Research Article

Biological-Signal-Based User-Interface System for Virtual-Reality Applications for Healthcare

Table 1

Biological signal.

SensorDescription of measured components

1AccelerometerThree-axis acceleration of the device
2AirflowBreathing rate
3Blood pressureSystolic, diastolic, and pulse
4Body positionFive body positions (standing/sitting, supine, prone, left, and right)
5Body temperatureBody temperature
6ElectrocardiogramElectrical and muscular function of the heart
7ElectromyogramElectrical activity of skeletal muscles
8Eye trackingEye tracking and direction of interest
9GlucometerApproximate concentration of glucose in the blood
10GSRElectrical conductance of the skin
11HRNumber of heart contractions per minute
12OximeterArterial oxygen saturation of functional hemoglobin
13Pupil sizePupil size of the eye
14SnoreSnoring
15SpirometerPeak expiratory flow