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Accelerometer is a device for measuring acceleration and gravity induced reaction forces. Single- and multi-axis models are available to detect magnitude and direction of the acceleration as a vector quantity. Accelerometers can be used to sense inclination, vibration, and shock. They are increasingly present in portable electronic devices. …read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

  • Accelerometers can be found as implantable medical devices.1
  • It is also found in electronic devices which can be worn to monitor physiologic activity.2
  • They can also be used to monitor activities of patients with diseases.3

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ ThomasNet: Endevco Introduces New Hermetically Sealed, Surface Mountable Accelerometer For Implantable Medical Devices (May 7, 2007)
  2. ↑ University of Florida: Miniature Integrated Three-Axis Accelerometer
  3. ↑ BioInfoBank: Use Of Accelerometers To Characterize Physical Activity Patterns With COPD Exacerbations

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  • Contributor: Kricel Abreu - Claimed on 8/13/2008
  • Reviewer: Unclaimed
  • Last update: Oct. 6, 2008 (91.56 days ago)

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