Relative Measurement of Differential Electrode Impedance for Home Healthcare Device

Home Healthcare 장치를 위한 차동 전극 임피던스의 상대적인 측정

  • Woo, Y.J. (Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Yonsei Univ) ;
  • Yoo, S.K. (Dept. of Medical Engineering, Yonsei Univ. College of Medicine)
  • 우영재 (연세대학교 생체공학협동과정) ;
  • 유선국 (연세대학교 의과대학 의학공학교실)
  • Published : 2007.10.26

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a simple and relative electrode contact monitoring method. By exploiting the power line interference, which is regarded as one of the worst noise sources for bio-potential measurement, the relative difference in electrode impedance can be measured without a current or voltage source. Substantial benefits, including no extra circuit components, no degradation of the body potential driving circuit, and no electrical safety problem, can be achieved using this method. Furthermore, this method can be applied to multi-channel isolated bio-potential measurement systems and home health care devices under a steady measuring environment.

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