WIMU: WEARABLE INERTIAL MONITORING UNIT A MEMS-based Device for Swimming Performance Analysis

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2011

Authors

silva, as (Author) Other; salazar, aj (Author) Other; correia, mf (Author) FEUP; borges, cm (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: BIODEVICES 2011 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices

Pages: 87-93

International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, BIODEVICES 2011

Rome, 26 January 2011 through 29 January 2011

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ISI Web of Knowledge - 4 Citations

Scopus - 11 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Engineering and technology > Environmental biotechnology

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-W34

Abstract (EN): Advances in sensor technology, electronic textile integration, and integrated circuits have introduced a paradigm shift in the way most researchers approach signal monitoring. In recent years, devices such as body sensor networks (BSN) allow for direct on-body physiological and biomechanical parameters measurements. Such technology allows for a more in depth analysis of an athlete's performance, without affecting the results due to awkward wires or uncomfortable carry-on devices. Miniaturization and other achievements allow a more seamless interaction with the individual, permitting a more natural behaviour during the monitoring session. The project BIOSWIM (Body Interface System based on Wearable Integration Monitorization) is a joint multidisciplinary effort of a number of Portuguese universities which seeks a pervasive monitoring solution for performance, physiological and biomechanical signals from a swimmer under normal training conditions. In order to achieve such an undertaking a swimsuit prototype was developed with truly integrated EKG textile sensors; which will work in conjunction with a wearable inertial monitoring unit (WIMU) and a wearable chemical monitoring unit. This article focuses on the WIMU, which serves as the biomechanical data processing unit of the system.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7