Design of an Electronic Chest-Band

17th World Textile Conference AUTEX 2017 - Shaping the Future of Textiles

Atakan, R.^1 ; Acikgoz Tufan, H.^1 ; Baskan, H.^1 ; Eryuruk, S.H.^1 ; Akalin, N.^2 ; Kose, H.^2 ; Li, Y.^3 ; Kursun Bahadir, S.^1 ; Kalaoglu, F.^1

Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design, Textile Engineering Department, Inonu Cad. No: 65, Gumussuyu- Istanbul, Turkey^1

Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Electric-Electronic, Computer Engineering Department, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey^2

University of Manchester, School of Materials, Manchester

M13 9PL, United Kingdom^3

关键词: Application area;    Comfort performance;    Comfort properties;    Electrical conductivity;    Health care application;    Knitting technologies;    Moisture management;    Performance optimizations;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/254/7/072002/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1757-899X/254/7/072002

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

In this study, an electronic chest strap prototype was designed for measuring fitness level, performance optimization, mobility and fall detection. Knitting technology is used for production by using highly elastic nylon yarn. In order to evaluate comfort performance of the garment, yarn strength and elongation, air permeability, moisture management and FAST tests (Fabric Assurance Fabric Testing) were carried out, respectively. After testing of textile part of the chest band, IMU sensors were integrated onto the garment by means of conductive yarns. Electrical conductivity of the circuit was also assessed at the end. Results indicated that the weight and the thickness of the product are relatively high for sports uses and it has a negative impact on comfort properties. However, it is highly stretchable and moisture management properties are still in acceptable values. From the perspective of possible application areas, developed smart chest band in this research could be used in sports facilities as well as health care applications for elderly and disabled people.