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Smartrac unveils moisture-sensing inlay for healthcare

18 Mar '16

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RFID technology leader Smartrac has recently launched Sensor Patch, the industry's first passive UHF moisture-sensing inlay for healthcare applications, at the LogiMAT 2016 tradeshow in Stuttgart, Germany, in hall 4, booth D81, held from March 8 to 10, 2016.

The innovative RFID product results from Smartrac's collaboration with sensor specialist RFMicron. A solution based on Smartrac's Sensor Patch might offer relief from urinary incontinence and associated skin irritations, with disposable moisture sensing inlays that can be attached to the outside of any diaper to avoid irritation.

In industrial diaper production, the inlays can also be placed invisibly, between the diaper's layers. Caregivers would be equipped with mobile reading devices enabling them to remotely detect if an incontinence event has occurred within roughly 1.5 meters / 5 feet. The cost of inlays and readers would pay off quickly – in terms of both reduced time allocated to patient toileting, as well as increased patient dignity and quality of life, according to a press release.

The equipment is deployable where active or semi-active sensors are not practical, and involves no battery maintenance, running costs or problems with product lifetime or recycling.

Smartrac will supply Sensor Patch in dry and wet format to suit all converting industry needs. The product complies with all relevant industry standards and strict quality control parameters.

Peter Walendy, senior vice president, intelligent things business division at Smartrac Technology Group, said “With their ability to use inductance or capacitance, our Smartrac sensor inlays effectively avoid read-range issues. Thus, they offer great performance in diverse and challenging circumstances, and accurately detect and measure moisture levels in a wide array of environments and areas of application – be it industrial production or geriatric care.” (GK)

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