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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Optical Sensing
  • Health Informatics

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  • COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for remote patient monitoring.
  • Low blood oxygen levels (SpO2) are critical indicators of respiratory distress.
  • Existing monitoring methods can be invasive or require specialized equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a non-contact method for measuring blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) using a general network camera.
  • To assess the accuracy and efficiency of the proposed remote photoplethysmography (RPPG) technique.
  • To explore the feasibility of integrating SpO2 monitoring into everyday devices like smartphones.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a network camera to capture facial images (forehead area).
  • Applied remote photoplethysmography (RPPG) principles with image signal processing of red and blue light waves.
  • Calculated SpO2 by analyzing light reflection, standard deviation, and mean values.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a maximum error of 2% when compared to a certified blood oxygen meter.
  • Measurement time was significantly reduced to 30 seconds, outperforming other studies.
  • Demonstrated the influence of illuminance on experimental SpO2 values.

Conclusions:

  • The developed RPPG method offers a cost-effective, convenient, and safe approach for home SpO2 monitoring.
  • This technology has potential for integration into smartphones and laptops for widespread personal health management.
  • The non-contact SpO2 detection provides a valuable tool for individuals needing regular oxygen level checks.