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An inexpensive sensor for measuring surface geometry.

J R Starck1, G Murray, P V Lawford

  • 1Medical Physics Department, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.

Medical Engineering & Physics
|March 16, 2000
PubMed
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This study presents a low-cost conductive ink sensor technique for measuring surface geometry by reconstructing curvature. The method successfully mapped chest movement during breathing, offering an accessible approach for human system applications.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Device Technology
  • Surface Geometry Measurement

Background:

  • Reconstructing surface geometry is crucial in human systems, where distorted cylinders are common.
  • Local curvature measurements offer a viable method for shape reconstruction.
  • Existing techniques may be complex or costly for certain applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate a novel technique for measuring surface geometry using a conductive ink sensor.
  • To develop and present an algorithm for reconstructing surface shape from curvature data.
  • To assess the performance of a specific bend sensor as a curvature transducer.

Main Methods:

  • A conductive ink bend sensor was employed as a curvature transducer.

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  • An algorithm was developed to reconstruct surface geometry from multiple curvature measurements.
  • The sensor's performance was tested across a range of curvatures (0.01 mm⁻¹ to 0.1 mm⁻¹).

    • Main Results:

    • The technique demonstrated the ability to reconstruct surface geometry from curvature measurements.
    • The bend sensor performed adequately within the lower curvature range (below 0.01 mm⁻¹).
    • The sensor's upper limit (0.1 mm⁻¹) exceeded its design specification.

    Conclusions:

    • The described technique provides an inexpensive method for approximate surface geometry reconstruction.
    • The conductive ink sensor shows promise for applications in human systems, particularly for monitoring movement like breathing.
    • Further development may be needed to extend the sensor's measurement range for higher curvatures.