| 摘要 |
<p>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate intimate proximity to a surface by conformality of a sensing element to ensure accurate sensing.SOLUTION: At least one of a force and a change in motion is sensed in a position proximate to an arbitrarily-shaped surface via a conformal sensing element (e.g., a pressure sensor, an accelerometer) which is disposed on a flexible substrate and has a sufficient mechanical coupling to the surface. Examples of the arbitrarily-shaped surface include body parts of a person (e.g., a head). A processor receiving one or more signals from the sensing element provides information relating to possible injury to a body part (e.g., head trauma) resulting from at least one of the sensed force and the change in motion. Such information may be conveyed by one or more output devices that provide indications of possible degrees of injury/trauma. A conformal sensing apparatus may be integrated with a protective garment or accessory, such as a helmet, and the conformality of the sensing apparatus also ensures sufficient comfort for a wearer.</p> |
