Review on Smart Electro-Clothing Systems (SeCSs)

Sayem, Abu Sadat Muhammad; Teay, Siew Hon; Shahariar, Hasan; Fink, Paula Luise; Albarbar, Alhussein

doi:10.3390/s20030587

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“…The challenges of measuring joint angles with textileintegrated sensors are still manifold [28,33,39]. Nevertheless, more and more technical textiles appear on the consumer market [39] that reach an applicable state and fulfil the customer's needs. The most promising solution for joint angle determination could be the hybrid use of IMUs and a stretchable CS.…”

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Stretchable piezoresistive vs. capacitive silicon sensors integrated into ski base layer pants for measuring the knee flexion angle

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The knee is the most often injured body part in alpine skiing. The loads on different structures of the knee, and thus the risk of injury, is influenced by the flexion angle of the knee joint. A mechatronic ski binding continuously supplied with information about the knee joint’s flexion angle could adjust its release settings to react to the situation appropriately. In this study, a silicon-based piezoresistive sensor fibre and capacitive silicon sensor were compared with respect to their ability to measure the knee flexion angle. Each sensor type was incorporated in base layer compression pants. These sensor-underwear-systems were validated using a flexion test rig and in a human subject test (n = 20). The pants with capacitive sensors performed better, as they were more accurate (e.g. mean error 3.4° ± 5.1° of the capacitive sensor vs. 10.6° ± 7.5° of the resistive sensor in the human subject test) and had fewer hysteresis effects. Flexible sensors integrated into compression underwear can provide valuable data of the knee angles for performance measurements in sports or safety systems, and thus may help to reduce knee injuries.

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Stretchable piezoresistive vs. capacitive silicon sensors integrated into ski base layer pants for measuring the knee flexion angle

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“…Thirdly, smart socks cannot be washed; for washing, first the electronic components must be removed. This latter disadvantage is under research to be alleviated by designing for the textiles a waterproof enclosure in which the electronic components might be introduced [21,22].…”

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“…The same SP is automatically calculated by the Zebris system (ZSP), and it was used as the gold standard value. Based on the results of the comparison made between the two systems (Table 5), the authors concluded that Sensoria smart socks are a reliable alternative to Zebris and, moreover, benefit from a lower cost [21,30]. The same research group from Italy developed more recently another prototype of e-textile sock, named SWEET-Sock.…”

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Smart Socks and In-Shoe Systems: State-of-the-Art for Two Popular Technologies for Foot Motion Analysis, Sports, and Medical Applications

Drăgulinescu

Zinca

Bucur

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Sensors

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The present paper reviews, for the first time, to the best of our knowledge, the most recent advances in research concerning two popular devices used for foot motion analysis and health monitoring: smart socks and in-shoe systems. The first one is representative of textile-based systems, whereas the second one is one of the most used pressure sensitive insole (PSI) systems that is used as an alternative to smart socks. The proposed methods are reviewed for smart sock use in special medical applications, for gait and foot pressure analysis. The Pedar system is also shown, together with studies of validation and repeatability for Pedar and other in-shoe systems. Then, the applications of Pedar are presented, mainly in medicine and sports. Our purpose was to offer the researchers in this field a useful means to overview and select relevant information. Moreover, our review can be a starting point for new, relevant research towards improving the design and functionality of the systems, as well as extending the research towards other areas of applications using sensors in smart textiles and in-shoe systems.

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“…While most current sensors require active engagement of the end-user, i.e., the patient, research is being performed on what is called the internet of people in which digital health gets more incorporated into everyday life and the need for active interaction with technology is reduced [55,56]. Biosensors are investigated that could be incorporated in unobtrusive places such as smart mirrors [57], smart clothing [58], smart vehicles [59], smart contact lenses [60], and even smart sanitation [61]. Voice recordings are increasingly investigated as biomarkers for coronary artery disease as well as heart failure decompensation [62][63][64].…”

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Digital Health in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention: A Search for the Ideal Tool

Falter

Scherrenberg

Dendale

2020

Sensors

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Digital health is becoming more integrated in daily medical practice. In cardiology, patient care is already moving from the hospital to the patients’ homes, with large trials showing positive results in the field of telemonitoring via cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure via implantable devices, telemonitoring via home-based non-invasive sensors, and screening for atrial fibrillation via smartphone and smartwatch technology. Cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention are modalities that could greatly benefit from digital health integration, as current compliance and cardiac rehabilitation participation rates are low and optimisation is urgently required. This viewpoint offers a perspective on current use of digital health technologies in cardiac rehabilitation, heart failure and secondary prevention. Important barriers which need to be addressed for implementation in medical practice are discussed. To conclude, a future ideal digital tool and integrated healthcare system are envisioned. To overcome personal, technological, and legal barriers, technological development should happen in dialog with patients and caregivers. Aided by digital technology, a future could be realised in which we are able to offer high-quality, affordable, personalised healthcare in a patient-centred way.

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Review on Smart Electro-Clothing Systems (SeCSs)

Cited by 74 publications

References 41 publications

Stretchable piezoresistive vs. capacitive silicon sensors integrated into ski base layer pants for measuring the knee flexion angle

Stretchable piezoresistive vs. capacitive silicon sensors integrated into ski base layer pants for measuring the knee flexion angle

Smart Socks and In-Shoe Systems: State-of-the-Art for Two Popular Technologies for Foot Motion Analysis, Sports, and Medical Applications

Digital Health in Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention: A Search for the Ideal Tool

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