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Detection of Pressure and Heat in a Compressive Orthotic for Diabetes Prevention Using Nanotechnology

  • Anqi Mao
  • , Adnan Zahid
  • , Masood Ur-Rehman
  • , Muhammad Ali Imran
  • , Qammer H. Abbasi
  • University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Essex

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2 Scopus citations

Abstract

This paper presents a wearable system to detect the pressure and heat in a compressive orthotic and trigger an alarm when the values are beyond the standard margin of safety. In this way, the foot ulcers on diabetes' patients could be controlled and prevented. Arduino Nano is used as a microcontroller, two force sensors FSR402 and four temperature sensors LM35DZ are controlled by the microcontroller to detect the pressure and heat at different positions inside the compressive orthotic. Accuracy of the temperature sensor is ±0.25 °C. A pair of Bluetooth HC-06 is used to send data to computer. The threshold value of pressure and temperature difference is 3.38 N and 2.2 °C respectively. An alarm and warning LED will be triggered on the user interface based on LabVIEW. All the components are set on a printed circuit board and all the sensors are fixed on the inside of compressive orthotic as a wearable device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRFM 2018 - 2018 IEEE International RF and Microwave Conference, Proceedings
EditorsIdnin Pasya, Aziati Husna Awang, Fauziahanim Che Seman
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages211-214
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538667200
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE International RF and Microwave Conference, RFM 2018 - Penang, Malaysia
Duration: 17 Dec 201819 Dec 2018

Publication series

NameRFM 2018 - 2018 IEEE International RF and Microwave Conference, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE International RF and Microwave Conference, RFM 2018
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityPenang
Period17/12/1819/12/18

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Wearable
  • nanotechnology
  • pressure detection
  • temperature sensors

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