An internet-based wearable watch-over system for elderly and disabled utilizing EMG and accelerometer

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Gerontology
• Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

• Monitoring daily activities is crucial for preventing injuries and diseases in the elderly.
• Existing systems require enhancement for accurate gait and exercise analysis in patients.
• The Hyper Hospital Network aims to provide comprehensive information support for elderly and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a wearable system for monitoring electromyography (EMG) and acceleration.
• To improve the accuracy of detecting decreased exercise and hemiplegic gait in elderly individuals and patients.
• To assess the reliability and capabilities of the developed wearable system within the Hyper Hospital Network framework.

Main Methods:

• Development of an upgraded wearable system for simultaneous EMG and acceleration monitoring.
• Experimental validation including system performance verification.
• Specific evaluations for hemiplegic gait detection and simultaneous signal monitoring.

Main Results:

• The system successfully detected reduced exercise by monitoring integrated EMG (iEMG) in healthy volunteers.
• Simultaneous use of EMG and acceleration signals significantly improved the reliability of the Hampering Index (HI) for hemiplegic gait detection.
• The wearable system demonstrated enhanced accuracy in monitoring physical conditions.

Conclusions:

• The developed wearable system offers a reliable method for monitoring the physical conditions of older persons and patients.
• This technology contributes valuable knowledge for creating advanced wearable computers for continuous health monitoring.
• The Hyper Hospital Network integrated with wearable sensors enhances remote patient care and preventive health strategies.