Publications:
- COINS CONF 2022
- Title="MIMA - Multifunctional IoT Integrated Menstrual Aid"
- Authors= Amish Bhibhu, Jyothish J. Kumar, Shreya Shivangi, Subhankar Mishra, Sulagna Saha
- Conference= IEEE International Conference for Omni-Intelligent Systems (COINS) 2022, 4th ed., pages: 85-89.
- doi="10.1109/COINS54846.2022.9854943"
Abstract: Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the endometrium lining of a woman's uterus. The average age when girls start menstruating is around the age of 12 years (menarche), and the cycle continues until they attain menopause (about the age of 51). Medical research and analysis in this field reveal that most women have to go through a painful cycle of abdominal cramps along with sanitary pad rashes while painkillers or endurance ability is their go-to solution. Heat pads or hot water bags also help in pain reduction. Currently, the concept of period pants revolves around pad-free and hassle-free periods for women whereas most women still prefer sanitary pads during their period cycle. MIMA aims at the development of IoT integrated smart functional intimate wear for women that would help women comfort during menstruation by catering to issues of menstrual cramps, rashes, leakage and stains, malodor, etc. The proposed methodology has been implemented referring to the online survey conducted from Indian women (17- 58 years old). The proposed intimate wear- MIMA can provide comfort during the menstruation cycle with IoT integrated Heat-Pad and functional alterations in the garment for a rash-free, anti-odor, and leak-proof period.
- Internet of Things (Accepted Manuscript)
- Title="MIMA 2.0 - Compact and Portable Multifunctional IoT Integrated Menstrual Aid"
- Authors= Jyothish J. Kumar1, Shreya Shivangi, Amish Bibhu Subhankar Mishra, Sulagna Saha
- Journal= Elsevier IoT Journal (Accepted for Publication)
- doi="10.1109/COINS54846.2022.9854943"
Abstract: The shredding intrauterine lining or the endometrium is known as Menstru- ation. It occurs every month and causes several issues like Menstrual Cramps and aches in the abdominal region, stains, menstrual malodor, rashes in inti- mate areas, and many more. In our research, almost all of the products available in the market do not cater to these problems single-handedly. There are few remedies available to cater to the cramps, among which heat therapy is the most commonly used. Our methodology, involved surveys regarding problems and the solutions to these problems that are deemed optimal. This inclusive approach helped us infer about the gaps in available menstrual aids which has become our guide towards developing MIMA (Multifunctional IoT Integrated Menstrual Aid). In this paper, we have featured an IOT incorporated multi- functional smart intimate wear that aims to provide for the multiple necessities of women during menstruation like leakproof, antibacterial, anti-odor, rash-free experience along with an integrated Bluetooth-controlled intimate heat-pad for relieving abdominal cramps. The entire process of product development has been done in phases according to feedback from target users in each stage. This paper is an extension to our paper [1] which serves as the proof of concept for our approach. The development has led us towards MIMA 2.0 featuring a completely concealed and integrated design that includes a safe Bluetooth-controlled heating system for the intimate area. The product has received incredibly pos- itive feedback from survey participants.
MIMA revolves around the concept of Menstruation i.e. the monthly shedding of the endometrium of the female uterus and the problems associated with it.
The IoT system of MIMA was designed to provide safe, controlable and distributed heating around the waist band. We developed a bluetooth controlled heating system and an android app to achieve this.
Control module is powered by a 2200mAh LiPo battery that can power the system with intermittent usage for 8-10 hours which represents a typical work day for majority of our audiance.
Based on the set temperature, Control module regulated the heating of 3 discrete temp. control zones of the heat pad. The system is incooperated with multiple safety features to safeguard against any possible malfunction of the system..
Team:
MIMA is joint project with NIFT, Bhubaneswar.
- NISER | Jyothish Kumar J (jyothishk.j@niser.ac.in)
- NISER | Subhankar Mishra (smishra@niser.ac.in)
- NIFT | Amish Bibhu (amish.bibhu@nift.ac.in)
- NIFT | Shreya Shivangi (shreya.shivangi@nift.ac.in)
- NIFT | Sulagna Saha (sulagna.saha@nift.ac.in)
Shreya and Amish contributed to the initial ideation, primary and secondary research, along with MIMA's design and development. Jyothish developed MIMA's IoT system - This includes design and fabrication of the controller, heat-pad as well as the development of the device firmware and Android application. Subhankar and Sulagna contributed to oversight and leadership responsibility for the research activity planning and execution as well as critical review and editing.
