Development of human sensory sensor and application to massaging chairs

Author

Hiyamizu, Kazuya ; Fujiwara, Yoshihisa ; Genno, Hirokazu ; Yasuda, Masashi ; Koma, AndToshiki

Author_Institution

Sanyo Electr. Co. Ltd., Japan

Volume

1

fYear

2003

fDate

16-20 July 2003

Firstpage

140

Abstract

Through this research, we have developed a "human sensory sensor" that takes real-time measurements of peripheral skin temperature, pulse, and galvanic skin response (GSR) - information that changes depending on human sensations - and analyzes this information to estimate the sensations being experienced. We have confirmed that by using these sensors, it is possible to estimate the sensations experienced by an individual during a massage. Furthermore, we have developed a massage control in accordance with the user\´s sensations as estimated by these sensors, and have confirmed the effectiveness of this method.

Keywords

biosensors; home automation; intelligent sensors; skin; galvanic skin response; human sensations; human sensory sensor; massage control; massaging chairs; peripheral skin temperature; pulse; real-time measurements; users sensations; Automatic control; Fingers; Galvanizing; Home appliances; Humans; Pulse measurements; Skin; Steel; Temperature sensors; Thermistors;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computational Intelligence in Robotics and Automation, 2003. Proceedings. 2003 IEEE International Symposium on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7866-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CIRA.2003.1222078

Filename

1222078