SENSOR WEB DEVICE FOR MEASURING ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC SIGNALS
A sensor web device is provided for measuring EMG (electromyographic) signals. The device has a base sheet and a plurality of EMG sensors disposed on the base sheet. The plurality of EMG sensors are arranged so that a desired EMG signal of a muscle in a human body is obtained by a corresponding one of the plurality of EMG sensors.
1 . A sensor web device for measuring EMG (electromyographic) signals, comprising:
a base sheet; and
a plurality of EMG sensors disposed on the base sheet, wherein
the plurality of EMG sensors in the base sheet are arranged so that a desired EMG signal of a muscle in a human body is obtained by a corresponding one of the plurality of EMG sensors.
2 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein the base sheet is made of a flexible material.
3 . The sensor web of claim 2 , wherein the flexible material include a textile, a fabric, or a plastic film.
4 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of EMG sensors includes an amplifier.
5 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of EMG sensors have an adhesive portion for removably adhering to the outside surface of human skin.
6 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to a thoracic area are located.
7 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to an ankle are located.
8 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to a carpal tunnel area are located.
9 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to a hip and groin are located.
10 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to lower extremities are located.
11 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to a lumbosacral front area are located.
12 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to a lumbosacral rear area are located.
13 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to a cervical area are located.
14 . The sensor web of claim 1 , wherein locations of the plurality of EMG sensors correspond to where muscles related to a shoulder are located.