Essays about: "Shimmer Sensor"

Found 4 essays containing the words Shimmer Sensor.

  1. 1. A comparative study to explore the advantages of passive exoskeletons by monitoring the muscle activity of workers

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för elektroteknik, matematik och naturvetenskap

    Author : Md Arifur Rahman; [2021]
    Keywords : Exoskeletons; Shimmer Sensor; EMG Signal;

    Abstract : Manufacturing and construction workers undertake physically strenuous activities increasing the risk of health problems, disability, and sick leave, leading to lower job attractiveness and job candidate scarcity. In the EU, up to 44 million workers are affected by workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), representing a total annual cost of more than €240 billion. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluating Bluetooth Radio for Physiological Monitoring

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Aymen AL-Ramadan; [2018]
    Keywords : Shimmer; Bluetooth Physiological sensor;

    Abstract : Globally, population numbers are growing, and the lifespan of the elderly is increasing. Therefore, this phenomenon requires that society commit more money, facilities, and staff for health care. READ MORE

  4. 3. Real-Time Gait Analysis Algorithm for Patient Activity Detection to Understand and Respond to the Movements

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation

    Author : Inam-ul-Haq ; Adnan Jalil; [2012]
    Keywords : Parkinson s disease; Gait Analysis; Movement Disorder; Wireless Sensors;

    Abstract : Context: Most of the patients suffering from any neurological disorder pose ambulatory disturbance at any stage of disease which may result in falling without showing any warning sign and every patient is different from another. So there is a need to develop a mechanism to detect shaky motion. READ MORE

  5. 4. Implementing real-time step detection algorithm in EyesWeb environment

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Wouter Speybrouck; Jonas Standaert; [2011]
    Keywords : Shimmer; Parkinson s disease; Gait analysis; C ; EyesWeb;

    Abstract : Many methods are used for measuring and defining the presence of Parkinson's disease. One important aspect of the disease is gait disturbance, which can be discovered in the early stages of the disease. This disturbance can be measured using three dimensional accelerometers, which are present in the Shimmer device. READ MORE