Fabric-based Strain Sensors for Measuring Movement in Wearable Telemonitoring Applications
Metcalf, Cheryl, Collie, Stewart, Cranny, Andrew, Hallett, Georgie, James, Christopher, Adams, Jo, Chappell, Paul, White, Neil and Burridge, Jane (2009) Fabric-based Strain Sensors for Measuring Movement in Wearable Telemonitoring Applications. In, Assisted Living 2009, London, UK, 24 - 25 Mar 2009. The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 1-4.
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This paper summarises preliminary work comparing conductive yarns, knitting structures and yarn compositions in order to integrate smart sensor strips into a surrounding garment as a kinematic measurement tool. The conductive areas of the garment were to be used as a strain-sensitive material; ultimately measuring knee joint movement. In total, thirty sample fabrics were developed using conductive yarns; six of which were chosen to be tested for responsiveness during repeated strain. Preliminary tests showed good levels of responsiveness to strain and acceptable levels of recovery.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Other) |
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| Additional Information: | Event Dates: 24-25 March 2009 |
| ISBNs: | 9781849191210 |
| Keywords: | Smart Textiles, wearable sensors, fabrics |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Physical and Applied Science > Electronics and Computer Science > EEE |
| Item ID: | 267206 |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Mar 2009 19:45 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Mar 2012 13:43 |
| Contributors: | Metcalf, Cheryl (Author) Collie, Stewart (Author) Cranny, Andrew (Author) Hallett, Georgie (Author) James, Christopher (Author) Adams, Jo (Author) Chappell, Paul (Author) White, Neil (Author) Burridge, Jane (Author) |
| Date: | 24 March 2009 |
| Additional Information: | Event Dates: 24-25 March 2009 |
| Status: | Published |
| Publisher: | The Institution of Engineering and Technology |
| Contact Email Address: | c.d.metcalf@soton.ac.uk |
| Further Information: | Google Scholar |
| URI: | http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/267206 |
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