[Portable ECG measuring system with non-contact electrode]

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Cardiology
• Signal Processing

Context:

• Heart disease remains a leading global health threat.
• Electrocardiography (ECG) is crucial for diagnosing cardiac conditions.
• Traditional ECG devices present significant limitations in usability and accessibility.

Purpose:

• To design and develop a non-contact ECG measurement system.
• To overcome the drawbacks of conventional wired ECG devices.
• To enable remote and convenient cardiac monitoring.

Summary:

• A non-contact ECG system was developed utilizing capacitive coupling electrodes.
• Collected signals were amplified, filtered, and digitized.
• Data was transmitted wirelessly via Bluetooth to a mobile terminal for analysis.
• Key ECG parameters were accurately extracted from the acquired signals.

Impact:

• Demonstrates the feasibility of obtaining precise ECG signals using non-contact electrodes.
• Highlights the potential for accurate acquisition of critical ECG parameters.
• Paves the way for more accessible and user-friendly cardiac monitoring solutions.