D5.4: Multi-sensor system integrated into wearable fabrics
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Figure 3: The sketch of the female (a) and male (b) day shirt
The improvements to the final prototypes of shirts can be resumed in the following list of
bullets:
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Pockets are now closed by Velcro®.
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A colour code to clearly bind the type of electronics with the pocket and connector is
used to avoid confusion.
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A label with visual instruction for the correct use is applied to the shirts.
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A label with info on size, materials and washing instructions is applied to the shirts
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Removable long/short sleeves are added to the shirts to customize the dressing and to
increase thermal comfort
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Textile electrodes are integrated into an adjustable strip to enhance the fitting of the
sensing part to the user
The shirts are made with cotton fabric that is one of the preferred materials by elderly people.
As the previous prototypes, both shirts and band presents:
a)
four textile electrodes placed on the chest region to detect ECG (1 Lead) and
respiration through bio impedance measurements,
b)
one custom connector to plug the electronic,
c)
a pocket to house the electronic during use,
d)
a Velcro® fastening for the band and a zip for the shirts.
A label with visual instructions for the correct use of the shirts has been designed to facilitate
the users in the wearing of the shirts. The label is shown in Figure 4: