Kimi Ce Zhong

We created a prototype system that we call Dr.’s Eye. Dr.’s Eye contains two components: 1) an external camera embedded in a 3D-printed enclosure and 2) software running on a mobile phone that streams video between the patient and doctor. We created the final prototype through an iterative process, including brainstorming about potential form factors for the system, hand sketching some selected ideas, and iterating and creating 3D models around these ideas. We also used paper boxes to create some low-fidelity prototypes based on the models created. 

1) External Camera (4): Inspired by the small disc-shaped resonator of a stethoscope, we designed a rounded form to highlight the camera’s position. We adopted a hinge to connect the body and the camera component. Users can rotate the hinge to get the desired camera orientation. We also designed a form enclosure to enhance its flexibility. The base of Dr.’s Eye is fat so users can place it on the table surface. We intentionally added heavy-duty reusable tape on two sides of the form enclosure, so users can also stick Dr.’s Eye onto vertical surfaces, such as a wall. In addition, we designed the enclosure to be rounded to fit into a user’s palm. The finalized form enclosure was designed with a slight anthropomorphic look to create a sense of accompaniment and to signal that the video stream would be delivered to a professional party in an appropriate context. We produced one set of Dr.’s Eye by 3D-printing the final assembly. We used white-coloured PLA material to print the form enclosure as it offers minimalist aesthetics and endurance for the study.