METHOD AND SYSTEM OF ATTACHMENT AND DETECTION OF ATTACHMENT OF A WEARABLE SENSOR TO CLOTHING MATERIAL
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1. A method for attaching and securing a wearable sensor to an article of clothing, the method comprising:
- providing a sensor clip-on casing having a surface defining an opening;
providing a sensor configured to be received into the opening of the clip-on casing;
positioning an article of clothing between the opening of the sensor clip-on casing and the sensor;
squeezing the sensor into the opening sensor clip-on casing such that the article of clothing is sandwiched between the sensor and the sensor clip-on casing.
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Abstract
A method and system of universal, secure attachment with attachment detection mechanism, of a wearable sensor-unit to any article of clothing worn around the body in order to measure vital signals of a person, such as motion, movements and activity levels. The method and system permits: reliable attachment to any article of clothing; an attachment in any position to clothing or fabric worn by a person; and detection for the wearable sensor attachment to an article of clothing to minimize false alarms.
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1. A method for attaching and securing a wearable sensor to an article of clothing, the method comprising:
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providing a sensor clip-on casing having a surface defining an opening; providing a sensor configured to be received into the opening of the clip-on casing; positioning an article of clothing between the opening of the sensor clip-on casing and the sensor; squeezing the sensor into the opening sensor clip-on casing such that the article of clothing is sandwiched between the sensor and the sensor clip-on casing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A wearable sensor comprising:
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an outer clip-on casing having an opening; and a sensor assembly configured to be received and secured into the outer clip-on casing opening; wherein an article of clothing is positioned between the outer clip-on casing and the sensor such that the same results in a secure fit between clip-on casing and sensor. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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