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Dynamic analysis of dorsal thermal images

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A dynamic analysis was performed on thermal images of the dorsum of the foot. The psychophysiological effects of a facial massage by an esthetician were evaluated. First, the psychophysiological effects of facial massage were assessed using a proprietary stress test. The physiological indices measured were the α-wave power spectrum, the dorsal skin temperature variations, and the high frequency (HF) component of the heart-rate variability (HRV). A state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), a profile of mood states (POMS), and the level of sensory awareness were administered to evaluate the psychological status. The aspects of the level of sensory awareness examined were comfort, awakening, and the effects of massage. We then assessed the stress responses according to thermal imaging of the dorsal side of the foot using infrared thermography.

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  1. Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Meisei University, 2-1-1 Hodokubo, Hino, Tokyo, 191-8506, Japan

    Akio Nozawa & Yuya Takei

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Correspondence to Akio Nozawa.

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This work was presented in part at the 16th International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan, January 27–29, 2011

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Nozawa, A., Takei, Y. Dynamic analysis of dorsal thermal images. Artif Life Robotics 16, 147–151 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10015-011-0903-2

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