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Robust peak detection for photoplethysmography signal analysis
Márton Á Goda1, Peter H Charlton2, Joachim A Behar1
1Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel.
Arxiv
|July 28, 2023
Summary
Aboy++ significantly improves photoplethysmography (PPG) analysis accuracy and speed. This enhanced beat detection algorithm offers reliable long-term PPG measurement evaluation for clinical and consumer use.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Signal Processing
- Wearable Technology
Background:
- Accurate long-term photoplethysmography (PPG) analysis is crucial for clinical applications and consumer wearables.
- Previous open-source peak detectors, including the Automatic Beat Detector (Aboy), were benchmarked on the MESA database.
- The original Aboy algorithm demonstrated good accuracy but had limitations in processing speed.
Conclusions:
- Aboy++ represents a significant advancement in PPG signal analysis, offering enhanced accuracy and speed.
- The algorithm is a reliable tool for evaluating long-term PPG measurements in clinical and consumer settings.
- The open-source availability of Aboy++ facilitates broader adoption and further research in PPG data analysis.
