Tunneling piezoresistive tactile sensing array for continuous blood pressure monitoring
Journal
IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems
Journal Volume
2016-February
Pages
169-172
Date Issued
2016
Author(s)
Abstract
This work presents a highly sensitive tunneling piezoresistive tactile sensing array for continuous blood pulse wave monitoring. The polymer-based sensing device was patterned with microdome structures by using membrane filter substrates. Based on the tonometric method, blood pressure can be estimated from the measured pulse pressure signals. Characterization of the proposed sensing elements was conducted. The sensing array is arranged in 8 × 1 linear configuration with tiny gaps between sensing elements, which substantially enhances the acquisition of signals.
Type
conference paper