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Hi All,
I wish to commend Dr Mansfield for his summary posting on the pressure
sensing mats.
If possible, I would like for Dr Mansfield (or others) to comment on or to
site an abstract/article/paper publication as to how it was determined that
a sheet which changes color with pressure is more far more precise than
other systems that quantify pressure from active sensors. I refer to his
comment sited just below.
"_Pressurex_
http://www.sensorprod.com
This is a one use system that allows for pressure measurements to be
recorded on a paper sheet. The sheet changes colour with pressure and is
then scanned using a special scanner. It is far more precise than the
systems above, but is not real time."
Kind regards,
Norman
Norman Murphy, Ph.D.
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil Mansfield [SMTP:N.J.Mansfield@LBORO.AC.UK]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 1:36 AM
To: BIOMCH-L@NIC.SURFNET.NL
Subject: Pressure sensing mats
Greetings!
Thanks to everyone who replied to my email of a couple of weeks ago.
Following is a list or recommendations and the original post (detail
depends on how much information I have been able to obtain on the systems):
_Tekscan_
http:\\www.tekscan.com
Offer industrial and medical systems with a variety of sensor array shapes.
Sensors are built into a thin plastic sheet. Web site gives detailed
information about the systems and technical information. There are
possibly issues with creasing of the sensor array giving false readings.
_Novel GMBH_
http://www.novel.de
Offer a range of medical systems named 'emed', 'pedar' and 'pliance'.
Sensor arrays appear to be built into a flexible mat which is thicker than
Tekscan, but are not so prone to creasing. Web site is informative,
although far more sales focussed that technically focussed.
_RS-Scan_
http://www.rsscan.com
A small Belgian company offering similar products to Novel, at (according
to the salesman!) lower cost. The web site is less informative than the
above companies.
_Pressurex_
http://www.sensorprod.com
This is a one use system that allows for pressure measurements to be
recorded on a paper sheet. The sheet changes colour with pressure and is
then scanned using a special scanner. It is far more precise than the
systems above, but is not real time.
_Xsensor_
http://www.crownthera.com
Appears to be a budget version of tekscan, but with a lower specification.
Most common application is seat fitting (e.g. wheelchairs).
_Gait Rite_
Contact Mike Rowling at 800-819-1348.
_Paromed Dataloggers_
The contact here in the US is Peter Moore (1-888-605-3636), and he is
located in Atlanta,
_FSA pads_
Based in Canada
____Original post_____
I am looking into pressure sensing mats for using on soft seats. I am
familiar with Tekscan, but am unaware of competitors. Does anyone have any
information or contacts?
____________________________
Dr Neil J Mansfield
Department of Human Sciences
Loughborough University
Loughborough LE11 3TU, U.K.
tel: +44 (0)1509 228483
fax: +44 (0)1509 223940
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I wish to commend Dr Mansfield for his summary posting on the pressure
sensing mats.
If possible, I would like for Dr Mansfield (or others) to comment on or to
site an abstract/article/paper publication as to how it was determined that
a sheet which changes color with pressure is more far more precise than
other systems that quantify pressure from active sensors. I refer to his
comment sited just below.
"_Pressurex_
http://www.sensorprod.com
This is a one use system that allows for pressure measurements to be
recorded on a paper sheet. The sheet changes colour with pressure and is
then scanned using a special scanner. It is far more precise than the
systems above, but is not real time."
Kind regards,
Norman
Norman Murphy, Ph.D.
-----Original Message-----
From: Neil Mansfield [SMTP:N.J.Mansfield@LBORO.AC.UK]
Sent: Friday, October 15, 1999 1:36 AM
To: BIOMCH-L@NIC.SURFNET.NL
Subject: Pressure sensing mats
Greetings!
Thanks to everyone who replied to my email of a couple of weeks ago.
Following is a list or recommendations and the original post (detail
depends on how much information I have been able to obtain on the systems):
_Tekscan_
http:\\www.tekscan.com
Offer industrial and medical systems with a variety of sensor array shapes.
Sensors are built into a thin plastic sheet. Web site gives detailed
information about the systems and technical information. There are
possibly issues with creasing of the sensor array giving false readings.
_Novel GMBH_
http://www.novel.de
Offer a range of medical systems named 'emed', 'pedar' and 'pliance'.
Sensor arrays appear to be built into a flexible mat which is thicker than
Tekscan, but are not so prone to creasing. Web site is informative,
although far more sales focussed that technically focussed.
_RS-Scan_
http://www.rsscan.com
A small Belgian company offering similar products to Novel, at (according
to the salesman!) lower cost. The web site is less informative than the
above companies.
_Pressurex_
http://www.sensorprod.com
This is a one use system that allows for pressure measurements to be
recorded on a paper sheet. The sheet changes colour with pressure and is
then scanned using a special scanner. It is far more precise than the
systems above, but is not real time.
_Xsensor_
http://www.crownthera.com
Appears to be a budget version of tekscan, but with a lower specification.
Most common application is seat fitting (e.g. wheelchairs).
_Gait Rite_
Contact Mike Rowling at 800-819-1348.
_Paromed Dataloggers_
The contact here in the US is Peter Moore (1-888-605-3636), and he is
located in Atlanta,
_FSA pads_
Based in Canada
____Original post_____
I am looking into pressure sensing mats for using on soft seats. I am
familiar with Tekscan, but am unaware of competitors. Does anyone have any
information or contacts?
____________________________
Dr Neil J Mansfield
Department of Human Sciences
Loughborough University
Loughborough LE11 3TU, U.K.
tel: +44 (0)1509 228483
fax: +44 (0)1509 223940
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