A wearable device for recording of biopotentials and body movements

P. Bifulco*, M. Cesarelli, A. Fratini, M. Ruffo, G. Pasquariello, Gaetano Gargiulo

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Published conference outputConference publication

Abstract

Long term recording of biomedical signals such as ECG, EMG, respiration and other information (e.g. body motion) can improve diagnosis and potentially monitor the evolution of many widespread diseases. However, long term monitoring requires specific solutions, portable and wearable equipment that should be particularly comfortable for patients. The key-issues of portable biomedical instrumentation are: power consumption, long-term sensor stability, comfortable wearing and wireless connectivity. In this scenario, it would be valuable to realize prototypes using available technologies to assess long-term personal monitoring and foster new ways to provide healthcare services. The aim of this work is to discuss the advantages and the drawbacks in long term monitoring of biopotentials and body movements using textile electrodes embedded in clothes. The textile electrodes were embedded into garments; tiny shirt and short were used to acquire electrocardiographic and electromyographic signals. The garment was equipped with low power electronics for signal acquisition and data wireless transmission via Bluetooth. A small, battery powered, biopotential amplifier and three-axes acceleration body monitor was realized. Patient monitor incorporates a microcontroller, analog-to-digital signal conversion at programmable sampling frequencies. The system was able to acquire and to transmit real-time signals, within 10 m range, to any Bluetooth device (including PDA or cellular phone). The electronics were embedded in the shirt resulting comfortable to wear for patients. Small size MEMS 3-axes accelerometers were also integrated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMeMeA : 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications, proceedings
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ (US)
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-9338-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications - Bari, Italy
Duration: 30 May 201131 May 2011

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications
Abbreviated titleMeMeA 2011
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityBari
Period30/05/1131/05/11

Keywords

  • biomedical sensor
  • MEMS accelerometers
  • wearable device

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