Compensated intensity-modulated optical fibre bending sensor based on tilt angle loss measurement

M. A. Zawawi, S. O'Keeffe, E. Lewis

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Abstract

This paper presents the implementation of an extrinsic optical fibre sensor based on intensity modulation technique aimed for continuous bending assessment of human spine movement. The sensor under investigation is non-invasive and capable of providing a continuous measurement of the bending angle in both flexion and extension directions of the human spine. The bending assessment is determined based on the measurement of the tilt angle loss between an input fibre and dual output fibres. Additionally, a reference fibre is also integrated into the sensor configuration by means of the divided beam system to compensate for any output variation resulting from temperature changes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE SENSORS 2014, Proceedings
EditorsFrancisco J. Arregui
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages370-373
Number of pages4
EditionDecember
ISBN (Electronic)9781479901616
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Dec 2014
Event13th IEEE SENSORS Conference, SENSORS 2014 - Valencia, Spain
Duration: 2 Nov 20145 Nov 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors
NumberDecember
Volume2014-December
ISSN (Print)1930-0395
ISSN (Electronic)2168-9229

Conference

Conference13th IEEE SENSORS Conference, SENSORS 2014
Country/TerritorySpain
CityValencia
Period2/11/145/11/14

Keywords

  • Divided-beam referencing system
  • Intensity modulation
  • Optical fibre bending sensor

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