A Novel Earphone Type Sensor for Measuring Mealtime: Consideration of the Method to Distinguish between Running and Meals

In this study, we describe a technique for estimating meal times using an earphone-type wearable sensor. A small optical sensor composed of a light-emitting diode and phototransistor is inserted into the ear hole of a user and estimates the meal times of the user from the time variations in the amou...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiro Taniguchi, Hikaru Chiaki, Mami Kurosawa, Atsushi Nishikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Sensors
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/17/2/252