear and easily understood.

  • The charts and graphs typically used for visual health data often have a lot of information to display, leading to confusion when viewing the data.
  • The layout needs to be simple to minimize cognitive load.
  • The challenge is to build an adequate gear that still keeps a visually pleasing interface that meets accessibility guidelines.
  • This project has coast guard and military applications, so the app must pass Section 508 accessibility compliance.