Abstract: A posture measuring device, an intelligent cushion and an intelligent seat are disclosed. The sitting posture measuring device comprises two fiber optic sensors; a signal processing unit electrically connected to the two fiber optic sensors respectively; and a power supply unit electrically connected to the signal processing unit. The sitting posture measuring device further comprises a prompting unit and/or a wireless communications unit electrically connected to the signal processing unit. The two fiber optic sensors are configured from left to right or from front to back. The fiber optic sensors detect changes in optical signals generated from changes in surface pressure on the sensors, and the signal processing unit analyzes a posture of a user on the basis of changes in optical signals generated from changes in surface pressure on the sensors.

Abstract: A pulse wave conduction parameter measurement system and method comprises: acquiring, by one or more processors, first vibration information of a supine subject from a first fiber optic sensor, the first fiber optic sensor being configured to be placed under a back region corresponding to the fourth thoracic vertebral body of the supine subject (step 711); acquiring, by the one or more processors, second vibration information of the supine subject from a second fiber optic sensor, the second fiber optic sensor being configured to be placed under a lumbar region corresponding to the fourth lumbar body of the supine subject (step 713); and generating, by the one or more processors, first hemodynamic related information on the basis of the first vibration information, and generating second hemodynamic related information on the basis of the second vibration information (step 715), thereby determining an aortic Pulse Wave Transit Time of the supine subject (step 719).

Abstract: A sensor for detecting micro-movements is provided herein. In various embodiments, the sensor includes a looped structure formed of a continuous multi-mode optical fiber arranged into a plurality of loops disposed substantially in a plane. Each loop within the looped structure is partially overlapping yet laterally offset from neighboring loops. The sensor further includes a light source coupled to a first end of the looped structure, a receiver coupled to a second end of the looped structure, and one or more control and processing modules. Related methods of manufacture and use are also disclosed.

Abstract: An intensity-based, micro-bending optical fiber sensor is disclosed herein, which is configured to acquire clean, stable, and reliable vital sign signals. Related systems and methods for vital sign monitoring are also provided herein. The sensor of various embodiments includes a multi-mode optical fiber, an LED light source, an LED driver, a receiver, and a single layer deformer structure. In various embodiments, the optical fiber and single layer deformer structure of the sensor are selected to meet specific parameters necessary to achieve a level of reliability and sensitivity needed to successfully monitor vital signs. In some embodiments, a specific sizing relationship exists between the optical fiber and the single layer deformer structure. In sonic embodiments, the sensor is configured to acquire ballistocardiograph waveforms.