DocumentCode :
636290
Title :
Monitoring technology for wheelchair users with advanced multiple sclerosis
Author :
Pino, Esteban J. ; Arias, D.E. ; Aqueveque, Pablo ; Vilugron, Luis ; Hermosilla, Daniela ; Curtis, D.W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Univ. de Concepcion, Concepcion, Chile
fYear :
2013
fDate :
3-7 July 2013
Firstpage :
961
Lastpage :
964
Abstract :
This paper presents a non-invasive assistive device for people with advanced Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who use electric power wheelchairs (EPW). The proposed system can acquire respiration and heart activity from ballistocardiogram (BCG), seat and back pressure distribution, wheelchair tilt angle and ambient temperature and relative humidity. The sensors collect information related to the main issues of MS patients: fatigue, heat sensitivity and low mobility. Preliminary results show the signals as the wheelchair is moving, stopped and tilting. The system is able to capture sufficient relevant information to provide suggestions and alarms in a future stage. The system will be tested at The Boston Home, a specialized residence for adults with advanced MS.
Keywords :
cardiology; electric sensing devices; handicapped aids; patient monitoring; pneumodynamics; wheelchairs; BCG; EPW; advanced multiple sclerosis; ballistocardiogram; electric power wheelchairs; heart activity; heat sensitivity; noninvasive assistive device; pressure distribution; relative humidity; respiration; sensors; wheelchair tilt angle; Electromechanical sensors; Fatigue; Monitoring; Multiple sclerosis; Portable computers; Wheelchairs; Adult; Ballistocardiography; Humans; Monitoring, Ambulatory; Multiple Sclerosis; Pressure; Respiration; Self-Help Devices; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; Wheelchairs;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC), 2013 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Osaka
ISSN :
1557-170X
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/EMBC.2013.6609662
Filename :
6609662
Link To Document :
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