Multi-functional Wearable Device for Heart Health and Possition Assesment

	Nanotech 2008 Vol. 2 Nanotechnology 2008: Life Sciences, Medicine & Bio Materials - Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 2 Chapter 7: Bio & Chem Sensors
	Multi-functional Wearable Device for Heart Health and Possition Assesment
Authors:	B. Kaminska
Affilation:	Simon Fraser University, CA
Pages:	615 - 618
Keywords:	micro-integrated sensor, monitoring, multi-functional
Abstract:	In this paper we introduce a wearable device combining physiological monitoring and person’s position assessment. An accelerometer is used as a multi-functional sensor for a position and heart mechanical performance measurements, known as mechanocardiography (MCG). Electrocardiogram (ECG) performs electrical heart analysis. Body positions, such as standing/sitting, lying in the directions of left, supine, right, and prone, are detected. Detecting body position in synchronization with heart activity allows more in-depth monitoring of patient’s health conditions and personal wellbeing. We introduce micro-integrated polymer-based sensor as a wireless device for monitoring applications.
ISBN:	978-1-4200-8504-4
Pages:	808
Hardcopy:	$159.95

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