Design of a smart insole for ambulatory assessment of gait

Y. S.Ashad Mustufa; John Barton; Brendan O'Flynn; Richard Davies; Paul McCullagh; Huiru Zheng

doi:10.1109/BSN.2015.7299383

Design of a smart insole for ambulatory assessment of gait

Y. S.Ashad Mustufa
, John Barton
, Brendan O'Flynn
, Richard Davies
, Paul McCullagh
, Huiru Zheng

Ulster University

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Abstract

In this paper, we present the design and development of a smart insole that may be used to assess long term chronic conditions that affect the elderly population such as Stroke, Dementia, Parkinson;s disease, Cancer, Cardiac Disease and Diabetes. This smart insole offers the potential for evidence base rehabilitation. The ICT solution detect the plantar foot pressure in a free living context through the integration of piezo sensors, microcontroller and Bluetooth technology to empirically measure the pressure at important pressure points. The insole consists of 32 piezo sensors, 01 tri-axial accelerometers, temperature sensor and force sensor to automatically switch ON/OFF the insole. The accelerometers provide context for orientation. The design comprises two flexible PCBs encased in a padded layer, in order to protect the sensors and provide comfort to wearer.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781467372015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/BSN.2015.7299383
Publication status	Published - 15 Oct 2015
Event	12th IEEE International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015 - Cambridge, United States Duration: 9 Jun 2015 → 12 Jun 2015

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Name	2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015

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Conference	12th IEEE International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015
Country/Territory	United States
City	Cambridge
Period	9/06/15 → 12/06/15

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

flexible sensor PCB
microsystems
vital signs
wearable technology
Wireless sensor network

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Mustufa, Y. S. A., Barton, J., O'Flynn, B., Davies, R., McCullagh, P., & Zheng, H. (2015). Design of a smart insole for ambulatory assessment of gait. In 2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015 Article 7299383 (2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/BSN.2015.7299383

Mustufa, Y. S.Ashad ; Barton, John ; O'Flynn, Brendan et al. / Design of a smart insole for ambulatory assessment of gait. 2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. (2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015).

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Mustufa, YSA, Barton, J , O'Flynn, B, Davies, R, McCullagh, P & Zheng, H 2015, Design of a smart insole for ambulatory assessment of gait. in 2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015., 7299383, 2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 12th IEEE International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015, Cambridge, United States, 9/06/15. https://doi.org/10.1109/BSN.2015.7299383

Design of a smart insole for ambulatory assessment of gait. / Mustufa, Y. S.Ashad; Barton, John ; O'Flynn, Brendan et al.
2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. 7299383 (2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015).

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Mustufa YSA, Barton J , O'Flynn B, Davies R, McCullagh P, Zheng H. Design of a smart insole for ambulatory assessment of gait. In 2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2015. 7299383. (2015 IEEE 12th International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, BSN 2015). doi: 10.1109/BSN.2015.7299383

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