THE PEDOMETER
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Influence of Pedometer Position on Pedometer Accuracy at Various Walking Speeds: A Comparative Study
BACKGROUND Demographic growth in conjunction with the rise of chronic diseases is increasing the pressure on health care systems in most OECD countries. Physical activity is known to be an essential factor in improving or maintaining good health. Walking is especially recommended, as it is an activity that can easily be performed by most people without constraints. Pedometers have been extensiv...
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This paper develops a pedometer with a three-axis acceleration sensor that can be placed with any angle. The proposed pedometer measures the number of steps while users walk, jog or run. It can be worn on users’ waistband or placed within pocket or backpack. The work address to improve on the general pedometers, which can only be used in a single direction or can only count of steps without the...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Science
سال: 1912
ISSN: 0036-8075,1095-9203
DOI: 10.1126/science.36.937.826