UNOBTRUSIVE SENSING OF PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS Some Examples of Non-Invasive Sensing Technologies

The quantification of the human perception of experiences can be achieved by the sensing of specific psychophysiological parameters. A growing interest develops for the daily life use of these quantification techniques by unobtrusive and unnoticeable data collection. Remote and non invasive sensing technolo- gies are discussed for the sensing of the following psychophysiological param- eters: heart rate variability, and muscle stress. A generic miniature platform for miniature wireless sensing applications is described as an important enabler for unobtrusive and unnoticeable sensing. The technology no longer seems to be a limiting factor for unobtrusive and unnoticeable sensing. Initially the sen- sors will be worn on the body, but ultimately implantable sensors will become widely accepted, allowing access to new parameters, such as hormone levels and body core temperature.