Characterisation of grooved plastic optical fibre sensor mat for deformation imaging: Medical applications

N. Nurgiyatna; C. Brown-Wilson; P. Fiadzomor; P. Scully; K. B. Ozanyan

Characterisation of grooved plastic optical fibre sensor mat for deformation imaging: Medical applications

N. Nurgiyatna
, C. Brown-Wilson
, P. Fiadzomor
, P. Scully
, K. B. Ozanyan

University of Manchester

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Abstract

We report the characterization of a grooved plastic optical fibre (POF) sensor for imaging deformation of a 2-D surface. The sensitized mesh of optical fibres can be placed on a flexible surface such as a carpet, to measure the shape and pressure involved when a weight is placed on the mat. Applications include imaging the shape and size of pressure distributions, such as footprints or a prone body on the floor. This technology could be used to detect and record the positions of a step sequence (gait analysis), or whether an elderly person has fallen on the floor, or their motion and position during the day.

Original language	English
Pages	403-408
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes
Event	20th International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers, POF 2011 - Bilbao, Spain Duration: 14 Sep 2011 → 16 Sep 2011

Conference

Conference	20th International Conference on Plastic Optical Fibers, POF 2011
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Bilbao
Period	14/09/11 → 16/09/11

Keywords

Characterization
Deformation
Grooved POF
Imaging system
Patient monitoring

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