SensiTray: An Integrated Measuring Device for Monitoring Children's Mealtime Dietary Intake

Hunter S. Guru, Anthony D. Weng, Santosh Pitla, Dipti A. Dev

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Abstract

Childhood nutrition establishes consumption norms that affect an individual's health over the course of their lives. However, early nutrition interventions to establish such norms are uncommon owing to the various inefficiencies associated with current methods of measuring childhood nutrition. Here, we present an IoT measuring device, called the SensiTray, which accurately tracks mealtime intake in a child-friendly and cost-effective fashion. Principal technologies underlying the SensiTray (including mass-sensing technologies, microcontrollers) are identified and analyzed, along with other design choices. Operation of the SensiTray is explained with special attention given to SensiTray software peripherals and algorithms. Preliminary testing consisted of static and dynamic simulations (i.e. food weights constant and changing), with the SensiTray demonstrating a high degree of accuracy in both formats. Future development of the SensiTray may focus on design iteration, additional testing, and experimentation with various mealtime data visualizations to precipitate positive dietary changes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationI2MTC 2021 - IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728195391
DOIs
StatePublished - May 17 2021
Event2021 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2021 - Virtual, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: May 17 2021May 20 2021

Publication series

NameConference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference
Volume2021-May
ISSN (Print)1091-5281

Conference

Conference2021 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, I2MTC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityVirtual, Glasgow
Period5/17/215/20/21

Keywords

  • IoT
  • childhood obesity
  • nutrition
  • obesity
  • smart plate
  • smart tray

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Instrumentation

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