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Article... International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks. International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks2024

Self-Sustaining Wearable UV Sensor for Passive and Continuous Sun Protection.

Chenghong Lin, Yuxin Du, Neel Pendse, Glenn Fernandes, Nabil Alshurafa, Mahdi Pedram

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Article in ... International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks. International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. RayWatch: Hemispherical Diffusion on Wrist UV Sensor for Indoor-Outdoor Sensing.... International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks. International Conference on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Networks · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Chenghong LinDepartment of Computer Science, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
Yuxin DuDepartment of Computer Science, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
Neel PendseSchool of Computing, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA.
Glenn FernandesDepartment of Computer Science, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
Nabil AlshurafaDepartment of Computer Science, Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
Mahdi PedramDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA.

Funding

EAT: A Reliable Eating Assessment Technology for Free-living Individuals.R01DK129843 · NIDDK · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI ALSHURAFA, NABIL · 2021 to 2025
$3.3M
SenseWhy: Overeating in Obesity Through the Lens of Passive Sensing.K25DK113242 · NIDDK · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI ALSHURAFA, NABIL · 2018 to 2022
$881k
SESAME: Sun Exposure and Activities after Skin CAncer: Optimization of Mhealth IntErventionsR34CA283480 · NCI · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI Nabil Alshurafa, Tammy Stump · 2024 to 2026
$869k
BehaviorSight: Privacy enhancing wearable system to detect health risk behaviors in real-time.R21EB030305 · NIBIB · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI ALSHURAFA, NABIL · 2020 to 2020
$607k
WildCam: A Privacy Conscious Wearable Eating Detection Camera People will Actually Wear in the WildR03DK127128 · NIDDK · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · PI ALSHURAFA, NABIL · 2021 to 2022
$234k
NCI NIH HHS R34 CA283480NIBIB NIH HHS R21 EB030305NIDDK NIH HHS K25 DK113242NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK129843NIDDK NIH HHS R03 DK127128
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Skin cancer, particularly melanoma, is a major health concern due to rising incidence rates, largely driven by ultraviolet (UV) radiation overexposure, making it essential to monitor and manage sun exposure effectively. While existing wearable UV sensors track exposure, they often rely on external power sources, limiting their battery lifetime. This study presents a self-sustaining wearable UV sensor that integrates solar energy harvesting, enabling continuous monitoring without need for frequent recharging. The device uses low-power components to measure UVA and UVB radiation with high accuracy. It is powered by a solar panel made from Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), which provides continuous energy to recharge a LiPo battery. It transmits data via BLE for real-time feedback and can be used for personalized sun protection recommendations. A usability study with 10 participants demonstrated the sensor's effectiveness in raising UV awareness and encouraging sun protection habits.

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PMID40708770
PMCPMC12288045

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