Wireless multi sensor bracelet with discreet feedback

Abstract

A novel wireless multi sensor bracelet has been developed. The design choices of the bracelet - based on insights obtained with a predecessor sensor bracelet -, as well as the rationale for the choice of sensors, are presented. The hardware and software architecture are described. An example of obtained sensor data is shown. The limited battery life of the performance optimized product software fell short of the one week design target. A power optimization of the software has been made, which meets the battery life design target. It is based on current consumption measurements, and optimized sensor timing. The tradeoffs between high performance - short battery life, and low performance - long battery life are analyzed. The learnings from recent field studies on work-related stress and affective health are discussed.