Measuring Wrist Pulse with a New Sensor Array
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Chung-Shing, Chung Yu-Feng, Yeh Cheng-Chang, Luo Ching-Hsing
Primary Institution: National Cheng Kung University
Hypothesis
A pulse taking platform with a tactile array sensor can provide quantifiable data for traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis.
Conclusion
The proposed pulse taking platform is effective for quantifying wrist pulse signals and shows consistent results with clinical experiences.
Supporting Evidence
- The proposed platform can measure twelve channels of wrist pulse simultaneously.
- The results of the paired samples t-test indicate no significant differences in pulse conditions over a 10-minute period.
- ANOVA results show significant differences in pulse conditions among different pulse taking depths.
Takeaway
Researchers created a new device to measure wrist pulses more accurately, helping doctors understand health better.
Methodology
The study used a tactile capacitive array sensor to measure wrist pulse signals at different depths and analyzed the data using statistical methods.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the small sample size and the specific demographic of participants.
Limitations
The study only included male participants and may not represent the general population.
Participant Demographics
All male participants with an average age of 20.64 ± 6.84 and no diseases.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website