Abstract
In this paper, we present the design and development of a smart insole that may be used to assess long term chronic conditions that affect the elderly population such as Stroke, Dementia, Parkinson;s disease, Cancer, Cardiac Disease and Diabetes. This smart insole offers the potential for evidence base rehabilitation. The ICT solution detect the plantar foot pressure in a free living context through the integration of piezo sensors, microcontroller and Bluetooth technology to empirically measure the pressure at important pressure points. The insole consists of 32 piezo sensors, 01 tri-axial accelerometers, temperature sensor and force sensor to automatically switch ON/OFF the insole. The accelerometers provide context for orientation. The design comprises two flexible PCBs encased in a padded layer, in order to protect the sensors and provide comfort to wearer.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Unknown Host Publication |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | 1-5 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 2015 |
| Event | Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks (BSN), 2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on - Cambridge, MA, USA Duration: 1 Jan 2015 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks (BSN), 2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on |
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| Period | 1/01/15 → … |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Wireless sensor network
- flexible sensor PCB
- vital signs
- microsystems
- wearable technology
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