A flexible and stretchable wireless health monitoring sensor platform connected to a mobile device

Auteurs

• Marcin Meyer

Paramètres

• Santé & Médecine

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This book details the creation of a flexible and stretchable wireless health monitoring sensor platform that connects to mobile devices. The platform features a wireless, flexible electronic plaster that adheres to the skin and an RFID-reader in the form of a micro-USB stick, operated via a mobile application. The plaster is composed of a thin layer of metal and electronic components encapsulated in a stretchable, biocompatible polymer, allowing it to stretch up to 50%. It is lightweight, waterproof, and adhesive, enabling it to remain on the skin for up to 30 days. Its design ensures gas permeability while preventing bacteria penetration, making it an ideal breathable wound dressing. Notably, the plaster can accommodate various sensors. Successful tests included a temperature sensor and a silicon nanowire-based biosensor for early detection of avian influenza virus DNA. The patented mobile RFID-receiver wirelessly powers the plaster and collects medical signals, which are then amplified, filtered, and processed digitally. The data is displayed in a user-friendly format on Android devices, allowing for evaluation, storage, and sharing with healthcare providers. With its modular design, the platform offers a reliable, comfortable, and cost-effective solution for hospitals, nursing homes, and everyday users.

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• Année de publication: 2015