Seamless Healthcare Monitoring

Defines and classifies existing monitoring modalities into three categories: wearables, attachables, and invisiblesCovers a diverse range of devices that are appropriate for chemical, pressure, temperature, motion, and nutrition monitoring Clarifies how each monitoring device can help support life-long healthcare from the cradle to the grave, and provides insights into future endeavors

Toshiyo Tamura is Professor at Waseda University.
Wenxi Chen is Professor at The University of Aizu.

Part 1. Bioelectric Signals.- Chapter 1. Electrocardiogram.- Chapter 2.Electroencephalogram.- chapter 3.Electromyogram.- Part II. Pressure Signals.- Chapter 4.Blood Pressure.- Chapter 5.Ballistocardiogram.- Part III Pulse and Flow.- Chapter 6.Photoplethysmogram.- chapter 7.Ultrasonic Doppler Velocity and Imaging.- Part 4 Motion and Force.- Chapter 8.Wearable Units.- Chapter 9.Smart Textile Suit.- Part 5.Temperature.- Chapter 10. Body Temperature, Heat Flow and Evaporation.- Part 6.Gases and Biomarkers.- Chapter 11.SpO2 and CO2.- Chapter 12.Chemical Substances.- Part 7.Nutrition and Energy Expenditure.- Chapter 13.Dietary Intake.- Chapter 14.Physical Activity.