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Validated sitting, standing, physical activity types and energy expenditure

Fibion is the only research device that has been validated to track accurately sitting, standing, physical activity types and energy expenditure. The tracked physical activity types are slow walking, brisk walking, cycling, and high-intensity activity. Fibion has also been shown to be valid categorizing physical activity into light (LPA), moderate (MPA), and vigorous (VPA) intensity physical activity.

Advanced analysis algorithms and positioning of the device on the thigh instead of the waist or wrist gives considerably more accurate results especially related to sedentary behaviours and low-intensity physical activities. In addition to scientific accuracy, Fibion provides automatically produced and easy-to-understand reports for research participants.

Fibion advantages

Fibion provides considerable advantages compared to other research solution as it can accurately measure both sitting, standing and different intensities of activity.

• Validated sitting and physical activity measurement
• Validated light, moderate and vigorous physical activity measurement
• Validated total and activity type specific energy expenditure estimation
• Activity type recognition and posture allocation (sitting, standing, walking, cycling, high-intensity activity)
• Easy and graphical feedback report to research participants
• Continuous recording of up to 30 days with one charge
• The device cannot be stopped by the research participant
• Versatile wearing possibilities

"For our project, Fibion provided a top-notch professional solution to measure also sitting time and low-intensity physical activities." ASBMR Bridge Funding Award Winner Professor Sulin Cheng.

References and example data:

Fibion is the result of years of research and development and has proven its accuracy even in the most challenging validation protocols. Following links provide more information related to data formats, visualisations and validity.

• Fibion scientific validation (simulated daily life)
• A white paper about the validity (treadmill protocol)
• Fibion research and educational use testimonials
• Fibion general testimonials
• Example activity type research data
• Example energy expenditure research data
• Example participant result report
• Fibion in use in behaviour change consultation (video)
• Example research journal publication using Fibion
• Example research journal publication using Fibion
• Example conference poster using Fibion

Versatile wearing options

Fibion research device can be worn with several attachment methods to suit the specific needs of different circumstances and environmental conditions. Fibion device can be worn:

• Against the thigh using Fibion Leg Strap
• Against the thigh using Waterproof Medical Grade Adhesive Covering (not included in the package)
• In the front pocket of trousers using Fibion Pocket Pouch

Fibion Leg Strap provides a comfortable and convenient way to wear the device as leg strap stays well in place, even in high-intensity sporting activities, thanks to its elasticity, 8 cm width and 5 silicone stripes.

For continuous wear, Fibion Research Device can be waterproofed and then medical grade adhesive (e.g. 3M Tegaderm, BSN Hypafix, Smith&Nephew Opsite Flexifix) can be used to attach the device on the thigh. This attachment can provide 3-10 days continuous wear (subject to daily check), allowing the wearer also to shower without the need to remove the Fibion device.

Fibion device can be also worn in the front pocket of the trousers providing very convenient measurements of waking time daily activities. Fibion Pocket Pouch is designed to protect the device and prevent extraneous movement inside the pocket.

Specifications

• Colour: White
• Weight: 20 g
• Device dimensions [L x W x T ]: 30 x 32 x 10 mm
• Operating time (fully charged): 20-30 days
• Charge time: 2 hrs
• Battery: Lithium polymer (rechargeable)
• Battery low / charge indicator
• Micro USB connector for data upload and device charging
• Internal sampling frequency: 12.5 Hz
• Measurement data: CSV-file of activity type durations and minute-by-minute activity-specific energy expenditures
• Report data that can be sent to the participants as a web page link or a pdf file: Fibion Activity Watch, Fibion Activity Energy, Fibion Activity Recommendation, Fibion Activity Health, Fibion Activity Goal

What is included?

Fibion Research package includes everything you need to start your research project:

• 10x Fibion Research Device
• Unlimited data measurement and export
• Unlimited Fibion Result Reports for scientific use (non-commercial)
• 10x Fibion leg strap
• 10x Fibion Pocket Pouch
• 10x Fibion Equipment Pouch
• 10x Fibion USB cable
• 1x Fibion Storage Box (for 10 devices)
• 1x Sandberg USB Master Charger Pro 10 x 2.4A

Price: 3 900 euros

Excl. Shipping and Handling Costs and VAT, if applicable.

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