Abstract
An idea on designing intrinsically electrical conductive textile-based strain sensor is presented in this paper. Textile structure endows this sensor flexible, deformable, breathable property that is really wearable. The sensing mechanism is investigated theoretically and experimentally to find the guidelines when designing a textile strain sensor. The electrical conducting mechanisms of yarn and fabric are modeled by using circuit network to analyze the key elements contributing to the fabric sensor. It is found that the contact resistance, which is caused by two contacting fibers or yarns, created and determined by the structures of fabric, is the key factor contributing to the sensing mechanism.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings - IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics |
| Subtitle of host publication | Global Grand Challenge of Health Informatics, BHI 2012 |
| Pages | 468-471 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 Jul 2012 |
| Event | IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics, BHI 2012. In Conj. with the 8th Int. Symp.on Medical Devices and Biosensors and the 7th Int. Symp. on Biomedical and Health Engineering - Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Hong Kong Duration: 2 Jan 2012 → 7 Jan 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics, BHI 2012. In Conj. with the 8th Int. Symp.on Medical Devices and Biosensors and the 7th Int. Symp. on Biomedical and Health Engineering |
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| Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
| City | Hong Kong and Shenzhen |
| Period | 2/01/12 → 7/01/12 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Informatics