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Mechanical vs. Pneumatic Model of Measuring Probe in Voltage Acupuncture Skin Mapping


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/ireaco.v8i6.7455

Abstract


Our contribution deals with the method of the voltage-impedance map measurement process involving a mechanical and pneumatic model of measuring probe. The conventional mechanical telescopic electrodes show significant disadvantages while placing them on a difficult or non-plane surface. Depending on the covered shape the electrodes do not have sufficient contact to the skin in one case or the closest tips are pressed almost completely in, causing a significant higher force than the rest of the measuring probe and causes also measuring discomfort for human object of measurement. To achieve a better coverage of any skin area and get a reduced force range of the touching electrodes a new pneumatic version of measuring probe has been implemented.
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Acupuncture Point; Human Skin; Measuring Probe; Mechanical; Pneumatic Electrodes

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