Sensors for Everyday Life: Healthcare Settings

Postolache, Octavian Adrian (Edited by)/ Mukhopadhyay, Subhas Chandra (Edited by)/ Jayasundera, Krishanthi P. (Edited by)/ Swain, Akshya K. (Edited by)

ISBN 10: 3319473182 / ISBN 13: 9783319473185

Published by Springer, 2016

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304 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sensors for Everyday Life: Healthcare Settings
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319473182
• ISBN 13: 9783319473185
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

Sensors were developed to detect and quantify structures and functions of human body as well as to gather information from the environment in order to optimize the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and quality of healthcare services as well as to improve health and quality of life. This book offers an up-to-date overview of the concepts, modeling, technical and technological details and practical applications of different types of sensors. It also discusses the trends for the next generation of sensors and systems for healthcare settings. It is aimed at researchers and graduate students in the field of healthcare technologies, as well as academics and industry professionals involved in developing sensing systems for human body structures and functions, and for monitoring activities and health.