Title :
Multi-point Sensing System for Plantar Pressure Measurement
Author :
Venugopal, G. ; Parmar, Biren J. ; Rajanna, K. ; Nayak, M.M.
Author_Institution :
Indian Inst. of Sci., Bangalore
Abstract :
In this paper, the development of a novel multipoint pressure sensor system suitable for the measurement of human foot pressure distribution has been presented. It essentially consists of a matrix of cantilever sensing elements supported by beams. Foil type strain gauges have been employed for the conversion of foot pressure in to proportional electrical response. Information on the signal conditioning circuitry used is given. Also, the results obtained on the performance of the system are included.
Keywords :
pressure sensors; foil type strain gauges; human foot pressure distribution; multipoint pressure sensor system; multipoint sensing system; plantar pressure measurement; signal conditioning circuitry; Anthropometry; Capacitive sensors; Foot; Force measurement; Humans; Instruments; Optical sensors; Pressure measurement; Sensor systems; Structural beams;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1261-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2007.4388567
