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This study introduces a power-efficient smart ring method for estimating heart rate using ballistocardiography (BCG). The novel approach achieves high accuracy, demonstrating potential for commercial integration.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Wearable Technology
Physiological Monitoring

Background:

Heart rate estimation is crucial for wearable health devices.
Existing methods in smart rings face challenges with power efficiency and accuracy.
Ballistocardiography (BCG) offers a non-invasive sensing modality.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a power-efficient heart rate estimation method for smart rings using BCG.
To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of the proposed BCG-based algorithm.
To assess the feasibility of integrating this technology into commercial smart ring devices.

Main Methods:

Developed a custom smart ring with an accelerometer and integrated ECG for reference.
Implemented an autocorrelation-based algorithm for signal preprocessing and heart rate extraction.
Utilized statistical metrics to assess signal quality and enable filtration.

Main Results:

Achieved an average mean absolute error of 1.88 bpm compared to ECG.
Estimations were within ±5 bpm 93.3% of the time.
Signal quality filtration reduced error to 1.40 bpm, with 96.2% accuracy within ±5 bpm.

Conclusions:

The BCG-based heart rate estimation method shows significant promise for smart rings.
The developed algorithm offers a power-efficient and accurate alternative.
Potential for commercialization is high, particularly for applications with minimal motion artifacts.