Open AccessMicrowave non‐contact imaging of subcutaneous human body tissues
Author(s) -
Kletsov Andrey,
Chernokalov Alexander,
Khripkov Alexander,
Cho Jaegeol,
Druchinin Sergey
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
healthcare technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.45
H-Index - 19
ISSN - 2053-3713
DOI - 10.1049/htl.2015.0003
Subject(s) - imaging phantom , microwave imaging , microwave , biomedical engineering , materials science , subcutaneous fat , usability , computer science , adipose tissue , medicine , nuclear medicine , telecommunications , endocrinology , human–computer interaction
A small‐size microwave sensor is developed for non‐contact imaging of a human body structure in 2D, enabling fitness and health monitoring using mobile devices. A method for human body tissue structure imaging is developed and experimentally validated. Subcutaneous fat tissue reconstruction depth of up to 70 mm and maximum fat thickness measurement error below 2 mm are demonstrated by measurements with a human body phantom and human subjects. Electrically small antennas are developed for integration of the microwave sensor into a mobile device. Usability of the developed microwave sensor for fitness applications, healthcare, and body weight management is demonstrated.