Smart Wireless Sensors Integrated in Clothing: an Electrocardiography System in a Shirt Powered Using Human Body Heat

Sensors & Transducers

Ruud J. M. Vullers¹  Chris Van Hoof²  Tom Torfs²  Vladimir Leonov² 

[1] Holst Centre / IMEC-NL, High Tech Campus 31, 5656AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Interuniversity Microelectronics Center (IMEC), Kapeldreef 75, 3001 Leuven, Belgium;

关键词: Electrocardiography;    Wireless sensor;    Thermoelectric generator;    Energy scavenging;    Clothing;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

A wireless electrocardiography system is integrated in an office-style shirt. The device is powered by a thermoelectric generator that converts natural heat flow from the body into electrical power. The thermoelectric generator outperforms AA batteries of the same weight in about 1.5-2 years of using, depending on the time the shirt is worn per day. The system is composed of 17 small modules spread over the shirt. The module thickness does not exceed 6.5 mm for convenience of the wearer. Smart electronic module with extremely low power consumption provides excellent quality of a cardiogram and smart power management. The system sustains machine washing with a drying cycle at 1000 rpm and pressing. No other service is required for the entire service life of the shirt.

【 授权许可】

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