Knitted strain sensor system used for pharyngeal rehabilitation
AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsJonathan Chen, James Sulzer, Corinne Jones, David Zhang, Drake Rowland, Wei Li
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Abstract
Aspects of the present invention relate to a band configured to be positioned around the neck of a subject, including a strip of knitted elastic fabric having a length and a height, one or more conductive fibers stitched or knitted onto a portion of the band and arranged into at least one knitted strain sensor, and one or more lead fibers stitched or knitted onto a portion of the band, each connected at a first end to the at least one knitted strain sensor, and at a second end to a connector.
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A wearable device band comprising:
- a knitted elastic fabric having a length and a height;
- one or more conductive fibers stitched or knitted onto a portion of the wearable device and arranged into at least one knitted strain sensor;
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- one or more lead fibers stitched or knitted onto a portion of the wearable device, each connected at a first end to the at least one knitted strain sensor, and at a second end to a connector.
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