Abstract
Erection measurements are the most important indicator of male urological disease diagnosis, treatment, and results. Rigiscan has been used widely in studies and diagnoses for nocturnal penile tumescence for evaluating erectile dysfunction by measuring the number and timing of erectile dysfunctions during sleep. However, this device has limitations such as the weight and bulk of the device and has been questioned for its role as a standard for ED Erectile Dysfunction (ED) diagnosis. In this study, we propose a real-time wearable monitoring system that can quantitatively measure the length and circumference of the penis using electronic textiles (E-textile) and carbon nanotube (CNT) sensors. The E-textile sensor is used to measure the length, circumference, and gradient with portability, convenience, and comfort. Sensors were created by coating CNTs on latex for flexibility. The CNT-based latex condom-type sensor in our proposed system shows the length, circumference, and curvature measurements with changes in resistance, and the E-textile performance shows a 1.44% error rate and a cavity radius of 110 to 300. The results of this conceptual study are for supplementary sensor development with a combination of new technologies with alternatives or existing methods for measuring erection function.
Highlights
As Information and Communications Technology (ICT) advances, various sizes and types of wearable devices are being developed
Despite interest in mobile medical systems and advances in new convergence technologies, methods related to erectile observation have been lacking, this variable is a barometer of adult diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease [10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17]
We expect this study to help researchers and clinicians and improve health used at home without the aid of a doctor, and the data can be saved and accessed inthrough realthe accurate health monitoring of patients and the general public
Summary
As Information and Communications Technology (ICT) advances, various sizes and types of wearable devices are being developed. Wearable healthcare devices are being reinvented as new convergence innovation technologies become available in combination with sensors that have various functions and applications for mobile devices [1,2,3,4]. Medical technology continues to advance at a high rate, allowing patients to monitor their condition in real-time [5,6,7]. Despite interest in mobile medical systems and advances in new convergence technologies, methods related to erectile observation have been lacking, this variable is a barometer of adult diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and coronary artery disease [10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17]
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