Research Article
Development of Capacitive Sensors to Detect and Quantify Fluids in the Adult Diaper
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-031-43135-7_23, author={Muhammad Tanweer and Raimo Sepponen and Ihsan Oguz Tanzer and Kari A. Halonen}, title={Development of Capacitive Sensors to Detect and Quantify Fluids in the Adult Diaper}, proceedings={Bio-inspired Information and Communications Technologies. 14th EAI International Conference, BICT 2023, Okinawa, Japan, April 11-12, 2023, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={BICT}, year={2023}, month={9}, keywords={Wearable Medical Devices Flexible Capacitive Sensors Smart Diaper Printed Sensors Printed Electronics Human Fluid Detection \& Quantification}, doi={10.1007/978-3-031-43135-7_23} }- Muhammad Tanweer
Raimo Sepponen
Ihsan Oguz Tanzer
Kari A. Halonen
Year: 2023
Development of Capacitive Sensors to Detect and Quantify Fluids in the Adult Diaper
BICT
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-43135-7_23
Abstract
In recent years the rapid technological development in printable electronics technology has made it possible to develop sensors and circuits for wearable medical devices using flexible substrate. In this paper a novel implementation of flexible capacitive sensors to detect and quantify human excreta inside adult diaper is explored. The flexible capacitive sensors are implemented in co-planar geometry by using conductive strips, paint and conductive fabric which are easily available in the market. The developed sensors are used to detect and quantify the fluid and concentration of electrolytes in-vitro (adult diaper and glass jar). An impedance analyzer is used to perform measurements from the sensor and collect necessary specifications in developing suitable printable sensors for a diaper.
