Sensor-Based Health Monitoring System

Abstract

Implementations for sensor-based health monitoring systems are generally disclosed.

1 - 13 . (canceled) 
     
     
         14 . A sensor unit for detecting body motion, comprising:
 an elastic member;   one or more elements configured to detect deformation, attached to the elastic member;   a data processor configured to measure output of the elements configured to detect deformation; and   a communication device configured to send out the output measured by the data processor.   
     
     
         15 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 14 , further comprising a weight attached at an extremity of the elastic member. 
     
     
         16 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 15 , wherein the elastic member has the shape of an elongate stick. 
     
     
         17 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 16 , wherein the element configured to detect deformation includes a piezo-element, and the piezo-element is attached to a root part of the elastic member. 
     
     
         18 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the elastic member, the elements configured to detect deformation, the data processor, and the communication device are packaged in a cylindrical housing. 
     
     
         19 - 20 . (canceled) 
     
     
         21 . A sensor unit for detecting body motion, comprising:
 an elastic member substantially shaped as an elongate stick adapted to be attached to or worn by a user;   one or more elements configured to detect deformation, attached to the elastic member;   a data processor configured to measure output of the elements configured to detect deformation; and   a communication device configured to send out the output measured by the data processor.   
     
     
         22 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 21 , further comprising a weight attached at an extremity of the elastic member. 
     
     
         23 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 22 , wherein the element configured to detect deformation includes a piezo-element, and the piezo-element is attached to a root part of the elastic member. 
     
     
         24 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 23 , wherein the elastic member, the elements configured to detect deformation, the data processor, and the communication device are packaged in a cylindrical housing. 
     
     
         25 . A sensor unit for detecting body motion, comprising:
 an elastic member formed of a thin deformable metal;   one or more elements configured to detect deformation, attached to the elastic member;   a data processor configured to measure output of the elements configured to detect deformation; and   a communication device configured to send out the output measured by the data processor.   
     
     
         26 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 25 , wherein the elastic member has the shape of an elongate stick. 
     
     
         27 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 26 , wherein the elastic member is adapted to be attached to or worn by a user. 
     
     
         28 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 27 , wherein the elastic member comprises stainless steel. 
     
     
         29 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 28 , further comprising a weight attached at an extremity of the elastic member. 
     
     
         30 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 29 , wherein the element configured to detect deformation includes a piezo-element, and the piezo-element is attached to a root part of the elastic member. 
     
     
         31 . A sensor unit as recited in  claim 30 , wherein the elastic member, the elements configured to detect deformation, the data processor, and the communication device are packaged in a cylindrical housing.