Economic
| The prototype device must cost less than $375 to manufacture and test. |
| The device retail cost must be affordable for COPD patients, particularly those in economically disadvantaged areas. |
Global
| The device must be adaptable for international use. |
Environmental
| The device must support recharging. |
| Any waste (batteries, electronic waste) produced in the development process must be disposed of correctly. |
Social
| The device must produce minimal noise. |
| The device must allow users to engage in normal social interaction without disruption. |
Ethical
| Testing must be done in accordance with acceptable human testing standards. |
| Patient privacy must be protected, with no raw audio stored or transmitted. |
Health and Safety
| The device must comply with electrical safety standards for use and manufacturing. |
| The device must be able to be cleaned. |
Manufacturability
| The device must be manufactured and able to undergo verification and validation testing utilizing equipment available to TCNJ students. |
Sustainability
| The device should be durable and repairable for long-term use. |
| Modular components (battery pack, sensor units) should be replaceable |