A non-contact oxygen saturation detection method based on dynamic spectrum

Blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂) is an important monitoring indicator for many respiratory diseases. Non-contact oximetry offers outstanding advantages in both coronavirus pandemic monitoring and sleep monitoring, but at the same time poses both challenges regarding technology and environment. Therefore, we propose a method for non-contact SpO₂ measurement based on the principle of DS (dynamic spectrum) in this paper. A multispectral camera with 24 wavelengths (range in 660 nm-950 nm) is used to capture video of the people's cheek region, and then the two-dimensional images are converted into a one-dimensional temporal PPG signal. After pre-processing the PPG signal, the 24 wavelengths DS values are extracted. The optimal wavelength combination is obtained by wavelength screening using the one-by-one elimination method, and a PLS (partial least squares) model is established using the SpO₂ values measured simultaneously by pulse oximetry as the modeled true values. The facial videos of eight healthy subjects were collected, and a total of 140 valid samples were obtained. By analyzing the modeling results, the regression coefficient (R) and root mean square error (RMSE) of the modeled set were 0.6366 and 0.9906, respectively. This method can significantly respond to the variation of SpO₂, and the prediction results are approaching to the prediction accuracy (±2%) of most pulse oximeters in the market. Using DS theory in this method eliminates in principle the interference of static tissue, individual differences, and environment. It fully meets the strong demand for non-contact oximetry and provides a new measurement idea.