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::1. Pulse Sensor
::1. Pulse Sensor
::2. An ear clip  
::2. An ear clip  

Revision as of 02:47, 21 April 2024

Here are some thoughts about the project

Team members

Yang Meng Ting

Idea

Photoplethysmography is a non-invasive optical technique used in commercial wearables and pulse oximeters to monitor heart rate. Our goal is to reproduce the core concept with a simple DIY device to gain a better understanding of this technology.

Setup

Equipment

Device setup
1. Pulse Sensor
2. An ear clip
3. Arduino Uno (microcontroller)
4. Jumper wires and cables
5. 16X2 I2C LCD Display

Circuit Overview

Circuit







Software

1. Arduino IDE
2. Processing

Measurements

Procedure

1. Assemble the pulse sensor, arduino UNO and LCD display with jumper wires.

2. Connect it with computer/laptop

3. Upload the code to Arduino in order to detect the pulse signal

4. Put the finger tip onto the pulse sensor, it should allow the signal to be detected

5. Record the signal waveform and BPM(beats per minute)

6. Change detection position to earlobe.

7. Record the signal and BPM values.

Expected Results

1. A pulsatile waveform corresponding to the heartbeat in the raw data should be detected

2. DIfferent detection position should have the same BPM values and similar signal

3. Although the signals are similar, clarity and noise levels will vary

Results

Signals from the ear