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This study introduces a new wearable sensor for remote heart rate (HR) monitoring. The system uses a Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) and a simple circuit for accurate, real-time HR estimation, enhancing health monitoring feasibility.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Wearable Technology
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Heart rate (HR) is a critical health indicator, and irregular heartbeats can signal serious conditions.
  • Periodic HR monitoring is essential for preventing cardiovascular complications.
  • Existing remote HR monitoring methods can be complex or require extensive signal processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel wearable sensing approach for remote heart rate measurement.
  • To develop a compact resistance-to-microcontroller interface circuit for HR detection.
  • To enable real-time HR estimation using a microcontroller without analog components.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) placed near major arteries to detect pulse-induced resistance changes.
  • Implemented a direct interface circuit for microcontroller-based resistance variation measurement.
  • Avoided sensor self-heating by eliminating the need for voltage or bias current in the FSR interface.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a sampling rate of 50 Sa/s with an effective resolution of 10 bits (200 mΩ).
  • Successfully obtained well-shaped cardiac signals for real-time heart rate estimations.
  • Demonstrated the feasibility of microcontroller-based HR monitoring without analog processing or ADCs.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed wearable sensing approach offers a feasible and effective method for remote HR measurement.
  • The compact interface circuit simplifies the implementation of wearable health monitoring systems.
  • This technology can improve the accessibility and practicality of continuous cardiovascular health surveillance.