An Exploratory Study on a Chest-Worn Computer for Evaluation of Diet, Physical Activity and Lifestyle

Sun, Mingui; Burke, Lora E.; Baranowski, Thomas; Fernstrom, John D.; Zhang, Hong; Chen, Hsin-Chen; Bai, Yicheng; Li, Yuecheng; Li, Chengliu; Yue, Yaofeng; Li, Zhen; Nie, Jie; Sclabassi, Robert J.; Mao, Zhi-Hong; Jia, Wenyan

doi:https://doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.6.1.1

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Volume 6 | Article ID 641861 | https://doi.org/10.1260/2040-2295.6.1.1

An Exploratory Study on a Chest-Worn Computer for Evaluation of Diet, Physical Activity and Lifestyle

Mingui Sun,^1,6,8Lora E. Burke,²Thomas Baranowski,³John D. Fernstrom,⁴Hong Zhang,⁵Hsin-Chen Chen,¹Yicheng Bai,⁶Yuecheng Li,¹Chengliu Li,⁶Yaofeng Yue,⁶Zhen Li,¹and Jie Nie¹ et al.

Received01 Jan 2014

Accepted01 Dec 2014

Abstract

Recently, wearable computers have become new members in the family of mobile electronic devices, adding new functions to those provided by smartphones and tablets. As “always-on” miniature computers in the personal space, they will play increasing roles in the field of healthcare. In this work, we present our development of eButton, a wearable computer designed as a personalized, attractive, and convenient chest pin in a circular shape. It contains a powerful microprocessor, numerous electronic sensors, and wireless communication links. We describe its design concepts, electronic hardware, data processing algorithms, and its applications to the evaluation of diet, physical activity and lifestyle in the study of obesity and other chronic diseases.

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