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Richard R Fletcher1, Ming-Zher Poh, Hoda Eydgahi
1Media Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. fletcher@media.mit.edu
Abstract:
Wearable sensors enable long-term continuous physiological monitoring, which is important for the treatment and management of many chronic illnesses, neurological disorders, and mental health issues. Examples include: diabetes, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), depression, drug addition, and anxiety disorders. In this paper, we present a few mobile health technologies developed by our group and also discuss emerging opportunities as well as existing challenges. Technologies presented include wearable sensors for electrodermal activity (EDA) and mobile plethysmography as well as mobile phones and the supporting wireless network architecture.
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