Flexible, lightweight, skin conformable electrode for optimal biopotential sensing
EMG System Overview
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Electrode Design
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The simple, ultra thin design of this electrode contributes to its flexibility and skin conformability. The sensing layer consists of conductive paint, and the connector is conductive tape placed on top of the tattoo paper backing. The entire system is encapsulated in adhesive that comes with the tattoo paper, and a sheet of thin plastic protects the adhesive until the electrode is ready to apply like a temporary tattoo
How to Use
Peel off protective plastic layer
Place electrode facedown firmly onto desired area
Let dry for ~30 seconds. The electrode is now ready to be attached to an EMG system
Peel off protective plastic layer
Manufacturing
Temporary Tattoo Paper
Conductive Paint
Electrode
Temporary tattoo sheets used for flexibility and ease of transfer onto the skin
Conductive paint as the sensing layer, again providing flexibility
Conductive paint is added to the backing of the tattoo paper with a stamp or stencil, a conductive tape connector is attached, and the electrode is encapsulated with the tattoo adhesive
Cut out stencil and adhesive from vinyl paper
Apply stencil to tattoo paper
Encapsulate with adhesive and separate each electrode
Cut out stencil and adhesive from vinyl paper