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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Signal Processing
    • Sensor Fusion

    Background:

    • Non-contact vital signs monitoring is crucial, especially during global health crises.
    • Existing methods struggle with multi-person scenarios and precise identification.
    • The need for robust systems in public spaces is increasing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate the VSign-ID system for non-contact, multi-person vital signs identification.
    • To enhance the range and accuracy of vital signs detection in crowded environments.
    • To enable the identification of individual vital signs from a group.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized multiple Doppler radars to expand measurement range.
    • Proposed a space and time matching mechanism for vital signs identification.
    • Integrated a thermal camera for person detection and movement tracking.
    • Coordinated Doppler radars and thermal camera for synchronized data acquisition.

    Main Results:

    • VSign-ID successfully extracts and identifies vital signs (respiration and heartbeat rates) of multiple individuals.
    • Demonstrated reduced estimation errors (-4.85 dB for respiration, -2.36 dB for heartbeat) compared to system resolution.
    • Achieved accurate vital signs identification even with five closely seated individuals using only two radars.

    Conclusions:

    • The VSign-ID system offers an efficient solution for non-contact, multi-person vital signs monitoring.
    • Sensor fusion of Doppler radar and thermal imaging enhances accuracy and range.
    • The developed system is suitable for deployment in public spaces for health surveillance.