- Measures the breathing volume, times breaths and pauses, and wirelessly sends that information to a mobile device.
- Links a game on a mobile device directly to the real-time results of the PEP therapy. The game provides instant feedback and reward if the child does well.
- Provides an audio response to the therapy so that a parent or caregiver can hear that the therapy is being conducted correctly at a short distance.
- Records all therapy sessions. This includes the success of each session (reaching 10-20cm for 3-4 seconds, 1-2 minute break x 6) and keep a historical record of therapy sessions and success.
For more technical information about the project, look here.
PEP therapy works by having individuals breathe through a face mask attached to a piece of equipment called a resistor, which builds up pressure in the lungs. This is measured by a manometer (pressure gauge). The pressure keeps the airways open, allowing air to get behind the mucus. The mucus can then be moved to the main airway and be cleared by coughing.
The Bella Box™ with Bluetooth is an electronic manometer we developed that connects to the PEP mask and resister. It transmits to mobile app, that can be downloaded on any Android device, and measures the breaths of each PEP therapy session. The app then uploads the results to the cloud via the data tracking web app.
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Bella Project History
2017
The Bella Project Society is formed, a non-profit organization created to make and distribute and support the Bella Project products.
2016
Study begins at British Columbia Children’s Hospital headed by Maggie McIlwaine, Ph.D., MCSP
2015
Spot Solutions focuses on creating a robust platform both on the web and on the mobile application. The Bella Box is refined and readied for testing.
2014
The Bella Box is built by Dan Mozel, a platform is built by Spot Solutions using Unity 3D for game developers to build on. In October, a Game Jam is held at the Microsoft Development Centre in Vancouver with 75 game developers, graphic artists, software developers, volunteers, physiotherapists.
2013
While on vacation, an idea is born to develop a more fun and engaging way for Bella to do her PEP therapy. Dan Mozel begins his work engineering the box and Spot Solutions begins talks with BC Children’s Hospital CF Clinic Physiotherapists to understand the requirements of the project.
