Smart Wireless Sensors Integrated in Clothing: an Electrocardiography System in a Shirt Powered Using Human Body Heat

A wireless electrocardiography system is integrated in an office-style shirt. The device is powered by a thermoelectric generator that converts natural heat flow from the body into electrical power. The thermoelectric generator outperforms AA batteries of the same weight in about 1.5-2 years of usin...

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Main Authors: Vladimir Leonov, Tom Torfs, Chris Van Hoof, Ruud J. M. Vullers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IFSA Publishing, S.L. 2009-08-01
Series:Sensors & Transducers
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Online Access:http://www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/august_09/P_485.pdf

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