Harland, C J, Prance, R J and Clark, T D (2002) Electric Potential Probes - New Directions in the Remote Sensing of the Human Body. Measurement Science and Technology, 13 (2). pp. 163-169. ISSN 0957-0233

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Abstract

In this paper we describe a new approach to the detection of human body electrical activity which has been made possible by recent advances in ultra-low-noise, ultra-high-input-impedance probes. As we demonstrate, these probes, which do not require a real current conducting path in order to operate, can be used non-invasively both on and off body. We present remarkable new data showing the application of these probes to the remote, off-body, sensing of the electrical activity of the heart at distances of up to 1 m from the body and to high-resolution electrocardiograms. We suggest that in the future such probes may form the basis of a radically new technology for measuring the dynamics of the human body as well as in non-contact, imaging systems for pre-emptive and diagnostic medicine.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This paper describes a new type of voltage probe for monitoring human body electrical activity. The probe is of a unique design and this paper shows that it is possible to remotely monitor the electrocardiogram. This paper was awarded a prize for being selected as the 'Best Original Paper of 2002' by The Institute of Physics, Journal of Measurement Science and Technology. The work was featured on BBC TVs Tomorrows World program (`Reading Hearts and Minds', broadcast 10/04/2002). The work was funded by EPSRC grant GR/M52212/01 and contributed to patent applications UK 0228718.3 and International PCT/GB2002/005560 (Dec-2001).
Schools and Departments:	School of Engineering and Informatics > Engineering and Design
Depositing User:	Christopher Harland
Date Deposited:	06 Feb 2012 19:41
Last Modified:	24 Jun 2015 12:21
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/21797

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