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Design of Compression Pants for Wireless sEMG Monitoring using e-textile

E-textile을 이용한 무선 sEMG 모니터링 컴프레션 바지 설계

  • Heejae Jin (Dept. of Fashion Design and Merchandising, Kongju National University) ;
  • Hyojeong Lee (Dept. of Fashion Design and Merchandising, Kongju National University)
  • 진희재 (국립공주대학교 의류상품학과) ;
  • 이효정 (국립공주대학교 의류상품학과)
  • Received : 2023.09.22
  • Accepted : 2023.11.03
  • Published : 2024.02.29
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Abstract

This study developed compression pants with excellent wearability and signal quality by approaching the design of wireless sEMG monitoring pants from the perspective of technical design, including the evaluation of wearability and the stable wireless transmission of signals through electrode and circuit design, and using e-textiles. An electrode, sewn with silver thread and a circuit stitched in a zigzag pattern using stainless steel wire, were applied. Additionally, polyurethane sealing tape was used to enhance adherence to the skin and reduce electrical resistance. Conductive snaps completed the design, allowing attachment and detachment to the bio-signal acquisition mainboard. Through the subjects' evaluation, it was determined that the final pants were applied with a pattern reduction rate of 25% to provide superior comfort according to different body parts while also minimizing skin irritation around the thigh circuit. The final pants for wireless sEMG monitoring, which demonstrated stable transmission of wireless measurements, was positively evaluated in terms of cognitive acceptability. This study is significant in that it achieved an optimal design by considering both technical aspects and the electrical characteristics of bio-signal monitoring garments, as well as the wearer's perception when designing smart wear.

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이 성과는 2022년도 정부(과학기술정보통신부)의 재원으로 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(No.NRF-2018R1C1B5086363).

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