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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Body Sensors Use Gathered Power

Another example of the use of body gathered power.

Sticker sensor monitors your body using wireless power
It wouldn't interfere with your behavior.

Jon Fingas, @jonfingas in Engadget

Wearable body sensors have a common problem: they need power and antennas, and all that equipment leads to bulky devices that influence your behavior. Stanford researchers, however, have developed a system that could be almost imperceptible. Their BodyNet sticker sensor gathers power and transmits data using an RFID connection to a receiver on nearby clothing, making the sensor itself about as comfortable and flexible as an adhesive bandage. It measures subtle changes in skin that provide a wealth of data for the body, whether it's your heartbeat, breathing rate or muscle activity.  .... " 

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